Circular Saw To Table Saw Conversion Kit
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Table saws are handy equipment to have in your workspace. Its only problem is the price. They can get expensive, which turns off a lot of people. They rely instead on their trusty circular saw to complete the task. But what if we told you that you can convert your circular saw into your very own table saw? You can have the best of both without spending a lot!
We will show you how to do this today. Ready to convert your circular saws to a handy table saw? Continue reading to learn more.
What You Need
We are sure you are excited to begin the process of converting your home. Before we can get started there are some things you should prepare. Doing so makes sure we go through the conversion process as smoothly as possible, and we dont miss out on anything.
If you work frequently on wood projects, then you will most likely have all the materials you need. The materials you require are easy to find.
- For making a stand, pieces of wood should be approximately 8 cm thick. If you have a spare wooden table or stand, it would be better.
- Circular saw: make sure its in good running condition. Make sure to inspect the blades for any dullness.
- Blade guard: protects you and your table against sharp blades It helps prevent accidents.
- Extension cord: make sure its long enough to reach both your working station and the power source.
- Foot-controlled switch: For hands-free operation of table saw
- Hammer, screws, best wood glue, and many other things.
Last but not least, ensure you have great woodworking apron and protective gear before you leave. When you are working on a project, make sure to use safety goggles and gloves. Remember, safety first!
Getting Started
Now that you have the necessary materials for your circular saw to tablesaw conversion kit, it is time to get to work. Well split this project into two parts: making a stand and the conversion board.
Making The Stand
You can build your own wooden stands if you don’t have any.
It’s easy to make, and won’t take you a whole day.
Step 1 Measure the size of your mainboard and calculate the dimensions to make your table saw stand.
Step 2 Assemble the wood pieces in the way you like. It is best to assemble it in a square shape for the best stability.
Step 3: Secure each wooden part together to complete the whole piece. You can use a screw or wood glue for this part. Whats important is it wont get detached later on.
Making The Conversion Board
Step 1: Get your flat wood, which should be approximately about 2 to 8 cm thick. This will be the top of your stand. Place it flat on the top of your stand and ensure it fits perfectly.
Step 2: Using a ruler and marker, draw a section on your wood where you envision to place the circular saw. You can make the size according to how big your circular saw is.
Step 3: In the middle of your selection, mark down the area which you will remove. This area is where youll insert the blade of your saw.
Step 4: Start cutting down the marked area. This is a delicate process.
Step 5: Now that youve got all your pieces, its time to secure them all together. For this part, we recommend using a screw instead of wood glue. This will ensure the most stable and secure result.
Step 6 Turn your table upside-down and glue wood glue to the edges and corners of your boards underneath. This will keep your table secure.
Step 7 Place your circular saw underneath the table and insert the blade. Secure your saw in place using a guard. Make sure it doesnt fall off the table.
Step 8 Turn on your saw using your foot-controlled switch. And youre done!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to convert your regular circular saws to a table saw, what else are you waiting for? Its a dream workshop waiting at the tip of your fingers. Now is the time to get involved and start having fun. There are many projects that you can do and there are endless possibilities.
