Mimi Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 Ok I have a craftsman saw with out a stand and I want to know what kind of stand to put it on. I really don't want to make one but put it on one that is already. was wondering what some people do. Thanks for any information. Mimi Quote
LarryEA Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 Oh Mimi, slap me! You don't have a stand, don't want to make a stand, leave me in a quandry for suggestions. Most woodworkers either have a conventional table or make one. Use sawhorses and boards, old outdoor grill stand, 55 gallon drum, old stump, tailgate of pickup... You could check out Salvation Army for a table. Really ain't a lot of choices Scrolling Steve 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 Mimi, if you have a harbor freight in your area , They have a couple of tool stands(universal type) both in the 30.00 dollar range.......one of those and a piece of 1/2 plywood ought to do the trick! Quote
Kevx Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 http://m.harborfreight.com/folding-clamping-workbench-with-movable-pegs-47844.html This little harbor freight folding work bench does fine for under $20 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/gallery/image/2142-well-amazing-kevin-heres-inside-rolys-workshop-1a/ Mines bolted to a board on a dexion frame just like meccano. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Roly Quote
ike Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 On trASH COLLEDTION DAYS JUST MAKE A RUN AROUND THE NEIGHBOR HOOD AND FIND ANY THING THAT LOOKS LIKE YOU COULD MAKE A STAND OUT OF. OR GO TO A THRIFT STORE AND BUY AN END TABLE THERE IS SO MANY CHOICES. Quote
ChelCass Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 Check out your local thrift shops and see if they have a wooden desk. You want it fairly heavy to offset the vibration from the saw. My Craftsman sits on a simple stand my BF made out of 4x4 (legs) 2x4 (top) very sturdy. Quote
Larry A. Blakely Posted February 7, 2015 Report Posted February 7, 2015 I attached my Craftsman saw to a board that I clamp to my bench when I'm using it. It has blade holders and a magnifying lamp attached to it too. When I need the workbench for bigger projects I just remove the board with the saw attached. I'll try to include a url to show it. https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10861002_10204794502155952_1943851159307903355_o.jpg Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 I use the stands that come with the saw .But raise the back of the saw 1 foot taller than the front for ease of seeing what im doing and it keeps my back straight for less back pains. Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 there you go.. lots of ideas.. pick one or two and go for it..I just mounted mine to an old portable table saw stand that my son had laying around. I could not have worked out better if I wanted it to.. Dick heppnerguy Quote
Kragax Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I run like Kevin, helps a lot. Edited February 8, 2015 by Kragax Quote
Multifasited Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 I guess the game was called for lack of interest ,bashful profile too ! spiders bot or what ?? Quote
Mimi Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Hey Thanks everyone I might have to go by harbor frieght and see what they have. .And I will go by the goodwill up the street. I might take my Craftsman to the fleamarket and it needs a table so that is why is asked this question. Thanks again Mimi Quote
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