My new Command & Control Center

[jerry1939]

I built a stand for my new Delta. My normal sitting position is with the legs outstretched. Made a foot switch. 1 photo shows a rocker type household light switch, mounted at the angle of the bottom of my feet. Also the mountings for 2 hinges. The hinges line up with the center of the switch.

 

Another photo is from the back of the stand, with the treadle on. 4 screws on the bottom of the board. Two wood screws activate the switch. Two lag screws limit the travel, in both directions. This is to prevent wrecking the switch. All 4 screws could be adjusted to change the angle of the treadle, but through dumb luck, they were right the first time. The carpet on the near side goes down to the floor, to keep sawdust out of the switch.

 

The picture of the whole thing: The treadle is wide enough to operate with 1,2 or all 3 of my feet. Heater at the very top. an "arm" off to the right with an upright attached. The saw is 20" and the upright is 21" away from the blade. I have been reading about your posts about blades occasionally slipping out of a clamp. Someone said that they sand the ends of a new blade to roughen it up. On the upright is a stick with sandpaper put on with spray adhesive. 4 usable sides. It can be switched upside down, and/or flipped over. What looks like a screwdriver handle above the Kleenex is actually an awl for marking holes to be drilled.

 

Just played with it a little late today. I was as contented as a sparrow with a fresh horse dropping!!

 

Haven't yet, but instead of waxing the table, I will sand it and give it 2 coats of spray on clear enamel. Time will tell if that works or is a dumb idea.

 

No drink holder because of the sawdust.

 

jerry

[dgman]

That's quite a control center! That should work for you nicely.

I wouldn't apply the poly on your table though. It won't hold up to the constant contact with moving wood. If you want something more permanent, try Formica or something like that. But what I would recommend is waxing periodically.

[New Guy]

One nice set=up you have there.  I have the same saw and am happy with it so far.

 Sure would like a magnifying light like I see you have.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Nice setup.  Thanks for sharing this with us.  I need one in Mentor

 

 

DW

[amazingkevin]

I built a stand for my new Delta. My normal sitting position is with the legs outstretched. Made a foot switch. 1 photo shows a rocker type household light switch, mounted at the angle of the bottom of my feet. Also the mountings for 2 hinges. The hinges line up with the center of the switch.

 

Another photo is from the back of the stand, with the treadle on. 4 screws on the bottom of the board. Two wood screws activate the switch. Two lag screws limit the travel, in both directions. This is to prevent wrecking the switch. All 4 screws could be adjusted to change the angle of the treadle, but through dumb luck, they were right the first time. The carpet on the near side goes down to the floor, to keep sawdust out of the switch.

 

The picture of the whole thing: The treadle is wide enough to operate with 1,2 or all 3 of my feet. Heater at the very top. an "arm" off to the right with an upright attached. The saw is 20" and the upright is 21" away from the blade. I have been reading about your posts about blades occasionally slipping out of a clamp. Someone said that they sand the ends of a new blade to roughen it up. On the upright is a stick with sandpaper put on with spray adhesive. 4 usable sides. It can be switched upside down, and/or flipped over. What looks like a screwdriver handle above the Kleenex is actually an awl for marking holes to be drilled.

 

Just played with it a little late today. I was as contented as a sparrow with a fresh horse dropping!!

 

Haven't yet, but instead of waxing the table, I will sand it and give it 2 coats of spray on clear enamel. Time will tell if that works or is a dumb idea.

 

No drink holder because of the sawdust.

 

jerry

 

Hot dog Jerry ,Dual lights is all i can see maybe needed,and the radio for talk shows or what ever.That's the best foot switch ever!You know how to rough it scrolling.I can't wait to see the Cadillac seat your going to have a sit in! Multi fans with filters around you The wife won't even bother you to blow off or take your shoes off when the dinner bell rings.I've got a project itching at me to do.Old hudson  made a flip over table saw planer I'm dieing for. i need room badly.Your ready to rumble now!Nice set up!

[kardar2]

Nice set up but I got to be the dumb one to ask. What is the box of tissue paper for .

[amazingkevin]

Nice set up but I got to be the dumb one to ask. What is the box of tissue paper for .

Karl ,that's a good idea as i wipe clean my patterns after removal when i finish cutting the at the saw.I try to  do all steps and procedures right at the saw .getting up's not easy for me.I have 1 gallon of mixed thinners and a hose hanging off the saw to spray the finished cuttings to get the pattern off.

[Sorcier]

Very nice set up.  I am considering different ways to set mine up and this has given me new ideas.

Ward

[Falcon]

I think you are on to something there! Really nice setup gets me thinking

[merlin]

Nice can sea some things for my new set up in the summer....

 

***Merlin***

[Scrolling Steve]

Nice set up Jerry  !.....Now cover it in sawdust! :)

[ike]

Saw dust would look good. I wish I could have one like that but I am pressed for room. Thanks for showing.

[Phantom Scroller]

Where's the beer mat and cover. love the wheel idea and foot rest. Roly

Edited September 19, 2015 by Phantom Scroller

[Kepy]

 I would also recommend waxing the table with Johnson's paste wax as it lasts quite a while.  A drink holder would work just fine as a little sawdust just adds fiber to your diet.

[bobscroll]

You've put some thought into your project Jerry! Good idea on the switch,

Bob   

[hotshot]

Very neat build!  What magnifier are you using?

 

---------Randy

[kardar2]

Karl ,that's a good idea as i wipe clean my patterns after removal when i finish cutting the at the saw.I try to do all steps and procedures right at the saw .getting up's not easy for me.I have 1 gallon of mixed thinners and a hose hanging off the saw to spray the finished cuttings to get the pattern off.

okay I did not know that thanks. I only use a air compressor after sawing or sanding or excess mineral spirits.

[LarryEA]

Does look quite functional. Good job Jerry

[jerry1939]

Hi All,  Thanks for the Nice Comments.

 

Re:  What magnifier.  http://www.walmart.com/ip/14931343?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000549516&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40845425072&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78658324232&veh=sem

Here is the sad part.  Years ago I had a detached retina.  Ended up with double vision.  It is corrected with a prism in each eyeglass lens.  HOWEVER, I cannot use the magnifier, because I get double vision at that distance.  For scrolling I wear a Bausch & Lomb magnifier.  That works OK.  The magnifier shown in the photo was a Christmas gift.  Sadly, it turned out to be "just" a high priced light.

 

Re:  The tissue box.  I normally need to blow my nose more often then most people.  Had it long before I started playing with any type of saw.

 

Re:  Drink holder.  I keep a large water bottle in the fridge overnight.  Set it by the chair, against the wall when "playing" in the garage.  There is a fair amount of condensation with that

 

jerry

[RangerJay]

Holy moly - that's the real Cadillac of cutting centres!!

 

 

Jay

[Scrappile]

Quite a setup.  Great job!

[jerry1939]

Hi Scrolling Steve & Ike.

 

DIDN'T YOUR MOTHER TEACH YOU ANY MANNERS ??????????

 

Why would I take a perfectly new, clean saw & stand and get sawdust all over it?  Gee whiz guys !

 

jerry

[WayneMahler]

Thanks for sharing. You can see a lot of thought and planning went into it. Never thought about a rocker style light switch being used like that. The o nly thing I seen missing was the saw dust .

[oneleggimp]

I built a stand for my new Delta. My normal sitting position is with the legs outstretched. Made a foot switch. 1 photo shows a rocker type household light switch, mounted at the angle of the bottom of my feet. Also the mountings for 2 hinges. The hinges line up with the center of the switch.

 

Another photo is from the back of the stand, with the treadle on. 4 screws on the bottom of the board. Two wood screws activate the switch. Two lag screws limit the travel, in both directions. This is to prevent wrecking the switch. All 4 screws could be adjusted to change the angle of the treadle, but through dumb luck, they were right the first time. The carpet on the near side goes down to the floor, to keep sawdust out of the switch.

 

The picture of the whole thing: The treadle is wide enough to operate with 1,2 or all 3 of my feet. Heater at the very top. an "arm" off to the right with an upright attached. The saw is 20" and the upright is 21" away from the blade. I have been reading about your posts about blades occasionally slipping out of a clamp. Someone said that they sand the ends of a new blade to roughen it up. On the upright is a stick with sandpaper put on with spray adhesive. 4 usable sides. It can be switched upside down, and/or flipped over. What looks like a screwdriver handle above the Kleenex is actually an awl for marking holes to be drilled.

 

Just played with it a little late today. I was as contented as a sparrow with a fresh horse dropping!!

 

Haven't yet, but instead of waxing the table, I will sand it and give it 2 coats of spray on clear enamel. Time will tell if that works or is a dumb idea.

 

No drink holder because of the sawdust.

 

jerry

You could use a car mug  which would keep your beverage of choice free from sawdust  You would have to wipe off the top of the cup from time-to-time.

[WolfyPete]

That looks great Jerry - thanks for sharing with us - something to think on while I sort out where mine is to go