Mini Tablesaw Router Shaper For Dremel Rotary

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by sdudley on December 4, 2010
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Intro: Mini-Tablesaw / Router / Shaper for Dremel rotary tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
step 1: Get templates here! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
File Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
step 2: Material Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
step 3: Cut the wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
step 4: Table Top and Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
step 5: Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
step 6: Brackets and Braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 7: Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 8: Acrylic Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
step 9: Fence for Tablesaw / Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
step 10: Optional - Table Extender and Rulers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Intro: Mini-Tablesaw / Router / Shaper for Dremel rotary tool
Mini - Table Saw / Router / Shaper
for Dremel rotary tool.
step 1:Get templates here!
I am attaching a PDF that includes the templates I made for this project. Open the PDF and save it to your computer.
Print out the templates (I suggest using 100 pound card stock for the templates).
MAKE SURE... that you select None in the Page Scaling option when printing!
If you fail to do this the printer will scale the pages to a different size and the templates will not be correct.
File Downloads
Dremel_TablesawRouterShaper_plans.pdf (8 MB)
[NOTE: When saving, if you see .tmp as the file ext, rename it to 'Dremel_TablesawRouterShaper_plans.pdf']
step 2:Material Supply
You will need a Dremel rotary tool (obviously)...
I purchased the 4000-5/36H from Home Depot which has 5 attachments and 36 accessories for $99.00! This is by far one of the best deals available for the Dremel
products. I highly reccomend it.
Material Supply:
1 - 1x8x4 (I used top choice whitewood board)
1 - 1x2x4 (I used top choice whitewood board)
2 - Optix 8x10acrylic sheet (.080 thick)
1 bag- 3/4 two hole pipe strap - (sold in bags of 4)
2 - 1/4x 4-1/2 bolts
1 bag- 1/4 wing nuts - (sold in bags of 4)
1 section - 3/4 foam pipe insulation (sold in 6ft sections)
2 bags - Wood screw - #6 x 1-1/2 - (sold in bags of 10)
1 bag - Wood screw - #4 x 5/8 - (sold in bags of 12)
2 - 2 Spring Clamp
Attachments/Accessories/Tool List:
Dremel Rotary Tool (templates were designed for model 4000 but can be modified to fit any model)
Dremel - Mini Saw Attachment (model 670)
Dremel - Sanding Drum (either model 407 or 470 will work for this application)
5/32 Drill Bit
5/64 Drill Bit
7/64Drill Bit
1/4 Drill Bit
Phillips screw driver
Elmers glue
Utility knife (or other razor)
Optional Dremel Attachments/Accessories:
(only needed if you plan to build this project *exclusively with a Dremel Rotary Tool)
Dremel - Plunge Router Attachment (model 335-01) OR Multi Purpose Cutting Kit (model 565)
Dremel - Circle Cutter and Straight Edge Guide (model 678-01)
Dremel - Brad Point Drill Bit Set (model 631-01)
*Note: the top plate cover screws require a tapered 1/4 counter sink. The Dremel Brad Bits are not tapered and Dremel does not currently make a tapered 1/4 drill bit
with a 1/8 shank. This will require the need for an additional drill (preferably drill press) that can handle standard 1/4 drill bits or 1/4 tapered counter sink bits.
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1. 1x8x4
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1. 1x2x4
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1. .080" is the optimal thickness for this sheet due to the size of the Dremel mini
saw blade. Lowes sells this in a thickness of .080" - this is important to remember!
Home Depot sells this in either .050 (to thin) or .090 (to thick).
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1. 3/4" two hole pipe strap
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1. 5/32 Drill Bit / 5/64 Drill Bit / 7/64 Drill Bit / 1/4 Drill Bit / Phillips screw driver /
Utility knife (or other razor)
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1. 1/4 x 4-1/2 bolts and 1/4 wing nuts - (bag of 4)
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1. 3/4foam pipe insulation (sold in 6ft sections)
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1. Wood screw - #6 x 1-1/2 (bag of 10) and Wood screw - #4 x 5/8 (bag of
12)
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1. 2" Spring Clamp - sold at Home Depot for $0.99
step 3:Cut the wood
Step One - Cut the wood to proper length:
I suggest when purchasing the supplies, have the hardware store cut the wood for you. This will save time and assure clean straight cuts. The following are the cuts you
will need to make this table.
1x8x4:
2- 10in length(table top and back plate)
2 - 4in length(left and right side panels)
1 - 8in length(optional table extension)
1x2x4:
4 - 5-1/2 in length(braces and brackets)
2 - 12 in length(optional extension arms)
step 4:Table Top and Back Panel
Step Two - Cutting / Drilling the Table Top and Back Panel:
Once you have all the wood cut to length, print out the templates and look through them. For best results print the templates on 100 pound card stock.
Starting with the Table Top template you will notice a bold boarder, several faded dashed lines, some drill hole placements and a bold dashed line that represents the
cutout for the Dremel rotary tool and Mini Saw Attachment.
There is also a faded solid line that represents the pipe strap that will be mounted underneath the Mini Saw Attachment between its directional guide and coupling (see
Mini Saw Attachment operating instructions). The faded lines in each template represent items on the opposite side of the viewing perspective (as if the template were
transparent). Cut the template along the boarder and also cut along the dashed line for the Dremel and Mini Saw Attachment.
Select one of the 10 panels (cut from the 1x8x4) to be your table top and lay the template over it. Secure it with some scotch tape or simply hold it in place while tracing
the outline of the Dremel and Mini Saw Attachment (1) . Use a punch, nail, or screw to mark the drill holes. Put an indentation into the wood to help steady the drill bit
when you start to drill the holes.
Clamp the panel down and route out the area you traced using a Dremel Plunge Router or Dremel Multi Purpose Cutting Kit (follow the instructions for those tools using
appropriate routing techniques) (2) .
If you do not own one of these attachments, then use a jig saw or other means of cutting the wood. The template was designed so the Dremel tool and Mini Saw
accessory will fit snug, so continue working the edges until they are just able to slide through the top plate.
Once you are finished routing, drill the holes using the appropriate bits (labeled on the template). Note that if you are planning to build this project using only Dremel tools
and accessories you will need the Dremel Brad Point Drill Bit Set for the 5/32 and 1/4 drill holes / counter sinks.
Heres a tip - if you dont have access to a drill press to counter sink the holes, use the 1/4 drill bit to first drill into the wood just enough for the counter sink. Then
finish drilling the hole using the smaller drill bit.
Follow the above instructions for the Back Panel. No routing or cutting is necessary - only drilling.
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step 5:Side Panels
Step Three - Side Panels:
The side panels are already the size we need for this project. However, you will notice on the template there is an optional decorative cut line. Feel free to use this if you
would like to dress up your project a bit. On the bottom of the side panel page you will find what I call a contour template . This is for the left side panel only. The right
side will need no additional cutting or shaping.
Cut out around the boarder and along the cut line. Fold along the lines and place the folded template directly over the top of the LEFT side panel (3) . Make sure the
side of the template labeled outside is on the side you want to be seen (one side of the wood usually looks nicer than the other). Trace the outline and use the Dremel
to shape the wood until the contour matches close to that of the line. DO NOT sand this down too much at this time! For now just get close to the outline and later you
can make for a perfect fit.
This contour will brace the body of the Dremel Rotary tool and help hold it in place. If you own a Dremel or rotary tool other than the model 4000, you will need to shape
this area to fit the contour of your Dremel model. For the whitewood board used in this project a sanding drum will suffice when shaping the contour (4) . If you wish to
use a harder wood, you may need to use a different dremel accessory for this step.
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step 6:Brackets and Braces
Step Four - Brackets and Braces:
There are two brackets and two braces (for use with rotary tool in vertical position). The two brackets will clamp the tool in place while the top and bottom braces will
simply keep the tool from moving as you apply pressure when routing / shaping a work piece (5) .
Follow the same procedure for these four pieces as you did when shaping the rotary tool contour for the left side panel. When drilling the 1/4 holes for the brackets,
make sure they align nicely with the 1/4 holes you drilled in the back panel (6) . You may even want to set them in place and mark them using the holes in the back
panel.
Remember the rule - measure twice, cut once (in this case drill). It is recommended to use a drill press for this procedure. If you do not have access to a drill press,
start by using a small drill bit first making sure to get good alignment, then increase the hole in steps until you reach 1/4.
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step 7:Assembly
Step Five - Assembly:
Once all of the pieces are cut, drilled, and shaped, its time to put it together.
Using the #6 x 1-1/2 screws, screw the side panels, top brace and bottom brace to the back panel. It is a good idea to drill pilot holes to keep from splitting the wood
(the 5/64 drill bit should work nicely for this) (7) . Before you can set the Table Top in place you will need to attach the 3/4 pipe strap to the bottom of the Table Top
using two #4 x 5/8 screws. The 5/64 holes have been previously drilled so the center of the strap should line up very nicely over the cut out for the Dremel Mini Saw
Attachment (8) .
When you turn the Table Top over and try to set it in place, you should notice the strap will not allow the top to sit level. The edge of the strap overlaps the back panel.
The easiest solution for this is to use a sanding drum to groove out a place on the back panel for the edge of the strap to sit into (9) . Now screw the table top in place
and assembly is complete.
Note that if you try and set the Dremel rotary tool and Mini Saw Attachment in place, the Mini Saw Attachment will not sit level with the Table Top (10) . Cut a 2-1/4
section of foam pipe insulation. Squeeze it together then bend it so it is shaped as if it is smiling at you (11a) . Place it into the cavity of the Mini Table Saw attachment
turning it so the folded side is down (11b) . Now when you place the Dremel rotary tool and Mini Saw Attachment
in place you should have to push it down to hold it level with the Table Top.
Now go back and finish the left side panel contour for your rotary tool. Set the Dremel rotary tool and Mini Saw Attachment in place (the on/off switch should be facing
the front of the table saw and facing slightly downward).
Hold the tool in place making sure the Mini Saw Attachment is level with the table and look to see how high the rotary tool sits above the table. Using a sanding drum,
sand down a little of the side panel contour and check it again. Continue shaping and contouring the side panel until the rotary tool sits just below the surface (12) . You
will need to repeat this process for the brackets and braces so the rotary tool is centered when in the vertical position. Remove just enough of the contoured areas of the
brackets and braces to glue in place some foam insulation where the Dremel rotary tool will sit.
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1. 11a
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step 8:Acrylic Cover Plates
Step Six - Table Saw and Router/Shaper Cover Plates:
When configured as a mini table saw, the cover is used to hold the rotary tool and Mini Saw Attachment in place. The acrylic sheets are 8x10 so they will need to be
trimmed down to fit the table top.
To do this, simply measure and mark a line at 8 inches and score the acrylic with a utility knife (run the utility knife along a straight edge or ruler) (13) . Move the acrylic
to the edge of a table or board and snap it off (14) .
Once the acrylic sheets are the correct size, follow the templates to make the covers for the Table Saw and Router / Shaper respectively.
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step 9:Fence for Tablesaw / Router
Step Seven - Fence for Table Saw / Router:
To make the fence simply follow the same instructions for the Brackets and Braces. One side of the fence can be used when configured as a router, and the other side
can be used when configured as a table saw.
step 10:Optional - Table Extender and Rulers
NOTE: This instructable only covers the original table. There are additional instructions to add an extension and rulersto the table top.
You will need todownload theoriginal PDF on the intro page for the templates and full instructions.
I hope this will give some inspiration for creating some great Dremel craft and hobby projects!
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1. Table Top Extension - allows the table to extend to a full 12" on either side!
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Comments
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toastdore says: Dec 9, 2010. 3:58 PM REPLY
WOW WOW WOW
I'll make one
TOAST
hairybaroque says: Dec 9, 2010. 1:46 PM REPLY
What a beautifully presented project! More like a section of a magazine than your usual Instructable. I intend to make one when the frost gets out of my
workshop!
Thank you; this is a great facilitator for artistically trained people like me with enthusiasm but no mechanical design skills or training.
marcgoovaerts says: Dec 9, 2010. 12:28 PM REPLY
Sublime,
I was breaking my head over this for some time now. Thanks for the solution !
Only pitty for us in Europe the whole world doesn't use the metric system by now (I'm living in Belgium)
Dragontrap says: Dec 9, 2010. 11:50 AM REPLY
Okay not only is this the coolest thing ever, it allows you to use your Dremel to MAKE the freaking thing. When I get the chance, I am totally doing this
(because I adore my dremel way too much to not try this out).
evil_fish says: Dec 6, 2010. 2:47 AM REPLY
sdudley
You are a genius!
sdudley says: Dec 6, 2010. 3:14 AM REPLY
Well thank you very much but I'd be lying if I tried to claim that it was etirely my idea. So... I must give credit where credit is due.
I was originally going to purchase the mini router table from Dremel when I found a project to make your own here:
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/routing/mini-router-table/
I also wanted a mini tablesaw and have been looking at some online. They are either too expensive or not powerful enough to do the job I want. Also I
am very limited in space (garage is FULL). I decided to redesign the above idea to incorporate the two and make it a combo table.
The tablesaw is limited however as it is not adjustable and it can only saw workpieces up to 3/4" thickness - you must turn the workpiece over and make
a second pass (as seen in the video).
evil_fish says: Dec 9, 2010. 11:19 AM REPLY
A man with talent and modest! I almost forgot to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing this amazing project!
ps:
sorry about my bad English, I am from China. I wish you can understand. :)
Flipper_118 says: Dec 6, 2010. 2:51 PM REPLY
Very nice writeup! Just a quick question. You say you can rip workpieces up to 3/4" with a double sided cut...is that a typo? I thought max cutting
depth with that saw was 1/4" which would lead to a 1/2" double cut.
I think I'll have to try my hand at a design like this. I very much like your dual purpose design!
sdudley says: Dec 6, 2010. 6:46 PM REPLY
Was 3/4" a typo? Well... yes and no.
I knew I was saying 3/4" but it wasn't until after I posted the comment that I realized it won't cut 3/4". I have no excuse - I'm a loser who can't add.
Actually, it won't really cut 1/2" thickness due to the thickness of the cover plate.
Sorry about the misinformation. Thanks for the correction though! :)
Flipper_118 says: Dec 7, 2010. 1:54 PM REPLY
Hehe, no worries amigo! Still an awesome guide...so much in fact that last night I went out and purchased a slightly larger saw (4" blade) that
I will be converting into a table saw for some precision work I do.
Thanks again!
leshall says: Dec 9, 2010. 10:38 AM REPLY
Easily the best instructable I have ever watched. The final product is excellent too. Kudos.
mosquitoloco says: Dec 9, 2010. 10:36 AM REPLY
Excellent! Copy paste copy paste! jajaja Ill do it!!!
werejag says: Dec 9, 2010. 8:51 AM REPLY
i like the concept but i dont like the idea of screwing and unscrewing the top plastic plate as the wood shall not hold up for long
ill probly build one and move to creating modified version
This is good, the kind of stuff I like to hear. Thanks for the suggestions.
I have quite a few other ideas to make it better but the goal was to make a very inexpensive and easy project that someone can throw together on a
Saturday with a little free time.
One example of cheap and easy is the fence. I had planed on using some aluminum T-track with a miter gauge and so on, but then I thought about it and
decided on a piece of wood (scrap from the 1x2x4) and a couple cheap clamps.
I also wanted to write an instructable where people don't have to do a lot of searching to find the parts to put the project together. Just grab a list and
head to the hardware store.
I would love nothing more than to see some other people modify it and watch it grow into a really nice little mini-combo workshop (maybe even built into a
small roll around table).
I got the router/shaper idea from someone else and added a tablesaw... now let's see some more modifications! :)
werejag says: Dec 9, 2010. 10:19 AM REPLY
yeah i have ideas. thank you for this article.
srilyk says: Dec 9, 2010. 9:34 AM REPLY
It wouldn't take much to put some wood anchors or t-nuts as mods. That should take care of it.
gabrielsan says: Dec 9, 2010. 8:03 AM REPLY
I think I missed it, but, how you put it on the table? I cant tell by the pictures. I mean, How do you lock the router on the table?
Now that you mention it, I guess I neversaid how it clamps to the table- DUH!
It's meant to be clamped via a bench vice. You can either clamp it on the side or the table top. Further down the comments sectionI posted a link to the
original project where I got my idea.
Here is the link again:
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/routing/mini-router-table/
He is much more clear about clamoing it to the bench vice.
QUOTE: "He is much more clear about clamoing it to the bench vice"
Sorry, I hit the "o" instead of the "p"... I meant "clamping "!
Edgar says: Dec 9, 2010. 7:20 AM REPLY
Great piece of work!
Subscribed you, so I keep seeing these.
fyavorsky says: Dec 9, 2010. 7:02 AM REPLY
The video production with fast motion and music is as brilliant as the project. Even if I never build the mini-tablesaw/router/sander, I enjoyed watching.
Thanks!
kidproquo says: Dec 9, 2010. 5:45 AM REPLY
This is truly an excellent instructable. I'm an architecture student and spend hours on a mini table saw cutting small pieces for models. This will be a great
supplement.
TheWaddleWaaddle says: Dec 7, 2010. 6:01 PM REPLY
I was typing up a really good complement but my computer randomly restarted, and I lost all of my comment work. Long story short, this thing is awesome!
-TheWaddleWaaddle
Barrionuevo says: Dec 7, 2010. 5:44 PM REPLY
Great!!!!!
Thanks to share!!
xboogerx says: Dec 6, 2010. 5:33 AM REPLY
this is awesome.
thank you for sharing with the world.
a very well documented share as well.
Thanks. I tried very hard to create an instructable that people could make with one trip to the hardware store and complete in a weekend.
I just hope I didn't over explain what is supposed to be a very simple project. I tend to do that!
abrannan says: Dec 7, 2010. 2:42 PM REPLY
There is no such thing as over-explaining. Under-explaining? Absolutely. But yoiu can never give too much detail into the hows and whys of a project.
It allows others to more easily build (and improve) on your design. Your combination of the Instructable (with excellent photos) and the video make
this one of the, if not the, best Instructables I've ever read.
rimar2000 says: Dec 7, 2010. 10:43 AM REPLY
Excellent job!
I'll make one like it.
WARLOCK76 says: Dec 7, 2010. 10:25 AM REPLY
A winner ...No doubt...*****
RTChoke says: Dec 6, 2010. 3:18 PM REPLY
Nice work! but I have one suggestion on technique in the vid -- when you are doing the edge routing, have the workpiece between the fence and the bit can
lead to some serious kickback on the workpiece. Might not be such an issue with a little Dremel as it does not have that much torque, but if you try that with a
big router -- well, don't try that with a big router. Put the bit up next to the fence and run your workpiece along the fence, which will also keep the cut uniform
as it can not go into the workpiece any further than the bit is from the fence.
Safety!
I was thinking too, a set of files to run these parts out on the CNC machine...
RTChoke says: Dec 7, 2010. 6:28 AM REPLY
Looks like you might have used something to generate the pdf plans, those could be used to make dxf files that could be used to generate gcode for the
CNC machine
Ok you busted me! I'm not really experienced with wood working tools. In my defense however, I did know that is not good practice and I don't ever recall
seeing anyone use a router that way (for reasons which you pointed out).
I was just experimenting with different things while running the video and I just went with it. I was hoping people would not notice my flaws, but it is nice
to know people are paying attention!
Interestingly I mention in the plans to follow proper safety proceedures for tablesaws and routers - then I turn around and give a bad example!
Thanks for the saftey tip.
Files for a CNC machine?
RTChoke says: Dec 7, 2010. 6:21 AM REPLY
Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. I have some good experience! And good judgment now!
If you (or I suppose I, or anyone else) were to commit these plans to electronic format using a CAD program, it would be easy to bang out a fairly
precise set of parts (at least the ones that involve various cuts) using a CNC machine, but that might be overkill.
blackslax says: Dec 7, 2010. 6:03 AM REPLY
Probably one of the best Instructable I've ever seen.
You 'da man sdudley.
Thanks everyone for the very kind comments about this project. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible for this instructable in hopes that others would give
suggestions for improvements.
Fortunately several of you have given great suggestions and I also read some good suggestions for improvement on a few blog sites that have posted it.
I will definitely be adding some more videos showing a project or two that I make with it, as well as a few improvements to the design (one of which is a way
to adjust the height of the Dremel when in the vertical position).
I will wait until the contest is over to do this since I have already submitted this into the contest.
bradsprojects says: Dec 7, 2010. 1:46 AM REPLY
This is such a cool project!
Very well presented and absolutely love the video!
CementTruck says: Dec 6, 2010. 9:55 AM REPLY
Great idea!
If you use the spiral saw bits while the tool is in the vertical router configuration you could use this as a "Scroll Saw" too.
bobby sissom says: Dec 6, 2010. 7:00 PM REPLY
this particular comment cinched the deal i will be making one now for i have wanted a scroll saw for years
CementTruck says: Dec 6, 2010. 8:16 PM REPLY
Bobby,
I don't know what your wood working skills are like but have to throw this out just in case, keep in mind that it will be a "Pseudo Scroll Saw". There is
no replacement for the real thing.
A spiral saw can make very intricate cuts, but the gap it leaves is as wide as its bit (1/8" or so).
A scroll saw takes very little wood off, which is why it is used to make tight fitting puzzle pieces, etc.
Hey that's a great addition to it's usefulness. Maybe I can update the video showing that (giving you credit of course). Thanks for the suggestion.
CrLz says: Dec 6, 2010. 6:23 PM REPLY
That is a seriously awesome set-up. Thanks for all the hard work!
hightekrednek2396 says: Dec 6, 2010. 4:29 PM REPLY
im gonna make one tonight could of used this for a ling time
BlueWeasel says: Dec 6, 2010. 1:45 PM REPLY
This is exactly what I need. I figure this easily substitutes for $500+ in other
machines of the same size/scope.
I've got a heavy duty flex shaft dremel so it'll require some reengineering
to make sure the shaft isn't in a bind.
I would have used the flex shaft if I had one. You might find that will be easier. The Mini Saw Attachment is held in place by the pipe strap, and held
down by the cover plate (aluminum would make a better choice for the cover plate if you want to spend the money). The Dremel is simply resting on the
left side panel.
Keep us posted on how well the flex shaft works for this.
Adeline says: Dec 6, 2010. 2:00 PM REPLY
This is brilliant!
danner says: Dec 6, 2010. 1:36 PM REPLY
very nice just what I need to build thank you for the plains very well done
Jodex says: Dec 6, 2010. 12:34 PM REPLY
I'm speechless. This is awesome, I'm gonna make this.
hajosmulders says: Dec 6, 2010. 9:20 AM REPLY
This is SO much exactly what I need. I often end up setting up full size a table saw or router table (I have a small shop; so I need to set up a tool when I need
it; they are not permanently ready).
For a lot of small parts this is an ideal tool that I can just leave on the workbench at all times.
You have my vote for the "What can you do with a dremel tool" contest!
Hajo
gedda says: Dec 6, 2010. 8:27 AM REPLY
Quite possibly the most clearly written 'ible' I've ever read. * * * * *
And it couldn't come at a better - at least for me - as I just received my first Dremel (a 4000, no less) this past weekend. It seems very fitting that my first
project would be to make this table.
Thanks for the great Instructable!
ZaitsevScope says: Dec 6, 2010. 7:28 AM REPLY
Amazing design, I'll try to build it with your plans, many thanks :)
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