Building an Extension Wing for Any Workbench

[@stevet47]

That furniture glide leveling system is genius. I’m going to use the same system for an extension wing in my miter saw, and the out feed on my table saw!

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

Very nice and useful idea. Good to see you back after a long hiatus.

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks Dennis! I've been busy working on other projects and haven't been able to spend much time with KZbin. But I'm hoping that I'll be able to carve out more time to make more videos going forward!

[@rodanvsandrew]

Awesome, I love this idea. The furniture glides/clamp stops are a great solution.

[@TommyTompkins]

It's such a simple idea and so simple to build AND effective!

[@seandegroote1915]

Great to see you back making videos! Looks like your mobility is fantastic!

[@TommyTompkins]

My mobility IS fantastic! Honestly, I haven't felt this good in many years. That back surgery certainly did the trick.

[@lasermike2147]

I regularly play solitaire or fold clothes or whatever when watching build videos. I put everything down and watched this one with my full attention. Makes me want to dig out my DeWalt/Black and Decker R1150 saw and make something.

[@TommyTompkins]

Hahahaha well I'm glad I was able to hold your attention!

[@Feathercraft275]

Great video, Tommy! It's rare to see truly original ideas for the shop, but you keep coming up with them. I'll consider this option when I revamp the side wing extension on my RAS station (if only to create a joy ride for kids). I'm keeping my table saw for ripping and other uses, but the RAS, which was my first stationary tool, remains my favorite for cross cutting and more. I have a twin RAS station, 1 old DeWalt and 1 old Craftman (dedicated dado blade), both equipped with your superb dust collection system. Thank you for that, too. Although I don't rip with the RAS anymore as a matter of convenience, I totally support the RAS approach to ripping. Properly done, I think its probably safer than using the table saw. With the blade guard properly positioned to prevent kickback, it's almost impossible to get your hand near a spinning blade. Keep up the good work-- in the shop, with your back, and with your wonderful family!

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks Anderson! I've always been the type of person that tries to think outside the box and doesn't follow the herd. It's fun seeing ideas through to completion. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@peterevans9153]

Brilliant ...... thank you Tommy I am currently building my new workbenches around my radial arm saw based on your ideas

[@TommyTompkins]

Awesome! Do you plan on making these extension wings as well? I think these things are going to end up being very handy.

[@dennisd5776]

Great idea and such a simple solution to a common problem. Thanks for the build and the kids stole the show; love families having fun together.

[@TommyTompkins]

My mom thought the clip of the kids was too dangerous even though the saw was unplugged. The kids had fun. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WreckDiver99]

Great idea...maybe when I get my shop I can institute this. I have a 75 Year old radial Arm saw that I inherited, and really want to rebuild it and use it...

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

There's good info on RAS's at forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher

[@TommyTompkins]

Another must have resource for any radial arm saw is to pick up the Mr. Sawdust book on How to Master the Radial Arm Saw - www.mrsawdust.com/

[@huevoneousmaximus2309]

Brilliant idea Tommy! I've been looking for something like this. I plan to fit this onto my assembly table. Thank you.

[@irenebrowning]

Brilliant. And your instructions are very good.

[@independentmind1977]

This is exactly what I need to do on my table saw bench! Thanks, this will enable me to rip with my circular saw as well on there

[@TommyTompkins]

Awesome! Do it up and let us know how it works for you.

[@hsjawanda]

Hope you start making videos again!

[@MrAdobediaz]

yaaaay....exactly what i was looking for to add to my first table saw workbench....thanks tommy....God bless....

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

Very good idea. But doesn’t a table saw with an out feed fence do the same thing? Tommy, I like your videos a lot and appreciate your ingenuity. I started out with radial arm saws about 55 years ago and dedicated some effort to making them work safer, easier and more accurately. One day I worked with a friend with his table saw and went home and within a month had sold my good DeWalt RAS and replaced it with a good (Jet) table saw. You seem to still have all your fingers and you make some excellent projects so I’ll agree you are a guy who’s figured out how to get the most out of your RAS. But I think most folks can get better results more safely with a good table saw. Keep up your fine videos and be safe.

[@nolandweisser297]

Thanks for the video. Perfect solution for my project.

[@timcrane9022]

Very well thought out! Liked & subscribed!

[@TommyTompkins]

Welcome aboard!

[@robmantle6800]

Great idea. What saw blades do you use? I just bought a Dewalt/B&D RAS and it's time to set it up.

[@TommyTompkins]

Hi Rob - there are two saw blades that I'd recommend that have outstanding performance on the RAS. The general consensus on the DeWalt radial arm saw forum is that the Forrest Woodworker 1 blade with the TCG tooth design is the best combo blade for both cross cuts and ripping. For a 9" saw, the 8" blade is recommended as it's able to power through the cut more easily (more torque). You can get that here: www.sliversmill.com/product_1635_SPECIAL_Forrest_8_x_48T_Woodworker_I__TCG_Design_Used_by_Mr.html If you are looking for a cheaper blade with good cross cut and ripping performance, get the Freud LU83R008 - amzn.to/2PjfYF4 Also, if you don't have the Mr Sawdust book, get that at mrsawdust.com

[@robmantle6800]

@@TommyTompkins Very much appreciated. Thank you

[@MakeOn]

Awesome and perfect solution for your use case and many others! Great thinking and execution... and great edit also! Thanks for sharing!

[@TommyTompkins]

Thank you so much! Yes, it's such a simple idea and so easy to build I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do it before. The best part is that it's super effective and adjustable too!

[@moveonmotortrainingenj-p1384]

Very nice, i own a similar saw setup without your extentions so this is a very useful idea. Thanks!

[@TommyTompkins]

You'll have to let us know how it works out for you.

[@DeWaltRadialguy]

Tommy, You are Amazing! Thank you for doing what you do! I love it, I will make that! I may need to borrow the kids for the test run! Great video.

[@TommyTompkins]

Thank you Leo. With your crazy awesome radial arm saw collection, I'm sure we could make an outstanding jungle gym for the kids!

[@attilabori4734]

What type of hinges have been used under the small flip table (1:31) please? Are these commercially available? Many thanks , subbed👍 Best regards AB

[@TommyTompkins]

Those hinges are unique to the DeWalt 925H saw which was manufactured in 1960. I don't think they are commercially available anywhere, but it probably wouldn't be too difficult to fabricate your own.

[@attilabori4734]

@@TommyTompkins Thank you Tommy. Great content on your website too... AB

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

That's one of those Uh Duh! Why Didn't I Think That...moments! And as a father of (thank the Lord they're grown) 3 inquisitive minds I understand what it's like to include them and the importance of their learning skills from their dad. So 👍

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks for the thumbs up! I try to involve the kids whenever I get the chance.

[@paulr7719]

How is your drop leaf locking into place?

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Really briliant and simple idea !!!

[@TommyTompkins]

Thank you Ianis!

[@KLIDIMARIA]

@@TommyTompkins you're welcome.You,and your brilliant ideas !!!

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Nice job! I like the video.

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks Max!

[@wayneholmes1800]

Love space saving but as a former ergonomic engineer amazed you built around a very dangerous tool. Radial arm saws went away because of injuries. Do you have plans around table saw?

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Such a simple idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@TommyTompkins]

Yes, very simple and very useful! Thanks for watching!

[@jaymistry779]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks for watching!

[@holdemNE1]

Very clever. Well done!

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks Big Mike!

[@Ace-zb5xr]

5:35 That is a very useful technique. Thank you!

[@TommyTompkins]

You're welcome!

[@madzebra5491]

Awesome work!

[@KuchKahaniyan]

How are you doing after adr surgery? How long did you try conservative treatment?

[@TommyTompkins]

I'm doing very well after having ADR surgery. Thanks for asking! I declined slowly over 24 years until I was on a walker prior to surgery. I tried conservative therapies for at least 12 of those years with little to no benefit. Now I'm back to 100% in action and haven't felt this good since high school.

[@KuchKahaniyan]

@@TommyTompkins can you do any activity sir ? Do you regret you didnt have this surgery sooner than later ?

[@KuchKahaniyan]

@@TommyTompkins wow amazing sir ! Can you run ???

[@hortonao]

That's seriously genius. I'm so tempted to dump my table saw and go back to a radial arm saw. What year is that dewalt you're using? It's beautiful.

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks! It's an old DeWalt 925H from 1960

[@sbs128]

Now ya got me thinking 😊

[@ProofWood]

👍 so nice 👍

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Tommy! Best part was seeing the kids at the end having some fun. So glad to see that your back is holding up well. Are you planning on heading back to Germany for a follow up? Just curious.....

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks Steve! Yes, my back has been holding up well. I have absolutely no restrictions now and am back to enjoying a pain free life. The only follow up with Germany was to send them my 3 month and 6 month x-rays so they could make sure that everything was healing correctly. I'm well past that now and everything is good so no more follow up. These artificial discs are supposed to last the rest of my life so time will tell, but so far it's looking good.

[@evamastenbroek2618]

This is perfect idea. :)

[@WernerALEX]

Very Good, without other words.

[@TommyTompkins]

Thank you!

[@ralphfell2119]

Hi, just a correction to your latest video, the pipe you have used is not cast iron but plain carbon steel pipe! Cast iron is brittle in bending and usually a poor surface finish.

[@TommyTompkins]

You’re correct. My mistake!

[@juampykoch4261]

Excellent idea and set up, thanks for sharing, like and subscribe

[@TommyTompkins]

Thanks for the like and for subscribing!

[@StuffIMade]

Great video!!!

[@richardpettit2548]

Really good idea,but the tubing is steel not cast iron,which would be more brittle.

[@TommyTompkins]

Doh! Good catch! This entire time I thought I was working with cast iron pipe because I read that on a label somewhere. But you're right. It does appear to be steel.

[@Westsidewood]

Awesome!!!

[@sharifpulparambil]

i will be here in comments if iam Alive in next 8 years when KZbin recommend this

[@TommyTompkins]

Hmm...not sure if understand?

[@project.prototype]

That's sweet !!!

[@kcrr2w]

Genius!