Innovative Folding Outfeed Table for The Table Saw - How to Build

Watch the Upgrades to this Outfeed Table: • Folding Outfeed Table ...
In this woodworking video, I show you how to build an innovative outfeed table for your table saw.
Most table saws will benefit from a few accessories to make them safer and more convenient to use, like for wood to feed out the back of the saw, like a roller type stand, or even better, a outfeed table which is what I am building today, with some heavy duty, folding shelf brackets.
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[@caleb234]

Finally! A mounting idea that won't interfere with parts of my particular table saw! Excellent idea.

[@jgriff19861947]

I'am still amazed at how much you help people and they still give you a thumb down for your time and very good work

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@DIYMontreal]

Finally something we can get in Canada that's not available in the US! This is awesome Colin, I'm in the exact same situation with limited space. This project is next on my list!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@1964bobcat]

Good idea. Suggestion, through the out feed table you can drill a hole to put your finger through to release the catch of the bracket

[@jonathanpopp3529]

Great idea about placing holes to reach the release buttons. I have similar brackets for my rolling miter stand and never thought of placing holes to make it easier to reach them, thank you!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@HWoodCreations]

Excellent suggestion!!!!

[@BandasPalette]

Genius idea. That could help to make the board even longer. Tip of the day my friend!!!

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

Brilliant. I have used those brackets for several projects but didn’t think of this. Next shop project.

[@dennisg11348]

Your show is always the best of the best! Thank you.

[@horaciocastillo3082]

WHAT A SIMPLE SOLUTION!! THANKS FOR SHARING

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@SMee67]

Brilliant idea, making that a fold away out feed table. There are plenty of smallish shops out there. Thanks for Shari g that, mate👍

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@danm1082]

Exactly what I need in my smaller shop. Nicely done video as well. Thanks!

[@Mogalize]

Thanks a bunch. I just got my brackets too. I just have a table saw, so I just might go one step further and build a cabinet for it and integrate it into the design.

[@fiberinspector1304]

Amazon has the folding shelf brackets much cheaper, load bearing up to 660lbs, Thanks for a great solution to an age old problem.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@neilf4128]

Brilliant. 💗 it.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@jaylee0822]

IKEA used to sell wall mount table (white) that has very similar brackets.

[@geoffreymaddison6434]

Neat, I have only a small table saw, from a local store. It has thin metal side extensions, in order to give me more room, garage isn't too wide, I put these sides on hinges and prop them up with a couple of stays when needed. If I can find those brackets here in the UK, I will try your idea. Best regards Geoff Maddison.

[@johncannata4703]

I did the same exact extension on my saw about 6 months ago, I found that hardware on Amazon, 2 for 18 dollars and change! You should check it out! They are really heavy duty!!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@manfrommars3486]

No table saw here but you just showed me the right hardware for a folding shelf I have to add in the kitchen! Maybe you might drill holes in the table in order to get to the unlocking lever with your fingers, without reaching them from the bottom.

[@catfishcave379]

It’s been awhile since you built this. Have you ever had the need for extending the miter slots into your out feed table?

[@Motocicleiros]

Great idea! I would make one for myself but unfortunately my saw is a cheapo construction site Stanley which fence "clamps" the front end of the table...

[@kirill_gusev]

Thank you for sharing Colin! Looks like a clever upgrade for garage-sized shop. Curious what size of bracket you recommend? Or anyone who already build this can share this please?

[@lrbrad4d]

I'm going with the 16" for more support at 440lbs.

[@dwoodog]

I can't help but think I would eventually lean on this, so I myself would add some fold down legs that sit against the saw, kinda like diagonal braces that fold down from the table that rest on the saw at a 45 degree angle. But I agree this is brilliant.

[@kobra6335]

There's only one problem with your outfeed table. You can't use your miter gauge or a crosscut sled with it.

[@GoRams-WR_DB-21]

Not for what he’s doing. The whole idea is for him to be more efficient for what he’s doing in his small space. Also, it helps create and spark ideas for others that watch the video. You know, kind of what you’re doing.

[@dtwistrewind7361]

Nice job it looks as though it has a couple of different angles it can be locked in? It would make a nice comfortable angled surface for drawing up plans.

[@bigjoe2458]

Since you are using 3/4" plywood I think would have mounted the brackets a little closer to the sides of the plywood so I could release the brackets easier.

[@NewbTactical]

They have similar brackets at home depot for like 18 bucks i assume that there not as heavy duty but for a weekend warrior i should be ok thanks for the idea Colin

[@thomaslamb4569]

The brackets at Home Depot will support up to 880 lbs per pair (when installed properly - LOL).

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@davidgagnon2849]

www.homedepot.com/s/folding%2520shelf%2520bracket?NCNI-5

[@Papa_D]

Do you have a pic or know where to find at Home Depot ? Thanks

[@cobberpete1]

Great Addition to the Saw, and being able to drop it down out of the way is an absolute Bonus. Why did you wait so long LOL.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thom4123]

Awesome design Colin, really great idea I made mine with legs like one you mentioned and you also have to be careful not to kick a out lol. Take care

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@landonmarcia2143]

Hey Colin just wanted to say what a great detailed video building your folding outfeed table. I ended up replicating your idea and built one of my own. The only change I made was laminating all edges and top. You’re right about those brackets though, very heavy duty and more than strong enough to support anything I rip with my cabinet saw. Thx again Colin great work👍

[@KepperKleen]

Was it easy? I have to do it too, i don't want to buy one

[@markallamong]

I'm looking to make one of these. Think I'll try to incorporate a router table insert so it can be dual purpose

[@georgequalls5043]

I’m thinking you could make levers so you didn’t have to reach so far under the table to release the brackets.

[@loupanella9632]

Great idea!! I want to do this with mine. Sadly I have belt drive motor that sticks out the back. Maybe a cutout?

[@bonzman17]

Geez I’ve been looking at my saw all wrong, thinking how do I get it to match the level of an existing table and you just bring the table to the saw. I’ve got foldable shelf brackets in order now. Thanks!!!

[@dgpuig45]

Amazon has those same 16" brackets by Knape & Vogt for $24.43 ea.

[@glen3257]

how about a link?

[@glen3257]

thank you for this idea! liked and subscribed.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@loupanella9632]

I been wanting to make one for mine. This make life easier for me but I own an old Craftsman 113. 2980 with a belt drive motor in front. I am not sure how to work around it.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

How accurate and rigid do you find these for 90 degrees? I'd like to use these to support a lathe extension.

[@squarelevelplumb]

I did this to make a left side extension, and an outfeed table for my contractors saw and wow, what a world of difference. I used two of the same latching hinges, $29.00 per pair, Amazon, you used here. Because of the cabinet I also built, the outfeed is about an inch below the saw table but the left side extension is dead on. Thanks for the idea. johnny

[@rogerswartz790]

Those brackets are available through amazon. Just look under shelf brackets

[@jessegarrett6343]

This is the Simplist build I've seen for an outfeed table. It's great

[@carlosquintero697]

Hey thank you for the videos. I really love your simplicity of explanations and demeanor. Question, what kind of fence is that on your table saw? How has your experience been with it?

[@aaudain1]

You idea is awesome, very helpful hint, wish there is away for me to do somthing with my table saw, it's so small craftsman 10"

[@franklanders7224]

Anthony, I don't know if you have a cabinet, contractor, or job site saw, but I just completed this project for my Dewalt DW744 job site saw. I had nothing to mount the folding table to, so I had to build a cabinet for it to sit on and attached the folding table to the cabinet. Hope this gives you some ideas around your problem if you haven't already solved it. I have pictures if you are interested in how I did it. [e-mail]

[@oldmanpottering]

Great idea Colin, once again simple and effective projects delivered in your easy going style, appreciate all your efforts 👍

[@End-i]

Great idea! I installed them on a kitchen island, but they won't fold completely because I failed at installing them parallel and/or fully straight. Any tip to fix them to perfection?

[@GodsMan500]

Remove the brackets, and squirt some wood glue into the holes in the wood and then jam as many toothpicks or dowels as you can to fill in the holes with a combination of wood and glue. Let dry thoroughly overnight, sand down the filled holes to flat, and re-drill more carefully with a level this time.

[@johnthompson6656]

Are you planning on extending your miter slots into the outfeed table ? I have done that so my crosscut sled continues to track straight. I have a Delta contractors saw so I have to fold motor under stand to fold down table.

[@gmpsandw]

Go to Amazon put in 4 position folding brackets into the search & there are a bunch for much less. Great idea though!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@Rongoff1]

Great idea Colin. How about T slots for your miter gauge?

[@knecht105]

This table sits below the miter slot, so no need to. Thanks for watching.

[@twoweary]

Great idea Colin. Here's what H D has. They say a pair is good for 880 lbs. Even half that would be enough. Knape & Vogt 16 in. Heavy Duty Folding Shelf Bracket in White Model# HD-206-16WH

[@JonathanExcels]

Search Amazon for “folding shelf bench table” and there are a bunch of results. Great idea.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@craigslist04]

Home Depot has Knape & Vogt 16 in. Heavy Duty Folding Shelf Bracket in White. Adjustable in 4 positions: 90, 80, 70 and 0 degrees. $18.98 each, sold individually.

[@ThekiBoran]

Those Rigid stands are awesome. There's a pin on the underside that can make it flat/unmoveable or it can pivot quite a bit. Also, on a jobsite, if you have to rip a 16' board you can set up one behind the saw to support the infeed side and one in front to support the outfeed side. The first time I saw one of those I was amazed that I hadn't seen these sooner. How many times have installers had to have help to simply rip a board? Billions and billions of times. Now it's a one-man operation.

[@XJWill1]

I cannot tell how much lower you made the surface of the outfeed table below the table saw surface, but unless it is more than 3/8-in, you are going to need to route a cutout in the plywood for miter bars on sleds that go past the end of the table.

[@HBSuccess]

You can see the bottom edge of the slots at the back of the saw, so pretty obvious it's below them. Colin has been woodworking for 40-50 yrs - pretty sure he already realizes this about his table saw.

[@XJWill1]

No, it is NOT below them. You are viewing the tabletop from an elevated position and there is about 1-in gap between the saw table and the outfeed table, so it is impossible to tell from that viewpoint which is higher. But Colin says on the web project page that the outfeed table is 1/16-in lower than the top of the saw table. Since miter slots are 3/8-in deep, that means that the outfeed table is about 5/16-in ABOVE the bottom of the miter slot.

[@chrisnelson5160]

Typically when I use my outfeed table, I am ripping long pieces to size. The only time I use my miter slots is when crosscutting material, so I have no need for the outfeed table and leave it down. Colin might be operating his in the same way...…...

[@duckmcnutty]

5:04, he says he wants it to be slightly lower.

[@alext9067]

@@HBSuccess That's a rude remark.

[@harrypowers9412]

BTW; another option for those on a limited budget (like me) would be the Rockler “Metal Drop Leaf Support” #30006 in place of that pricey Canadian bracket-admittedly not as good though.

[@seanhenry744]

Awesome idea! But the brackets are $73 in Canada, ouch!

[@randywright7933]

Hey Colin what size is your shop? Love the videos btw

[@elfpimp1]

Cool idea. If but for the motor driving the belt on my old craftsman table saw, I'd make this asap!! 😆

[@XJWill1]

Finding a way to mount the brackets is more difficult for a contractor saw, as compared to Colin's cabinet saw. The problem is that most contractor saws do not have a vertical flat surface (also many of them have a motor hanging out the back). Has anyone mounted brackets like these to a contractor saw? If so, can you post a link to pictures or a video? The only secure mounting method I can think of would need a couple 2x4's on each side of the saw. One mounted to the underside of the saw table and protruding about a foot out the back, and another mounted lower, near the bottom of the saw enclosure or the top of the saw stand, again protruding a foot out the back. Then an upright could be mounted to those 2x4's, and the bracket installed on the upright. The extra foot of protrusion is to clear the hanging motor.

[@zz8352]

I built a table for my contractor saw to sit in. It has plenty of flat boards to mount something like this on. Of course, then the whole thing would tip over, since it weighs like 50lbs vs the hundreds a cabinet or hybrid tablesaw weighs.

[@allanpaganini]

Hi Mr. Colin How are you? Well, Your project is very nice because is easy, cheap and useful too. Congratulation from Brazil and I like so much your channel.

[@mikem1740]

I think I'm in love with you Colin. (In a totally manly sawdusty way)

[@ThekiBoran]

Bromance?

[@AmericaBurningnow]

Gay

[@xtremepowerpaul]

"Drill a pilot hole" That's the way to say it. English is not my language and I always get confused when woodworkers say pre-drill, which I think is impossible, since you can't pre-do something. You just do something. Same thing when people say in english things like seven times smaller instead of using fractions. Things can't be x times smaller than themselves. Great video. I need to make an outfeed table for my delta 36-725. Thanks.

[@elijahmcstotts2871]

Just a theory about why we say "7 times smaller" instead of using fractions is because a large majority of us (most woodworkers not included) don't know how to use fractions...

[@hogue3666]

Does anyone know what those brackets are called so that I can buy some? Thanks for the vid!

[@knecht105]

www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=40037&cat=3,43648,43651 Thanks for watching!

[@paulyanney3151]

What about miter gauge slots?

[@dsvollmer]

These look like the same ones that Home Depot sells for $19 each.

[@lrbrad4d]

I think I can do this for my Craftsman contractor saw 113. My fence is an Align-a-rip, and connects differently.

[@marang1966]

Oh man I'm so glad I found this video. Just ordered a set of these brackets. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@hankkofron8414]

I made a folding table a while back with folding legs, it works pretty good but I like your bracket better. My question is how do you push in on the release button at the same time?

[@atomiczombie22]

Where did you get those metal folding brackets? Link? Thx

[@knecht105]

www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=40037&cat=3,43648,43651 Thanks for watching!

[@neatpleats11]

Here is the direct link to the part. www.leevalley.com/us/hardware/page.aspx?p=40037&cat=3,43648,43651

[@djtblizzle]

How can this be modified for a small job site table saw? All of my cuts have to be picked up from the floor. 🙁

[@dsvollmer]

Home Depot Item www.homedepot.com/p/Knape-Vogt-16-in-Heavy-Duty-Folding-Shelf-Bracket-in-White-HD-206-16WH/203906172?MERCH=REC-_-

[@buschwacker3254]

This is a great idea! Does the outfeed table sit flush with the saw top or is it flush with the bottom of the miter slots? During the build, it seemed like the former but the finished product looks like the latter...

[@alpscraftshack599]

Great idea Colin. Will Have to try it. Happy Thanksgiving from a fellow Canadian.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching. I hope you had a Good Thanksgiving!

[@joselgarcia7]

Great job! Thank you for posting the source of the brackets. I’m making this for my table saw!!!

[@lederse]

I have a Rigid T2400s series, any thoughts on how to approach that ?

[@theoremus]

Colin, you forgot to mill out the miter slots in your outfeed table.

[@johnvodopija]

That outfeed table turned out very well. The folding hinges are an excellent idea 👍😎🇦🇺

[@rmhutchins7]

What a beautiful face to see early this Friday morning! Brings a smile to my life. Thank you!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@derekscott5208]

Add a couple of 3 inch hole at the end of the folding brackets to make it easer to raise and lower

[@tdlvsabs]

I wanted to mention that you didnt say that you need to make he outfeed low enough so that if your using your miter gauge ,the end doesnt hit the plywood

[@jamespolucha8790]

I ordered two and got them in 2 days, thanks so much for sharing this, sometimes the simplest things are the best, what a great idea, thanks again

[@meanders9221]

Hey, I know those brackets! I used them to make a drop-down drafting table in my shop. Hadn't thought about using them for an outfeed table though. Thanks, Colin.

[@squarelevelplumb]

I replied above Michael, and they work wonders for my saw.

[@nickkline6956]

$52.90 for the brackets?! There are much cheaper options out there for folding brackets.

[@boblittle2529]

I like this quite a bit. Especially since the back rail for supporting the fence on your saw is made of angle iron as does mine. Other solutions I have seen depend on that support being made of square tube steel which have a bottom surface that can be drilled so as not to interfere with the travel of the fence. Despite the cost of the brackets, I'll be doing this build.

[@geraldpatrick9463]

I did a quick internet search and found several less expensive options for the folding bracket. $52 is a bit spendy for a weekend warrior.

[@peterhkoller]

Awesome, great idea I will make mine this weekend, I saw those brackets the other day, my wife wants a folding down wash line with 2-3 lines to hang washing up when it's raining, so now I have to buy 4 of them..... LOL thanks

[@larryprice2694]

Great idea and a great video, couldn't wait to put this on my saw. I have tried several times to come up with an idea for this but nothing ever worked very well. I have a job site ridgid saw that folds up to move like a hand truck. The lower base is plastic and the attachment points are at a 30 deg horizontal angle with a 15 deg vertical angle. Never the less, through trial and effort I got the brackets made and for additional stability bolted them to the metal table as well. Cut the miter extensions and added your paddle release mechanism. I couldn't be more pleased. I can still fold the saw and I added a magnet to keep the table from rocking while moving. Thank you sir.

[@danajberry43055]

Colin....Wow!!!! Absolutely amazing, yet so simplex. Thanks, for the great idea. Please, keep up your workshop inspiration. :)

[@CharlesNolanArt]

I really like you, sir you have genuine honesty about you. Keep up the good work I will be here learning from you. Thanks so much.

[@chrisybradshaw8594]

Nice one Collin PS where's the riving knife lol

[@frankwice4864]

I have made your outfeed table made it exactly the way suggested. I was able too get the brackets at Lee Valley. All is good

[@donaldjeansonne8667]

what is the dimensions of the plywood top? What is the minimum depth to handle a 8ft board? I assume it needs to have about 4ft beyond the back of the saw blade.

[@stanmashek3085]

Hi Colin how big is your plywood. A 16 bracket how wide can you go with the plywood. Would 30 inches that would give you 14 inches of plywood with no brace underneath do you think that would be ok. please post the answer on here if you would I am sure there is allot would like to know t his. thanks again for the great ideal. tks stan

[@jeffreymoore3749]

Did you wax the outfeed table so that it's slipperyer? (I may have just made up a word...)

[@marykernodle6690]

Why does the bracket have to be on the outside of the table?

[@squarelevelplumb]

too bad the bracket company doesn't make a liighter weight set of brackets. 440 pounds is a little overkill.

[@stanbradham9044]

Just in case anybody Care. can get these off Amazon now pretty cheap as of 2020

[@rayprimack6851]

Great idea! ...... done in one afternoon on my Ryobi BT-3100 TS. Now to add the release lever. Very easy adaptation of your setup. Lee Valley less than 1km from me. Thanks!

[@melvinmcmurtrey3550]

I found those at Maneards for under 10 bucks 12" 130 max weight

[@diannesapp5984]

Added this to my cabinet saw about one year ago. It makes it a lot easer to move around the saw. Bought heavy duty pair 400 lb capacity just Incase grandchildren decide to sit on it when I’m not looking.

[@josephcarroll7412]

Excellent video and outfeed table. I've been wanting tome one for a long time but couldn't find one I liked. With a small shop if needed it to fold.Thanks.

[@Trumanandfriends]

Brackets are $20 on Amazon now for 16 inch

[@danmac4132]

some buy on price, some buy on quality

[@pyotrberia9741]

Thanks for the idea. I have a very uneven workshop floor so a normal table will not work. I have a contractor saw with an exterior motor so it was a little more complex but I now have a folding outfeed table using the same brackets as yours.