What can be made from a circular saw
Table for a circular saw with your own hands. Drawings, photos, tips.
A circular saw is used to cut wood.
Using a hand saw is not always comfortable, using a table allows you to make the sawing process smoother and more accurate
The cutting base has a disc-like plane with a serrated outer edge. There are models not only of the manual type, but also with the possibility of fixing on the table.
It is difficult to work with large volumes of wood with a regular circular, so it is better to place it on a table.
There are several ways to acquire the latter for the convenience of performing manipulations. The table for a circular saw can be built independently, precisely following a certain pattern.
Circular saw table device
Blueprints
Scheme for making a table for a circular saw
Before starting work, it is recommended to go through the preparatory stage. Be sure to make a drawing. This will facilitate the process of creating the structure. First calculate the dimensions of the table, then transfer the obtained data to paper. The hole to be made in the structure must fit exactly the size of the saw. It all depends on the brand of equipment. Therefore, it is impossible to make a universal hole. The base must be stable and withstand well mechanical loads.
DIY circular table drawing
It is inadmissible to outweigh the structure to one side. The dimensions of the table top should be suitable for the cutting flow. The final version is determined based on individual desires. Some people work comfortably with a folding table or a product with small dimensions.
Drawing of a universal bench machine
An important point should be taken into account in the drawings. If you plan to leave tools or materials on the table during work, then the dimensions of the countertop need to be increased to a square meter in area. A suitable size would be 120 by 120 cm.A drawing should be done carefully and slowly in order to do everything correctly.
Circular table layout with detailed description
Benefits of DIY
The table is made taking into account the fact that the hand tool will be installed and fixed on the table, thus turning into stationary equipment
The construction of an element with your own hands allows you to make the saw as suitable as possible for individual conditions. Difficulties in the process will not arise if you carefully study the issue. You can adjust the product to the desired size, distribute everything so that it is convenient for you.
It is quite within the power of every master to make a table for a circular saw.
The handcrafted model will be one of a kind, which makes it unique.
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Small tabletop circular stand
Necessary materials
Homemade table can be made of wood
For such a table, wood, plywood or chipboard can be used. MDF and chipboard are also suitable. Some people prefer to choose steel or aluminum.
Steel plate circular machine table
It is not recommended to use plastic, it is completely unsuitable for a table of this purpose. If wood is chosen, then after the assembly is completed, the product should be treated with a special antiseptic composition. This will provide reliable protection from moisture and help prevent rotting.
To make a saw table yourself, you need to prepare materials.
- Selected raw materials for the base. The thickness should be 21 mm.
- The beam required for the frame. An edged board with a length of 3 meters with dimensions of 50 to 150 mm is suitable. You need 5 pieces in total.
- Dowels made of wood with dimensions of 10 cm.Not less than 12 pieces.
- Wood glue.
- Metal fasteners in the amount of 4 pieces.
- Metal corners. Enough 10 pieces.
- Self-tapping screws.
These elements must be prepared in advance and placed near the workplace.
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Deciding on the design and construction
The simplest version of a circular table is a structure made of fairly thick plywood and boards
The base can be made of wood or metal. For the countertop, leafy tree species are chosen. A special hole for the disc should be made in it. The key property of the created table should be convenience.
Circular machine bed
Care should be taken to ensure its stability. Any loosening is unacceptable, otherwise it will negatively affect safety. The countertop should have the most flat surface. Then the likelihood of injury during work will be reduced.
A circular saw table requires the presence of guides
The structure can be supplemented with a special riving knife. He can be filmed. It is equipped with a special disc protection that allows it to get rid of the chips flying into the working.
Circular table guide carriage
Some remove the factory cover and change the factory platform to a homemade one. If you are not going to cut at an angle, you can remove the parts that adjust the inclination of the blade.
Required tools
In addition to materials, tools should be prepared.
- pencil and marker;
- measuring instruments including meter and tape measure;
- jigsaw;
- manual frezer;
- grinding machine;
- sandpaper (should have medium or fine grain);
- plane and drill;
- screwdriver.
You need to prepare everything in advance and keep it at hand throughout the entire process.
Manufacturing process: step by step instructions
Marking the attachment point of the saw to the table
Marking and fastening stiffeners
Tabletop for circular saw, ready-made
To make a quality structure, you must follow some tips. The process consists of several steps, presented in the table.
| Steps | Description |
| one | The block should be trimmed on all sides using a planer. Then the frame of the future table is assembled from it. Several 5 mm holes must be drilled on each side of the countertop. Additionally, one pass-through is performed for the legs of the product. |
| 2 | Several holes of the same diameter are made in the drawers. In the legs, one through is performed. The diameter remains the same, 5 mm. |
| 3 | Proceed with installing the dowels in the table top. Before that, they are covered with wood glue. Legs and tsars are placed on top. If there are clamps with screeds, the product should be fixed with them. When the glue is completely dry, you need to fasten the drawers and legs using special metal fasteners. Additionally, it should be tightened with self-tapping screws. You can add reliability and strength to the structure by using the corners. They will become an element of additional fastening, give stability to the product. For the short side, 2 pieces are enough, and for the long side, 3. |
| four | The next step involves securing the saw to the workpiece from the inside. There are several methods to accomplish the task. For fastening, M4 bolts or bars with self-tapping screws are suitable. The first case is fast and reliable. The second method does not involve additional holes, which eliminates the need for drilling. It is necessary to do a drank in bars, the width of which is equal to the dimensions of the saw platform. Further, self-tapping screws and bars on both sides fasten the equipment and the countertop |
| five | After installing the saw, you will need another larger block. It, using self-tapping screws, is fixed on the basis of the structure. Fastening is carried out at the marks made when the platform was set in a level position. These manipulations will help, when removing the saw, return it usually quickly without looking for markings. |
| 6 | The saw blade is set in place. The base is sawn to obtain a longitudinal hole. Then the product needs to be turned over |
| 7 | Then the production of the parallel stop is started. Two strips are sawn off from the plywood. Their length should be the same as the width of the table. On average, these dimensions are 10 cm.The corners should be rounded |
| 8 | The resulting strips are sanded. They need to be fastened at an angle with self-tapping screws. A metal corner should be screwed inside |
| 9 | If you need to fix the stop on the base and the structure will be used often, you should attach the guide so that it is perpendicular to the disk. Attach the roller on the bottom. This will allow him to move. |
Attaching the legs to the table
Attaching the saw to the table top
Locking the trigger
The structure is completed and ready to use. When performing the described manipulations, it is important to remember the observance of safety measures. Also applies to any manipulation of the circular saw.
Check the position of the table and its firmness on a regular basis. The structure must be stable, without loosening.
Example of a manufactured table for a circular saw
Table option for hand-held circular saw with lifting mechanism
Make sure the saw is securely fastened first, then turn it on. Do not hold the cut material with your hands. This will help prevent the wood from getting in your face as the knots begin to bounce. Additionally, it is recommended to use special safety glasses when working.
Be sure to wear safety glasses for safety.
These simple tips will help you avoid injury in the workplace.
Varieties
The industry produces two-handed saws of the following design:
- transverse;
- for slitting, with a rectangular blade;
- onion, characterized by a large size;
- chain.
The most commonly used models are two-handed saws for cross-cutting wood, they are distinguished by high productivity. The cross two-handed saw, which is in many farms, is called “Friendship-2”. It got its name due to the fact that this tool is often used when working in pairs.
The industry produces several types that differ from each other in the length of the working blade. The model with a blade length of 1000 mm opens the line. Larger tools can be purchased, there are 1200 and 1250 mm saws. Also in demand are tools with dimensions of 1500 and 1750 mm. Even the smallest tool has a lot of weight, so it is difficult for 1 person to work with it.
Many organizations are engaged in production, but the products differ little from each other. Most often, a two-handed saw has triangular teeth that are sharpened at an angle of 70 °. Specialists using such saws in their work can change the sharpening angle, focusing on my needs.
Much depends on what kind of logs you need to cut into pieces. In summer, a two-handed saw is used for sawing softwood, the angle of which can be sharpened up to 35 °. If work needs to be done in winter and a large amount of dry material needs to be cut, the saw teeth are sharpened to 50 °.
Design
Almost all of my projects start with me sitting at a table with a pencil in hand, staring at a blank sheet of paper, with good music and a large cup of strong coffee.
I drew the shape of the saw on paper and then sketched the knife. The design was inspired by the Japanese tactical tanto knife with a slightly raised blade, serrated back and paracord wrap for a beautiful, minimalistic yet downright cool look.
We make the handle braid
This braid is as simple as it gets. The cord goes on top, bottom, top, bottom, reaches the hole and ends in a knot.
Sharpening the saw. what’s the secret to sharpness?
Sharpening a two-handed tool is no different from sharpening a hacksaw for wood. Perhaps the teeth are larger, but for work it is even more convenient. For sharpening, we need a triangular file, a model for the correct setting of the teeth and a homemade vise. Since the blade is large, and ordinary vices will not work for us, it follows from two boards, matched to the size of the saw, and four legs to build the desired structure. The boards will act as a vice. between them we will clamp the canvas tightly twisting the boards with a rope, and in order not to bend low, this simple system can be put on its legs.
First, check the height of all the teeth. you should not have protruding or falling elements. Protruding teeth should be filed with a flat file to the level of the others, but do not forget that the height of the tooth itself from the base to the point must remain the same! Therefore, after grinding off its top, it is necessary to make cuts deep into the blade at the base of the teeth. When filing, it is recommended to attach the file to a wooden block that you will hold with your hands. so the likelihood of injury to your hands and fingers is much lower.
When all the teeth are adjusted to the same height, set them up, this is necessary to ensure a wider cut in which the blade will pass easily. For setting, it is necessary to take the teeth alternately to the left and to the right, while it is very important to spread them at the same angle to the blade itself. To do this, they make or buy special metal strips with stops. with such a tool you will be able to bend all the teeth at the desired angle. It is recommended to dilute it 1 mm thicker than the canvas itself or half a millimeter on each side. This operation will need to be carried out not so often. once for 5-6 sharpenings.
When the wiring is done, you can start sharpening. To do this, bring the file up to the cutting edge and move it away from you until you achieve the desired result. Observe the safety rules. start driving with a file only when it is already lying on the edge, and not with a swing. If you are distracted, you can run into sharp teeth with your hand! Go over one side of each piece first, then go to the other side and repeat sharpening. Please note that the edges of the teeth are different. the short ones separate the wood fibers, and the side cuts, which results in a quick, easy and accurate cross-cut.
Sewing the edges
This is another step, which is already quite clear. As before, just be careful not to let the metal get hot.
Many knife makers use jigs to achieve uniform sharpening. I do everything by hand. you need patience and a steady hand.
Vinegar patina
At this point, the knife looked good, but was too shiny. cute and clean looking. It just didn’t give me the tactical knife vibe I was looking for, so I decided to darken the steel. A few hours in the vinegar bath and we’re back in business.
Drill a hole in the handle (for braiding)
Traditional Japanese knife braiding requires a hole in the bottom of the handle. The braiding that I will make will also require a hole.
Since we are dealing with hardened steel, keep in mind that drilling will be very difficult. I don’t have good metal drills, so I walked slowly and gradually increased the diameter of the bits until the hole reached the desired size.
Tip: If you are impatient, you can burn this part of the pen with a blowtorch. Then it will be much softer and easier to drill.
Homemade knife from a saw for metal. how to make a tool with your own hands
I had a Sawzall saw blade and wanted to make a knife out of it. These blades are already heat treated, so if we are careful not to overheat the steel while grinding, in theory we can completely bypass the heat treatment process and still get a hardened blade.
This project began when one of the large blades on the sawmill broke. Always in search of scrap metal from which I could make something, I took the blade myself, I hope this idea is no worse than assembling a knife from a hacksaw blade.