The following plans are for building a table saw infeed table. In the realm of woodworking mastery, the humble table saw takes center stage, and when paired with the often-overlooked infeed table, the results are nothing short of transformative. Picture this: a seamlessly integrated extension that supports your workpieces as they glide through the blade, providing unparalleled stability and accuracy. The benefits of a table saw infeed table extend far beyond convenience; they can be the unsung heroes of precision in the workshop.

One of the key advantages of a table saw infeed table lies in the expansive support it offers for longer and wider materials, minimizing the risk of wobbling or uneven cuts. This extended surface acts as a reliable partner, especially when dealing with sizable sheets or lengthy boards, turning intimidating cuts into manageable tasks. Helping to accommodate larger size work pieces, infeed tables enhance safety by preventing awkward tilting or slipping of materials during the cutting process. This not only safeguards your fingers but also helps to ensure that each pass through the saw results in a flawlessly executed cut. So, as you embark on your next woodworking venture, consider the infeed table not as an accessory, but as an indispensable ally, ready to elevate your precision and redefine the possibilities of your craft.

Materials Needed

• 1 – 24″ x 24″ sheet of 3/4″ plywood, MDF, or melamine for a smooth surface
• 2 – 3/4″ x 2″ x 24″ pieces of hardwood
• 2 – push/pull toggle clamps
• 1 1/2″ wood screws
• wood glue

Tools Needed

• Table saw or circular saw
• Router with straight bit or dado set for the table saw
• Drill / driver combo with countersink bit
• 3/4″ Forstner bit
• OPTIONAL: jig saw or bandsaw for creating contours

Step1: The infeed table

The first step in creating this table saw infeed table is deciding on how large you want to make it. I personally like mine to be 24″ x 24″, as I find that gives me plenty of support on both sides of the miter slot to support longer materials. You’ll want to route a 3/8″ deep x 3/4″ wide dado to the middle of this piece. This will then need to align to the miter slot on your table saw when you mount it.

The downside of a table saw infeed table this large is the weight. To help counteract the weight, I like to create a contour that reduces the width of the back half of table down to 10″. It is rare that I really need that much extra depth when cutting with the table saw, but even when I do there is enough of the material being cut resting on the table saw itself and front half of the infeed table to provide proper support. Plus, the 10″ tail end is plenty to support my miter gauge, which is what primarily sits in this location when I’m using this infeed table.

Step 2: Cut, route, and install the front cleat

The front cleat is made from a single 3/4″ hardwood board cut to 24″ in length. The exact height of this front cleat will depend on your table saw – mine is 1 7/8″ tall. This will be glued and screwed into 1/8″ deep dado cut on the bottom of the infeed table. Make certain to pre-drill and countersink your screws into the top side of the table. How far back this dado needs to be depends on your own table saw. For my Delta table saw I set the dado back 1/8″. This allows the infeed table to but directly against the front lip of the table saw table.

Step 3: Install clamps and clamp pad

The clamp pad is what is going to hold your table saw infeed table in place. There are many different ways to do this, but my preference is to use another piece of 3/4″ x 2″ x 24″ hardwood with a push/pull clamp on each end. I used a 3/4 Forstner bit along with a 3/8″ bit to pre-drill and countersink the heads of the push pull clamps. I then adjusted and mounted the clamps so that when in the back position the clamping pad sat 2 3/8″ back from the front cleat. When I engage the push/pull clamps, the clamping pad is pushed tight against the rail of the table saw, securely holding the table saw infeed table in place. Using this method makes mounting and unmounting the table saw super quick and easy.

At this point, all of the assembly is complete on the table saw infeed table. If you used plywood or MDF, you will probably want to put a few coats of finish on it to help to protect it and to allow the stock materials to glide on it more easily. If you used a melamine or similar material, you should be ready to start using your new infeed table right away.

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