That’s another job finished. As I hoped, the dust collection seems to work well. I also made a zero clearance saw blade insert, which hopefully forces the air to be drawn in places where the dust was being sprayed out. Extended use will show if this was actually a good idea.

Using the table saw as a milling machine was not the best method of making the blade insert, but it was the easiest way to do it, and it was remarkably effective. I found a store that stocked metric nuts, bolts, and machine screws so I could secure the insert. Now I must make some spares!

By fitting a countertop on the table saw, I can have extra workbench space when needed. Unfortunately, the worktop I put aside for this task is bowed, so I’ll have to find a replacement. At least I have been able to prove the concept will work.

The cart is more sturdy than necessary, but I’ve been using up lumber left over from making the folding photography table. I may make a few changes before I’ve finished. 🙂

Since I took the original picture, I’ve bolted the saw to a plywood base and added a dust port. I’m very pleased with how well the dust extraction has worked in my initial tests. The saw lifts out on its base so I can swap it for a different tool. I’m now thinking about adding a router table into the mix.

The adjustable legs work well, I can wind them up and down using my cordless drill! The bench can be leveled anywhere in the garage (garage floors slope towards the center and the door), and also level it to my workbench when needed. That’s exactly what I wanted.

I’ve still to fit a back, sides, and bottom shelf. There’s a power strip to be added and thinking ahead to using the cart as a router table, I’m fitting an additional power shut off switch.