To figure out how to make a circular saw into a table saw, you will need to build a table, attach a guide rail to it, and mount the circular saw to the table. This can be done by attaching a bracket or using a special saw mounting plate.
This setup will help guide your cuts and keep the saw steady for more precise cuts, which is specifically why you need the table saw in the first place, right? Check out this video for a practical demonstration of how to make a circular saw into a table saw, and we’ll delve into detail with the steps in the article below, too.
On the other hand, if you would still like a little more surety, feel free to learn more about the circular saw before you jump into the step-by-step process.
Step 1: Make a Table
The first thing you’ll need to do is build a homemade table, which will be used to hang the circular saw on. All you need to do is build a rectangle table that is about 3 or 4 feet deep and 8 or 9 feet long. To make this, simply use some scrap lumber. It doesn’t need to be something extravagant.
Make sure to include some cross parts to make it more solid and long-lasting. Also, make sure that the screws used to assemble the table are countersunk.
You can add legs to the table if you like, but you can just as easily rest it on a pair of sawhorses.
You can similarly learn to make a miter saw table, too, if you’re so inclined, and it’s easy to do if you follow the instructions we’ve given in that guide. but without further ado, let’s return to the main topic!
Step 2: Make a Removable Panel
Now you’ll need to create a detachable panel, which will allow you to hang the circular saw upside down, thereby turning it into a table saw blade. This detachable panel will make mounting the saw a breeze, as well as allow you to utilize the table for other things.
Simply cut a rectangular panel from the center of your newly constructed table, preferably with both ends of the panel lying directly above the table’s cross beams. In this manner, once the panel has been cut out, you can simply pop it in or out to meet your needs.
Step 3: Make a Fence
One thing you’ll need to do is put a real piece of wood to the table’s edge, just where the fence will be. You can choose to skip this if you already have a flat and true edge where the fence will go, but if your table has a rough or uneven edge, you’ll require a true and flat piece of wood to construct a true and flat fence.
Once you’ve got your piece of wood, fix it with some wood glue and a few screws in the proper spot (to the right of the table).
Assemble this piece so that the top is flush with the rest of the table. You can now saw a very thin slot down the length of this piece, down into the middle. You will be able to alter the fence’s position in this manner.
The most challenging part is probably fastening the barrier to the table while keeping it movable. You should be able to change the fence because not all table saw cuts are the same.
So, take the piece of wood that will serve as the fence and screw it to the piece of wood that you previously attached to the right side of the table at a 90-degree angle.
On the other hand, you can also use a fence from an older piece of equipment, perhaps, such as a Dewalt table saw, and adjust that on your newly constructed tool – but only if you build it to the same specifications. Still, if you’d like to know how to adjust that fence on your homemade table saw, then check out the guide on the Dewalt table saw fence for more information!
Step 4: Mount the Circular Saw
It’s now time to attach the circular saw to the panel. Simply cut a big slot in the removable panel, as here is where the blade will emerge from the table and face upwards to make the table saw cuts.
After that, the specific way you attach your circular saw on the underside of that panel will be determined by the saw.
However, you should be able to drill clear through the deck and secure the saw to the panel with bolts and nuts for the most part. A detachable panel with an upside-down circular saw affixed to the underside and the blade poking out the top should be used.
Step 5: True the Fence and Blade
All you have to do now is true the blade to the fence before you can use your brand new table saw. To accomplish so, simply change the fence’s position so that the blade’s two ends are at the same distance from the fence.
Speaking of trueing, also check out our guide on Aligning a Table Saw Blade!
Step 6: Test Your New Table Saw
After ‘truing’, test your new table saw. After ensuring that it works smoothly, you’ll be able to utilize your table saw.
Of course, before turning on the saw, make sure you’ve used the correct power cords and sockets since you don’t want to mess up the tool before it even starts working. For more information, check out “How many watts does a table saw use?”
The Bottom Line
There you have it, guys – a guide on how to make a circular saw into a table saw! A circular saw may not be the same as a table saw and how it works, but it can be made into a tool that is close enough and can be used for higher-intensity projects as compared to a regular circular saw.
It’s not all that hard, but remember to follow all the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of injury during the procedure.
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