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Need another work surface for your woodworking workshop? Check out this two in one table saw outfeed table and downdraft sanding table. I use this rolling table with a built in downdraft sanding station primarily as an outfeed table for the table saw. However, it's also a sanding table, pocket hole drilling station, and second assembly table. It has great edges for using clamping too! See the links below for a cut list and directions on the build. I also linked a couple short videos reviewing the Etoolcity Dust Separator and Automatic Vacuum Switch I use for dust collection. Please comment below if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.

CUT LIST:
Top & Bottom Frame (4) 57″ 2×3, (9) 19.5″ 2×3
Legs (4) 27″ 2×3, (4) 27″ 2×4
Downdraft Box (2) 19.5″ 1×6 (1) 19.5″x19.5″ (1/4″ fiber board)
Top & Bottom (2) 57″x22″ 3/4 Plywood
Sander Shelf Frame (2) 27″ 2×2, (1) 19.5″ 2×2, (2) 10″ 2×2
Sander Shelf (1) 19.5″x10″ 3/4 Plywood

DIRECTIONS FOR OUTFEED TABLE WITH SANDING STATION:
For best direction with pictures and a list of other supplies and tools used for this build visit my website: https://brattonbuilt.com/outfeed-tabl...

OUTFEED TABLE BOTTOM:
Start by making the cuts for your table. (The plywood top and bottom, all the frame 2×3’s, and leg boards.) Save the cuts for the downdraft section for later.
Next, map out where you want the cross boards to be on the bottom frame. Not only do these cross boards give your frame support, they will also help keep your shop vac, dust collector, and other tools in place.
Drill pocket holes on the ends of the cross boards for the bottom and top frames.
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
Place the bottom plywood down and line up the outer boards on top, then fasten boards with wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Next, fasten the cross boards with glue and the same pocket hole screws.
Now, flip the bottom plywood and frame over. Then predrill and countersink four holes along each cross board.
Next glue and fasten bottom plywood to frame with 2″ wood screws.

OUTFEED TABLE TOP:
Start by drilling pocket holes in the ends of the cross boards the same way as the bottom. (Note: The top is almost identical to the bottom, except you’ll use pocket holes to attach the top plywood so the screws don’t show from the top.)
Line up where the cross boards will be, making sure you have room for the down draft section, and the legs.
Next, drill pocket holes along the inside edge of the long frame 2×3’s between where the cross boards will go. Also, drill two pocket holes along the outer cross frame boards. (The inside of the outer cross boards.)
Pocket hole on 2x3
Now place the top plywood down and put the frame boards on top. Then glue and fasten the frame 2×3’s together with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Glue and fasten the top plywood to the frame. (I drilled these holes deep with the pocket hole jig, then used 1 1/4″ pocket screws)

DOWNDRAFT SANDING STATION:
Start by rip cutting two 19.5″ 1×6 down to four inches wide. Cut one of the boards in half diagonally. I used a taper jig to make this cut.
Now cut a slight bevel on the edge of the other ripped 1×6 to match the angle of the half diagonal boards. Drill pocket holes on edges of 1×6’s and attach to underside of the table top.
Next, cut a square 19 1/2″ square piece of fiber board. Which will be connected after drilling the holes on the top.
Drill a hole for the vacuum port. I used a forstner bit to make an initial hole, then I used a jig saw to complete the whole. This whole doesn’t need to be perfect. It will not be seen, and the vacuum port connects on the outside of the downdraft box.
Now you can plot out the 3/4″ holes for the downdraft section. I chose 3/4″ so I can use bench dogs to secure boards while sanding, however smaller holes could help improve suction from the vacuum.
Plot out where to put your holes. I put holes spaced about 1 1/2″ apart, 13 holes long and 11 holes wide. Although, the first row of holes are not connected to the downdraft vacuum. They come in handy for bench dogs.
Next attach the fiberboard onto the downdraft frame using sealer and brad nails.

ATTACHING THE LEGS AND CASTORS: (HOME STRETCH)
Start by drilling pocket holes into both edges on each of the four 2×4, and four 2×3 boards.
Lay the table top and bottom on their sides. Then glue and fasten the four 2x4s to the top and bottom frame as pictured below with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. Use clamps for support while fastening screws.
Flip the table upright, then attach the four 2×3 boards.


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Timecode

0:00 Intro
0:14 Bottom
1:57 Top
2:21 Downdraft Frame
3:48 Vacuum Port
4:49 Downdraft Holes
5:55 Table Legs
7:39 Testing Downdraft Sanding Station
8:54 Sander Shelf