A 3 legged question - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Bob N · 05-05-2009, 01:16 AM

I am just entering this scroll saw passion and purchased a nearly new DW 788 last weekend at a super great price. This unit came with the DW 3 legged stand which I think the jury is still out for me on it. I need to get my saw on wheels by making a 4 wheel 3/4" plywood platform with locking casters to move it around my shop which is going to raise the saw and 3 legged stand by close to 4 inches and really put it at the upper end of maximum working height for me. I am thinking of just building a new 4 legged cart of 2X4 construction and mounting the saw to it. This would allow me to keep the height thru planning of construction to what it is now.

My question is:

Am I missing some advantage to this 3 legged stand currently on the saw over what I am looking building? It seems to be awkward and a litte unstable on the back side having only 3 legs, especially if I try to move it a little.

Looking for any good advice you can offer and many thanks in advance.

wood-n-things · 05-05-2009, 01:21 AM

The only thing I can think of that you may be missing is the ability to raise the back of the saw so it is no longer level. Most of us feel that it is advantageous to have the rear of the saw about 2-3 inches higher than the front. It makes for less stress on the neck and shoulder muscles and gives a more direct view of the work surface.

You can still accomplish this with a home made stand...You may want to keep that in mind when designing your work station.

You may also want to incorporate a place to sit some work materials and a fan on one side and a light on the other...HeHeHe

Don't forget the foot rest cross brace on the front will accomplish this and oh yes....Blade storage, and a cup holder.....

I hope this helps....

Bob N · 05-05-2009, 01:29 AM

Mike....

I sure like the way you think

Jim McDonald · 05-05-2009, 01:33 AM

Bob:
This article was in the magazine a few issues back. You might give it a look and see what you think:

Custom Saw Stand by Gary McKay

wood-n-things · 05-05-2009, 01:33 AM

HeHeHe...Now let us see some pics of your new work station in progress..Complete with Naugahyde seat cushion..Tucked and rolled....LOL

Nope no Dice needed.

Have fun!

Bob N · 05-05-2009, 01:52 AM

Jim,

The article is excellent and will be a big help in designing it.

Y'all are AWESOME.... and yes, pictures will follow Mike

Now, I wonder if my wife needs a 3 legged plant stand

Max · 05-05-2009, 01:54 AM

Congrats on your purchase Bob. I have a Delta with a three-legged sand and the main advantage is that it will set firmly on the floor even if the floor is uneven (like my garage floor). The old stand I had I could adjust the feet, but it never seemed as sturdy. And like Mike said, send some pics!

Burdez · 05-05-2009, 02:04 AM

Bob:
I don't own a delta but a hatachi which came with a stand {4 legs} but anyway I needed a way to move it around also so what I did was to but on of those kitchen appliance dolies with 4 wheels and i set my saw stand and all on it and when I move it into the spot I want it I then lift the front off the doly and set on the floor it is very sturdy and It puts the back at around 3" or so higher than the front just the right angle for me don't know if it would work with 3 legs though but it has worked very well for me
Erssel

wood-n-things · 05-05-2009, 02:50 AM

3 legged planer stand...Hmmm No planer...Bob needs more toys....LOL You did say planer not planter right?

Ramjet · 05-05-2009, 03:21 AM

Are there not casters which you can raise or lower ?
Roger

05-05-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
Bob N Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere in Georgia USA Posts: 16	A 3 legged question I am just entering this scroll saw passion and purchased a nearly new DW 788 last weekend at a super great price. This unit came with the DW 3 legged stand which I think the jury is still out for me on it. I need to get my saw on wheels by making a 4 wheel 3/4" plywood platform with locking casters to move it around my shop which is going to raise the saw and 3 legged stand by close to 4 inches and really put it at the upper end of maximum working height for me. I am thinking of just building a new 4 legged cart of 2X4 construction and mounting the saw to it. This would allow me to keep the height thru planning of construction to what it is now. My question is: Am I missing some advantage to this 3 legged stand currently on the saw over what I am looking building? It seems to be awkward and a litte unstable on the back side having only 3 legs, especially if I try to move it a little. Looking for any good advice you can offer and many thanks in advance. __________________ Cheers, Bob N DW788 Last edited by Bob N; 05-05-2009 at 01:21 AM.

05-05-2009, 01:21 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	The only thing I can think of that you may be missing is the ability to raise the back of the saw so it is no longer level. Most of us feel that it is advantageous to have the rear of the saw about 2-3 inches higher than the front. It makes for less stress on the neck and shoulder muscles and gives a more direct view of the work surface. You can still accomplish this with a home made stand...You may want to keep that in mind when designing your work station. You may also want to incorporate a place to sit some work materials and a fan on one side and a light on the other...HeHeHe Don't forget the foot rest cross brace on the front will accomplish this and oh yes....Blade storage, and a cup holder..... I hope this helps.... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car..

05-05-2009, 01:29 AM	#3
Bob N Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere in Georgia USA Posts: 16	Mike.... I sure like the way you think __________________ Cheers, Bob N DW788

05-05-2009, 01:33 AM	#4
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 882 Blog Entries: 6	Bob: This article was in the magazine a few issues back. You might give it a look and see what you think: Custom Saw Stand by Gary McKay __________________ Jim There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

05-05-2009, 01:33 AM	#5
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	HeHeHe...Now let us see some pics of your new work station in progress..Complete with Naugahyde seat cushion..Tucked and rolled....LOL Nope no Dice needed. Have fun! __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car..

05-05-2009, 01:52 AM	#6
Bob N Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere in Georgia USA Posts: 16	Jim, The article is excellent and will be a big help in designing it. Y'all are AWESOME.... and yes, pictures will follow Mike Now, I wonder if my wife needs a 3 legged plant stand __________________ Cheers, Bob N DW788 Last edited by Bob N; 05-05-2009 at 02:04 AM.

05-05-2009, 01:54 AM	#7
Max Dismembered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Independence, Ky Posts: 375	Congrats on your purchase Bob. I have a Delta with a three-legged sand and the main advantage is that it will set firmly on the floor even if the floor is uneven (like my garage floor). The old stand I had I could adjust the feet, but it never seemed as sturdy. And like Mike said, send some pics! __________________ Dan ___________________________________ "Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again." --L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"

05-05-2009, 02:04 AM	#8
Burdez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in San Miguel De Allende Mexico Posts: 1,119	Bob: I don't own a delta but a hatachi which came with a stand {4 legs} but anyway I needed a way to move it around also so what I did was to but on of those kitchen appliance dolies with 4 wheels and i set my saw stand and all on it and when I move it into the spot I want it I then lift the front off the doly and set on the floor it is very sturdy and It puts the back at around 3" or so higher than the front just the right angle for me don't know if it would work with 3 legs though but it has worked very well for me Erssel

05-05-2009, 02:50 AM	#9
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	3 legged planer stand...Hmmm No planer...Bob needs more toys....LOL You did say planer not planter right? __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car..

05-05-2009, 03:21 AM	#10
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,089	Are there not casters which you can raise or lower ? Roger

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