Modular, multipurpose outfeed/router table saw system
View Patent ↗A table saw attachment system for attaching a table saw to an accessory table provides height adjustment of the accessory table to correspond to the height of the table via first and second leg assemblies, having varying heights. The system further provides multiple connection methods for coupling the accessory table to the table saw, and for connecting accessory tables to one another for different configurations, based on the safety and workflow needs of the user.
1 . A table saw method, comprising:
placing a first accessory table of a table saw system adjacent to a table saw, and adjusting the height of the first accessory table to correspond to the height of the table saw, the table saw comprising a working surface supported on a table saw support frame that is optionally coupleable to a saw stand,
wherein coupling the table saw support frame to the saw stand elevates the table saw from a ground-supported operational height to an elevated operational height,
wherein the first accessory table includes an accessory tabletop defining a working surface, a first folding leg assembly rotationally coupled to an underside of the accessory tabletop, and a second folding leg assembly rotationally coupled to the underside of the accessory tabletop,
wherein the first folding leg assembly and the second folding leg assembly each include table support legs having different lengths,
wherein both the first folding leg assembly and the second folding leg assembly are configured to move between a folded position and a deployed position with respect to the accessory tabletop, and independently of one another,
wherein deploying the first folding leg assembly is configured to position the first accessory table at a height corresponding to the ground-supported height of the table saw, wherein deploying the second folding leg assembly is configured to position the first accessory table at a height corresponding to the elevated height of the table saw, and
wherein adjusting the height of the first accessory table comprises selecting one of the first folding leg assembly or the second folding leg assembly for deployment based on the operational height of the table saw.
2 . The table saw method of claim 1 , wherein the table saw is a portable table saw.
3 . The table saw method of claim 2 , further comprising attaching the first accessory table to the table saw such that the table saw and the deployed leg assembly cooperatively function to support the accessory tabletop in a leveled orientation.
4 . The table saw method of claim 3 , wherein the first accessory table comprises a front attachment arm configured to connectively engage the table saw support frame for attaching the first accessory table to the table saw.
5 . The table saw method of claim 4 , wherein a first end of the front attachment arm is rotationally coupled to the underside of the accessory tabletop and a second end of the front attachment arm includes an attachment member configured to secure to an elongated horizontal bar of the table saw support frame by a snap fit engagement, the front attachment arm being selectively movable between a folded position for storage and a deployed position for attachment to the table saw.
6 . The table saw method of claim 5 , wherein the first accessory table is further configured to attach to the table saw via an L-bracket, the L-bracket being removably attachable to the table saw support frame and supports connection elements for attachment to the first accessory table, wherein the L-bracket and the front attachment arm provide alternative methods of attaching the first accessory table to the table saw.
7 . The table saw method of claim 6 , wherein a front side surface of the accessory tabletop includes connection elements configured to mate with the connection elements in the L-backet.
8 . The table saw method of claim 7 , wherein the connection elements in the L-bracket and the connection elements in the front side surface of the accessory tabletop are flush mount brackets.
9 . The table saw method of claim 3 , further comprising attaching a second accessory table to the first accessory table.
10 . The table saw method of claim 9 , wherein attaching the second accessory table to the first accessory table comprise engaging connection elements provided in a side surface of the accessory tabletop of the first accessory table to mating connection elements provided in a side surface of the accessory tabletop of the second accessory table.
11 . The table saw method of claim 10 , wherein the connection elements in the first accessory table and the connection elements in the second accessory table comprise flush mount brackets.
12 . The table saw method of claim 10 , wherein attaching the second accessory table to the first accessory table comprises engaging a bolt member of a latch assembly through aligned bolt receiving holes in the side surfaces of the first accessory table and the second accessory table, the latch assembly provided at the underside of at least one of the accessory tabletops of the first accessory table and the second accessory table, wherein the bolt member is configured to translate between an extended position for engagement through the aligned bolt receiving holes and a retracted position.
13 . The table saw method of claim 3 , wherein attaching the first accessory table to the table saw comprises utilizing an attachment method selected from the following:
a) using a front attachment arm provided in the first accessory table to connectively engage the table saw support frame; and
b) attaching an L-bracket to the table saw support frame and connecting the first accessory table to the L-backet via mating connection elements in the L-bracket and a side surface of the accessory tabletop of the first accessory table.
14 . The table saw method of claim 13 , wherein the mating connection elements in the L-bracket and a side surface of the accessory tabletop comprise flush mount brackets.
15 . The table saw method of claim 13 , wherein connecting the first accessory table to the L-bracket further comprises engaging a bolt member of a latch assembly provided at the underside of the accessory tabletop through a bolt receiving hole in the L-bracket.
16 . The table saw method of claim 13 , wherein connecting the first accessory table to the L-backet further comprises engaging attachment screws through threaded inserts formed in an upper region of the L-bracket corresponding top screw holes provided in the first accessory table.
17 . The table saw method of claim 13 , wherein a first end of the front attachment arm is rotationally coupled to the underside of the first accessory tabletop and a second end of the front attachment arm includes an attachment member configured to secure to an elongated horizontal bar of the table saw support frame by a snap fit engagement, the attachment arm being selectively movable between a folded position for storage and a deployed position for attachment to the table saw.
18 . The table saw method of claim 13 , further comprising attaching a second accessory table to the first accessory table.
19 . The table saw method of claim 18 , wherein attaching the second accessory table to the first accessory table comprise engaging connection elements provided in a side surface of the accessory tabletop of the first accessory table to mating connection elements provided in a side surface of the accessory tabletop of the second accessory table.
20 . The table saw method of claim 19 , wherein connection elements in the first accessory table and the connection elements in the second accessory table comprise flush mount brackets.