Dude I was just thinking of how to do this to my evolution table saw. Thanks for the video will make it much easier for me to do it. Looking forward to the advanced solution
Tried that, but the wax coagulated with the sawdust, and made a nice cake mix. May I ask another question, please? I removed the shroud under the blade as it was clogged up. I only use the machine outside, so is it ok to leave the shroud off ? I've no kids or dogs ! @@CasualDIY
I was planning to do this to my rage 5s. I am thinking of of maybe buying the router plate so you can attach other routers. Router plate might require more work tho do you have plans on patreon for v1 and V2?
Version 2 will be with a router plate. There will be no plans for V1 as I think its simple enough. I have started making plans for version 2. Although I was exchanging my work flow with a friend that also has the Rage 5S and his dimensions were slightly different to mine. Which may be a problem for making plans as they may not be accurate for everyone. If I end up making the plans they will be for free on my website. Can't charge money for something that potentially will not work for everyone.
Hi how are you I hope you are healthy and good.. I lost the riving knife of my evolution table saw and ordering a new one is very expensive to me due to the shipping cost.. Is there any work around to make one?
You would need a template for it so it fits correctly. Get some sort of hard plastic, steel would be better and cut it out. However I doubt if this will come more cost effective
My inspiration for this video comes from Tiago Alves, he sent me his project on making a similar extension. Check out his video as well its worth a watch👍 ruclips.net/video/6xP_Ko39_0g/видео.html
Thanks for this Tomasz. I have this saw and will definately add a router table to it. Can I ask about the dust collection on the rage 5s. Mine seems to be terrible, have you had a go at making it better.
@@CasualDIY it just had some play on the actual latch of the router when closed up. Even if tight. I don't think the latch is very sturdy. The dewalt is a very good upgrade.
@@CasualDIY I have the same table saw but I wasn’t sure if maybe there is a way to use dado blade! Unfortunately haven’t found one yet! Anyway I’m waiting for your next video I need a router table and I will do it like you using the table saw
Well done, Tomasz, been looking forward to that one for some time. Asked you a while back to consider making one. Waiting for the dedicated one next week. Which I will also build and try to come up with some underneath fold away legs to support the extra weight. As always my friend, I am following you from the UK and greatly enjoy your videos. Rob Thomas.
Thanks for your reply. It's the simple router extension. I bought the Katsu router but need longer Screws for the table extension as you must have used in your kind video. Please can you tell me what to get? Thank you for the awesome help you provide in your videos 😀
@@robertmessham4814 so you need screws that hold the router to the table? I no longer have this extension as I made a full boxed up version of this. Just measure the thickness of your current base plate screws from the router with callipers. Then the length will be tad longer than the thickness of the table top material. That's all. With those dimensions just pop to your local DIY store and get bolts/ screws that will fit your dimensions.
Thank you very much. I'm in the process of making a router lift for version 2. Not sure if it will be all in one video. I think it could be way too long🤣 and I thinking of making 3 versions of the router lift so all corners would be covered for people. Depending on what router they got. Like a plunge router or palm router.... too mamy ideas 🤣
good to see you making videos again dude. think you picked a good time to leave UK, all gone to shit here. as i predicted the country has collapsed with all the hard working immigrants leaving. do you know any HGV drivers btw? :P
Very nice and simple modification Tomasz. My only thought for a minor improvement would be to add some more MDF onto the exiting fence so it can be split, and the bit spin between the split fence. I guess we will see what happens in version 2 :)
A massive thumbs up for this video 👍 Not only do I own the Rage 5S but I also own the same router. I will be building this for sure and look forward to your advanced version. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Nice design Tomasz. I saw 3D printed blocks on eBay to allow a similar router table extension on the Rage 5S but your design will work just as well. Thanks for sharing 👍
The same guy has a few other interesting 3D printed parts for the Rage 5S. I got an end cap that helps with dust extraction if you don’t use the blade guard. I think he does runners to use in sleds as well.
@@mrnobelnigel yeah he does. I've made some out of aluminium and also hdpe. All the videos say hardwood, but this is what I had to hand. Work really well for cross cut sled.
I also used hdpe to make my sled bars. I got a replacement mitre gauge bar from the same guy with the hope of removing the ‘slop’ in the standard item. Yet to fit it, but I’m wondering if I could use the bar to mount a different mitre gauge.
Very nice video and build Tomasz, i actually bought that Katsu Trim Router ages ago to use on a Mini Router table when i make it, at the moment it's having a long break as i haven't made it yet ha ha ha. Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)
08:33 That is admittedly pretty darn cool, Thomasz. But - since we never stop improving ourselves - it would be even cooler to attach a router lift. That's next in line - right? BTW: You've found a garage, and your shop is bigger now - correct?
Hi Tomasz, great videos as usual. I've been thinking of making this attachment for some time now. Like your design brilliant and simple. Will ammend my design and adopt your toggle fixings. Looking forward to additional fence in v2.
Great video as always Tomasz. Have you considered removing the sliding carriage and fitting a standard size T-track so you can upgrade the mitre gauge? I did this on mine and now use a Rutland mitre gauge, I'm really happy with it.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I made a simple clamp on style router table that clamps to my workbench last year. I used it to make some shaker style doors - absolutely fantastic! Initially, I was using my cordless Makita trim router, but as it worked so well, I purchased one of Katzu 'knockoff' models which now lives in the table. I can also report that the dust extraction in this mode works extremely well, particularly as the tool is inverted, and most of the dust ends up in the cyclone! Nevertheless, I might just have a go at your nifty number as it might just save space, and, hey, it's always fun to add functionality to existing tools.
Hi Tomasz, I was intending to do precisely the same thing very soon for my Rage5-S so you’ve saved me a useful amount of design thinking. Many thanks. Using the principle of a drop-in filler plate as you’v made, other tools can be dropped in in a similar manner. I’m planning an inverted jigsaw with a blade guide for the tip of the blade having seen stand-alone versions on RUclips. I don’t have a bandsaw or the space or funds for a decent sized one. Other tool ideas are also possible limited only by imagination.
Damned ! This is the future evolution for my saw. This is even more awesome for small workshops like mine. Can't wait for the full module. Just one thing : I think the katsu router is fine for finishing pieces but not for hard work like dovetails or grooves. It needs more torque imho.
I would say that's true about the katsu router but I have tackled many projects with it that in theory is not designed to do. But it tackled them flawlessly. Version 2 will be with a router lift for a plunge router that is much more powerful. But I think I will make 3 different types of lifts. Two for a plunge router but using different materials ( cheaper and more expensive ones) and a third version for the trimmer router.
I made a similar drop in table 6 months ago and still haven't fitted my router! I like the toggle clamp idea. Mine slots into the front and rear channels with the front plywood strip sliding into the channel after it drops into place. I hadn't got my head around a good fence setup so, like others I'm waiting to see the next episode.
Just Brilliant Tomasz !! I was struggling to think how I could put this together and was even considering a dedicated table. Glad I waited for you to put this together and you made it soo simple but soo effective and elegant at the same time. I have the same router and table based on your reviews so going to put this together.. looking forward to the upgraded version!! thanks again
Been looking for something like this for a while gonna wait until next week see the other option as I do have a bigger router as well Great as usual keep up the great content
Love how easy it is to insert - and a cool locking system. I think I'll have to make this immediately (and put off making the oak shutters that my wife has asked for!)
Thank you. It's Katsu trimmer router, it's a Makita rip off but surprisingly good. Got a video on it👍 originally it doesn't come with the vacuum attachment I think, can't remember to be honest. Bought it ages ago.
All the videos from Router attachment build are here:
1. Router Table Extension For a Table Saw | Evolution Rage 5S | Part 1 - ruclips.net/video/YiD4CJ9F0CE/видео.html
2. DIY Simple Lift for a Plunge Router - ruclips.net/video/sCyhsXXIX4k/видео.html
3. Router Table Attachment with Storage, Dust Extraction & Safety Switch | Part 2 - ruclips.net/video/bPFCq8loSWo/видео.html
4. Table Saw / Evolution Rage 5S / With Simple Router Table Extension - ruclips.net/video/hKGSkINhEBo/видео.html
A wonderfully elegant solution.
Thank you for watching
That's a great idea.
thanks
Great video. I have the Evolution saw so I will hold on a week and will adapt my saw like you have. Excellent 👍👍👍
Cool 👍
Dude I was just thinking of how to do this to my evolution table saw. Thanks for the video will make it much easier for me to do it. Looking forward to the advanced solution
Glad that my video was some help 👍😀
thats very good idea thank you i'm going yo tryit
Well worth making
Amazing.
Would like to have this table saw and do this
Hi Thomas
I know it’s been awhile but could you put a router top on the other side of the table
Thanks
Hmm you could but I think there's less space for it. It's just more comfortable to have it on this side
Ok thanks
I really get good ideas off you the only thing is it takes me much longer to finish something
Keep you videos going there great
Hi there, at 7:18 what screws did you use to attach.. Did you need to buy longer ones. I can't figure out how it was attached. Thank you
Yes you just need longer bolts that's it.
Hi Tomasz, do you use any sort of polish/lubricant to the table of your 5S ?
Usually any wax I can find in my workshop
Tried that, but the wax coagulated with the sawdust, and made a nice cake mix. May I ask another question, please? I removed the shroud under the blade as it was clogged up. I only use the machine outside, so is it ok to leave the shroud off ? I've no kids or dogs ! @@CasualDIY
I was planning to do this to my rage 5s. I am thinking of of maybe buying the router plate so you can attach other routers. Router plate might require more work tho do you have plans on patreon for v1 and V2?
Version 2 will be with a router plate. There will be no plans for V1 as I think its simple enough. I have started making plans for version 2. Although I was exchanging my work flow with a friend that also has the Rage 5S and his dimensions were slightly different to mine. Which may be a problem for making plans as they may not be accurate for everyone. If I end up making the plans they will be for free on my website. Can't charge money for something that potentially will not work for everyone.
Hi how are you I hope you are healthy and good.. I lost the riving knife of my evolution table saw and ordering a new one is very expensive to me due to the shipping cost.. Is there any work around to make one?
You would need a template for it so it fits correctly. Get some sort of hard plastic, steel would be better and cut it out. However I doubt if this will come more cost effective
@@CasualDIY I'll try it thank you
Hi can you please send me a tamplate diagram of your evolution riving knife as pdf..? Please evolution table saw is rare in my country
My inspiration for this video comes from Tiago Alves, he sent me his project on making a similar extension. Check out his video as well its worth a watch👍
ruclips.net/video/6xP_Ko39_0g/видео.html
Wow, thanks! I wish I made a better video. That one was just to show some friends :)
Merci vraiment pour cette astuce que je vais réaliser avec cette même table et j'espère que ma Triton tra001 ne sera pas trop lourde +1 abonné
Glad that my video was some help and welcome aboard 🙂
Great video,which toggle clamps did you use please?
The cheapest i could get on Amazon😅
You glued 2 pieces on one edge and the other side how far in did you glue the third piece from the edge
Thanks
Do you mean the trips that go inside of the aluminium profile ?
How would you adjust this sort of router. Do you need to lift it up from underneath
Yes. I do have another build with a plunge router where I made a lifting mechanism - ruclips.net/video/sCyhsXXIX4k/видео.html
Bloody clever that is Thomas. Excellent job
Thank you kindly👍
Great work Tomasz, do you have some drawings/measurements for this router table?? Cheers
Not for this one, it's just one piece of mdf. I think I got some plans for the other, proper router table.
Worked a treat, few bits of fine tuning required, but does the job superbly, thank you. @@CasualDIY
Thanks for this Tomasz. I have this saw and will definately add a router table to it. Can I ask about the dust collection on the rage 5s. Mine seems to be terrible, have you had a go at making it better.
Mine is also bad with dust extraction. It's a project in making, got few improvements coming but that will be in Jan.
@@CasualDIY ooh. Look forward to catching them.
Thanks Thomasz ❤
Why did you change side from version 1 and 2 on the saw?
I didn't change the side. Its the same right hand side as you facing the saw.
Why did you remove the blade guard from the saw?
I mostly use my sled. But the blade guard I got it just doesn't work and blocks the wood from going through.
be wary of the katsu router - i had to upgrade to the dewalt as the katsu started to drift up and down a mm or 2 and ruined a couple of pieces.
Was it the collect that gone wrong or the attached holder?
@@CasualDIY it just had some play on the actual latch of the router when closed up. Even if tight. I don't think the latch is very sturdy. The dewalt is a very good upgrade.
Thanks that is a great idea, one question do you know if your table saw accept dado blade?
Thank you. No it does not take dado blade unfortunately
@@CasualDIY I have the same table saw but I wasn’t sure if maybe there is a way to use dado blade! Unfortunately haven’t found one yet! Anyway I’m waiting for your next video I need a router table and I will do it like you using the table saw
Well done, Tomasz, been looking forward to that one for some time. Asked you a while back to consider making one. Waiting for the dedicated one next week. Which I will also build and try to come up with some underneath fold away legs to support the extra weight. As always my friend, I am following you from the UK and greatly enjoy your videos. Rob Thomas.
Thank you very much mate. The next version could be divided in two video I think there is too much to squeeze everything in one video.
Hi Thomaz, please can you tell me the size and length of screws that I need for this great project
Which ones mate? Can you give a time stamp from the video?
Thanks for your reply. It's the simple router extension. I bought the Katsu router but need longer Screws for the table extension as you must have used in your kind video. Please can you tell me what to get? Thank you for the awesome help you provide in your videos 😀
@@robertmessham4814 so you need screws that hold the router to the table? I no longer have this extension as I made a full boxed up version of this. Just measure the thickness of your current base plate screws from the router with callipers. Then the length will be tad longer than the thickness of the table top material. That's all. With those dimensions just pop to your local DIY store and get bolts/ screws that will fit your dimensions.
I just love your ideas, do you have a project for an outfeed table for the rage 5s
Thanks, I'm planning to make a whole workbench for it👍
@@CasualDIY Awesome .looking forward to that
Excellent video thank you Tomasz, i'll make one of these for my saw. P.s where did you get your extra long set square from please?
Is it this one you are asking for? amzn.to/3E7wemJ
@@CasualDIY Hi, no the 90 degree ruler at time frame 2:46 :) - looks great
@@waynegaskell oh it was from Wickes I think but it's not very good or accurate 😅
@@CasualDIY no worries, thank you for taking the time to reply 👍🏼
Got same saw, same router. To the shed I go.
Hehe worth making, great space saver
Nice idea and mock up Thomasz 👍
Thanks 👍
Tomasz that's just brilliant!!! I'll be adding that and can't wait for version 2. Might make both! Keep up the good work my friend.
Thank you very much. I'm in the process of making a router lift for version 2. Not sure if it will be all in one video. I think it could be way too long🤣 and I thinking of making 3 versions of the router lift so all corners would be covered for people. Depending on what router they got. Like a plunge router or palm router.... too mamy ideas 🤣
@@CasualDIY Do you ever sleep?😀
@@alfrose9831 got two small kids.... so no 🤣
good to see you making videos again dude. think you picked a good time to leave UK, all gone to shit here. as i predicted the country has collapsed with all the hard working immigrants leaving. do you know any HGV drivers btw? :P
Lol you will be just fine over time, big changes take time unfortunately. Yes I know most of them are here now lol
@@CasualDIY oh it's going to shit here now. You'll be sending us aid and food parcels soon 🤣
@@kanedNunable let's hope that will not happen, the only thing we could send you is potato's 🤣
@@CasualDIY well we do like chips 🤣
@@kanedNunable 👍🤣
Very nice and simple modification Tomasz.
My only thought for a minor improvement would be to add some more MDF onto the exiting fence so it can be split, and the bit spin between the split fence. I guess we will see what happens in version 2 :)
yes the fence will come with version 2
i made a wood router table about 30 years ago, can be made in around an hour from old planks etc.
A massive thumbs up for this video 👍 Not only do I own the Rage 5S but I also own the same router. I will be building this for sure and look forward to your advanced version. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
I think its a very popular combo of tools I can see 🤣👍
Nice design Tomasz. I saw 3D printed blocks on eBay to allow a similar router table extension on the Rage 5S but your design will work just as well. Thanks for sharing 👍
I bought those just yesterday, feel a bit foolish now.
The same guy has a few other interesting 3D printed parts for the Rage 5S. I got an end cap that helps with dust extraction if you don’t use the blade guard. I think he does runners to use in sleds as well.
@@mrnobelnigel yeah he does. I've made some out of aluminium and also hdpe. All the videos say hardwood, but this is what I had to hand. Work really well for cross cut sled.
I also used hdpe to make my sled bars. I got a replacement mitre gauge bar from the same guy with the hope of removing the ‘slop’ in the standard item. Yet to fit it, but I’m wondering if I could use the bar to mount a different mitre gauge.
Cool, thanks
Great idea man! 👏
Thanks 👍
Very nice video and build Tomasz, i actually bought that Katsu Trim Router ages ago to use on a Mini Router table when i make it, at the moment it's having a long break as i haven't made it yet ha ha ha.
Stay Safe,
Barry (ENG)
Hehe many great projects end in that great area unfortunately🤔
Nice one buddy
Thanks 👍
08:33 That is admittedly pretty darn cool, Thomasz. But - since we never stop improving ourselves - it would be even cooler to attach a router lift. That's next in line - right? BTW: You've found a garage, and your shop is bigger now - correct?
Already done it, Plunge router with a DIY lift. Video on that is also on my channel ;)
@@CasualDIY_thanks_
Hi Tomasz, great videos as usual. I've been thinking of making this attachment for some time now. Like your design brilliant and simple. Will ammend my design and adopt your toggle fixings. Looking forward to additional fence in v2.
Thank you very much. Yes I think the toggle clamps make the whole attachment much more sturdy and safer to use.
Great video as always Tomasz. Have you considered removing the sliding carriage and fitting a standard size T-track so you can upgrade the mitre gauge? I did this on mine and now use a Rutland mitre gauge, I'm really happy with it.
Not thought about that to be honest but sounds like a good idea. I need to look into that🤔
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I made a simple clamp on style router table that clamps to my workbench last year.
I used it to make some shaker style doors - absolutely fantastic! Initially, I was using my cordless Makita trim router, but as it worked so well, I purchased one of Katzu 'knockoff' models which now lives in the table. I can also report that the dust extraction in this mode works extremely well, particularly as the tool is inverted, and most of the dust ends up in the cyclone!
Nevertheless, I might just have a go at your nifty number as it might just save space, and, hey, it's always fun to add functionality to existing tools.
Yes its always fun to add new things to existing setups. It shows our creative side😁👍
Awesome job Tomasz I going to do this, but will check out your next video.
Thank you
Hi Tomasz, I was intending to do precisely the same thing very soon for my Rage5-S so you’ve saved me a useful amount of design thinking. Many thanks.
Using the principle of a drop-in filler plate as you’v made, other tools can be dropped in in a similar manner. I’m planning an inverted jigsaw with a blade guide for the tip of the blade having seen stand-alone versions on RUclips. I don’t have a bandsaw or the space or funds for a decent sized one. Other tool ideas are also possible limited only by imagination.
That's true we can think of other uses for this project as well.
Damned ! This is the future evolution for my saw. This is even more awesome for small workshops like mine. Can't wait for the full module. Just one thing : I think the katsu router is fine for finishing pieces but not for hard work like dovetails or grooves. It needs more torque imho.
I would say that's true about the katsu router but I have tackled many projects with it that in theory is not designed to do. But it tackled them flawlessly. Version 2 will be with a router lift for a plunge router that is much more powerful. But I think I will make 3 different types of lifts. Two for a plunge router but using different materials ( cheaper and more expensive ones) and a third version for the trimmer router.
Yes! Love love the saw upgrade videos!
Hehe me to 👍😁
I made a similar drop in table 6 months ago and still haven't fitted my router! I like the toggle clamp idea. Mine slots into the front and rear channels with the front plywood strip sliding into the channel after it drops into place. I hadn't got my head around a good fence setup so, like others I'm waiting to see the next episode.
I think it will be at least two more episodes. One with the fence and the table and second with a lift. We will see
Awesome videos my friend hope you have 100k by this time next year
Thank you very much, that is my goal although potentially not that quick lol
So cool it's freezing :😂Great idea and proof of concept,well done👍👌
Hehe thank you kindly 👍
Just Brilliant Tomasz !! I was struggling to think how I could put this together and was even considering a dedicated table. Glad I waited for you to put this together and you made it soo simple but soo effective and elegant at the same time. I have the same router and table based on your reviews so going to put this together.. looking forward to the upgraded version!! thanks again
Thank you very much. Hope this will work for you just perfectly 👍
Been looking for something like this for a while gonna wait until next week see the other option as I do have a bigger router as well
Great as usual keep up the great content
Thank you kindly
Simple, clever and effective. Nice one Tomasz. Looking forward to version two. 👏
Many thanks!
I have been thinking of doing this for some time. Have had other comitments so i'm glad you got round to it thanks 👍
Worth making, easy, simple and effective
Love how easy it is to insert - and a cool locking system. I think I'll have to make this immediately (and
put off making the oak shutters that my wife has asked for!)
Oh I would consider the job importance there mate 🤔😂
Great project!👌👍
Simple, efficient, brilliant ! Thanks a lot, Tomasz !👍
Thank you for watching 😁👍
Thats a brilliant idea. Looking forward to Version 2!
Thank you👍
That's very neat and came out very nicely. Well done!
Thank you very much!
Dziekuje Tomasz. Lübke twoje pomysly
hehe dzięki
Very neat/ simple job Tomasz, nice one!
Thanks 👍
Great video! I look forward to the next one! 😃👍
Thanks
Tomas that's amazingly good and easy, even if you are just needing to fill the gap and not using it as a router table 😎 ♥️love it
Hehe thanks👍
Just in the process of making one , ( great idea ) can't wait to see your next video
@@MikeWilliams-yp9kl hope the project will go quick and easy for you 👍
Hi. Great idea and great video. What make is that router and does it come with the vacuum attachment ? Thanks
Thank you. It's Katsu trimmer router, it's a Makita rip off but surprisingly good. Got a video on it👍 originally it doesn't come with the vacuum attachment I think, can't remember to be honest. Bought it ages ago.
@@CasualDIY thanks again
The katsu trimmer that i have came with a vacuum attachment
What a clever idea, off to the garage now👍👍👍👍
Have you got a link to the clamps you used, thanks
@@paulhenderson7196 yes here you go
amzn.to/3D1D6z5
Although I have improved mine a bit. Got a video on the upgrades👍
Thank you kindly 👍
Very clever, great simple solution that gets the job done 👍. The Katsu is a great little router.
Thanks, yes for the money you can't go wrong with it