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   theplaneismightier | Aug 28, 2015 03:45pm | #1

   Regarding the sliding table attachment, if anyone cares, I believe I could speculate as to why Tim Rousseau uses the spacer blocks in front of the fence. You should notice that one block is closer to the cutting action while the other is further down the fence. I would assume that the block close to the blade is being used as you would use a sacrificial mdf fence on a crosscut sled. It's effectively a zero clearance throat plate and a reference for cut alignment. The other block is simply a necessity for parallelism. You may notice that it is movable and can be slid up and down the fence to accommodate for different lengths of stock. Again, this is my best guess, as I have wondered the same thing regarding that set up. I too have this accessory but have yet to use it as it made my tablesaw too wide for my current shop. It is an Excalibur sliding tablesaw attachment. I believe this would retail for about $700. I got mine when someone was getting rid of a Jet cabinet saw for $350. They threw in the sliding tablesaw attachment for free. I win. Anyways, if you really wanted to know about Tim's set up, you could probably just ask him. He seems like a nice dude. I was curious about his leather apron so I emailed him and he helped me out.

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   TimR | Aug 31, 2015 01:14pm | #2

   I think theplaneismightier is correct. I kind of remember Rousseau mentioning it in one of his videos... maybe in his small cabinet series.

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   james3one | Sep 02, 2015 12:08pm | #3

   For the guy debating the garage or basement, use the garage for the heavy power tools and the basement for hand tool work and assembly. Regardless of the weather you can cut your parts to size then take them down to the basement for more detailed work. A small shop vac can deal with the dust of a handheld router.