I'm working this all out and have been thinking about it for several years. I've considered the PM1000 but I'm afraid I might regret not going with a 3 hp machine. All I've ever used is my DeWalt contractor saw and several miniature table saws meant for model-builders including a Microlux and a Byrnes.
So now I'm looking at Grizzly saws. Wood is a lot more expensive if I have sawyers thickness it for me instead of buying thicker wood. I got about 1/4 what I would have gotten for the same price last time I ordered so I'm not doing that again.
An electrician is coming by Monday morning to give me an estimate on putting 220 in my shop. I'll need an additional panel because my current one is completely used.
Anyway, that's just background. I'm not really asking for advice on any of that. But I always get advice on everything I didn't ask about anyway so advise away if you feel like it.
My real question is this. I have a router table that's huge. If I get a real cabinet saw something has to go. I could free up a lot of space getting rid of the router table. But it's a necessary tool for my business.
So I'd like a router extension on the table saw. But I like working from the end, not the side, when I'm routing. I also only want to have one fence - my Incra. I have two incra fences actually - one for a table saw that's still in the box and the other on my router table.
I know I can't put a router extension on the left side of the table but I'm wondering if I can mount it to an extension on the left side. I understand most people would just say mount it on the right but that gives me fence issues. And I like working from the end so the router fence would move opposite the table saw fence. I mean it would have to mount 180 degrees from the table saw fence for me to work the way I like.
So the issues I see with what I want is supporting those extensions on the left and remaining mobile. I have a buddy who will happily weld an angle-iron base for me with all the casters I want.
My shop is small and narrow so I have to turn the saw 90 degrees to make rips over 2' long.
So I guess I'm saying I know what I want to do. Does anybody see any reason why it will be an exceptionally bad/dangerous/irritating solution?
Thanks!