My tile saw worked, but I wanted larger capacity, more precision and the ability to add accessories
In most cases, when faced with a make-or-buy decision, I buy. If the product is mass produced, it's almost always better to buy. In this case, I decided to make
The pan is a stainless steel water/spillage pan for a steam table. It's strong and it looks nice
The main shaft is 1" stainless steel. The bearings are elastomer sealed stainless steel, further protected with rotary shaft seals. All aluminum parts are anodized and all hardware is stainless steel
The table slides on precision linear bearings, shielded from the water and glass dust. It has lots of precision holes, smooth and tapped, to allow for precise mounting of accessories
I made this unit for my use and have no plans to offer it for sale
The CAD model
The pan
Parts all fit
Motor mounts to welded stand
After anodizing
After anodizing
Gotta have the logo
First cut in the outdoor cold shop. Some slight problems. The blade guard doesn't perfectly contain the water splash and the stand wiggles a bit. But, for a first prototype, problems are few