Hi guys and gals I've been reading for quite a while and finally got the nerve to show you what I've done so far.
I have a few pics in the photo gallery, so take a look and let me know how I might be able to improve on my setup.
I built it using a table saw, an 8" drill press, 3/8" drill and hand tools, lots of fun.
When I see some of the professional jobs (like balsamans) I hesitate to show mine but it seems to be coming along fine.
I've attached a pic of the rear showing the vacuum attachment area, The table is 1/4" aluminum over 2"x 2" square aluminum cut in half and fastened alternately open part up and open part down
to make a chambered top sort of like corrugated cardboard, and then sealed the bottom with a sheet of MDF.
Have to drill all the holes for vacuum and thread them for hold downs as well do you think that will work?
Yep. That's more of what I think of when I think of "Home Made". Some of the nicer ones ( like balsaman's and Jeff Davis' ) seem more "Shop Made". Looks good to me. After all it is the functionality of the machine, not the appearence, that is important.
When I get around to finally building mine, it will probably be a cross between yours and theirs.