Scrollsaw cabinet

[scrollsaw22]

Just an idea I had when I originally started sawing probably 10 years ago.

Sides are FRP (fiberglass reinforced plywood), which is not fun to cut!

Have modified it some by adding a fan that has a built in section for a 20x20x1 filter incorporated into it.  They don't make that model any more, so if it breaks, going to have to go back to the original with a box fan and filter, but that worked pretty well too.  The light above makes a lot of difference and have since added an aquarium pump with hose attached to the air blower since it has quit working.  Saw is bolted to the table with a piece of truck mud flap as a vibration barrier.  Still get some vibration nonetheless.

Attached a couple pictures as well

almost forgot, have mounted a power strip on the left inside of the cabinet and then run the cord out a hole in the side.

[Sawdust Dave]

Great idea, I like it

[Chachi]

Great Job, now I want one of those chuckle chuckle

[dgman]

Cool Idea!

[Russ C]

Nice design. Thanks for the pictures. 

[Bill P]

Great idea!

Bill

[Kepy]

Nifty idea.  I would add a couple of clamp on lights to each side to prevent shadows.

[cameronj]

Looks great.....someday I'll have a shop with that much room.
Jim

[Rapid Roger]

That is a very cleaver idea!! Wish I had thought of it a long time ago.
The only problem I see is that I some times cut longer boards down to size on my saw and the sides would limit that idea for some of them. But, I have other saws that would do a better job of that anyway. 

Rog

[newfie]

nice idea i wouldneed more room in my workshop tho for something like it.

[scrollsaw22]

Kepy...Since the original design, I have also added lights to the insides, but get most light from the center light.

Rog...Yes, that is the only drawback to the design.  If they are too long to fit, have to cut on something else first.

[wedo]

Just noticed the lighting setup. Looks like you would get a nice even light all around without and shadows. Is this true?
Bill

[mrsn]

How tall is your set-up, what do you sit on? It looks like you could have some leg room under the saw, I don't have that with my set up.
I really like the fan right there, very helpful.

[scrollsaw22]

Just noticed the lighting setup. Looks like you would get a nice even light all around without and shadows. Is this true?
Bill

Yes, it gives pretty even lighting around with the side lights as well.

How tall is your set-up, what do you sit on? It looks like you could have some leg room under the saw, I don't have that with my set up.
I really like the fan right there, very helpful.

I just have a cheap "task" chair (office chair) or use a folding chair.  Plenty of leg room underneath.  It is overall about 4ft tall...have to take a current pic so you can see the modifications.  The fan is great for pulling the fine dust away from you.