The shopvac underneath has one of those cool outlets from rockler that powers both when you use the saw. Folding miter saw station woodworking project woodsmith plans. Apr 25, 2020 foldout tables extend the usefulness of your miter sa w, and a stop block sa ves you the trouble of measuring and marking the workpiece. Build this mobile miter saw stand and get mobility, support, and function for your miter saw. While a miter saws bag captures some sawdust, a shop vacuum works much better, so ive sized the stands enclosed cabinet to fit a vac with up to a 16gallon capacity. The upper units could easily be scaled and be used as base units as well if you dont have a workbench to build it off of. Most miter saws fences are too short making it hard to position long workpieces. Use these instructions to make a miter saw workstation that can be used on a jobsite or in a shop. The base is a manifold with a 6 pipe entering the bottom, a 3 hole under the saw, and a 12 curved slot along the back. If youre looking for versatility, jigsaws can cut a variety of materials such as wood, metal, drywall and fiberglass. Search results for miter saw station, page 2 shopnotes. This is a critical measurement because the height of the infeed and outfeed tables must be equal to the depth of saw deck to ensure seamless support.
The miter saw section in between is about 2 wider than the minimum distance to accommodate my miter saw. After your purchase, you will receive an email containing a pdf attachment of. But i didnt have a way to easily support the stock. The basic design was good but there were several improvements made to the original design. The tables provide seamless support throughout a cut. A sliding compound miter saw is a valuable addition to any shop. Use the saw station on its own, mounted on a table, with a protocol equipment sawhorse, or even attach it to your own custombuilt stand. Woodworking shopnotes 082 the complete miter saw workstation. Zeroclearance insert take a look at most miter saws and youll see an insert in the base that allows the saw blade to pass through. In this video i will build the base of the station. With the miter saw mounted to the center cabinet, two long extension tables provide sturdy support on each side when youre cutting long workpieces to length. Apr 04, 2011 the saw sits on a sled that slides back and forth.
A mobile miter saw station for your garage of workshop to help you make precise cuts easily with the precision trak and stop kit and plenty of support for long boards. Mobile fold down miter saw station the only additional materials needed for this project are as follows. Below the miter saw table is tons of storage for tools and supplies. Need the function of a builtin miter saw station but dont have the space. Miter saws miter saw station with rolling best woodworking tools, woodworking for kids, woodworking. Miter saw station by mike from winton after a lengthy search, plans for a miter saw station were discovered in shopnotes, issue number 31 january, 1997. And when stored, the wings provide builtin handles to make it easy to lift and move the miter saw. This woodworking plan appeared in shopnotes magazine no. Recently craig parsons sent me some information and pictures for the miter saw station he built using my miter saw station plans.
This is a miter saw stand i built from plans in shop notes magazine. Miter saw station cabinets and work surface jays custom. The left section of the miter saw station is a full 8. Shopnotes woodworking workshop books collection 14 days free access to usenet free 300 gb with full dslbroadband speed. When extended, the folding wings are high enough to clear your workbench, router table, or. Protocol equipment 5in1 portable miter saw station. Mobile miter saw station woodworking project woodsmith. Adding storage drawers to the miter saw station jays. Craig parsons ultimate miter saw station jays custom. To solve the problem, i turned to my aluminum extension ladder.
The miter saw station upper unit is designed to fit on an existing workbench. The box that surrounds the miter saw is made from 4 solid sides, so i move the miter saw in place and mark out where the feet are so i can remove this section of the box to make the miter saw sit flush with the lower box. I also use the dust collector you can see in the photo to connect to the port on the side of the cabinet. Choosing the right power saw from circular saws, concrete saws, chop saws and jigsaws to miter saws, band saws, table saws and panel saws, we offer a complete selection of saws to power your projects. At this saws heart is a beefy, boschquality 15amp motor with a noload max of 3,800 rpm and peak 3 hp. And its the cause of one of the biggest problems with most miter saws. Take the design and make yours as simple or complex as you want.
The protocol equipment 5in1 portable miter saw station allows you to create a custom toolmounting workstation catered to the needs of each of your projects. We like the superwide miter range of 52 degrees both left and right, because as you know, sometimes the world isnt perfect. Nov 14, 2016 one final thing left before i can start installing the storage drawers is putting the miter saw in place. The workstation you see here is designed to help with both of these problems. The saw turns it on, thanks to a toolactivated switch inside.
Provide solid support when ripping or crosscutting with this adjustable stand. This is a critical measurement because the height of the infeed and outfeed tables must. Moveable saw platform toolactivated switch heavyduty casters the saw as usual. For accuracy, use a marking gauge instead of a tape measure to measure from the top of the saw deck down to a flat surface. Shopnotes magazine online extras videos, patterns, techniques. Oct 31, 2016 this miter saw station is designed to fit on an existing workbench. I show you how to build base cabinets, which can be done in 2 or 3 widths. Mine is wide, but you could easily build it anywhere from 3. His tip on making a portable assembly station was selected as winner of the portercable router just like the one centered hole in a square piece of 3 4 plywood. Then you can set up the miter gauge on your table saw and make two 45 cuts in the block. Aug, 2017 a mobile miter saw station for your garage of workshop to help you make precise cuts easily with the precision trak and stop kit and plenty of support for long boards. Theres also a convenient storage space for cutoffs. Most people dont have the space to leave it set up with long support tables. This miter saw station is designed to fit on an existing workbench.
Turn your woodworking shop into a machining, cutting, carving, and milling powerhouse with our shopmade, cnc machine. This is part of me building the ultimate miter saw station. The height is such that the bottom of the saw and the table that it is sitting on is above the height of my table saw. A tape measure on each fence then lets you cut workpieces to length without measuring or marking them.
Clamping a speed square to the work surface makes a great stop block for repeatable cuts. See more ideas about mitre saw stand, miter saw and miter saw stand plans. The miter saw station isnt complete yet but that doesnt mean i cant use it to finish the job. Dec 02, 2015 7 diy spacesaving miter saw stand plans for a small workshop grill stands become miter saw stands. Once complete ill incorporate a ttrack and stop block system to the left of the blade. Jackman modular miter saw station plan jackman works. To support long workpieces, a pair of extension wings attach to the ends of the station. It is a copy of chris marshalls in woodworkers journal from the june 2010 issue called the ultimate miter station. Its just one way of explaining how this miter saw station works. Ive built this in my shop and it works well for me. If youre into repurposing, these grills turned miter saw stands are an economical, recycled option.
First up are two, lets call them compact, miter saw stands that would be great for really small shops where space is at a premium. Looking for protocol miter saw workstation, 69516 44yu26. Drill press upgrade cutting diagram, onewall workshop cutting diagram. Excellent table saws, miter saws and woodworking jigs ideas. The back issue was ordered and materials collected.
With the appropriate height measurement marked i used a couple of pieces of 34 ply to create a ledge for the miter saw shelf to rest on. For portability, these wings can be tucked away inside the case. Whatever you do be sure to stop by our website and let us know. Miter saw station cutting diagram, workbench cutting diagram. Then theres the problem of how to contain all of the sawdust that gets thrown about. Pdf mobile project center workbench plans dewalt kreg miter saw. He did an awesome job on the entire project and really made it his own by making it. Aug 02, 2017 my new shop is up, and its time to build a miter saw station. I have my miter saw set up on a wallmounted table that is supported by a 2x4 cleat screwed to the wall and 2 legs to the floor. Builtin infeed and outfeed tables each sit atop a wood box. Building the workstation you see in the photo above will do just that.
This storage rack has it all low cost, high capacity, and a builtin miter saw station. Each extension has a fence that will accept an adjustable stop block. Adding storage drawers to the miter saw station jays custom. Plans for the extreme miter station kings fine woodworking inc. Shopnotes woodworking workshop books collection download. With extended bevel and miter capacities, this saw powers through dimensional lumber and molding at angles up to 50. The workstation provides a sturdy base for your saw, as well as extended support for long workpieces. While recently working on an outdoor project, i needed to cut some long stock with a compound miter saw. Foldout tables extend the usefulness of your miter sa w, and a stop block sa ves you the trouble of measuring and marking the workpiece. Subscribe to our newsletter and get free videos and tips every week.
My new shop is up, and its time to build a miter saw station. But like any tool, it can always be upgraded to give you better results and more convenient use. A miter saw is handy for cutting long stock to length, but you need to have plenty of room on either side for the stock youre cutting. Sliding compound miter saw is driven by a powerful motor for advanced cutting power in a compact, lightweight design.
But theres more to these tables than holding up a workpiece. See more ideas about miter saw, miter saw stand plans and mitre saw stand. See more ideas about mitre saw station, miter saw and woodworking. Miter saw station woodworking project woodsmith plans. Its made from 2 sheets of 34 plywood and with wings extended it will support just under 4 of stock on each side, letting you make end cuts on 8 stock with the support you.
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