Request for chopsaw station pics

[Brian Shutter]

I just ordered a new miter saw (PC 3802L) and need to build a nice efficient permanent station for it. I've got some ideas as to its design but I'd like some other ideas as well. I like pictures a lot! :)

My wife and I are building a fence around our yard and it's her job to cut the points on the pickets. For some reason the Nobex Champion isn't working out for her so she instructed me to get a new saw. Funny how that worked out ;)

Thanks

Brian

[Jim Becker]

You can read more about mine in the article on my site (http://sawsndust.com/a-miterstation.htm). Picture is old, but illustrative.

http://sawsndust.com/images/miter/miter.jpg

[Larry Browning]

The latest issue of Shop Notes has a real nifty miter saw table/work table plan in it. Even though I already have one, I am kinda wishing I had the one in the mag.

Larry

[Ken Garlock]

The latest issue of Shop Notes has a real nifty miter saw table/work table plan in it. Even though I already have one, I am kinda wishing I had the one in the mag.

Larry

Larry, I am going to the lumber yard today to get the plywood, etc., for the Shop Notes station. :) :cool:

[Christian Aufreiter]

A bunch of interesting links:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=4141
http://www.mv.com/users/besposito/woodworking/mstation/
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=13242
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=17939
http://www.woodworkingmatters.com/My_Shop/sliding_compound_miter_saw_works.htm
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=20452

Regards,

Christian

[Jack Wood]

I built mine from throwaway lumber and shelving I got for free, not fancy but was cheap and easy to do.

[Brian Shutter]

Thanks for the pics, guys. Christian, thanks for the links.

After cleaning and rearranging my shop a little last night I've decided that I'm going to need some mobility with my miter saw. One of the links that Christian sent had a nice looking mobile station that I'll consider and I found an article on the Popular Woodworking website for a similar cart.

I really liked the cantilevered design that Jim uses. Not only does it look cool but there are no legs to trip over.

Thanks again.

Brian

[James Mudler]

I use the mobile station from Home depot. I really like it. It has outriggers and rollers to make cutting long boards a snap. Plus I can fold it up when I need the room.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=19723

[Mike Wilkins]

I just got a Tool Crib/Amazon catalog yesterday, and noticed a miter saw station that you assemble yourself. I think it is on page 104. They will sell you the metal parts for the frame, including casters, and you supply the plywood for the shelves and support wings. It sells for 99 bucks.
Add the cost of one sheet of decent plywood (or scraps if you are like me and never throw anything away), you can have a nice, portable saw station.
Worth a look. Great idea for us who are space challenged.

[Don Baer]

Here is a slick one that I found while nosing aroud on the web. You can order the plans at the web site.

http://plansnow.com/mitersaw.html

If I were to make it I would put it on a mobil base so I could store it without the wings on to save space.

[Bob Noles]

Thanks for the pics, guys. Christian, thanks for the links.

After cleaning and rearranging my shop a little last night I've decided that I'm going to need some mobility with my miter saw. One of the links that Christian sent had a nice looking mobile station that I'll consider and I found an article on the Popular Woodworking website for a similar cart.

I really liked the cantilevered design that Jim uses. Not only does it look cool but there are no legs to trip over.

Thanks again.

Brian

Brian,

For mobility and quality, you just cannot do better than the Delta miter saw station (IMHO). I have had mine for about a year and a half and would not trade it for anything I have come accross. This thing folds up nicely with the saw still attached into a nice corner of the shop and rolls around like a dream when you need to pull it out. Here is a link to where I purchased mine....

http://store.yahoo.com/tylertool/del50mitsaww.html

and a picture of it in action

[markgoodall]

It's easily movable from my workshop (garage) out to the backyard, etc for projects. I made it fron steel angle, painted silver to match the Makita 12" CMS. The saw base (plywood) slides on UHMW glides from the left and right, so I can position the saw relative to the table supports depeding on what I'm cutting. Most of all, it's very sturdy.

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...more info on my happywoodworking.com website if you need.

[Dean Baumgartner]

Here's what I have. I've had it for about 15 years now through 3 moves.

[Bruce Overholt]

I realize your asking about permanent miter stations. However, as I was planning to build the one featured in this months Shop Notes magazine, I found the Rigid MSUV (Miter Saw Utility Vehicle), at Home Depot.
I now have to ability to move my Miter Saw around the workshop for the cutting of longer boards and trim, the cleaning of my shop, and the ability to transport to an outside location. Works for me.

Bruce

[Mike Vermeil]

After cleaning and rearranging my shop a little last night I've decided that I'm going to need some mobility with my miter saw.
Brian

Brian,

In my opinion, if it's mobility you're after you can't beat the Rigid stand. I've outfitted mine with these removeble tables to make it function more like a built in stand, and have been using it very sucessfully for almost a year now. The stand itself is bullet-proof, although a bit on the heavy side. I am able to get it into the back of my truck by myself however (with the saw attached), by lifting one end at a time - same on the way out. The tables are great for supporting short and long pieces, and can be removed and reattached in minutes. If you can only have one saw for shop & site use, I highly recommend this stand.

You can see a pic of my setup in this thread: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=18154

Mike

[Jim Young]

I have my saw between two of the base cabinets you can buy from the big box stores. I screwed two cleats on the sides and then screwed a board onto the cleats for the saw to sit on.

http://marsh-monster.com/forum/wiki/uploads/SimolisPage/jy_shop4_12312004.jpg

[Jim Dannels]

Here is a slick one that I found while nosing aroud on the web. You can order the plans at the web site.

http://plansnow.com/mitersaw.html

If I were to make it I would put it on a mobil base so I could store it without the wings on to save space.

I was in the Woodsmith Store last night and picked up that very plan as a complimentary copy of Shop Notes.
For my application it will need to be modified slightly.
I have a steel toolcabinet that is 28 1/2" wide. Where the base on the plan is 32". I will be adapting the plan to fit my needs.
I will have to narrow the base, and think I will make longer wings, it would effect portability since the wings could not then be stored in the base.
Done correctly the wings could be hung on the sides of the cabinet when not in use.

[Don Baer]

Jim;
I modified the plans a little to make a free standing version and also stealing an Idea from Mr. Becker I want to include a dust colector in my plan so I mad provisions for that. I should be able to make the whole thing from a single sheet of 3/4 " birch. Here is my drawing.

I make all of my shop cabinates tops at 36 " so I can line them up if need be.

[Jim Dannels]

The measured Drawing is helpful. My tool cabinet is 28" deep on wheels about 32" high with 1/2" lip around the top on 3 sides.

Your drawing is very close to what I intended to do. I needed to be able to roll it out on my patio for the deck project. Ald using what ya got on hand is always good. There are 3 sheets of plywood in the shop so all I need is a few bits of hardware.

[Dick Heifner]

Hi All,
I'll second the Ridged SUV, It's awesome.
Just my 2 cents.

Dick in Tracy,Ca