Miter Saw Station

[Bobby Robbinett]

So I have been wanting a metal, pre engineered miter saw station for a while now. I sm curious as to who all makes them? I need something very accurate. I have been using Fast Cap’s bench mount Best Fence system with their precision adjustment blocks and two of their 64” fences for several years now and I am just not happy with it. There is too much play in the precision adjustment blocks and the fences don’t seat very well in them either. I struggle to get them level and flat due to this. I am not sure if they have updated their precision adjustment blocks but I am ready to move on.

The only miter saw stations that I sm aware of are Original Saw Company and Razerguage. I am not considering the flimsy stands offered by Rousseau or Bora or Portamate as they are not as accurate and don’t have the length that I need. I am heavily leaning towards the Original Saw Company setup with one of their 8ft fences.

Am I missing anything? Are there any other companies that make a heavy duty miter saw station?

[Steve Eure]

Have you considered building one yourself? I went to the website of one of the companies you mentioned and was blown away at the price. I'm not knocking their product, but at that price I could build a custom set of cabinets with storage and other emitities that would blow those away and save a ton of money to boot. Just curious, definitely not a slap on your decision.

[Brian Runau]

Curious what you do at the miter station that requires precision? I built Norms version and use it as a chop saw station to break down 8ft lumber into shorter pieces for milling. I always finish cut 99% of my work on the table saw for finished length. Thanks Brian

[Thomas Wilson]

I have Dewalt DWX723 stand. It came with the saw. The stops that came with the stand are too flexible for accurate repeat cuts. I added plywood extension tables on both sides. The tables are attached with extra Dewalt brackets that I bought. I added an aluminum fence with flip stops. The flip stops are too flimsy for my work also so I usually clamp a scrap of wood to the fence for a stop. As shown the saw is accurate enough for cabinet work. I use the saw a lot more than I expected.
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[Jim Becker]

There is such a range of solutions for this kind of thing, from the simpler, less expensive stands like the Bora that I own up to an uber-nice Cut Station type arrangement. This is assuming portability is really important to you. If you intend for the setup to be stationary, I'd suggest consideration of something built-in as has already been mentioned, especially if you want to somehow deal with dust/chip collection from the tool which is difficult in any setup. BTW, you do not need a long fence and a long fence can actually create challenges with some material. A long support surface...very handy...but a short fence makes cutting things that are "less than straight" a lot safer without compromising accuracy for crosscutting actually straight material.

[Dave Roock]

Those Original Saw Company extension tables are very excellent in appearance - maybe you get a package deal along with one of their heavy duty 16" RAS = excellent tax write off. Another option would be for you to design what you want & have a local welding/manufacturing shop fabricate it for you.

[Thomas Wilson]

I looked at the RazorGage and Original Saw Company and realized you are looking for a production tool rather than a small shop tool. Perhaps Omga Inc. would be useful if just for comparison. I only know of them but they have high-end, automated equipment.

https://www.omgainc.com/3-optimizing-cut-off

[Jeff Roltgen]

Robby,
You're missing Tigerstop. They have everything you just asked for, and more.

https://www.tigerstop.com/

jeff

[Holmes Anderson]

Have you considered using 80/20? They have plans for a miter saw station and you can have one spec'd for you by a dealer. Fairly expensive but with the price of plywood maybe not as expensive at it used to be. https://youtu.be/SpmeULDlAlY or https://youtu.be/Hiq6ahntl5E

If you want a steel stand then buy an old craftsman RAS that includes the stand for $50, separate the stand from the saw, and give the saw away.

[Alan Lightstone]

Bobby:

I also have the Fast Cap Best Fence system for my Kapex. Yes the stops move. They sent me a replacement. No difference. I just keep two very small Irwin Quick Grip clamps near the stop and after I set it, I clamp them down. Takes just a few seconds and works well. And yes, you shouldn't have to do this.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

I use whatever lumber is around, some clamps, and this 1 x 6, It works with both of my saws.


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[Dave Roock]

I use whatever lumber is around, some clamps, and this 1 x 6, It works with both of my saws.

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[Bruce Wrenn]

Look at using a section of an aluminum extension ladder for your base. We used one for years when doing trim. Saw sat on a board that fit between rails, and could be slid left or right. Locked in place using 2" C clamps. Stops were done the same way, as support wasn't need for entire length of molding. Sat on some folding saw horses.

[Dave Roock]

I use whatever lumber is around, some clamps, and this 1 x 6, It works with both of my saws.


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Thanks ! Great practical idea for economic savings.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

Look at using a section of an aluminum extension ladder for your base. We used one for years when doing trim. Saw sat on a board that fit between rails, and could be slid left or right. Locked in place using 2" C clamps. Stops were done the same way, as support wasn't need for entire length of molding. Sat on some folding saw horses.

A ladder is a good, sturdy, long, and straight base.

It is nice that the designers of my two saws had the good old USA in mind. The old Mikita base is 2 1/4 inch tall (= a 2x and a 1x). The De Walt base is 3 1/2 tall (= a 2x4 on edge or a 4 X 4)

[Maurice Mcmurry]

I have wanted to have a setup that includes calibrations for left and right miters. That may be what this thread is about?

[John Gornall]

ctdsaw.com

[Bobby Robbinett]

Have you considered using 80/20? They have plans for a miter saw station and you can have one spec'd for you by a dealer. Fairly expensive but with the price of plywood maybe not as expensive at it used to be. https://youtu.be/SpmeULDlAlY or https://youtu.be/Hiq6ahntl5E

If you want a steel stand then buy an old craftsman RAS that includes the stand for $50, separate the stand from the saw, and give the saw away.

This is one of my primary contenders. The 80/20 setup I believe is over $2,000 with shipping. I could get the Original Saw Company’s miter saw station for around that price. Of course I would have to buy their fence separately which adds another $350 to $650.

There is another aluminum extrusion supplier that sells pretty much the same thing as 80/20 except much cheaper so I am heavily leaning that way

[William Hodge]

So I have been wanting a metal, pre engineered miter saw station for a while now. I sm curious as to who all makes them? I need something very accurate. I have been using Fast Cap’s bench mount Best Fence system with their precision adjustment blocks and two of their 64” fences for several years now and I am just not happy with it. There is too much play in the precision adjustment blocks and the fences don’t seat very well in them either. I struggle to get them level and flat due to this. I am not sure if they have updated their precision adjustment blocks but I am ready to move on.

The only miter saw stations that I sm aware of are Original Saw Company and Razerguage. I am not considering the flimsy stands offered by Rousseau or Bora or Portamate as they are not as accurate and don’t have the length that I need. I am heavily leaning towards the Original Saw Company setup with one of their 8ft fences.

Am I missing anything? Are there any other companies that make a heavy duty miter saw station?


What are you cutting? How long and wide is it? How many pieces per day?

[Jim OConnor]

Jadawley.com
industrial mitre saw stations. Excellent fences with no flex and easy repeatability. Not inexpensive, but industrial equipment never is.

[Michael Schuch]

I have Dewalt DWX723 stand. It came with the saw. The stops that came with the stand are too flexible for accurate repeat cuts. I added plywood extension tables on both sides. The tables are attached with extra Dewalt brackets that I bought. I added an aluminum fence with flip stops. The flip stops are too flimsy for my work also so I usually clamp a scrap of wood to the fence for a stop. As shown the saw is accurate enough for cabinet work. I use the saw a lot more than I expected.
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Very nice! I have that same stand, I had never considered making support wings like that. I assume they work pretty well?

[Michael Schuch]

So I have been wanting a metal, pre engineered miter saw station for a while now. I sm curious as to who all makes them? I need something very accurate. I have been using Fast Cap’s bench mount Best Fence system with their precision adjustment blocks and two of their 64” fences for several years now and I am just not happy with it. There is too much play in the precision adjustment blocks and the fences don’t seat very well in them either. I struggle to get them level and flat due to this. I am not sure if they have updated their precision adjustment blocks but I am ready to move on.

The only miter saw stations that I sm aware of are Original Saw Company and Razerguage. I am not considering the flimsy stands offered by Rousseau or Bora or Portamate as they are not as accurate and don’t have the length that I need. I am heavily leaning towards the Original Saw Company setup with one of their 8ft fences.

Am I missing anything? Are there any other companies that make a heavy duty miter saw station?

In which plane is your current Fast Cap getting out of align? Are you looking for portable or fixed? What are you cutting where the precision of your current setup is not up to par? What model saw are you using? Could you post some pictures of your current setup?

My questions are as much for my curiosity as for helping you find an answer. I completely understand the desire to cut stock to length on a miter saw and wanting an accurate cut that you can then immediately be assemble without having to tune the cut. I am redoing my shop layout and accurate cross cuts are of particular concern to me also.

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I actually have a pair of OLD original saw company roller stands and they are HELLA stout! They probably weigh 80lbs without the ~30lb legs attached. As shown I have used them with my table saw more than I have with a miter saw. LOL!

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They came with a Delta 10" RAS my dad bought 15 years ago and he had no use for them so he gave them to me. You have me considering using them to build a cut off station.

[Roger Feeley]

I built my own saw station years ago and it's been fine. The central feature is a Morton Quill Stop (https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/09506114?cid=ppc-google-Smart+Shopping+-+MCO++Machinery+-+NCA&mkwid=%7cdc&pcrid=572981505521&rd=k&product_id=09506114&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08iq8Zyj9wIV8ciUCR0EFgCyEAQYASAB EgJI4PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds). This is a nut that fits over a 1/2-20 threaded rod. There's a button that releases the threads for gross adjustment. Turn the knob for fine adjustment (1 full turn = 0.050").

I have two quill stops. the other is on my drill press.