The problem comes with buying a stand for the saw.
Diy folding miter saw stand.
This is perfect for any additional accessories you d like to store as well as optional hooks for accessories to be hung on the outside of the table itself.
They re all the same length and width but the top and bottom boxes are made from 1x3s a b while the two wings are made from 1x4s c d ripped to width based on the height of your miter saw s table.
The top bottom and two wings.
It s a larger miter saw bench with plenty of storage space available.
The heart of this miter saw stand is four frames.
Build a folding miter saw stand.
If you have a miter saw then you need to build a proper stand so you can make most of it and speed up the cutting process.
Make sure the frame is square and use two 2 1 2 self tapping screws on each end of the 2x4s to attach them together.
To build this saw stand you will need melamine covered particle board treated wood deck screws and basic tools like chisel compass hand saw.
I was wanting something portable with folding wings so it would take up as little space as possible when not in use.
Build your own diy mobile miter saw stand out of just a few 2x4s and one sheet of particleboard.
The first of our diy miter saw stand plans is this relatively simple build designed by whitney gainer.
So this has wings that can collapse.
This miter saw stand is both sturdy compact and has a special feature that allows you to adjust the size of the extensions so they match the height of the miter saw s deck.
See my other diy projects here.
Usually to get one that works well it can cost roughly 200 bucks.
Assemble two frames one for the miter saw shelf and one for the bottom shelf.
Also you can easily move it from one place to another.
By april wilkerson on january 29 2014 i finally recovered enough from the flu to get back in my shop and i immediately got started on making a miter saw stand.
The diy miter saw stand is designed to allow you work in tight spaces.
Build the frames for the center of the mobile miter saw stand.
It locks down your saw so it won t budge while you re working.
This miter saw table supports long boards and provides a fence that you can fit with stops for making repetitive identical cuts.
Yes you can buy saw stands but they re expensive and frankly not nearly as versatile or user friendly as this homemade miter saw table.