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Miter Saw Station
Miter Saw Station It’s the large wingspan that you notice. But it’s a system for cutting pieces to length without measuring and marking that makes this miter saw station … levelers provide a solid foundation for the miter saw station. 3 Use an Allen wrench to adjust each leveler and raise the miter saw station off its casters. Scrap Bin …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 31
January 1997
Portable Miter Saw Station
… Miter Saw Station The unique design of this ivork station makes your miter saw safer and more accurate to use- Where's the power miter saw? It's one of the most often asked …the Miter Saw Station by making the case. It's basic-silly an open-ended box with U-shaped sides, see Fig. 1. sides. The U-shape forms a recess for the miter saw to sit…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 11
September 1993
Folding Miter Saw Station
… No. 127 Miter Saw Station Give your miter saw the home it deserves on this dedicated and versatile workstation. A miter saw is handy …miter saw station is your final task. Just make sure the wings can fold out without obstruction. Installing the Fences (1" x 1!/2" - 31") a. &/8"-DIA. x !/4"-DEEP COUNTERBORE W/#/8"-DIA. THROUGH HOLE MITER SAW…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 127
January 2013
Wall-Mounted Miter Saw Station
… CASE TOP SIDE BACK c. TOP CASE TOP DIVIDER Cabinets The miter saw station consists of three main components — a saw platform sandwiched between two sturdy, wall-mounted cabinets. The two…SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW To download a cutting diagram for the miter saw station, go to: ShopNotes.com LARGE CABINET With the sides complete, you can…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
Space Saving Miter Saw Station
…Miter Saw Station This lightweight, easy-to-build stand is at home in your shop or out at the worksite. A compact miter saw is a pretty versatile tool. I use mine for … and legs make up the main part of the miter saw station. The remaining parts provide a mounting point for your miter saw and a pair of side platforms to support a workpiece while …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 118
July 2011
Accurate Miter Saw Crosscuts
… miter saw Crosscuts Transform your miter saw into a precision crosscutting tool with a few upgrades and some handy tips and techniques. You’ll find a miter saw in just about every …better way is to attach a long auxiliary fence to your miter saw and use a stop block (like the one on the miter saw station on page 14). It’s a fast, accurate way…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 110
March 2010
Miter Saw Workcenter
… and a fence that extends to 8', this saw station has it all. the complete Miter Saw Workcenter 16 This workcenter for your sliding compound miter saw is more than just a cabinet. Just … attaching the Miter Saw & Fence At this point, you’re ready to install the fence and miter saw. The first step is to get your saw in place. Saw Placement. …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 82
July 2005
Benchtop Miter Saw Fence
… have no problem getting your fences set just right. Position the Miter Saw. The first thing to do is bolt the miter saw to the shelf. This way, you can get it back in… line no matter which holes they’re placed in. The result is a precision crosscutting and mitering station that’s there when you need it and easy to stow away when you don’t. a. 32…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 98
March 2008
Dual Tool Station
Station Dual Tool Finally, a tool station dedicated to providing support for both a miter saw and a planer. M aking use of a miter saw or planer is often a compromise. For a long time I …stock on either the miter saw or planer, there’s an extension wing and auxiliary fence (for the miter saw) on each side of the station. To save space, …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 75
May 2004
Table Saw Workstation
…what makes this table saw station a great addition to a small workshop is you get a lot of bang for the buck. What I mean is, after building this project, your benchtop saw will be able…through. You need to size and arrange the top pieces to match the miter slots in your table saw. Runners. The stands are joined to each other (and the case) by a …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 104
March 2009
Circular Saw Miter Station
Miter Station Get precise miters and crosscuts from your circular saw every time! Circular Saw W hen was the last time you used a portable circular saw to cut a perfect miter… 261/2 x 40 - 1/4 Hdbd. Saw Tune-up Building this miter station does wonders for improving the accuracy of the crosscuts and miters you can make with your circular saw. But…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 56
March 2001
Table Saw Makeover
… Depending on the task at hand, my saw table is often pressed into service as an assembly area, a sanding center, or even a finishing station. Unfortunately, this “moonlighting” has its consequences… (or canned air) helps knock the gunk out of the miter gauge slots. Polish the Surface. By now, your saw table should be pretty clean. But it may not …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 115
January 2011
Table Saw Project Center
…working accessories, I’ve turned an ordinary contractor’s-style table saw into a versatile joinery, assembly, clamping, and routing station (inset photo). Throw in some storage shelves, a drawer… RIP FENCE, MITER GAUGE, OR POCKET HOLE JIG LEVELERS ADJUST TO UNEVEN FLOORS To download a free cutting diagram for the Table Saw Project Center, go…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 106
July 2009
Readers' Tips
… No. 73 T I P S & T E C H N I Q U E S Ladder Miter Saw Station ———————————— n While recently working on an outdoor project, I needed to cut some long stock with a compound miter saw. But I didn’t have… on a pair of saw horses to form a solid base for the miter saw and some workpiece supports. Next, I attached the miter saw to a plywood…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 73
January 2004
Ultimate Lumber Center
… ON FLOOR 3 FIGURE 26" SECTION OF UPPER SHELF SKIN CUT OUT FOR MITER SAW STATION UPPER SHELF SKIN G K K G I J G NO CLEAT H L LOWER SHELF SKIN a. SIDE VIEW LOWER SHELF … G PLUMB ASSEMBLY WITH SHIMS BETWEEN CLEATS AND WALL G G SECTION CUT OUT FOR MITER SAW STATION H H H FASTEN ASSEMBLY TO WALL STUDS WITH 3" POWER PRO LAG SCREWS {…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 138
November 2014
Dust Collector Station
… WITH SCREWS 6 b. c. 55° ONE END OF EACH SIDE BAFFLE IS CUT AT A COMPOUND MITER 1!/2 SIDE VIEW !/16 GLASS STOP N O FRONT PANEL (24" x 21#/8") C L GLASS PANEL (2&/8" x 5&/8" - !/8") P… side baffles. I used a table saw to make this cut. Figure 3b helps you set the miter gauge and blade angle. After cutting the miter, tilt the blade back to …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 137
September 2014
Band Saw Centered Shop
… joints that aren’t possible with a band saw: dadoes, grooves, box joints, just to name a few. This partnership allows me to have dedicated stations for cutting and joining set up at … work down to the line. In a similar vein, you can cut odd-angle miters at the band saw, then smooth and refine the surface with a block plane. CLOSING THOUGHTS. I’ve …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 142
September 2023
Readers' Tips
…. Send change of address information and blocks of undeliverable copies to P.O. Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT Periodicals Postage Paid …. Joe Hughes Isleboro, Maine 6 ShopNotes No. 96 Miter Saw Stop and Fence I make a lot of picture frames and often use my miter saw to cut the frame pieces. The problem …Read More
