Bought the plans this morning and will build a modified version of this station. My shop is being setup in a barn with very un-level floor so I’ll use 4x4 posts to support the saw and use leveling feet. The rest will be built using the wood from my existing station which is screwed together. But the new version of my station will use the footprint of the current and look a lot like yours and be based on your plans. Thank you.
I saw this mitre station video and liked the simplicity of not having the side guides that would take up the counter top space. Then, I watched a gentleman from England explain why you might NOT want those side wings/guides. If an eight foot long piece of stock were even slightly warped, the side guide would keep it from being flush on the saw table where it must be in order to get a proper cut. Not having those side guides permits the longer, possibly slightly curved piece to be cut using the in-top stop as you’ve used here. I didn’t want to lose the counter top functionality and your system solves that. Even with removable wings, your system is more functional and equally as accurate. Great job. I also thought a tape track could be routed out just in front of the track and inset. As you have it, it’s very useful.
5/8/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: DIY Montreal, This will be unusual. I'm 71 and if you were my daughter or granddaughter I would feel so proud. This is a heart thing. I look at you and my heart just kind of swells up in a glow. This is really unusual for me. Your attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly with precision in a voice of caring humility combined with your selections of applications is comforting. I really like this modular table set-up. Furthermore, I really like your little garage. It is a great way to start. You are a living demonstration of starting in a one-room shack and growing into a castle. I can see it coming. You have all the qualities of success. Thank you for posting, and I wish you the best results from UA-cam.
Thank you again for such a kind show of support. I really appreciate it! Makes me want to continue making videos :-) My workshop is in hiatus for the moment due to some renovation work affecting the structure, but I'll be back soon!
I used same tip from Jay bates and also put a locking washing and nut on carriage bolt to ensure it wouldn't raise or lower over time from vibrations . Like the ext. Wings adding tht to mine
After looking at several DIY miter saw stations on You Tube, your plans looked to be the simplest and flexible design. I purchased the plans a week ago and began building. I had to make a couple adjustments to the plan - I own a Dewalt 12 inch sliding compound miter saw. Since the dust port hangs out quite a bit, I had to increase the depth of the work surface to 36 inches. I cut all the wood and realized the work surface was going to be fairly short and being 6 foot tall, I will need to re-cut longer legs - A dumb mistake I should have thought of before cutting. Anyway, I am excited about finishing this project and adding drawers, and other accessories. I saw your other videos about the drawers and doors. Thanks!
I’ve watched what feels like 100 miter saw station builds from basic frames to full on cabinets and this is easily my favorite. Your added drawers on another video sealed the deal. I plan on building a similar setup. Nicely done and great editing too!
This will be my first build in my workshop as I plan my retirement for December 31st. I will add an additional 2 ft extension to the left of the drill press for my benchtop band saw. Thanks!
Just stumbled upon your videos. Was amazed how you were able to drill all those holes for your pull-out extension support with a Forstner bit freehand and keep all of the holes level and parallel. I couldn't do that - And you had a drill press readily available but didnt use it!
Great video. Someone who finally shows how to measure the depth of the miter saw base and install it. Loved the clamps to place the base onto for easier install. Can’t wait to see how this miter station evolves. Looking forward to how you implement dust collection.
I'm new to wood working and this is exactly what I've been looking for. So many others on this format are so over done and beyond me at this time, but this, this is perfect.... Thank you!!
Thank you for the plans! I made some changes to add an interchangeable miter / router table. I took the router section, added supports front and back, added rails at specific heights and was able to either slide in the chopsaw or the router table.
I'm still a beginner at woodworking, and my fiancee and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. I foresee a lot of DIY projects that I'll be doing in the future though, so I've been browsing plans to turn the garage into a workshop, one of the most intimidating of which is the miter station. I've been looking up a lot of different plans for this, and I think this one is definitely my favorite. Simple, efficient, has everything I need to get the job done, and easy to build on as my I become more experienced and skilled at woodworking.
Omg this was fantastic! Currently I’m needing to build shop mitre station... really everything that a beginning woodworker/builder would need so I greatly appreciate your videos and solutions for annoying shop problems!!! Thank you so much for sharing and I’m impatiently awaiting your shop builds and storage solutions
Hi Marie, great job. Top tip for you. When drilling the holes for the rods, if you hadn't got the right sized Forstner you could take an oversized flat spade bit and grind the edges down evenly until you get the diameter that you want. I did this when fitting tubes into 2 x 4 to make a timber rack. I think Jay Bates did the same, although I'd seen it elsewhere as well.
I know I'm 3 years late in posting, but I'm just starting my small wood shop at age 61 and after looking at all kinds of videos on this subject, this is exactly what I need to do to start. I will follow more of your videos, and yes I did subscribe, so thanks for posting this video ! Cheers from an old guy in Utah... ;-)
Frankly, that 'support' didn't look to be too sturdy at all. Extended, I suspect the support end would fall below the level of the table (doesn't appear to be touching that 2x6 in the picture 8:32). One 'quick' fix might be to drill the holes in the slider piece lower in the slider than in the end of the bench - thinking that, this would tend to raise the support block as it was extended possibly countering the effects of gravity on it and the conduit(?) tubes that held it. You could 'capture' the top itself between 'French Cleats' front and rear such that (well sanded and Bees Waxed) the right hand section of the top would (t-track, stop and all) slide right to offer some support to a longer scrap of material. With three (or 4) feet of support to the right of the blade, why would one need to extend that support? Dust collection is far more critical a concern as, regardless the length of the material, you will be making saw dust out of everything you cut. Storage, then might be the next thing to consider. In this case, what twelve feet wide/long, a couple feet deep and thirty odd inches above the floor 1,875,384 cc (hey, the Canadian Metric System!) is a lot of space to waste! Don't pay for plans to build this! If you are to make the effort (and expense - see what a 2x4's going for a Lowes lately?) find some plans of a more comprehensive solution. The Samuri Carpenter has a video link to my right as I write this that appears worthy of one who can afford to spend for a SAWSTOP and the Bosch Chop Saw - maybe they're trying to comp some stuff from Kregg!
Great design and simple, quick, and cheap to build. I started on mine this past weekend. Skipped the drill press section and added a couple shelves below. 8' to the left of the miter saw, 3' to the right. Space for the shop vac and dustright separator under the saw and section to the right.
Love your builds. Add a nut and a lock washer to the carriage bolt before threading them on the legs. then when legs are leveled you can lock them from turning due to tool vibration.
I really loved your extension solution as well as how you integrated the drill press without losing any surface for stock. You earned a subscriber...great work!
Thanks. I really enjoy your videos. I have the same mitre saw and am just about to build my own setup. I'm going to use your approach for stop blocks. I hadn't thought of adding runners onto it like that, sounds like the perfect solution. I also picked up a pair of those princess auto rollers after seeing you use them in your desk build video, they have come in super handy. When you're working alone and in a limited space you have to get creative sometimes! Go habs!
Nice job you remind me of April Wilkerson before she got to big for her boots. Nice to see someone working out of a space that most of us have any not some massive over sized work shop.
Thanks! I guess it's hard not to grow and go big when your life is all about making stuff and putting out content. Hope to have the chance to be in her shoes one day! But for now my humble shop works just fine ;)
This is one of the best designs for a miter saw station that I've seen! A lot of your ideas are excellent and creative. Thanks for such a great demonstration!
Nice miter station. I like it better than than a lot others I’ve seen It’s very simple and the thing is, you don’t need a fence. A fence is only important at the cut line.
I like your project. The extension looks like no body make it before. And installing the drill press on the same table and at the same time is out the way when using the miter saw. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from California.
I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with a miter table/drill press/extension arm solution for my workshop. Then, BAM this video. It's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks!
Just finished the main part of build, still have to get to t-track and stop block part but already LOVING this build. Made first cut on new station (to build a moxon vice) and FINALLY I don’t have to worry about long board support. Loving this as much as the great bol de café in Montreal (worked in Laval 3years)
Well done. I always watch your videos even if I'm not going to build that particular project because I always learn something new. A new technique or simply your down to earth style and your detailed explanations. Thank you. Cheers!
Just happened to stumble across your site. Was looking for ideas to build a miter saw station. There are a lot of great stations people are building, but over the top. I bought your plans and modified to my specs. Works exactly the way I needed. Thanks, looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Very Nice. I love the carriage bolt in the leg tip for leveling. Nice use of t-tracks for the stop blocks and a very clever way to add the extension bars and support.
Very elegant build, I really dig everything about this. Small suggestion: Add a hex nut to each of the carriage bolts, so that once you have the height set, you can secure it from slipping out of adjustment.
Hey DIY Montreal! Miter saw looks good in the station. Some cool features too. The extension wing is a great idea. I put extension wings on my custom job site miter station and they come in handy often.
Great build! One of my viewers pointed out that my most recent project looked eerily similar to yours...ha great minds think alike I guess. I really like the extension idea you incorporated on the right side. Great design
Thanks! Sometimes I feel like I spend too much time thinking about my builds before actually building them but now at least I can say that all the planning pays off! :-)
Nice. I like the open space instead of a fence for the stop blocks--my only concern is that any horizontal surface is at risk for becoming a dumping ground! Cool extension rods idea. Thanks for your clarity and good productions.
Love your videos and how you leave your mistakes in and say, don’t do it this way. I’m building out my new shop and using some of your plans, thanks for sharing
Great idea! I have been trying to figure out how to get my drill press on my station without it being in the way! I love the extension option as well. Well done!
I have to add to my first comment. This build is so clear and simple I stated that I loved it. I need to add that I can build complex projects but why would you when this plan can be done quickly and later than embellish it with any touches you would like. A+
@DIYMontreal I also have a tiny garage and I have been struggling for two years trying to come up with a starting layout for the shop. I think this is the best one I have found yet.
Nicely done Marie. Your tip on levelling is excellent (why didn't I think of that!?). Keep up the good work. You now have a loyal subscriber in Ottawa!
I really appreciated your video! Though I would love to make shop cabinets out of 100% plywood, the expense is prohibitive and all I get from spending the money is nicer looking cabinets. I need sturdy, functional and inexpensive cabinets that look pretty good. Your miter saw station is the perfect blend of al my requirements. Thank you very much!
Haha if only! But glad it looks that way :) I do a lot of thinking and planning, which does help make the actual building part seem quite simple once I get there!
Awesome vid! If you saw several "flashes" of light to the West-South-West... that was me... serious lightbulbs going off in WA... Thanks again for the GREAT vid!!!
From lebanon. Thanks for the fully detailed explanation you offerd. Such a nice work. I kind of like to do nice handy machinery. Keep up the good works and all the best.
Great video and explanations. Your t-track gave me a great idea for my miter saw station. Two small comments - 1) Your table extension should match the height of your table and 2) I'd cover the back of the drill press station too since dust and wood will get into there and under the table and is harder to clean. Other than that - GREAT miter saw station. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing your process with us. I'm currently planning how I want to build out my new shop and I picked up a few great tips here. Those simple leveling feel will help me address the issue of my wavy concrete. I also liked your stop block design.
Thanks! The leveling feet are really great for uneven concrete. Just need to spend at little time adjusting all the feet to get it all level but it's worth it.
clever solution and build, my only concern would be the use of EMT for the extension wings. I think a more ridgid version like black gas pipe would be better if you do bigger and heavier work.
That foot idea is brilliant!!! My whole floor by 20mm over 10ft I just worked of a laser and just cut accordingly and screwed into the walls this way would have been a lot easier and quicker!! 👏👏
Ah, this is just what I need. But first, I'll have to do some major knocking out of the existing workbenches and all the cosmetic work before begining. I think this is going to be late spring project. Here in the south of France the weather gets pleasant enough by the end of April.
Nice mitre saw good quality and really great for small shops where space is at a premium, you are coming a long way since that first video of the original condition of your shop Must say you made some major investment in you tooling upgrades but will say well worth the investment Bravo for you marie🤗
Thanks Marie, this is so neat and functional - I've ordered the plans. Just the incentive I've needed to make a fixed mitre saw station: mine's on a mobile base and it isn't really working out. I'm going to drill shelf pin holes before assembly. You might even have convinced me of the merits of pocket hole joinery...
Just recently found this channel, and wow, it's already shot to the top of my list of favorite woodworking content. Super clear instructions and I always seem to pick up at least one new trick I didn't know about. Looking forward to more!
Thank you! Appreciate it! Apologies for my initial reaction... This is strange... The original comment that showed up in my feed was not the one I see here now.
Love the T-Track, leveling feet and extension. But two issues I see are --> 1) Most mitre saws wouldn't work here. The slider would hit the wall. (you luckily have a Bosch Glide). So the table needs to be deeper (much deeper for some) 2) your drill press in the corner makes it difficult to drill long pieces. But otherwise like the design.
The first issue is the biggie - my sliding 12" miter saw needs at LEAST a 36" deep table. Found this out when I bought the saw and supplies for this build in the same day and had the store rip my plywood for me to make transport easier - gonna have a lot of extra plywood, because I'm heading back to the store for 2 new sheets to start my build over.
@DIYMontreal very good idea! Thanks. I have a suggestion...not sure if it's possible but what about turning the extension into a vise with dog holes and and some dog holes in the bench...adds more versatility!
Nice build. I have just made a new miterstation myself. Underneath is closed cabinets, holding the shopwac and the dustdeputy. Noise is reduced that way.
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Bought the plans this morning and will build a modified version of this station. My shop is being setup in a barn with very un-level floor so I’ll use 4x4 posts to support the saw and use leveling feet. The rest will be built using the wood from my existing station which is screwed together. But the new version of my station will use the footprint of the current and look a lot like yours and be based on your plans. Thank you.
I saw this mitre station video and liked the simplicity of not having the side guides that would take up the counter top space. Then, I watched a gentleman from England explain why you might NOT want those side wings/guides. If an eight foot long piece of stock were even slightly warped, the side guide would keep it from being flush on the saw table where it must be in order to get a proper cut. Not having those side guides permits the longer, possibly slightly curved piece to be cut using the in-top stop as you’ve used here. I didn’t want to lose the counter top functionality and your system solves that. Even with removable wings, your system is more functional and equally as accurate. Great job. I also thought a tape track could be routed out just in front of the track and inset. As you have it, it’s very useful.
5/8/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: DIY Montreal, This will be unusual. I'm 71 and if you were my daughter or granddaughter I would feel so proud. This is a heart thing. I look at you and my heart just kind of swells up in a glow. This is really unusual for me. Your attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly with precision in a voice of caring humility combined with your selections of applications is comforting. I really like this modular table set-up. Furthermore, I really like your little garage. It is a great way to start. You are a living demonstration of starting in a one-room shack and growing into a castle. I can see it coming. You have all the qualities of success. Thank you for posting, and I wish you the best results from UA-cam.
Thank you again for such a kind show of support. I really appreciate it! Makes me want to continue making videos :-)
My workshop is in hiatus for the moment due to some renovation work affecting the structure, but I'll be back soon!
I agree with Grandpa Bill 100% , you are special.
You are so sweet!
I used same tip from Jay bates and also put a locking washing and nut on carriage bolt to ensure it wouldn't raise or lower over time from vibrations . Like the ext. Wings adding tht to mine
After looking at several DIY miter saw stations on You Tube, your plans looked to be the simplest and flexible design. I purchased the plans a week ago and began building. I had to make a couple adjustments to the plan - I own a Dewalt 12 inch sliding compound miter saw. Since the dust port hangs out quite a bit, I had to increase the depth of the work surface to 36 inches.
I cut all the wood and realized the work surface was going to be fairly short and being 6 foot tall, I will need to re-cut longer legs - A dumb mistake I should have thought of before cutting. Anyway, I am excited about finishing this project and adding drawers, and other accessories. I saw your other videos about the drawers and doors. Thanks!
I’ve watched what feels like 100 miter saw station builds from basic frames to full on cabinets and this is easily my favorite. Your added drawers on another video sealed the deal. I plan on building a similar setup. Nicely done and great editing too!
Agreed! I am in the process of building the same setup. Awesome!
This will be my first build in my workshop as I plan my retirement for December 31st. I will add an additional 2 ft extension to the left of the drill press for my benchtop band saw. Thanks!
Just stumbled upon your videos. Was amazed how you were able to drill all those holes for your pull-out extension support with a Forstner bit freehand and keep all of the holes level and parallel. I couldn't do that - And you had a drill press readily available but didnt use it!
Great video. Someone who finally shows how to measure the depth of the miter saw base and install it. Loved the clamps to place the base onto for easier install. Can’t wait to see how this miter station evolves. Looking forward to how you implement dust collection.
That's the most important step! Want to make sure people see how to get it right.
Thanks and looking forward to upgrading this in the near future!
I'm new to wood working and this is exactly what I've been looking for. So many others on this format are so over done and beyond me at this time, but this, this is perfect.... Thank you!!
Yes everyone ALWAYS has to be so over complex and humbly brag. So over overcomplex shop builds unless it's fine furniture.
This is actually one of my favorite miter station builds. I really like the approach and procedures you followed. Works well.
Thanks very much!
I just bought the Bosch miter saw and need to build a "Mobile Station". You have given me some great ideas! Thanks!!!
Thank you for the plans! I made some changes to add an interchangeable miter / router table.
I took the router section, added supports front and back, added rails at specific heights and was able to either slide in the chopsaw or the router table.
I'm still a beginner at woodworking, and my fiancee and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. I foresee a lot of DIY projects that I'll be doing in the future though, so I've been browsing plans to turn the garage into a workshop, one of the most intimidating of which is the miter station.
I've been looking up a lot of different plans for this, and I think this one is definitely my favorite. Simple, efficient, has everything I need to get the job done, and easy to build on as my I become more experienced and skilled at woodworking.
Omg this was fantastic! Currently I’m needing to build shop mitre station... really everything that a beginning woodworker/builder would need so I greatly appreciate your videos and solutions for annoying shop problems!!! Thank you so much for sharing and I’m impatiently awaiting your shop builds and storage solutions
Thank you! Looking forward to building this out some more 👍
Hi Marie, great job. Top tip for you. When drilling the holes for the rods, if you hadn't got the right sized Forstner you could take an oversized flat spade bit and grind the edges down evenly until you get the diameter that you want. I did this when fitting tubes into 2 x 4 to make a timber rack. I think Jay Bates did the same, although I'd seen it elsewhere as well.
Great tip! I could have used EMT electrical conduit in that case which would have been a little cheaper.
I know I'm 3 years late in posting, but I'm just starting my small wood shop at age 61 and after looking at all kinds of videos on this subject, this is exactly what I need to do to start. I will follow more of your videos, and yes I did subscribe, so thanks for posting this video ! Cheers from an old guy in Utah... ;-)
Love the idea and implementation of the extending support with the conduit/pipes. I’m going to use that when I make mine. So simple and easy.
Awesome, glad it was useful
Frankly, that 'support' didn't look to be too sturdy at all. Extended, I suspect the support end would fall below the level of the table (doesn't appear to be touching that 2x6 in the picture 8:32). One 'quick' fix might be to drill the holes in the slider piece lower in the slider than in the end of the bench - thinking that, this would tend to raise the support block as it was extended possibly countering the effects of gravity on it and the conduit(?) tubes that held it.
You could 'capture' the top itself between 'French Cleats' front and rear such that (well sanded and Bees Waxed) the right hand section of the top would (t-track, stop and all) slide right to offer some support to a longer scrap of material. With three (or 4) feet of support to the right of the blade, why would one need to extend that support?
Dust collection is far more critical a concern as, regardless the length of the material, you will be making saw dust out of everything you cut. Storage, then might be the next thing to consider. In this case, what twelve feet wide/long, a couple feet deep and thirty odd inches above the floor 1,875,384 cc (hey, the Canadian Metric System!) is a lot of space to waste! Don't pay for plans to build this! If you are to make the effort (and expense - see what a 2x4's going for a Lowes lately?) find some plans of a more comprehensive solution. The Samuri Carpenter has a video link to my right as I write this that appears worthy of one who can afford to spend for a SAWSTOP and the Bosch Chop Saw - maybe they're trying to comp some stuff from Kregg!
Great design and simple, quick, and cheap to build. I started on mine this past weekend. Skipped the drill press section and added a couple shelves below. 8' to the left of the miter saw, 3' to the right. Space for the shop vac and dustright separator under the saw and section to the right.
Love your builds. Add a nut and a lock washer to the carriage bolt before threading them on the legs. then when legs are leveled you can lock them from turning due to tool vibration.
Good tip, thanks!
Thanks for the inspiration. I saw this a couple years ago and tried to integrate your sliding extension wings into my mobile design.
Fantastic build very functional and exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah... this is REALLY well done. Simple, easy to build, multi-functional. One of those "now why didn't I think of that" moments. Thanks for sharing.
I really loved your extension solution as well as how you integrated the drill press without losing any surface for stock. You earned a subscriber...great work!
Thanks. I really enjoy your videos. I have the same mitre saw and am just about to build my own setup. I'm going to use your approach for stop blocks. I hadn't thought of adding runners onto it like that, sounds like the perfect solution. I also picked up a pair of those princess auto rollers after seeing you use them in your desk build video, they have come in super handy. When you're working alone and in a limited space you have to get creative sometimes! Go habs!
Nice job you remind me of April Wilkerson before she got to big for her boots. Nice to see someone working out of a space that most of us have any not some massive over sized work shop.
Thanks! I guess it's hard not to grow and go big when your life is all about making stuff and putting out content. Hope to have the chance to be in her shoes one day! But for now my humble shop works just fine ;)
This is one of the best designs for a miter saw station that I've seen! A lot of your ideas are excellent and creative. Thanks for such a great demonstration!
Thank you so much!
Nice miter station. I like it better than than a lot others I’ve seen It’s very simple and the thing is, you don’t need a fence. A fence is only important at the cut line.
I like your project. The extension looks like no body make it before. And installing the drill press on the same table and at the same time is out the way when using the miter saw. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from California.
Thanks, appreciate it!
I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with a miter table/drill press/extension arm solution for my workshop. Then, BAM this video. It's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks!
I like the contrast of the Walnut against the light table bed . Small and subtle .
Love to sprinkle a little walnut when I can 😉
Just finished the main part of build, still have to get to t-track and stop block part but already LOVING this build. Made first cut on new station (to build a moxon vice) and FINALLY I don’t have to worry about long board support. Loving this as much as the great bol de café in Montreal (worked in Laval 3years)
Wow! You are so great! I had never seen a woman interested in this kind of stuff. Congratulations on a terrific job!
Thanks! Always have been and always will! I love to build stuff :)
Well done. I always watch your videos even if I'm not going to build that particular project because I always learn something new. A new technique or simply your down to earth style and your detailed explanations. Thank you. Cheers!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate hearing that :)
thank you for not blaring saw noise in your video... so much more enjoyable to watch
Just happened to stumble across your site. Was looking for ideas to build a miter saw station. There are a lot of great stations people are building, but over the top. I bought your plans and modified to my specs. Works exactly the way I needed. Thanks, looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Love those stop blocks!
My favorite feature!
Love the stop blocks. I think a el shaped stop for short setups would be great on at least one side ,just for those very short cuts.
Great idea! Maybe an addition I'll add on.
I really like the sliding stop blocks! And the extension bars. Two great ideas I will steal for my build.Thanks for posting the video.
Awesome, my pleasure! Thank you
Very Nice. I love the carriage bolt in the leg tip for leveling. Nice use of t-tracks for the stop blocks and a very clever way to add the extension bars and support.
Thanks, much appreciated!
Very elegant build, I really dig everything about this.
Small suggestion: Add a hex nut to each of the carriage bolts, so that once you have the height set, you can secure it from slipping out of adjustment.
Good tip 👍
Those stop blocks sliding in the tracks is such a simple but amazing idea. I love it
Hey DIY Montreal! Miter saw looks good in the station. Some cool features too. The extension wing is a great idea. I put extension wings on my custom job site miter station and they come in handy often.
Awesome, I'm sure they do come in handy on the job site! Thanks :)
I think I've just found my new favorite woodworking channel. You've got my subscription. Cheers from the south shore!
Awesome thanks and welcome to the channel!
Great build! One of my viewers pointed out that my most recent project looked eerily similar to yours...ha great minds think alike I guess. I really like the extension idea you incorporated on the right side. Great design
I guess so! There are many similar designs out there I suppose, just a few tweaks and variations to improve upon them here. Thanks!
The pull out extension is simple but a genius addition! This is a great miter station! Thank you for doing this video!
Thanks! Sometimes I feel like I spend too much time thinking about my builds before actually building them but now at least I can say that all the planning pays off! :-)
Great idea to use the combination square to get the right height on the mitre saw station.
Thanks! Figured it was more accurate than just measuring.
Nice. I like the open space instead of a fence for the stop blocks--my only concern is that any horizontal surface is at risk for becoming a dumping ground! Cool extension rods idea. Thanks for your clarity and good productions.
Love your videos and how you leave your mistakes in and say, don’t do it this way. I’m building out my new shop and using some of your plans, thanks for sharing
This inspired me to get off my butt and finally build my miter station. I borrowed a lot of aspects of your design thank you so much for this video ❤️
Great build! I really like how it works in the space around the uneven floors and odd shaped walls.
Thanks! I'm taking custom to a new level in my shop... and no always by choice!
I built mine almost the exact same way with the intent of having nesting workbenches under either side. Great build!
Cool, I'm excited to start thinking of how I'll use the spaces underneath!
Great idea! I have been trying to figure out how to get my drill press on my station without it being in the way! I love the extension option as well. Well done!
Thank you kindly!
Agreed on both points.
Fantastic build. Simple and covers all aspects needed. I like the fenceless approach
Thanks!
Awesome! Prob the best and most practical miter bench build I’ve seen and the extension wing is pretty dope!
Sweet, glad to hear it! Thanks
Agreed
I really like the extension wings! Great build, Marie!
Thanks Bruce !
Very straightforward. I love clear communication.
I have to add to my first comment. This build is so clear and simple I stated that I loved it. I need to add that I can build complex projects but why would you when this plan can be done quickly and later than embellish it with any touches you would like. A+
I’ve seen dozens of videos of miter station builds and this is by far my favorite. Thanks!
@DIYMontreal I also have a tiny garage and I have been struggling for two years trying to come up with a starting layout for the shop. I think this is the best one I have found yet.
Very impressive and inexpensive way for building chop saw station.
Love your videos.
Nicely done Marie. Your tip on levelling is excellent (why didn't I think of that!?). Keep up the good work. You now have a loyal subscriber in Ottawa!
I really appreciated your video! Though I would love to make shop cabinets out of 100% plywood, the expense is prohibitive and all I get from spending the money is nicer looking cabinets. I need sturdy, functional and inexpensive cabinets that look pretty good. Your miter saw station is the perfect blend of al my requirements. Thank you very much!
Hello from calgary. Liked you build will use your stop system. thnx
Awesome, hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It's a real pleasure to use :)
I always love how your videos make woodworking look so easy, straightforward and stress free..
Haha if only! But glad it looks that way :) I do a lot of thinking and planning, which does help make the actual building part seem quite simple once I get there!
Très joli travail bravo salut Jeannot 🛠😉
Merci beaucoup!
I like this design, especially the tee track and stop. I have tiny work space unfortunately so can't take advantage of it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Wish you had more room to build this!
Awesome vid! If you saw several "flashes" of light to the West-South-West... that was me... serious lightbulbs going off in WA... Thanks again for the GREAT vid!!!
Love it ! Nice and simple design that WORKS! not over-complicated - especially for DIY "garage" projects. Thank you !
bravo beau travail
Merci beaucoup!
From lebanon. Thanks for the fully detailed explanation you offerd. Such a nice work. I kind of like to do nice handy machinery. Keep up the good works and all the best.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Dunno what so few women choose to do these kind of videos but great job! Want more.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Well conceived and executed ... it turned out beautifully. It should prove very convenient for years to come. Cheers ...
Thanks!
Thank you for that impeccable demonstration ! Love the simplicity of the design and use of tools. GREAT !
Great video and explanations. Your t-track gave me a great idea for my miter saw station. Two small comments - 1) Your table extension should match the height of your table and 2) I'd cover the back of the drill press station too since dust and wood will get into there and under the table and is harder to clean. Other than that - GREAT miter saw station. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, and just to clarify the extension arm is the exact same height at the tabletop.
Thanks for sharing your process with us. I'm currently planning how I want to build out my new shop and I picked up a few great tips here. Those simple leveling feel will help me address the issue of my wavy concrete. I also liked your stop block design.
Thanks! The leveling feet are really great for uneven concrete. Just need to spend at little time adjusting all the feet to get it all level but it's worth it.
clever solution and build, my only concern would be the use of EMT for the extension wings. I think a more ridgid version like black gas pipe would be better if you do bigger and heavier work.
The steel pipe I used is a little thicker than EMT, no flex at all. I'd be concerned that iron pipes would be too heavy, but it could work.
I used your plan for the Miter Station and Drill Press, and I really like it. Thank you so much!
Yeah! T nuts and carriage bolts 💚
The plans look very good and the video really helps! Thank you!
Thanks!
That foot idea is brilliant!!! My whole floor by 20mm over 10ft I just worked of a laser and just cut accordingly and screwed into the walls this way would have been a lot easier and quicker!! 👏👏
Ah, this is just what I need.
But first, I'll have to do some major knocking out of the existing workbenches and all the cosmetic work before begining.
I think this is going to be late spring project. Here in the south of France the weather gets pleasant enough by the end of April.
I know what that's all about! Did a little demo and repainting before starting this project myself.
What a great idea the extension is thanks
I like many of your simply solutions to creating a small garage shop. Once again, nicely done.
Thank you! Much appreciated :)
cool station. ruler marks on runner track wouldb ee cool
Sure would, thinking of adding that 👍
Nice mitre saw good quality and really great for small shops where space is at a premium, you are coming a long way since that first video of the original condition of your shop
Must say you made some major investment in you tooling upgrades but will say well worth the investment
Bravo for you marie🤗
Thank you! Indeed my woodworking hobby is quite a passion :-)
Thanks Marie, this is so neat and functional - I've ordered the plans. Just the incentive I've needed to make a fixed mitre saw station: mine's on a mobile base and it isn't really working out. I'm going to drill shelf pin holes before assembly. You might even have convinced me of the merits of pocket hole joinery...
Incredible craftswomanship!
Thanks 😊🙌🏻
One of the best designs on line
Thank you so much!
Just recently found this channel, and wow, it's already shot to the top of my list of favorite woodworking content. Super clear instructions and I always seem to pick up at least one new trick I didn't know about. Looking forward to more!
Are u serious?
@@DIYMontreal Yes? Totally sincere.
Thank you! Appreciate it! Apologies for my initial reaction... This is strange... The original comment that showed up in my feed was not the one I see here now.
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Love the T-Track, leveling feet and extension. But two issues I see are --> 1) Most mitre saws wouldn't work here. The slider would hit the wall. (you luckily have a Bosch Glide). So the table needs to be deeper (much deeper for some) 2) your drill press in the corner makes it difficult to drill long pieces. But otherwise like the design.
The first issue is the biggie - my sliding 12" miter saw needs at LEAST a 36" deep table. Found this out when I bought the saw and supplies for this build in the same day and had the store rip my plywood for me to make transport easier - gonna have a lot of extra plywood, because I'm heading back to the store for 2 new sheets to start my build over.
Very cool. I like the simple approach to the T track
Thanks!
Te felicito, eres la carpintero mas bella e inteligente que he visto, saludos!
Obrigada!
@DIYMontreal very good idea! Thanks. I have a suggestion...not sure if it's possible but what about turning the extension into a vise with dog holes and and some dog holes in the bench...adds more versatility!
Very cool build!
Thanks!
Nice build. I have just made a new miterstation myself. Underneath is closed cabinets, holding the shopwac and the dustdeputy. Noise is reduced that way.
Thanks! I'll need to do something like that too.
Vidéo très instructive. Merci pour le partage.
Great video. One of the simplest but most effective setups I have found so far. Thanks.
Very nice build!
Thanks!