I also like the idea that you showed your mistakes and bumped your head. I can totally relate. When you’re creating as you go, getting past the challenges is huge. Thanks!
Well done. I think I might have gone with a barrel bolt kind of set up to lock it in? Both front and back could have been locked in with the same bolt perhaps? Idk. Maybe that’s an idea you considered and discarded. But i like the setup!
Nicely done. I plan to build an assembly table with my table saw and miter saw on flip tops. I don't have the table so I was thinking it might be a good idea to build the flip tops and then build the table around it. What are your thoughs on this idea.
Thanks for sharing this idea, Magnificent,could kindly send the diameter or size of the box for the miter saw, Thank you and more power,God bless and your family.
Good job. I specially searched for a project like yours as I’m mounting my old Craftsman beast into a mobile workbench and wanted a flip station for my miter saw. Thanks for posting your project which. I will refer back to while my bench is in process!
Just one question. The point of putting a steel bar with an aluminium sleeve was to prevent wear and warping of an alternative simple hole which would be drilled straight through the wood. Wouldn't the same apply with the lockibg pins, who's holes are drilled straight through the wood? It seems like the same problem will arise over time.
I've watched plenty of flip tops videos, but to have it part of the bench is very clever, exactly what I'm hoping to do, thanks for sharing. as others suggested, wish there was plans/vids for the whole table, sub'ed for more vids. to come, cheers!
I like how the saw's weight is balanced while flipping. The table top/base acts as a counter weight for the saw. I would prefer to screw my saw directly to the bottom the the bench top. This requires moving the axle to a height that where both the saw table or flip base rotate flush with the bench top when either is on top. This height is easily found by adding thickness of the flip base and height of the saw table. Simply place the pivot axis half way between. Two issues may occur. 1. The framing lumber might be too wide, and rise above the miter table. Simply rip down as needed. 2. If this axle height doesn't pass cleanly under the saw base, then either use two stub axles or lift with shim blocks as you did. Any shim blocks will offset the axle height by half their thickness. Without shim blocks elevating the base, the center of gravity of the base and saw combination will change. Balance will change for better or worse, depending on the saw used.
Interesting video.. hopefully, you have graduated to cordless drivers over that corded Hitachi... I wouldn't use the peg for a lock. I think throw bolts on the outer edge would be easier to manipulate while working. I do like how you showed the mistakes in the video, it shows your human... LOL Overall good job.
You could have used a barrel bolt latch on the face of the flip top so you could have easy access and more stability when locking it in place. Just my thoughts but great job overall 👏
That's definitely a way to go. But the one's I've used in the past had too much slack in it and I wanted something really tight to where it wouldn't move at all.
Not sure if you mentioned the fact that your chop saw will straddle the bar in the previous videos. Sadly the base of my saw will not do this so I’m back to the drawing board, as they say.
Just a thought - leaving your 5/8" plywood overhanging the front by 1/2" or so would make a solid stop when the table is flipped upside down. Would lessen the play in the rotated piece.
You have the exact workstation that I have drawn up! I was thinking of off-setting the table saw a little to the left so I could rip a 4x8 sheet of plywood perfectly in half without the fence falling off the table. What are the dimensions of the top of your table? It was a very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'd love for my miter saw to flip like that and be out of the way.
I will start my project tomorrow. The only question I had is why use the metal rods to secure the table when you could have use a standard know and screwed it into the wood? Seems that would have been easier, especially for us old guys.
Awsome build. Hoping to do almost the same in my shop once it is done. Just one comment. Would you not need to brace the sides so it does not sag over time? Happy new year👍
Some added bracing would never hurt. If I had the opportunity, I would have used a metal plate with the correct size hole for the rod on the sides. So far it has been good without it though.
Good job! Thanks for taking the time to film, edit & share your builds with us. Loved this three part build series, except for the annoying 70's porn music playing in the background. HaHa!
I noticed you could have used just 2 aluminum bushings instead of 4 individual bushings since its rotating on the same bar. All you would have needed to change is the washer spacer would have needed to have a center hole large enough to fit around the aluminum. Great project. I think i will be attempting a very similar project
nice....but it'll never work for my dewalt 12" bi-level slider.....way too heavy!!! But it does add to the bench. Plans for that would have been more useful. Nice work.
I've been thinking about building a workbench with all these features. This example is fairly close to what I've had in mind. Any thoughts on the layout of the miter saw vs table saw vs router and general table top dimensions? Anything you'd do differently if starting from scratch or anything inconvenient about the work bench in use?
By now I bet you have changed the way you lock the flip top to something you can do without squatting underneath. Maybe a bolt lock in the front. Otherwise, nice.
Enjoyed your videos, Great to see normal blokes doing stuff like this. But I gotta say, almost 45mins of that loop going in the background was literally freaking me out by the second video, and when it started in the third I had to take deep breath as it felt like I was going to panic. So I had to mute and fast forward to cope.
I don't know why it's necessary to have distracting music playing throughout an instructional video. More people do it than not. That's why iTunes exists.
Nice project, just my 2 cents... Drop the peggy! It will come lose with time and too much time consuming on every flip. Use two case lock on front of table. Cheers, Theo - Brazil.
I tried a couple case locks or side locks on the front when I was trying out a few options and ran into 2 problems. First, there was too much slack in the lock and the flip top would rotate up to an eighth of an inch when locked. I wanted it to not move at all. Secondly, having a lock sticking out just a little would catching my clothes or jam into my stomach when i was reaching across the table. A lock would work great and would be much easier if you didn't mind those two things. Thanks for watching!
@@griffithwoodworking6661 Hi there, fantastic solution. This guy here has a good solution to fix the flipped machine in position ua-cam.com/video/a62kKjoJbNc/v-deo.html
Great overall concept, that I'm planning to replicate, except probably for the peg locks. It definitely makes it easy to make sure everything lines up. Oh, please, get rid of the background beat, I've got an earworm now!
I also like the idea that you showed your mistakes and bumped your head. I can totally relate. When you’re creating as you go, getting past the challenges is huge. Thanks!
Finally, a woodworker who is human. Thanks man.
Excellent. Thanks for posting. I especially like when things go sideways and you just have to work through it. Nice work.
Well done. I think I might have gone with a barrel bolt kind of set up to lock it in? Both front and back could have been locked in with the same bolt perhaps? Idk. Maybe that’s an idea you considered and discarded. But i like the setup!
Nicely done. I plan to build an assembly table with my table saw and miter saw on flip tops. I don't have the table so I was thinking it might be a good idea to build the flip tops and then build the table around it. What are your thoughs on this idea.
good video must be 3rd time watching and the best thing no speed video and a great walk through of the build
This is fantastic. It's almost exactly what I've been looking to build as I only get half of a garage as well.
Thanks for sharing this idea, Magnificent,could kindly send the diameter or size of the box for the miter saw, Thank you and more power,God bless and your family.
You Legend. Keep up the good work. JC from Oz
Chad - thanks very much for your videos. They provided a ton of help in designing and building my own. Thanks.
Thanks! subscribed!! You make it look so easy. Sadly this probably won't work with my beast of a 12 inch Ridgid compound slider though...
Enjoyed very much the whole series. Excellent job.
Excellent work.
Would love the plans start to finish for this bench. Great work.
Good job. I specially searched for a project like yours as I’m mounting my old Craftsman beast into a mobile workbench and wanted a flip station for my miter saw. Thanks for posting your project which. I will refer back to while my bench is in process!
Wondering how its holding up.
That is absolutely fantastic!!! Thank you! Genius:)
This is quite an informational series. I really enjoyed it, and definitely will build a similar workbench for my tools. Thank you so much for sharing.
great design my only concern is the out feed from tablesaw catching in the miter area. have you had any issue with this maybe router edge the area ?
Nice job! I’m going to do the same thing for my shop. Your videos will make it easier than guessing!
nice work, it turned out great, keep'em coming!
Thanks for sharing this, I'm going to start measuring my table now. I have the same miter saw so hopefully the measurements for yours are the same.
Nice work brother
Is there anyway possible to get the written plans to build the whole work bench?
Michael.Britt22@yahoo.com
Why plans ? U can make it by your own without plan I think ... just use your creativity
@@Lojza023 well sorry I asked keep them.
Just one question. The point of putting a steel bar with an aluminium sleeve was to prevent wear and warping of an alternative simple hole which would be drilled straight through the wood. Wouldn't the same apply with the lockibg pins, who's holes are drilled straight through the wood? It seems like the same problem will arise over time.
Great video
I've watched plenty of flip tops videos, but to have it part of the bench is very clever, exactly what I'm hoping to do, thanks for sharing. as others suggested, wish there was plans/vids for the whole table, sub'ed for more vids. to come, cheers!
Man, awesome build.
Nice job mate! Going to be building something very similar to this for my new DeWalt saw too!
Great job. This is exactly the bench in need for my shop. Are the plans available?
Nice job! Thank you for sharing. I’ve been planning a very similar bench and having issues with wondering how to deal with my miter being in the way.
I like how the saw's weight is balanced while flipping. The table top/base acts as a counter weight for the saw.
I would prefer to screw my saw directly to the bottom the the bench top.
This requires moving the axle to a height that where both the saw table or flip base rotate flush with the bench top when either is on top.
This height is easily found by adding thickness of the flip base and height of the saw table. Simply place the pivot axis half way between.
Two issues may occur.
1. The framing lumber might be too wide, and rise above the miter table. Simply rip down as needed.
2. If this axle height doesn't pass cleanly under the saw base, then either use two stub axles or lift with shim blocks as you did. Any shim blocks will offset the axle height by half their thickness.
Without shim blocks elevating the base, the center of gravity of the base and saw combination will change. Balance will change for better or worse, depending on the saw used.
Genius,,,Love it. going to do this
Interesting video.. hopefully, you have graduated to cordless drivers over that corded Hitachi... I wouldn't use the peg for a lock. I think throw bolts on the outer edge would be easier to manipulate while working. I do like how you showed the mistakes in the video, it shows your human... LOL Overall good job.
You could have used a barrel bolt latch on the face of the flip top so you could have easy access and more stability when locking it in place. Just my thoughts but great job overall 👏
That's definitely a way to go. But the one's I've used in the past had too much slack in it and I wanted something really tight to where it wouldn't move at all.
The receptacle for the barrel bolt would interfere with the rotation
@@KyleBaugh316 How so?
Not sure if you mentioned the fact that your chop saw will straddle the bar in the previous videos. Sadly the base of my saw will not do this so I’m back to the drawing board, as they say.
Great idea
Just a thought - leaving your 5/8" plywood overhanging the front by 1/2" or so would make a solid stop when the table is flipped upside down. Would lessen the play in the rotated piece.
Love that idea!
You have the exact workstation that I have drawn up! I was thinking of off-setting the table saw a little to the left so I could rip a 4x8 sheet of plywood perfectly in half without the fence falling off the table. What are the dimensions of the top of your table? It was a very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'd love for my miter saw to flip like that and be out of the way.
I will start my project tomorrow. The only question I had is why use the metal rods to secure the table when you could have use a standard know and screwed it into the wood? Seems that would have been easier, especially for us old guys.
nice system. go mountaineers!
15:48 - miter saw wiggles around on the blocks. Not good / not flat...
I only have a small 1 C garage to work in. What would be the closest you can put the miter saw from the table saw to still work well?
Awsome build. Hoping to do almost the same in my shop once it is done. Just one comment. Would you not need to brace the sides so it does not sag over time?
Happy new year👍
Some added bracing would never hurt. If I had the opportunity, I would have used a metal plate with the correct size hole for the rod on the sides. So far it has been good without it though.
Well done.
Question: How do you plug in your saw?
Nice set up sir. I was wondering, and I may have missed it, but did you secure the steel rod to prevent it from walking out?
I did not. It wouldn't be a bad idea though. Its in there pretty tight so I haven't had any problem with that on mine.
Appreciate the video and the walkthrough... one small recommendation, perhaps a personal preference... turn down/off the music?
Do you have any plans for this saw station?
Good Job!
Good job! Thanks for taking the time to film, edit & share your builds with us. Loved this three part build series, except for the annoying 70's porn music playing in the background. HaHa!
Nice one
I noticed you could have used just 2 aluminum bushings instead of 4 individual bushings since its rotating on the same bar. All you would have needed to change is the washer spacer would have needed to have a center hole large enough to fit around the aluminum. Great project. I think i will be attempting a very similar project
My thoughts as well, I didnt see the point of 4 little ones when 2 longer would have accomplished the same
Right On! Nice Job.
after you flip it back up do you have to wait a half hour before you can use it, so the oil settles
I don't, but you should consult your owners manual for details on how to store your particular saw.
Mountaineers where always free
Amazing!!
Genius!
nice....but it'll never work for my dewalt 12" bi-level slider.....way too heavy!!! But it does add to the bench. Plans for that would have been more useful. Nice work.
I've been thinking about building a workbench with all these features. This example is fairly close to what I've had in mind.
Any thoughts on the layout of the miter saw vs table saw vs router and general table top dimensions? Anything you'd do differently if starting from scratch or anything inconvenient about the work bench in use?
5:35 Thats what she said!
Loved all three of these videos - except the porno music
By now I bet you have changed the way you lock the flip top to something you can do without squatting underneath. Maybe a bolt lock in the front. Otherwise, nice.
11:31 Thats what she said!!
ya llego😎
Enjoyed your videos, Great to see normal blokes doing stuff like this. But I gotta say, almost 45mins of that loop going in the background was literally freaking me out by the second video, and when it started in the third I had to take deep breath as it felt like I was going to panic. So I had to mute and fast forward to cope.
I don't know why it's necessary to have distracting music playing throughout an instructional video. More people do it than not. That's why iTunes exists.
Could have used barrel locks to keep it in place
Barrel locks had too much slack and didn't keep it flush. But it is a way to go if you don't mind the slack.
Nice project, just my 2 cents... Drop the peggy! It will come lose with time and too much time consuming on every flip. Use two case lock on front of table. Cheers, Theo - Brazil.
I tried a couple case locks or side locks on the front when I was trying out a few options and ran into 2 problems. First, there was too much slack in the lock and the flip top would rotate up to an eighth of an inch when locked. I wanted it to not move at all. Secondly, having a lock sticking out just a little would catching my clothes or jam into my stomach when i was reaching across the table. A lock would work great and would be much easier if you didn't mind those two things. Thanks for watching!
@@griffithwoodworking6661 Hi there, fantastic solution. This guy here has a good solution to fix the flipped machine in position ua-cam.com/video/a62kKjoJbNc/v-deo.html
thats my dads brother and we have some stuff from him... hi uncle Chad
is he a clumsy person?
Great overall concept, that I'm planning to replicate, except probably for the peg locks. It definitely makes it easy to make sure everything lines up. Oh, please, get rid of the background beat, I've got an earworm now!
👍🏿
It would have been so much easier to put a pin or lock on the face of the bench. Work smarter not harder.
11:59 Thats what she said!
I like you, Gary. I like you a lot!