miter saw table

Hey AJ. Do a search here on LJs. There are literally hundreds of examples. I am sure you can find one that fits your needs

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I saw a good example across a parking lot one day, and I have been thinking about making one for myself. Its not a great picture, but it will give you some idea for a direction. You could even put collapsible wings on it.

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My 12” is used a lot too and I often have 8 foot or longer boards to cut down to size. I went from a stand alone table to one I built on a long workbench that was against the wall. Right now I’m pondering making another moveable freestanding bench with limited length wings (to save room in the shop), maybe three feet on each side then using my portable roller stands to work with lengths. I’ve found through the years of using it that the left side really needs the bulk of the support usually as the left is the ‘good’ side of the wood, or the wood that you are cutting to size. The right side, even if long is usually the ‘waste’ end so it can be supported but not as critically.
The biggest issue for me is dust collection. Miter saws are notorious for trying to get that right. So difficult. I’ve tried a few things and will narrow it down to one that I think might work the best. It will require a free standing table for it though.

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My next tool purchase is going to be a sliding miter saw. I was looking at them yesterday at Home Depot and the portable stands made from aluminum extrusions for $200 didn’t look like they would be hard to duplicate using 2×4’s to make a big sawhorse type stand. The movable brackets the saw bolts to, could also be made from 2×4’s. I’ve got a couple of extra adjustable roller stands that I could use the roller parts to make adjustable extensions, like the ones on display. I’ve got everything on hand to build a stand and I’m watching Craig’s List for someone to sell a good sliding miter saw for a low price!!!!!

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Mikema! Thats what im looking for.Thanks for the photo!

AJ

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HalD, I usually use my right hand to make the cut, using my left to hold stock. The full board starting on the left, are you left-handed? My stock stop is on the left.

Oops, re read the post, never mind.

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