Two years ago I found this article in FWW magazine and knew this was the sand I wanted to build. Since I have already built a hood and have my saw parked right next to my DC, I decided to modify the design and use the case to organize my cut offs.
Here’s the magazine plan…
And here’s my design modeled up in Solid Works…
I did all this two years ago, but it has just now made it to the top of my list.
-- It’s the knowledge in your head, skill in your hands and motivation to create in you heart that makes you a woodworker. - Mainiac Matt
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JL7
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#1 posted 12-29-2013 02:25 AM
Looking good Matt….....here’s to a good build….........Cheers…
-- Jeff .... Minnesota, USA
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#2 posted 12-29-2013 02:44 AM
Looks great, Matt. Compact and functional.
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#3 posted 12-29-2013 03:34 AM
Here I thought I was the great procrastinator!!!
I really do need to build me one of these.
I’m currently using a C’man portable miter saw station, which takes up waaaaaaay to much room.
I remember seeing this plan and thought it would be a great solution.
I’ll be following along….
-- Randy-- I may not be good...but I am slow! If good things come to those who wait.... Why is procrastination a bad thing?
Bigrock
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#4 posted 12-29-2013 06:28 PM
Hi Matt:
I like the design. Would you mind giving me the date and year or the number on that issue of FWW magazine? I have to build a stand for my new 12” sliding miter saw. I will enjoy any other tips about the construction that you have found while building your stand. I hope you can help.
Thank you.
Mainiac Matt
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#5 posted 12-29-2013 06:43 PM
I don’t have it available to me today…. I’ll look it up tomorrow for you.
-- It’s the knowledge in your head, skill in your hands and motivation to create in you heart that makes you a woodworker. - Mainiac Matt
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#6 posted 12-30-2013 04:12 PM
I built the FWW miter saw stand earlier this year, pretty much an exact copy of the one in the magazine. I have been disappointed in the dust collection, but I have not taken the time to improve the design for better results. I think your alteration is a good move. Your dust collection will likely be better.
http://jeffbranch.wordpress.com/category/miter-saw-stand/
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#7 posted 12-30-2013 04:26 PM
I hear ya Jeff…. I think some of the newer Euro saws have good DC on the saw, with a funnel trap built in behind the blade, but the hook up on the blade guard set up on my old Milwaukee misses ~75% of what the saw spits out.
I built a hood out of wood and cardboard that connects to my DC and it works pretty well. So I’ll transfer that set up over to this new stand.
-- It’s the knowledge in your head, skill in your hands and motivation to create in you heart that makes you a woodworker. - Mainiac Matt
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#8 posted 12-30-2013 04:39 PM
in answer to Bigrock’s question…
the plans came from FWW issue # 209
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Bigrock
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#9 posted 12-30-2013 11:31 PM
Thank You
I will go to my Book case and get it out tonight.
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