(ETA, idk why some of the photos are sideways.)

I've been building a Miter Saw table/work table setup for the garage. This is my second time building a table.

I have a miter saw and circular saw. I have used the miter for all cuts except for the plywood top of the table.

(Side item. Milwaukee 10" compound miter saw is the TITS!)

specs on the table.

The miter table sits at 32 1/2" high. The second table sits at 36" high more like 36 1/16"
all lumber from Home Depot.

Here is my current setup. I built one table for the saw itself and a second table to lay boards flat across the saw when put next to each other. I will be building another table to place on the other side. I just wanted smaller sections of table to be more versatile for movement and work in the garage rather than one long complete table.
the edges on the table where I sat the plywood matched up very nicely. I was surprised honestly when they slid in. In the photos there are sticking up a little but that's because the plywood is not screwed down yet. it sat pretty well inside of the 2x4 lip.







Here is the second table




there is about a 1/16" variance in hight for the table. But It is hard to get the table to sit even with miter base as my garage floor is a little uneven, So I figured I could add a shim or mat under the miter to get that 1/16".



I also build a charging stand that will sit off the right of my work station.


And a workshop is incomplete without a first aid kit.


I just wanted to share something I felt was a personal achievement. This is my first home and I have been doing a lot of DIY around the house and felt accomplished for these last few updates.

Nice job!

Miter saw and you butted the ends?  

Just kidding!  Good job!

For decades I’ve been using my step ladder for my miter saw extension. I’ve often thought about making a proper table.

Honestly that didn't even cross my mind lol. I will definitely try that for the next two tables thanks for the idea.

not too bad

here's mine

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That looks great.

How do you like the housing around the miter. I can see the shop vac below, do you run an open tube into the houses area or do you run it to the back little sawdust catch hole.

I was thinking of building a small housing and then running a tube to the bottom end of the housing to catch all of the sawdust.

I have a dust collection system with 4" hoses.  There's one that attached across my little "hallway" to the system with another piece of 4" flex hose.  

the fence is what makes this really great though.  With flip stops it makes repeatable cuts a no brainer and idiot proof.  It's 63" long with an end piece that can telescope out to 108" if need be.

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Damn 5 pic per post limit here’s the most important part

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This was fun to make
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Mmmm beer
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Few drawer fronts for my filing cabinet
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Awesome job.  Mine sits on a 4' x 2' piece of OSB, which sits on two plastic sawhorses.    And I also use a ladder sometimes to help stabilize longer pieces of wood when I'm cutting with my miter.

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I made a couple of floating shelves with blind hangers a few days ago and have the lumber for a table with outflow support for my new table saw. I like your 2x4 edges. They seem like they could be strong.

Added a third table

Beveled the edges to try that out. It made it a bit harder.







This table sat super flush with the miter saw stand, just enough to slide right over the miter table without issues.

Made this yesterday. Attached File


My miter saw sits on top when I need it and I just take it off and my table saw has outflow support.

Man that is awesome, I like it.  Did you put locking casters on all 4 or just two?

All four.
It is square. The I potato shot warped it. Attached File

Next table up.

Work table..


I didn’t take a photo but i layed 5/8 thick plywood over the framed table. Then screwed in 1-2x12, 2-2x4, and 1-2x8



I made bevels in the 2x8 to allow me to slide inserts out and change them as I see fit.

I’ll have a vice on one and reloading press on the other.


I was trying to upload a picture of the inserts but my file size is too larger right now. And it’s too late to adjust on the computer.

What are you guys doing for table saws?

This was already on my “next 60 days” list. I want more design ideas.

See my post above on what to do with a contractor saw.

I have all my tables setup to run through my miter. When I get a table saw I will add it to the end so anything that I run through will be even with the tables  I have already made.

Somehow I missed that picture.

I think it gives me an idea.

My outdoor shop. Have made countless doors and other things out here...

Same thing I thought.

Very nice!!

Very nice.  If you want to be able to adjust the height of your table, you can get height adjusters to attach to the legs, or even make them yourself.

Mike