Mitre Station

[crokett]

Here is what I made this weekend. I started with Ed's design but simplified it. I opted for no folding wings since I won't move it that much. It is sized as long as it can be (43") and still fit where I will store it. I may add some removeable fence extensions, I will see if I need them. I also still need to make a stop block and I want to add hold-down clamps to hold stock. Bottom and sides are 3/4" ply. Top is 1/2" MDO.

The fence extension is some angle aluminum I've had kicking around for a while. Drilled and countersunk to attach to the top.

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[lrogers]

Nice and functional, David; it doesn't get better than that!

[jhart]

Looks good, David.

[crokett]

Nice and functional, David; it doesn't get better than that!

Yeah - my working tools don't have to be pretty. They just have to be functional and clean (at least for the most part). Pretty is a bonus. Maybe one day I will get around to rounding the corners over, but probably not. Oh yeah, and handles. I definitely need to add handles.

[poolhound]

Nice unit David, I made one similar and it comes in very handy.

Yours looks rather lower than mine, dont you find it hurts your knees using it down there?

[Pappy]

Looks good, David. That's another one of those "when I have the room" projects for me.

[JR]

Nice setup!


How did you get the extensions to match up to the saw table height? (I could ask that question for every project I see. It's a source of constant wonder for me.)

It is sized as long as it can be (43") and still fit where I will store it.

So where do you store it? I'm not doing well with tools that are deployed for use then returned to a storage location. I'm on the lookout for how others do this.

JR

[crokett]

Nice setup!


How did you get the extensions to match up to the saw table height? (I could ask that question for every project I see. It's a source of constant wonder for me.)

Measured the saw height then ripped the sides to width. Saw height minus the thickness of the bottom. I made them slightly oversize, then did a rip to dial it in. The shims are under the saw to give more meat for the lag screws and to make cleaning underneath it a tad easier.

So where do you store it? I'm not doing well with tools that are deployed for use then returned to a storage location. I'm on the lookout for how others do this.
JR

I store it on the shelf of the bench it is sitting on. I am thinking about adding a shelf above it but not sure there is enough clearance for it to be useful.

[John Hunter]

Looks great!