Miter Saw Cart

Measure your own saw's deck height and mark this exact distance down from the top edge of the plywood sides — this is the single most important measurement in the build, since it determines whether a board resting on the leaves sits flush with your saw table. Attach the cleats at this height.

Attach the shelves to the sides. Pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue, or brackets, add a little extra support beyond resting on the cleats. Extra shelves can be added if desired.

Add the bottom trim, mounted flush to the bottom, to reinforce the lower joint. A lower shelf can double as scrap wood storage.

Mount the caster wheels to the bottom of the cart.

Attach the fold-down leaves to the sides of the cart with the shelf hinge supports, so each leaf folds flat against the cart when not needed and folds out level with the saw deck when in use.

Sand every surface and finish.

Sand every surface smooth and finish as desired.