Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
Easy to build workshop miter station to fit everyone's needs. Large work top surface with endless possibilities for storage and cabinet for customizable dust collection. Be sure to check out Phase 2, 3, & 4 that you can pair with this build!
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Combination Square
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 14 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 2 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet | 2 board |
| Box of 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws- Coarse | 1 each |
| Box of 1 1/4" Spax Wood Screws | 1 each |
| 3" Spax Wood Screws | 12 each |
| 5/8" to 3/4" 18 ga Brad Nails | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Legs | 8 | 1" × 3" × 41" |
| Leg Rails | 8 | 1" × 3" × 29" |
| Left Side Stretchers | 3 | 1" × 3" × 56" |
| Right Side Stretchers | 3 | 1" × 3" × 26" |
| Middle Section Rails | 4 | 1" × 3" × 30" |
| Cross Supports | 5 | 1" × 3" × 33" |
| Top Middle Section Support | 1 | 1" × 3" × 27" |
| Tops - Middle Top & Bottom & Right Side | 3 | 3/4" × 30" × 36" |
| Top - Right Side | 1 | 3/4" × 36" × 60" |
| Side Panels | 2 | 1/4" × 36" × 38" |
| Side Panels - Middle Section Bottom | 2 | 1/4" × 25" × 36" |
What to buy
Buy 18 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 3"
13 boards
3/4" × 36"
1 board
3/4" × 30"
2 boards
1/4" × 36"
1 board
1/4" × 25"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Assembly Four (4) Legs
Use 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2" coarse pocket holes screws to assembly four (4) legs. Legs will be 41"H x 36"W. Be sure that bottom cross support is up approximately 7" from the bottom. This will give clearance for casters on Phase 2 & 3.
2Add Stretchers
- Attach two (2) legs and the three (3) 56 3/4" stretchers using 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2" coarse pocket hole screws. Two (2) on the top front & back and one (1) on the bottom back approximately 7" up from bottom.
- Then on the other two (2) legs add the three (3) 26 3/4" stretchers the same way.
3Add Cross Supports
Add cross supports on the top of the left and right sections using 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2" coarse pocket hole screws. ***I recommend waiting to cut these until you get to this step to ensure a tight fit.
4Assemble & Attach Middle Sections
- Assemble top saw support section using 1 1/2" pocket holes with 2 1/2" coarse pocket hole screws.
- Then to install, measure YOUR miter saw to see how tall the bed is and attach it to the left and right side sections using 3" wood screws that exact distance down from the top. I recommend making spacers blocks to do this step to ensure accuracy!
- Then attach bottom two stretchers between the left and right sections using 1 1/2" pocket holes with 2 1/2" coarse pocket holes screws.
5Attach Exterior Side Panels
Using 5/8"-3/4" 18 ga brad nails attach exterior side panels to the outside of the left and right sections.
6Attach Tops
Attach tops to each section using 1/4" wood screws.
7Attach Middle Side Panels
Using 5/8"-3/4" 18 ga brand nails attach middle section side panels.
8Visit theAwesomeOrange.com
Visit www.theAwesomeOrange.com to see more pics of this build and all four (4) phases of the Modular Miter Station. Happy Building and have an AWESOME day!
Tags
- Miter Saw Stations
- Beginner
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