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#MITER BOX STAND FULL#
#MITER BOX STAND ISO#
#MITER BOX STAND FREE#

#MITER BOX STAND FULL#

If you add up the total length of all three tabletops, you’ll notice it is 1/2″ short of the full 8′ sheet. Then I cut the three tabletop pieces down to size with my circular saw. I had the guys at Home Depot rip the particle board sheet into two strips – one 27″ wide for the tabletop and one 21″ wide for the bottom shelf. Lastly, attach the tabletops and bottom shelf. I laid the benches on their backs to get the bottom frame into place and then attached the frame with 2 1/2″ screws through each of the legs. Line the three benches up next to each other and work the bottom frame into place. ** see my tip in the cut list above Bottom Frame Step 4. Attach the boards with 2 1/2″ screws through the sides of the 2 x 4s.

#MITER BOX STAND ISO#

Right frame – iso Right frame – top Step 3.īuild the bottom frame as shown below. Repeat the same process for the middle frame. It’s easiest to build the frame upside down to get the legs flush with the top of the frame and then flip it over. Lay the left frame on a level surface (I used the garage floor) and attach the legs with 2 1/2″ screws. You could use pocket holes if you want to hide all the screws, but I decided to screw things directly together since it’s just a workbench in the garage. Use 2 1/2″ screws through the sides of the 2 x 4s to attach the frame pieces. I built three separate frames so that the miter saw section has its own frame, and the top of the saw table sits level with the bench on either side.

1 | 3/4″ Particle Board 91″ x 21″ (bottom shelf)īuild the three top frames according to the following diagrams.

1 | 3/4″ Particle Board 31″ x 27″ (center tabletop).

The full width may be a little more than 91″ due to connections. Measure all three sections together and cut to fit.

2 | 2 x 4 91″ (bottom frame) **Tip: cut these pieces after you build the three bench sections.

1 | 3/4″ sheet of particle board (or plywood).

Make sure to measure your saw, measure your space, and adjust the plans as necessary. I designed this miter saw stand to fit my saw and shop space, but there are a million and one ways to build one. Thank you for your support! See my full disclosure here.

#MITER BOX STAND FREE#

This helps keep the tutorials and plans free here at Bitterroot DIY. If you make a purchase from one of the links, I may make a small commission at NO EXTRA COST to you. First things first – a DIY miter saw stand. My goal is to maximize shop space and storage, but still be able to park the car in there when necessary. I probably should have done this project forever and a half ago (like before I started re-doing our entire house), but I FINALLY got around to building a few workbenches and setting up my shop.