Making the ultimate mobile table and miter saw workbench (w/ subtitles)

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Published 2021-03-07
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Today we upgrade the garage workbench from the ten year old Ikea office table with broken legs to a dedicated table saw and miter saw workbench. Here are some of the specs:

- 4x8 ft workbench
- 40" height. The workbench is shorter in the original plans but I made it a bit taller to account for my height
- Mounted on rolling casters for easy mobility
- Miter saw shelf can be removed and placed onto the table top for a larger out feed surface for the table saw if needed
- Dedicated table saw shelf
- 2x4s used for all of the construction
- 2 1/2" general construction screws used to join the 2x4s
- 1 1/4" screws used to join the MDF
- Kreg pocket screws used to hold join a few of the 2x4s.

This build is mostly based on the plans from Bitterroot DIY: www.bitterrootdiy.com/diy-mobile-workbench-with-ta…

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I made a few modifications to the original plans to account for my table and miter saw dimensions. Overall I'm pretty happy with how the project turned out. The only thing I would have done different is not using 2x4s to hold up the top piece of plywood. The bows in the 2x4s made the top slightly uneven. The total cost of materials not including tools was about $230.

0:00 bottom frame assembly
0:40 vertical supports
1:26 attaching casters
2:26 reducing vertical supports height
2:48 bottom shelf
3:46 top frame assembly
4:39 table saw shelf assembly
6:17 slider miter saw frame
6:39 workbench table top cutouts
7:47 fastening the table top
8:26 sanding
8:49 polyurethane finishing
9:09 test cuts

All Comments (21)
  • Great saw MyBest.Tools for the price. Going to buy another for spare. Been in the bus 40+ years. Have had a few Dewalt chop saws and this one is great for the price
  • @JMcad
    I've watched about 10 different workbench videos. I like yours the best. Simple and to the point. Thank you!
  • @aroundtheshop
    Nice Idea on the removable shelf for the miter saw!
  • Remember that this saw needs to have adjustments made to make 0 or 90 cuts accurately MyBest.Tools I had to use a right angle on the deck and blade and then adjust the bolt to get the correct reading. Once this is done, it works great.
  • @calvesofsteel74
    Thanks for the link to Bitterroot DIY. Your video complemented the instructions!
  • @fldave612
    I have that same Bosch table saw, I am going to build this, I do see a few upgrades you could do to make this almost indispensable, but it's definitely a nice job for something quick and low budget. Here is the improvements I would do to it: For squareness and strength, glue and screw each frame joint using either a rabbet or half-lap joints. Glue up 2x4's with grains opposite each other, then square them up, you'll cut out a lot of the warping that way. Use either MDF, or Baltic Birch Plywood, it's very smooth, very strong, and will won't warp and loose its trueness like regular plywood does. For a few extra dollars and a little more time to build, you can router a channel the length of the table and add t-tracks for clamps, jigs, etc. as well as miter slots for a crosscut sled to go past the factory slots in the saw itself. Lastly, after the polyurethene cures fully, buff out the table surface, both the factory machined table and fence, as well as the plywood bench top as well with 0000 steel wool and some paste wax, don't forget the miter slots, the object is to allow your work to glide along the table, even the slightest binding can cause a kickback.
  • @robcasad525
    I made mine 2 years ago and its interesting how almost identical they are. I had built other built in features. It's a solid build.
  • It looks like a good build and idea. I’m not too tall 6 1 1/2” but my arms are long and I like what you did. Scroll saw was a smart way to control the cuts. Thank you
  • @EdDunn21
    Best way to determine workbench height is to stand straight and be able to rest your hand flat. Has worked great for me for the past 30 years. Good for your back!   All of my work surfaces are at the same height so materials can be moved and supported by the table saw, work bench, miter saw, router table, etc. I work in a garage so I pay attention to the slope that all garage floors have and level everything.
  • @chuckzander5350
    NIce simple design. I'm going to use it for my jobsite saw. However, I would just note that there appears to be minimal room between the far end of the table saw and the mitre saw. That does not leave much room if you want to rip larger pieces of wood or sheets of plywood
  • @bruce.wgamel6578
    Superb quality throughout, easy to assemble. I found the saw to be highly accurate and a delight to use (I am a homeowner using this saw for various projects). I attached the saw to a folding mobile stand to save space and that works great youtube.com/post/UgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39… as well. However, you have to be sure the saw is securely locking in position before collapsing the stand. I've had many of the brands over the years and have come to point where I only buy Bosch, the extra money is a small price to pay for the quality and ease of use. Treat yourself to the best.
  • @HighTide941
    This is a pretty sweet build. Nice job. Can you share the dimensions of the cutouts on the top piece?
  • @EdDunn21
    Should set the table saw in relation to the bench top, not level to the floor. I noticed the saw was too high. How did you deal with the miter gauge which will run into the new bench top?
  • @MDD1966
    I used a foam roller to add poly, works much better and quicker, nice table