Coped the design almost to the "T." I loved this design because I only have a small shed to work out of and this stand for my miter saw was much needed.
The major difference between the original and my design are the folding arms. I was working within a very small budget and couldn't afford the fancy folding arms so I was able to do a little creative thinking and decided to go with a removable piece of 1x3 that is wedged under the arms with a block installed on the "leaf" and the main table. I used the old pythagorean theorem to figure out how to make it a level 45 degrees. With a little playing around I have both arms completely level and the stand is perfect!! I am excited to get some other projects on the way now that I have somewhere other than the ground to work with my miter saw.
I didn't use any pocket holes, but am picking up a Kreg jig set from someone this upcoming week and am looking forward to putting that into some use on my next projects!
Comments
Crystal @ 29 R… (not verified)
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 18:26
Nice modification!
What a great way to save some money! If you have time, could you add a close up pic of how the 1x3 fits on the folding arm to hold it? Cute dog!
In reply to Nice modification! by Crystal @ 29 R… (not verified)
Rennie82
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 11:25
Added a few pics, let me know
Added a few pics, let me know if you want any others!!
Crystal @ 29 R… (not verified)
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 18:32
Perfect
The pics you added are perfect! Thanks!
stephanier (not verified)
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 19:04
I would like to see a close
I would like to see a close up too if possible. I am wanting to make the saw cart plus two more carts with the middle flush with the top so I can push the two together to use for a workbench. How much weight do you think your sides can hold the way you set them up?
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Rennie82
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 11:28
I honestly am not too sure
I honestly am not too sure how much weight it would hold. I havent seen any bowing or pushing yet. I have used this so far to cut a piece of 4x4 12ft long made of cedar for my next project and didnt have any problems. I think if I need more weight holding strength, I think I would just change out the 1x3 and maybe use a 2x4 in there. I am also not a 100% sure how much weight the hinge can hold, maybe someone else reading these posts can be a little more helpful as far as that goes.