3 Miter saw improvements I should have done before | Building my workshop - Episode 28

[@christofix]

👆👆👆 Be sure to read the description box, you will find valuable information there.👆👆👆 Visit my website wwwchristofix.com/ for free plans, blogs, and more. ⏯ In this playlist, you will see all the videos how I build my workshop from scratch: bit.ly/buildingmyworkshop Greetings, Christofix

[@JohnHeisz]

Nicely done - I like the way you made the insert interchangeable.

[@christofix]

First of all, it is an honor to have you here on my channel. I've been watching your videos for many years and have learned so much from you. The passion that I have to constantly innovate and to make existing things better is partly due to you. That insert was something that was on my mind for a long time. I wanted something that gave me the zero clearance and it had to be removable. So, this is my solution. But I am already thinking further now and I want to add an extra dust collector on the miter saw. I let it hang around in my mind for a few more weeks and maybe a good solution will come. Thanks again for watching! Greetings C.

[@drewkaree]

@@christofix I haven't seen anything on your channel about adding dust collection for your miter saw, did you ever tackle this? When looking at the removable inserts, I was thinking you could add a port for a shop vac nozzle to the rear and off to the side, and using a jigsaw or some other cutter, run the kerf back to the port. It would pull dust right off the blade, and as the dust has very few outlets to escape, it seems to me like using your removable inserts would help you capture way more dust than the shrouds that they put on those things. Just stumbled across your channel, SUPER impressed with your ideas, you really give inspiration to those of us watching your projects! Kudos to you.

[@allynmcfarlin2074]

This is perfect - exactly what I needed for my workshop. Thank you !!

[@christofix]

That is awesome! I'm glad my video can help you, my friend. See you in the next one. Greetings, Christophe

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Excellent as usual Chris, the production is lovely and the adaptation of the budget saw is done to such a high standard, your attention to detail is outstanding. Woodworking is truly an art form and you demonstrated the fact again in your work. Kind regards Karl 😁

[@christofix]

Thank you so much Karl! Those words are really nice! Thanks again mate!

[@TachiOhyo56]

Great video! The influence of your video makes me want a slide saw.

[@christofix]

Hahaha, I love it how my video get that effect on you my friend. It is great to get a comment like this from somebody like you, Thanks man!

[@geoffreyrichards4620]

Awesome video im gotng to have a go at making the fence for my Ryobi mitre saw its never cut straight from new thanks for the how to.

[@christofix]

Thank you so much, Geoffrey. I'm glad you like this video. Greetings, Christophe.

[@jayjones3644]

Hello Geoffrey. I also had a miter saw that for many years did not cut square 90 degree cuts. I didn’t figure out how to fix this until this year. Try to adjust the back fence to be square to the blade. I usually read instructions so I have no idea how I missed this. But I always thought that it was in the adjustment knob or in the saw arm, but in between projects I had some spare time to inspect the saw and try my theories. After exhausting all ideas I put the saw back together and just happened to glance at the fence mounting bolts….I had a eureka moment and have been cutting easy 90s and smooth 45s ever since. Makes me crave to get out into my shop to work on new projects knowing that I don’t have to “fight” with my tools to get the job done. Btw excellent video and ideas Christofix. This vid just earned a sub. Cheers!

[@lloydosmondjr1]

I have just purchased a new Mitre Saw. Its a Mastercraft brand from Canadian Tire. I suspect that its out of alignment, thanx to this video I can now check to see if it actually is out of alignment. So thank you.

[@christofix]

That is awesome. It makes me happy to see that I can help people with my videos. Thank you for your comment my friend. If you need any help you can always email me your question. Always willing to help, my friend. Greetings

[@mostafaibnmohamed3667]

Always a pleasure to see your videos. Keep on the great job.

[@christofix]

Thank you so much Mostafa!

[@brucemoxon7383]

Nice idea , what prevents the insert block from getting flicked upwards by the action of the saw ?

[@christofix]

Actually, nothing is needed for that. The friction of the block with the holder ensures that this block remains firmly in place. Since the saw blade never comes into contact with this block either, as there is a small gap between the slot and the saw blade, I'm not worried about this though. I hope I have been able to answer your question with this. Thanks for watching and see you next.

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

Nice video, very slick. The music was great - gave me 80s chills. I've got a very simple single-bevel 10" Hitachi. It's my first and only miter and I've really enjoyed it. It's a little lonely since I got a table saw, but it's great when I need long boards crosscut. It's also much more usable since I built a (unnecessarily huge 8') miter table based on plan from Family Handyman Magazine. I need to make a custom insert for it at some point.

[@christofix]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Frank! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching my video. I'm glad you like it. See you soon.

[@patmash]

I have the hitachi 10” front sliding miter saw. It sucks! Can’t get the fence to cut at 90. Going to try your idea. Thanks.

[@christofix]

I'm glad to see that this video has inspired you, Pat. Have fun building these improvements. Greetings, Christophe

[@jayking1073]

This is great . I don’t have the skill or tools to do myself but hope to at some stage

[@christofix]

Thank you so much, Jay. I'm glad you like this video. Greetings.

[@robertgallagher374]

I have an old Craftsman 12" compound saw. I really like the interchangeable blocks - I think I will be doing the same.

[@christofix]

That is awesome to hear, Robert. I'm glad this video inspires you Thank you for watching, and see you in the next one. Greetings, Christophe

[@DonDIYProject]

Nice build Chris, keep it up.

[@christofix]

Thank you my friend!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

very clever improvements. If you dont mind, I may have to steal one of the tips so I can have a stop block!

[@christofix]

Go ahead my friend, that is why I upload videos, to share my ideas and give people inspiration

[@IrishChippy]

Love the insert in the second mod. Do not have a mitre saw since 1999, when mine went missing. Great production, Chris

[@christofix]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend!

[@SouthernEngineering]

I always look forward to your videos.

[@christofix]

Thanks bro! That's so nice to read!

[@ProjectsandThings]

My man, that is a very cool idea with the moveable boxes with inbuilt stop block. I´ve been looking to finally make a mitre saw stand-thing and this might be very usefull

[@christofix]

Thank you my friend. I'm glad you got inspired by this video. See you soon 😉

[@jigsey.]

First to post 😊 Your production has gone up another level.. From an already high standard.. You should do a video on your production software you use etc.. Great project and ideas

[@christofix]

I'm thinking about making a video about it but it is not my niche. Maybe I should set up another channel hahaha. Thank you so much for your kind words. And you were right, you were the first

[@CasualDIY]

Great video as always 👍 funny thing is I just finished making a video about a jig for my mitre saw 🤣

[@christofix]

Thanks, man! I will keep an eye on your channel, my friend. I must say I think I will need a few days to watch some videos. I put so much work in making videos I don't have the time to watch others.

[@CasualDIY]

@@christofix I know what you mean

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

Great video buddy. I see some smart ideas i can use with my projects 👌

[@christofix]

That's awesome! I'm glad I can inspire you with my video. I'm looking forward to see what you made of it! Greetings neighbor!

[@Hansaman58]

Nice! I have a Bosch GCM12SD.

[@christofix]

Thanks for sharing, my friend! Greetings, Christophe

[@mrupholsteryman]

I've gotta tell ya'... You're good at this! 😇😎

[@christofix]

Thank you so much Jeffrey!

[@David-xu3yk]

👍Thanks so much for the shout out! 👍 I think I'd like to make a new fence for my Evolution mitre saw. Thanks again!

[@christofix]

You are welcome my friend! How is that evolution miter saw? I have heard a lot about that brand

[@David-xu3yk]

@@christofix the mitre saw is working really well. The only thing I would change is its soft start motor... I'd like something a little quicker in the future.

[@mrupholsteryman]

I have a Ridgid dual bevel sliding 12" (my dad got it for me). Right now it sits on a foldable work table by Worx (my dad-in-law got me). The little plastic pieces hold the thing in place...so for now.... That is my set up until i have more time/money to make a designated work table. This makes it semi portable. i lift up the table with the saw on it. Very manageable if I need to cut something large. I just move it outside where I have more room.

[@christofix]

That actually looks kind of handy. It is portable. So is mine. With the support boxes I have a mini miter saw station. Thanks for watching Jeffrey!

[@mrupholsteryman]

@@christofix thanks for sharing your craftsmanship! 😇😎

[@willybaetens4648]

Hi, You did exactly as I thought, making three backblocks. I prefer to put the miter saw on a lower cabinet with the surface flush to the other cabinets. Miter Saw: Bosch GCM 12 GDL. Thanks for sharing Willy from Belgium. 't Is weer in orde, do zeker zo verder. 🤗🤗🤗

[@christofix]

I'm thinking about making a miter saw station in my workshop, but first I need to finish some small projects before I can start to that. Bedankt voor het kijken Willy!😃

[@willybaetens4648]

@@christofix Graag gedaan. 😎😎😎

[@howdoyoudoityourself]

Nice upgrade and i have a stanley Fatmax miter saw

[@christofix]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@TheTutubinggubat]

I always looking forward your videos... my miter saw is Lotus brand 10" compound type

[@christofix]

Thank you so much man! That is awesome to read!

[@zsoltsworkshop7866]

I'm always happy to watch your videos! I hope we have a joint job once! But I would love to see you in my workshop too

[@christofix]

You are from hungary, right? that is on my to do list to travel, who knows, maybe I will stop by. Thank you for watching my friend!

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

I like the sliding supports. I’ve got a small Ryobi (blue) and a big Dewalt.

[@christofix]

Thanks man! I'm glad you like it!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

I like how you made this to be mobile. Much nicer looking than the 2 2x4's I have nailed together for my very old Ryobi mitre saw (it's so old it's blue, not green)

[@christofix]

Thank you so much my friend! Maybe this can inspire you to make something. Greetings

[@manjeet5041]

Good job

[@christofix]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@jbaron2771]

Great video! I have that same Makita nailer- love it. Who was the artist for the song playing 7:15-10:15?

[@christofix]

Thank you my friend! I had to take a look at the list but after 5 minutes I found that song. It is called Get up and leaf from Fantoms. It is a song you can find on Soundstripe. Al my music is downloaded from Soundstripe. I really like that site and it is much cheaper than other music sites. If you are interested there is a discount link in the description in my videos.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

HOw's she goin'? Some nice enhancements for the miter saw here!! Thanks for posting. My saw is a Mastercraft compound sliding belt drive 10 inch saw. I like it. Take care!!!

[@christofix]

Thank you so much for your kind words and your answer. I'm glad that you like the video! Greetings.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I have 2 saws.. both are sliding compound mitre saws. I use one for straight cuts and the other is for angles. 1 is a Makita the other is an AEG. This is a great video.. how do you go now with the sawdust seeing there is no exit for it other than from the back of the blade higher up seeing you have made those blocks.

[@christofix]

Thanks for your great comment Tim! This machine unfortunately only has 1 dust outlet and that is the one at the top. I'm going to think again about how I could solve this. The blocks now push the dust more towards the dust discharge, so that the dust discharge works better. I still have to test this because for the time being I am using my brother's vacuum cleaner and currently the vacuum cleaner is not here. Keep an eye on my channel for a solution. This was a very good comment / question. Greetings C

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

@@christofix I have a large semi-industrial vac connected to the dust port via a cyclone into a collection bucket. I am always trying to find a good way to collect more of the sawdust as most times it ends up all over the bench anyway.. I have seen a few good ideas over the years for collection but the issue for me is that my saw gets moved onto the bench and then off the bench when not needed so I need something that can be moved with the saw or quickly attached and removed when the saw is not in use, and that seems to be the issue for me as most of the ones I've seen on the net is a permanent setup. My benchtop is an 1800mm x 2400mm x 16mm piece of MDF on top of my homemade bench.

[@lucaplett6553]

This is genius...👍

[@christofix]

Thanks, Luca, I'm glad you like it and I hope you got inspired by my video. It's great to see you coming back and watch other videos of me. I really appreciate that! Greetings.

[@daveybphotography]

DeWalt flexvolt. 12" plugged into the wall mostly. Awesome saw. Can you explain why the central blocks are so substantial? Is it just one method to give backing to a cut? I can visualize something simpler but I may well be missing something. Thanks for the video.

[@christofix]

Thank you for watching my friend. The central blocks have this size because they collapse otherwise. It was the easiest and fastest way to make it. You now make me very curious about your solution. Can you describe how you would do it? I am always open to improvement and someone's opinion. By working together we can only get better. greetings

[@daveybphotography]

Christofix - DIY Projects It's hard to visualize all the obstacles that could interfere. So here are just two thoughts. You've helped inspire me to get around to building a fence for my saw so when I get to it I may have better insight. First I was thinking that you could make the fences slightly longer and cut slots where the bolts mount it to the original fence so you can slide it in and out. The other idea would be to do something similar to what you did but less layers. As long as the piece is adequately supported in the back of the fence then I don't see a problem. Like I said, I haven't tackled this yet so I'm going to keep your approach in my mind as I do. I may well end up doing the same. :)

[@christofix]

This is amazing. It's so nice when people think along with what I do. This can lead to new ideas. And so it is. Your first idea is simply fantastic. I can't wait to check that! If this works, that would be great and if I rebuild this, I'll make a video about it and give you a big shout out, my friend.

[@daveybphotography]

Christofix - DIY Projects Nice of you to say thanks. Now I can argue both sides of the fence (dad joke intended). Possibly the sliding fence could be a little flappy, less supported than what you've built. Not sure if that's an issue or can be addressed in some way. I'll keep thinking about it.

[@vitaliyg3516]

Thanks

[@christofix]

Thank you for watching, my friend. Greetings

[@LTDWoodworks]

Another great video Chris👍 I use a Kobalt name brand miter saw. It's "ok". It's a sliding miter saw so my only complaint is that it's too deep. So if I made a bench for it it would stick out from the wall pretty far. Oh well...

[@christofix]

So this would be a great solution for your problem, I guess. Thank you for watching my friend!

[@sharransmith8854]

New woodworker here, very new but age 70, love wood, have just bought an Evolution mitre saw, itching to get a couple of Xmas projects underway. Ps. I’m a grandmother, now have the time and a few pennies to spare. Thinking of getting a air gun, save me lots of time, what’s your thoughts.

[@christofix]

Hello there! It's fantastic to hear that you've embarked on your woodworking journey at 70. It's never too late to start something new, especially when it involves wood and creativity! As a fellow woodworker, you're stepping into a world of endless possibilities and fun. I'm thrilled to hear about your new Evolution miter saw. Those are great for Christmas projects! Now, about the air gun: I actually have one myself, and let me tell you, it's not just a tool, it's a magic wand! I often use it to play the 'Dust Avenger' in my workshop. With a swish and a flick, I banish all the sawdust out of the door! It's both fun and practical, transforming cleanup into a breeze. What Christmas projects do you have lined up? I'm always looking for new ideas and would love to hear about what you're planning. It's a great way for us to share tips and tricks along the way!

[@DarinBeard]

Love your creativity. I have a Ryobi that I've had for years. It's done well for a basic non-sliding saw.

[@christofix]

Thanks for your kind words! Greetings.

[@IrrationalDiversions]

Nice video, I really liked your support jigs in part 3. I have a questions about the inserts in part 2, Do they affect sawdust? I have a Dewalt DW709 and I would think it would not throw the sawdust where I want it to go. I've built a dust box around my whole saw, with a dust collector in-line with where most of the sawdust is thrown by the saw.

[@christofix]

Thanks for your kind words, Kevin. To answer your question, the dust collector of this miter saw is behind the blade and because of the inserts, the dust is forced in that direction. So for my miter saw this works really well. A dust box around the miter saw is a very good idea. when I will build a miter saw station I want to build a dust box too, but first I need to build some other stuff, so this idea is actually temporarily.

[@mp.maker.82]

Bravo!! 💪💪💪

[@christofix]

Thanks man! I'm glad you like it!

[@lukenfoci]

This centre block, blocks possible extraction point.

[@christofix]

Indeed, that's why I also made a second block for when I want to cut at a different angle. You can also see this in the video. When I want to saw a specific angle I can simply delete the blocks and I always have the perfect zero clearance.

[@lukenfoci]

@@christofix I meant dust collection/extraction point, see for instance this one for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTGZZdneMSjoNU

[@christofix]

I Know what you mean now, thanks for letting me know. My miter saw doesn't have a dust collection in front of the machine, just one at the back of the sawblade. But indeed, if i Had a miter saw with a dust collection in front it would be a problem. Maybe i will figure that out when I have a new miter saw, this one is just a cheap starting model. Thank you for your comment, my friend. see you soon, greetings

[@tangovictor324]

The power of habit... Or do I know that you're video is "surely" going To be a joy for my eyes? Because I give you the thumb before I see the video...

[@christofix]

Hahaha, thanks man! I'm glad you like the video. Bedankt voor de steun!

[@jan-hinnerkwilkens6597]

Atika with a 254 mm blade. Thanks for the hacks

[@christofix]

Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Greetings

[@marty7526]

I have a Ryobi miter saw.

[@christofix]

Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment, Marty Greetings, Christophe.

[@spencerjw]

Great video as always Chris! I have a Ryobi 10" Compound Miter Saw. Don't get one. They are not very accurate and the dust collection is TERRIBLE! I tend to use my table saw to make angled miter cuts instead.

[@christofix]

That's a good tip! Thanks for that! Thank you for watching and I hope this video can inspire you to do the same on your Ryobi. Greetings

[@dannyradjkoemar580]

Goed gemaakt man, veel mensen hebben hier iets aan. Gt Danny1984

[@christofix]

Dank je wel voor je mooie commentaar Danny!

[@maurovisser4359]

Schoon filempje ik heb zelf een dewalt en een Bosch blauw

[@christofix]

Dank je Mauro! Tof van je om even te reageren. Ik ben blij dat je de video leuk vind. Groetjes

[@WoodenItBeNice]

89th to Comment!!! LOL. That is a very nice upgrade. The only question I have is can you modify it for dust collection? Cheers, Huw

[@christofix]

Hahaha, thanks for commenting my friend. even if you are first or 89th, every comment is important to me. Collecting the dust is no problem for this miter saw because the dust collector is behind the blade. Greetings

[@Iiu568]

Жаль что я не знаю английский язык. Хотелось бы почитать что пишут в комментах

[@christofix]

Прежде всего, спасибо за просмотр. Я надеюсь, что могу ответить прямо на вашем языке (он переведен с помощью Google Translate). Я рад, что вам понравилось видео, и вы нашли время, чтобы написать мне комментарий, я действительно ценю это. Я надеюсь увидеть вас в других моих видео в ближайшее время. Привет из Бельгии. Где вы живете в России?

[@Iiu568]

@@christofix Hello. I liked your video. shot expertly! you have a good tool and golden hands. greetings from Russia, the city of Norilsk

[@christofix]

@@Iiu568 Thanks man! I really appreciate it. Nice to know where you are from! we live a long way apart. Greetings and see you in one of my other videos.

[@orelygarcia]

💖💯😎👍👍

[@christofix]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@demejiuk5660]

This all looks so cool but I personally don't get anything from tutorials with no talking. We are all different but I need talking not music. Thank you anyway.

[@christofix]

Thanks for that feedback, my friend.

[@fredbrinker1820]

I don't care for the music. I would sooner hear the sound of the equipment your using.

[@christofix]

Thank you for your feedback.