Using Your Suggestions to Improve the Miter Saw Station | I Like To Make Stuff

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

The people spoke, the Bob made stuff, and the miter station turned out even more glorious than before 🙏

[@seppemanderick497]

EvanAndKatelyn omg you Guys!!😱😱

[@fabianbizama3713]

EvanAndKatelyn i

[@deanslegos1990]

It's a win win. 👍

[@tacocat1938]

Hi love your vids

[@TheSamuelCish]

I don't have a shop, nor have I ever done any woodworking. But I can't stop watching these videos. I always learn something new and it makes me want to make something.

[@HickLif3]

I love the idea for using magnets, quick and easy access, especially if something gets back there or if you need to clean out some sawdust. I love those containers too. I love your content Bob always clean and simple work

[@purpledyno]

The art of running a good shop is to keep things, CLEAN, SIMPLE, and easy to use. You must work your shop and not let your shop work you. You do a very good job at all of this. Great job

[@harmonygibbs7904]

i really appreciate seeing you do these projects without help. Usually when i build i'm alone and never thought of using clamps as cleats before. brilliant.

[@johnhansen975]

Got to love the collaboration! Getting input from all over the world to improve your shop, it doesn't get any better than that.

[@tonimitchell9930]

Your organization ideas are the bomb. I try to organize my husbands shop but am not sure what everything is so this really helps me out. My husband is a fabricator, I wish you had more metal orgaization ideas but a lot of your stuff will cross over. Thanks

[@Honeybearsphone]

Love the idea of the tape measure right there on the unit, started watching cause he's so handsome and kept watching cause he's so good at what he does and I've honestly picked up a few tips and tricks I've used to build stuff around my own home

[@johannes.meller]

Some weeks ago I decided to make a miter saw station for my workshop and your 2 videos helped tremendously to do exactly that. For all those little details I knew exactly how to proceed: starting from the pocket-hole-approach (I wouldn't have dared to use that for the joints), to the approach of creating the front shield, etc etc. etc.. Thanks VERY much!!!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That’s really awesome to hear! I’m so glad they were helpful!

[@karloturalija7687]

Best chanel on KZbin with the best woodworker in the whole entire WORLD

[@paulcompton123]

Don't know if he's the best woodworker on KZbin, but I watch a metric ton of these type of videos. These are always my favorite. Informative and put together nicely. Keep up the good work.

[@An1mat0rz]

Hey Bob! You should add someone of large whiteboard to your work area so you can plan out and think a little more ahead when your doing projects... especially the large ones (maybe like a check list? Blueprint? It's up to you)

[@hopperhelp1]

Ok I know this video is old by this channel’s standards but can we take the fact and appreciate that he actually took the time to read the suggestions and improve on what he made. Not many people take the time to do that and very few KZbinrs bother to do that at all. Props to you.

[@andredepaulagomes]

wow, all this time watching Bob's videos and i've come to a conclusion: he's a real man, I wanna be like this guy one day

[@eremdgrl]

andré ruela same

[@imfec9795]

I’m already trying

[@peterpoertner9573]

I could spend all my time just 'improving' a workshop! The project would BE the workshop itself! Love making new gadgets to make the shop go smoother!

[@dexterswoodshop8810]

Im going to make this for my shop! One reccomendation - i would add a bead of silicone around the two dust collection ports. Looks like the expanded steel is creating an air gap that could compromise your suction.

[@masterofnone]

I was thinking about magnets while you were cutting the front. Cool ideas packed into this video Bob. Thanks for sharing

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks man!

[@jodyclaborn]

Bob, thanks for this build! I've been needing a good miter station for a long time and I finally built one after watching your first video. It's been great and works beautifully! The one thing I did a little different was on my stop block, I made an adjustable guide mark over the measuring tape so I can make fine tune adjustments and that has came in really handy too! Thanks for your videos! I've made several of your projects from electronics to woodworking. Keep the great ideas coming!

[@mattklump]

This is great! Re-reading my comment on your video, it came a cross a little snarky. I apologize, but I'm glad it helped spur the improvements. Would have never thought about the magnets on the cover. That is an awesome idea and accomplishes both tasks. I've been doing a lot of crown molding work lately, so compound cuts were on my mind. Thank you for the videos!

[@mikemarvelous]

Nice to see you are using the HDX organizers. I have some as well and will be building a rack for them shortly.

[@Phantom-pg3tv]

Wonderful Bob! Just bought a new miter saw and i am in the middle of making a station for it. Your design served as my inspiration!

[@iDeviceChgr]

I was noticing the cubbies on twitch yesterday and was liking how they turned out. And then here is the video for it :) that setup is really nice 👍🏼

[@johnhunter9877]

Hi Bob, I just joined, and found your mitre saw video really helpful as I construct my multifunction workshop, the storage box shelves will be so useful to store my electronic components as well as hardware for my woodwork projects. Thanks for your help, your video is Owsome.

[@SasquaPlatypus]

Hey that's a great idea to put those rulers on the face of the fence instead of the top! I'ma go downstairs and do that right now. Thanks!

[@craigo9101]

I like everything about your build and the upgrades Bob. One thing that escapes me is why you didn't put a flexible hose on the back of the saw directed downward to the dust collection ports. That way it would alleviate the dust cloud even further. All in all a great video

[@1157jlh]

I like to leave the table top an 1 3/4" past the face of frame. It makes clamping up things with a small clamp easy when using the surface for other uses

[@modestmaking5314]

You did my suggestion and it was even first! Nice!! We're both better people because of this Bob :)

[@seansysig]

I like the magnet idea and shelves for containers.

[@erikanderson542]

This is incredible!!! Super useful! I especially love the whiteboard material on the shroud! Genius move!

[@project_idea]

nice! I like the addition of the metal grates in the dust collection too. Good idea. Not to mention. cutting metal always looks cool on camera lol. sparks flying!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It does! I love it :)

[@BrockGregor]

Love seeing the improvement on past projects! I'd love to know your thoughts on running compressed air lines to several spots around your shop. It seems like having a quick blast of air to push more dust towards the collection system or dropping a line down to your paint booth would be convenient. Can't wait to read through the book. That's not a small undertaking. Thank you for always putting out consistent and quality content.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Brock! I really appreciate it! I'd considered compressed air lines but honestly, I rarely use compressed air. I only ever use my brad nailer with the compressor, and that isn't really super often.

[@snowell17]

Bob really cool idea, love that you used suggestions to improve your build, would definitely like to see you keep revisiting shop builds in the future and making them better!

[@JointerMark]

Well done Bob,. A very clean look.

[@andomumford5490]

hey Bob, really like the way you used the suggestions. A much improved mitre station. Love your videos

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much Ando!

[@stephenprentiss1021]

I love the shelves for the component organizers. I use those for electrical hardware (resistors, capacitors, potentiometers, etc.) and I've been looking for a better way to get those set up. Those shelves will probably be a 2018 project for me now.

[@emilydavis3997]

Perfect timing! I just got a new miter saw for Christmas and am about to start making a new miter station. Great video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Sweet! I hope it helps! I've got plans for the original one on my site if you're interested. www.iliketomakestuff.com/shop

[@johnhunter9877]

Me too, can't wait to get started on mine.

[@randykniebes5364]

Thanks for your miter saw station updates and other ideas... I will be using many of these in my new workshop i am about to make...

[@mikeandrade4114]

whats nice about these vids is if you're very new to saws/workshop tools, woodworking and DIY projects like me, you can see a lot of practical examples and uses of different tools and the things you can achieve with them. I've never used a table saw, so I never would have thought about stacking blades and adjusting the cut depth to achieve those 1/2" slots!

[@aceinside666]

Bob.....dude! You’re the master at making stuff! Merry Christmas to you and yours from Alberta and keep being awesome!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

You're very kind, thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@jolly.red.giant.]

I’m currently. Along a new saw box for my mitre saw bow going to implement a few of these ideas. Cheers

[@NigelAndrew]

Shop improvement videos are great, makes me want to change my garage to a shop!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Excellent!

[@ToolMetrix]

Great video! That dust collection shroud is outstanding. Thanks for sharing!

[@bootersdad]

Just ANOTHER MILLENNIAL with a Beard! How original BOB!

[@michaelclary5398]

Bought your plans, built the station and made the modifications from your second video. Very happy. One question, however. At 5:40 of the video, when you are making your bevel cuts, shouldn't your fence be on the other side of the blade, with the offcut beneath the blade tilt, preventing the "good" workpiece from lodging against the fence and possibly kicking back? An ounce of prevention...

[@arnieselectric007]

Very well done video Bob, I use those same storage containers in my work truck side bins, gave me some more ideas now...LOL...

[@handymancaines6680]

For the front of ur station where ur saw opening is at the one that sticks on with the magnets make that out of a dry erase board so u can write ur measurements down and then u can erase it when ur done with ur project and write more measurements and etc..

[@murphymmc]

Noticed that you have excellent trigger control discipline with your trigger finger in "registry" when not firing the nail nail. I would suspect an experienced craftsman and/or pistol shooter with that good habit. First time viewer and I say well done with the mods. You have some pretty astute viewers as well. Gonna have to hit subscribe.

[@evarogers8775]

Love using magnets to the front panel. At some point you'll need to get back there. Now you can do it easily without deconstructing anything. Should work well unless the vibration causes things to shift and slide but nothing a couple more magnets couldn't fix. That dust collection setup & drawer is pretty nifty too.

[@williamkelly5176]

Really interesting - have just bought a mitre saw so am going to build this. Thanks!!

[@simon4realvideos]

The Shelves are a great Idea! I think I have to build at least one to fix the big Tower of Boxes in the Workshop. :D I don't like fixing Projects because of taking them a part again, but when it's done they work so great! So, good Job! Merry Christmas from Germany!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@ecrusch]

Excellent redesign and improvements brother. Yours are by far some of the easiest videos to follow and learn from...honest. Really enjoy your content man. Thank you & Merry Christmas to you and your family. Eric central Florida

[@shadowhunter6969]

I love the table and may build one just like it, however I may make the cleats you used to line up the new center section a permanent fixture so I can build multiple tops for my drill press, scroll saw and band saw which are all tabletop models.

[@scootersworkbench6347]

Great adds! You are becoming the king of magnets. :) I have so many ideas of how to use them now.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Magnets are awesome!!

[@smithmal01]

Thanks for creating this really informative video. Any updates on this design? I really like your dust collection solution. What are you using to collect your dust? The only possible improvement on this system is to make your benchtop wider so it can also be used as a workbench/mitre saw station.

[@tjvhigh09]

I’d like to see how you would go about building a fold down dinner table that’s masked as a picture frame or art when it’s folded up. I plan on doing one myself eventually and it’d be great to get some ideas from how you do it.

[@Joe_1971]

You are living the dream...I am assuming that you don't have to work a regular job allowing you to just create content for your channel. You are so lucky.!!

[@michaelfink2070]

Very nice build! One quick tip I'll give because I just ran into it. You don't want the tape measure on your saw fence. It will knock things a tiny bit out of square. And, unfortunately, unless you want to tape the entire fence, there's no good way to fix it. My saw was driving me crazy because I could not square it. Actually, I could square it with 3/4 plywood, but then with a 2x4 it wouldn't be square anymore. Or square with a 2x4, but then not square with 3/4. It's because the fence is different for the two board sizes depending on if it's hitting the tape or not. Also, I found pulling my saw forward about 1/16" from the extension fences is better. Even if your fence is dead straight (mine was pretty darn close), if you're cutting a 4' board, the chances of that board being straight enough are slim. Which means the high spot at 3' will push you a little off 90 or 45. If your only reference is the saw fence, it's much easier because you only have ~12" you're trying to push square, not a few feet.

[@JonathanRansom]

I need me some of those storage boxes! Turned out great, Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

They're awesome and WAY cheaper than most other brands!!

[@Jayme]

Hey Bob! Just wanted to say I'm really impressed with the quality of your videos lately. Keep up the great work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much Jayme!!

[@sudonickx]

Love seeing your shop come together.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Nick!!

[@joshwiley881]

Maybe you could put a chamfer on the back corners using a compound miter from your saw. Great video. I really enjoyed it.

[@Aikidoman06]

My Dewalt compound mitre saw has a discharge port on the back. On my station I put a hose in the box to connect to my vac system. My set up is almost identical to yours. I have a small shop so dust control is a must. Consider a hose to the back of your saw. It made a big dif on mine. Love the videos! Keep em' coming!

[@zac1220]

Very nice Bob! I’m going to make one plus build a router table on the other end.

[@periodcraftsmen]

Great set up and improvements on the miter box station.

[@russ8001]

Thanks for all the cool ideas. I am going to use the magnet front plate shroud idea on mine. Here are a few comments: 1. I found that after years of service, I opted to mount 1/2 inch MDF on movable fence part that came with saw and this offset the original fence which I originally made coplanar with the aluminum fence. I did this because often I cut for framing and long boards are warped or cupped and after a time, the saw moves abit due to binding (I mounted it originally with long screws and since there is a long distance between the top of the saw mounting hole and the table, the screws do not remain perfectly vertical). Soooo, I am no longer relying on the long part of the fence for getting a square cut, but just extended my miter stop out and allow the 1/2 inch gap out there. 2. After years, the deck that the saw sits on sagged and/or the dual countertop (mine was two glued MDF sheets wrapped in maple) moved a small amount-enough to make saw slightly lower on one side than cutting table...so I had used shims. Recently I redid my saw (like you did in this vid) and I installed 4 t-nuts into both maple side rails that the table sits on. This allows for adjustment as the years go by so I can true up the saw both for flushing it to table in both directions. 3. Because the long part of the fence on each side (for me) only supports the stop block and is not used to square long pieces anymore, I am debating removing those two fences because I realize that (like your need to elevate your cubbies behind fence) there is alot of space there that with the fences is dedicated to cutting and without them could be used as a deep work surface. The only problem I can see is how to lock down the stop block. For this, I am considering routing the Kreg mini track like you did but directly down into table. Then to keep stop block square I would use two T-bolts. What do you think? Do you think this would work? I am subscribing. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@jamesshort5812]

Wow an update video. Just absolutely brilliant thank you for making such great videos I am a big fan now from UK your workshop ideas etc are brilliant thank you so much and please keep making them.

[@craftedworkshop]

Hey Bob, been meaning to ask, are these new tunes more originals of yours? Definitely enjoying the variety, loved the old electronic ones too. Cool to see you integrate some viewer suggestions into your miter saw, I love the magnetic front. Might have to add that to my setup!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! No, these tracks are all licensed. I just don't have time to make up the electronic ones anymore and I wanted to broaden the style some.

[@isakwatz11]

I Like To Make Stuff I think you should use the old music sometimes.

[@thewoodworkinghusky3284]

I really like those shelves, simple to make and super clean. I might try and do something similar to my workstation I'm building!

[@alsanova]

That's brilliant idea to use whiteboard, this will help you a lots when you do lots of cuttings need to keep track of it :)

[@bluefishandferret133]

Good video Bob! I’m also looking forward to reading your new book. Keep up the good work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Excellent, thanks!

[@surtrfirecraft]

Hi Bob, cab I suggest using the crown gard on your table saw when ever it's posable. From a fellow woodworker @rjwestwoodwoodwork Stay safe

[@paulbull3765]

Fantastic video, really enjoy watching your builds. I just started building my mitre cut bench tonight and will be including some of your ideas. Thanks 👍🇦🇺

[@blakeyokum1547]

Like the design. I’m going to do something similar, except I’ll bevel the bottom of the dust collection box to let gravity and suction work I hope a little better. Was wondering where you got your dust mask. Looks very comfortable, and as I wear glasses also, I’m hoping it would work for me. Thanks, enjoy your videos.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! It's from RZ Mask. Works well with a bear and glasses.

[@stephenwgreen78]

Love the adhesive ruler...didn't know those existed. I saw something in another video you (and me lol) should have...a folding sectional ruler with a slide out piece at the end for in between 8" accuracy. Have a great Christmas & thanks for the video

[@BenMarvin]

stgreen78 you can also buy the T-track with the ruler built in. Look up Incra tools for all kinds of track and fixtures for building your own jigs and stop blocks.

[@stevejames2142]

Good ideas, I think it's great you included the blooper at the end too 👍🏼

[@VKMilling]

For the dust collection issue, do you think that just 1 long channel that spans about 1" from each side with a pyramid shaped box underneath and 1 of those dust ports would probably work a little better?

[@413DaveRN]

The white board front is a great idea... I'm always trying to find my notepad to check on my next step

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yeah, it was kind of an accident but I think it'll be really useful!

[@markabbott3558]

What kind of organized cases are you using? If you could please add a link for the cases. BTW great work.

[@nybajan]

Love your videos man! I always come to your channel and learn something new. I'm still not what I would call a maker though, but I always leave inspired to go out and actually make something.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's really awesome to hear, thank you!! I hope you stay motivated and make some awesome stuff!!

[@JR0405]

Love the new style

[@mattpearce5294]

Good job Bob. Love your compact workshop. Neat

[@foxeagle1]

Question for dust collection. Has he angle piece helped with the collection? I'm wondering if putting angle pieces in all corners would help more or if that's overkill.

[@shannoncharlton46]

Love the pigeon holes I want to do that as I set up my shed again cheers love the vids bob and I thank you just watching the vids you make make my day just that little. It better

[@TDepatie]

always look forward to seeing your new shop upgrades I love the fact that your doing them with feed back from your community! Merry Christmas

[@NWGR]

I like those shelves that hold the boxes a lot.

[@toolshopguy2080]

You got a nice shop dude. Good idea with the Mitre Saw btw!

[@Ziggy75gg]

Okay, first off I just found your channel so this comment is a little late. However, I worked in a door building department of the company I still work for and we built a box similar to this. I love the magnet idea and the sliding stop. Im wondering if you have added a port directly under the saw? That is where it seemed to accumulate the most and was the hardest place to clean out without using air or removing the saw.

[@joshsingley]

Nice adds. I'm considering making this one. I was considering doing the Jay Bates one, but all that is more than I need and all that plywood is $$

[@richlagger507]

I wish I could "like" again, videos that I come back to over and over, or recommend, and re-watch with a friend.

[@AtlantaJones]

Total rando question. The lighting in these videos is totally amazing. What lights do you use in your shop for use in videos?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I've got a ton of these www.lightup.com/1x4-led-panels.html

[@AtlantaJones]

Great, thanks!

[@netcomptech]

I enjoy your channel very much and learning a lot from watching.

[@connormccarter9581]

Great video! Hmm about the dust left over under the saw. Maybe a fan or some small burst of shop air. Or, maybe replace the mdf base under the saw with expanded metal grate and build a steeply sloped box angles into the dust collection ports... Eh anyways great video!

[@ronaldthibodauxjr.890]

Overall, very nice design. I would suggest cutting a shallow dado in the back of the stop blocks so they do not wear out the face of the ruler over time. Great job!!!

[@robertjames-life4768]

I have shop envy. My stuff needs to be mobile so I use the Rousseau collapsing hood, it’s awesome.

[@FranksDIY]

Great idea on the box storage.

[@osvaldofernandez9562]

Hi Bob, you did great improvements in your miter station but I noticed that you might loose a bit of suction efficiency from your dust collection system due to the metal mesh junction with the plastic tube cause it is not tight anymore because of the mesh intricated form and I think it will let air get in from the surroundings instead from 100% the box, just an observation that I hope could be useful.

[@pauldinella1936]

Looks great, love revisiting an old project. Love the whiteboard. But really did you glue a magnet to your drill? That is genius.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I did! I used Sugru to add a magnet to the top to hold bits. It's fantastic!

[@pauldinella1936]

Yep, putting that the list of things to do on my christmas vacation.

[@Chrispoyourow]

Love the set up, you should trim off the factory ends of your 2X4's and remove the stickers.

[@exyiseyres]

Your videos are very inspiring, Bob.

[@sigguy1361]

Is the dust collection working well for you? Nice build - going to get started on mine next week. Tired of not having good support on length and need stop blocks and dust collection! Thanks for the ideas!! Cheers

[@jeffeberl12]

What about just pulling the saw out to make compound cuts? I don't make them often either, and I also don't cut precise cuts longer than about 36", so this helps me keep the miter saw station size to a minimum. I also have a window behind it that I open when I use it, so I don't have to have all that space behind the stand taken up just for the bars that extend out the back.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

You certainly could. Personally I'd want to avoid having to replace the saw every time to make sure it's lined up with the fences, but if you don't have the space, that'd work as an option.