Mitre Saw Station Upgrade - Storage and Dust Collection

[@jeffdutton1910]

The cleverness of your work never fails to impress me.

[@MaUri-tr4op]

He has a really sharp mind

[@brainkill7034]

15:01 - I had a huge shelf running across the back wall of the garage I tore down and repurposed into a workbench, among other things. This part of the video reminded me of that, because as the workbench was becoming closer to being finished, I was able to use my workbench to finish making my workbench 😂 was a wonderful feeling, just as you were using your new miter saw and hood setup to finish your miter saw setup. Beautiful.

[@dweebsauce8378]

"These plastic bins were supposed to be temporary, but they've been here 10 years" wow my home decor in a nutshell XD

[@Vikingwerk]

"It's temporary. Unless it works. In which case it's permanent."

[@BakerGlare]

Old proverb: There's nothing as permanent as a temporary solution.

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

@@BakerGlare I second this! =)

[@his4evr2c]

Good job You make it look so easy. Thanks I know as a novice it's not. We have apts. making drawers is what I need to do. But GOD ... WAIT Watch Attentively In (HIS) Timing

[@bradymcphail9690]

I just realized why I like your channel so much… You remind me so much of my Grandpa, whom I called “Grumps” he was the greatest man I ever met! He taught me everything about woodworking and how to be a good man. He died at 93 from an accident. He was a very practical man and that’s how he approached his woodworking projects, yet they finished amazingly beautiful. You remind me of him, but I think you and I could be brothers.

[@aldunlop4957]

A bin for scrap wood next to your mitre saw? I shouldn't say this but I will. That is friggin genius dude 👍 So simple and it screams common sense but not one mitre saw station build video that I've watched has ever mentioned it. Great video buddy. I loved it 👏

[@willybaetens4648]

Hi, What an upgrade. Clean, no clutter, more space, light. I suppose you can find everything more easy. I love this video. Thanks for sharing. Keep it safe. Willy from Belgium. 😷😷😷

[@LostWhits]

I love that it's all just scraps of this, that and whatever else is laying around, no specially ordered birch plywood here. Also temporary storage becoming long-term storage is all too familiar in my place too..

[@wrenchmantooly5169]

Same!

[@vtbn53]

Note really, he killed an expensive sheet of 12mm plywood (drawers) in the making of this video.

[@simple_oversight]

Sometimes you have to invest a little I guess.

[@vtbn53]

@@simple_oversight Or use a cheaper product like MDF or melamine, or even particle board.

[@PaskMakes]

@@vtbn53 It was cheap construction grade plywood, nothing fancy. :)

[@sfcmathews32]

You, sir, are an overachiever. I like the workbench, it's well laid out and intuitive.

[@azattokpakbayev3707]

"we are pretty good at reading upside down" killed me, nice intro with the kangaroos btw) glad to see you being well 🤘

[@DavidLindes]

Oh my gosh, I didn't actually get the full joke when he said it, but do now. Thank you! :) ¡noʎ ʞuɐɥʇ :ʇᴉpƎ

[@baz770]

glue in an old dead horse bottle. Classy and gives me comfort that this is a practical pathway, not a sponsored pathway! nice work.

[@steliosstavrinides3502]

Love all that you did here mate, simply without overdoing things. Jealous of that Bosch MS I love it.

[@brianmann01]

I used to be a casket maker in the States. We built 255 units a day all fine wood. I love your ingenuity and creativity and I subscribed so fast dam mouse nearly went up in flames. I look forward to binge watching your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Magnificent. Workshop upgrades like this are so rewarding, since they're going to help almost every future project. Great work.

[@PaskMakes]

Absolutely! The workshop was beginning to get more and more difficult to work in. :)

[@mastheadmike]

Really nice looking workstation. Love the practicality and the joke about reading upside down. Got a hearty sort from me on that one.

[@connorwells7774]

"here Down Under, we're pretty good at reading upside down" that got me, thanks for the laugh

[@martinbelshaw4050]

I'm an engineer surveyor in the uk who test extraction systems and the extraction you fitted to the X-cut saw is better than most professional installations I test...

[@jmluisdeoliveiramore]

I've used other (10" saws) previously and was pretty surprised with the speed and cutting ability of this Dewalt saw.I have bolted mine to a table to minimize movement which I highly recommend.This is a Great saw kzbin.infoUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe with a light to see your cutting line (not a laser line).I'd recommend this saw fro anyone looking to upgrade from a 10" miter saw.

[@neilf4128]

The reason I watch your show is because you are so imaginative and creative. Big or small, all your products are inspiring. Thank you.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@johnp1806]

I really like the vertical drawer slides, that's a great touch. Also, of everything, I think the handles on this were my favorite part to see

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks John - I was pretty pleased with the handles! :)

[@8672Danny]

I'm 21 and I use to be a joiner and now I'm working with sheet metal and your videos really inspire me to go back to wood

[@Ryan6.022]

Remember nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution that works.

Rule I live by against my own will.

[@TedHopp]

I went to the University of Maryland in the late 60s. We still used "temporary" classrooms in mobile trailers that were installed during WWII. I think some of the trailers were still in use (as offices) when a tornado came through in 2001 and put an end to them.

[@samuelforgie2771]

My dad is a stubborn man. In about 2007 he got “temporary” glasses when his broke. He is still using them to this day even though he complains about them everyday. He refuses to go get new ones

[@davedavis662]

Bravo!

[@Ryan6.022]

@@WitchKingkiller it's a reminder that it's best to do things the proper way rather than do a "temporary" fix and come back later.

[@RB-xc9vh]

You do this as if it was "quick and dirty" cause it's just for the shop. I recently made a drawer myself - took me half a day and was not half as precise as your qnd-drawers. Always a pleasure watching you at work, man. You're my motivation for the next drawer now, maybe that'll be a bit better - or quicker. Have a great day and stay safe :D

[@rjtumble]

That came out really well, I especially liked seeing how you built a little duct for the dust collector.

[@keningilbert]

What kind of wood did you use to bend inside of the shoot?

[@tcnhouse46]

I like everything about it, used existing materials, construction plywood, and then finished it off with nice trim. Looks great.

[@AlphaMachina]

Love this! Something I want to build is an entire wall of French cleats, and then a bunch of modular shelves, cabinets, tool racks, you name it, that hang on the wall anywhere you want. A completely modular shop storage system. I reckon a whole wall of French cleats will look good as well.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

A reconfigured rough shop space converted into a "finish craftsmanship" result.....I'm happy with that! Best wishes and stay healthy!

[@cjzx325]

The dust collection system is brilliant. Nice work as always!!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Absolutely awesome upgrade to your Miter Saw Station , Sir !!!!!!!!! Now i need to get one of those Bosch Miter Saws that you showed !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brokensquidwoodshop4209]

One thing i've done, that might help with dust collection, was adding a door of sorts to those cutouts you're needing for angled cuts. I use mine for more straight cuts, so making a couple hinged doors i can keep closed for the majority of the time. Really improved the efficiency of my down draft dust collection.

[@novosib9017]

Brilliant, you can see your skill level difference comparing the old bench to the new.

[@negotiableaffections]

Beautiful, Neil [and so's the mitre station!]. Must feel like a successful diet when you walk into the workshop!

[@PaskMakes]

It feels amazing Keith! I reckon it's a bit too swish for me! ;)

[@negotiableaffections]

@@PaskMakes You'll get used to it! Just label the drawers, would be my advice and rehearse the phrase..."now where the £$%^ did I put that!"

[@feldinho]

I absolutely love your work, but you outdone yourself this time. It's simple yet so well done that it wouldn't be out of place in a kitchen!

[@trevorbaugh1335]

"These plastic boxes were only ever supposed to be temporary, but they've actually been there for about ten years." I feel that, brother.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

You’re the carpenter version of a plastic surgeon. The facelift you gave your old mitre saw station is fantastic! Looks incredible and very useful with lots of storage.

[@mattalsager3035]

Hi Neil. I literally just bought the exact same saw and I love it! My shop is very small so I bought it because I needed that extra little bit of room. Funny thing is, I also build a bunch of drawers for an old cabinet I had. The drawers are so much better for storage. I'll have to send you a photo of my work station...it's not nearly as nice as yours...but it's a heck of a lot better than what I had! Thanks for all of your videos. They are informative and inspirational! Great work as always.

[@SQLRYAN]

Nice refresh/update on your mitre saw station. Very cool. "We're pretty good at reading upside down".... Haha, good one. Stay well everyone.

[@DavidWalling]

"These buckets were supposed to be temporary... 10 years later"..... man. That hit close to home :(

[@Aleph-Noll]

same haha i came to the comments right when he said it too

[@n8guy]

I know. I feel attacked. ;)

[@honeybadgerisme]

Say...aren't his kids around 10 years old? Wonder if that had any influence.

[@stumpbumpers]

I am getting ready to do this exact thing to my 10 year old temporary setup. After an initial reorganization and clean up, I bought all the plywood last week to start building drawers, doors, and shelves.

[@BakerGlare]

Love it. One comment about the sideways drawers, though: Two rails at the bottom might have been a bit more stable (and expensive...)

[@Tehcarp]

you wouldnt need a top one in this case

[@christopherbiomass7155]

@@Tehcarp One at the top might add structure when the drawers are fully pulled out. Helps keep the weight from tipping away from the bench and crimping the slides at the bottom of the opening.

[@Megadoculous]

I don't see how the sideway drawer runners could do anything useful at all, mounted in that position. Why not just mount them in their traditional location at the sides? Am I missing something?

[@RickMeasham]

I don’t understand why they couldn’t be on the sides at the bottom?

[@PaskMakes]

An extra slide at the bottom would help (I thought about that and will still do it if needed) but it still needs one at the top too. Drawer slides need to be on both sides of the drawer to work together whether they're on the sides or top and bottom. :)

[@kenyonfennell5003]

my first visit to your site. good job with minimal material cost. great solution for the saw and turning plastic boxes into organized drawers that look good too. I also looked at your photography ----Wow. I'm subscribing, Thanks, Kenyon (Florida, USA)

[@Cyan2002]

Fantastic project, I'm pretty sure you're a genius! I really like those leveling feet as well!

[@stormkhan4250]

Those levelling feet are kitchen cabinetry/counter top supports. Buy them from your local hardware store like Bunnings in Australia.

[@gregmislick1117]

Very nice, came out well. Amazing what a little window dressing on the old bench does tot he appearance.

[@draka1973]

The new Bosch mitre looks impressive, but the old AEG deserves a bow! Cheers Neil! 🖖🇮🇹

[@PaskMakes]

The old one went to a mate for a new life! :)

[@Coomanboo]

I touch base with your videos somewhat often and I missed this one somehow. I love the cabinets you have redone. I made a mitersaw slash radial arm saw station a few years ago before this video was made. I love mine and the organization I get from it. My dentist is wanting this type of thing in his shop and I am looking again at videos of this nature. Mine is a cross between Jay Bates and Jackman Works for the ideas I incorporated into mine. I could have used that wooden dust tube you made which is thought provoking. Thanks for all you do and share.

[@georgeblair5070]

I ordered the very same saw last night. I'm really looking forward to doing similar to you, so your timing is great. By the way....your tape looks the right way up from here in the UK. See Dan Pattison's site for an improvement to the dust collection scoop/shield

[@almostben]

Mine is in my workshop in the box! Coming out this weekend. Any thoughts on changing the blade?

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

..and the bottom shelf is a little *wavy* . Major improvement. Congratulations to your new *GCM 12 GDL*

[@andycollins3978]

You couldn't pay me enough to clean behind a workshop cupboard in Australia! I'd have happily torched the building and started again!

[@neilarmitage6632]

Thanks to the inventor of the brad nailer. Expensive handles. All looks really well done

[@magalimertens7601]

I'm very happy for you: I guess you must LOVE to walk on your shop now. Congrats!

[@msimbo93]

Nice work! Glad you were able to re-use some of your materials and enhance the old design. Live and learn!

[@dstarr3]

Re: the temporary plastic bins, truly a relatable case of "The most permanent solution is a temporary one."

[@TheSiarod]

I bought this saw last year, wonderful machine! You will not regret it.

[@genericuserid7283391]

"I'm not going to do anything fancy." -guy who literally made a Dyson fan from wood

[@ragnkja]

Scott Boyse Yeah, that does tell us something about what he considers “fancy”.

[@alx252]

Spacecraft from spare wood...

[@ezequielapenas778]

I don't need to say much Pask: you're one the best discovers I made on KZbin! You're sooo good that you make these things look simple.

[@karlekstrom7017]

This gave me some great ideas for when I'm finally able to set-up a workshop of my own. great video as always!

[@jesswu0213]

The best miter saw station organization I've see so far

[@tmbx2596]

How do you increase your storage by cutting 12” off the width of the workbench? Ask Pask!

[@billybobjoe198]

Depth?

[@djAnakin]

Wow! What an improvement! Digging those rosewood handles too.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like them! :)

[@andrewslater6846]

I can’t imagine having the tape upside down. That would drive me mad. Maybe I’d still be able to use it but that sounds very frustrating. Very awesome build!!

[@PaskMakes]

The one that I took off was upside down and that's been on there a few years. I never gave it any thought at all when using it. :)

[@stanislavbandur7355]

@@PaskMakes I found out, that if I have measure tape/ruler upside down, sometimes I make a mark on i.e. 27mm instead of 33mm. It is caused by wholes plus smalls approach (cm+mm), when I choose wrong direction to add smalls.

[@DecemberForge]

I am always struck by how clever you are. The spacing the design the patterns. This is the fanciest workbench I've ever seen! Elegant and USEFUL

[@kinkjarfold3816]

With all this time on our hands, I wonder just how many DIYers are revamping, cleaning, reorganizing their shops? I know I am.

[@toacinpatwary2226]

Kink Jarfold all this down time, I went from never knowing how to use a cordless drill to making basic furniture for my house :)

[@kinkjarfold3816]

@@toacinpatwary2226 That's fantastic. There is nothing more satisfying than building something yourself.

[@prestonlane6253]

Same here. Went from deciding to redo a support beam for my roof to getting rid of a lolly column in the center to having to redo 1/2 the floor because of wood rot. Because of all that, I'm rewiring most of the shop and redoing the layout. I admit I'm a little spoiled. I have a 20' x 20' shop. Getting rid of the column that was dead center will help with layout and work.

[@toacinpatwary2226]

@@kinkjarfold3816 Absolutely right! I never knew woodworking would become a hobby but there really is nothing more satisfying than building something yourself.

[@CorwinBos]

Same here. New base cabinet for my drill press and a full rebuild on my Delta Unisaw

[@Handleyman]

I’ve got one of those Bosch mitre saws too. I chose it for the same reason, so that it could fit right up against the wall. It’s a brilliant bit of kit and deadly accurate.

[@LosBestauradores]

that was a lot of work! But the results are awesome!. Greetings from Mexico

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

G'Day cobbler, good on ya, the way you used the drawer slides .. Met many mates when I was stationed in perth for 2 yrs back in the 80's on a exchange program with HMAS & USN Have always wanted to return but never have had the chance .. A bucket list item for sure.

[@andrew5792]

"We downunder", come on Neil we all know your an import, says me who is first gen Australian 👍. BTW really like your solution for running the dust collection behind the cabinets.

[@his4evr2c]

Yes sharing with Matt Carriker.

[@budmartin8297]

Really well done makeover. I just started using Bosch power tools a couple years ago and I'm sold on them. As my old tools wear out, I'm replacing with Bosch. You will love it.

[@PaskMakes]

I agree, they're excellent tools! I just bought a Bosch 12v drill and driver too. :)

[@Mike_Regan]

It's a hopeless task, Neil. The stuff you accumulate will _always_ be greater that the available space. It's a rule.

[@BeaverCraftTools]

What a great idea to upgrade the Mitre Saw Station!

[@MRrwmac]

Pask, I’m guessing you’re really glad to have finally taken the time to retrofit that cabinet?! I know when I put stuff off for too long, I actually enjoy the effort to get it done! Haha

[@PaskMakes]

Absolutely! I decided at the start of this year I needed to start getting organised! :)

[@violettownmicroenterprises1528]

It wasnt until the roos said "good morning" that I remembered... youre one of us!! Even though you talk funny, Im wrapped knowing my favourite woodsmith is an aussi, ... in a space where so many other greats are in the usa. 😂 Thanks Pasko.. yo da best !!

[@BiggMo]

Your gonna love that bosch... did you get the 10”or 12”? 10” is supposed to be a bit more accurate if you can live without the added capacity of the 12”

[@PaskMakes]

I already do - it's the 12" :)

[@danhorton6182]

Nice choice! I’ve had the 12” for a few years now and it is more than accurate enough. It’s always a good day when you get a new tool.

[@marupengod]

This new miter station looks almost like a dream come true. I don't have old material laying around to use sadly so all I can do for now is be happy with my new work bench that doubles, triple, quadruples as everything else, but hey! that's part of the process! awesome build!!!

[@jlarts]

So is it official then? Is "Down Under" really the Upside-Down? ;)

[@--Nath--]

Dunno, with covid epicentre in the USA or Europe and Australia/NZ dealing with it - think the northern hemisphere is the dark place currently.

[@slav1467]

@@--Nath-- I think you took that a bit too seriously, bud. Lay off the news, would ya?

[@sciangear4782]

@@--Nath-- remember how the bubonic plague wiped out half of Europe and set progress back who-knows-how-much? The repository of knowledge and skill is now trans-Tasman...

[@thethirdman225]

No, you're upside down. :D

[@Jonacarpenter]

Nice job. I just stumbled across it and it was very impressive. I like how you didn’t rip it all down and start from scratch. You took what you had, erased a lot of the pencil lines to add new ones and built some new to add on. Nice!!!👍👍

[@ValerioFanelli]

Australia ---> even cats are poisonous ---> I shivered when you moved the wood behind the bench :D

[@dadajackyo]

Even cats are poisonous... LMFFAO! Too funny

[@shiveringlots]

Despite this not being relevant to me, I really enjoy you and your channel. Glad I found you!

[@emponator]

I thought about getting a similar saw, but instead I'm going to make a dent in the wall so that the slides have a place to go and I can get the saw closer.

[@Zax999]

Wow, you put in so much work (and improvement) that I went to lie down and rest a bit after the video. Loved how you sprawled on the floor to adjust the legs and climbed up on the drawers to broom the wall. Id probably open a beer and gawk at it all for an hour. Enjoy!

[@brunopmcosta]

4:56 HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA Awesome build though my friend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kgucmen]

This is such a comprehensive work, that the extending portion of the wall panel, beyond the desk (@ 3:49 seconds into video) will haunt me through my sleepless nights....

[@MrMarkraffaele]

ǝlᴉʇɐsɹǝʌ ǝɹɐ suɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀

[@keithyoung7]

Yah but what part of OZ does that accent come from?

[@lukecharlton122]

​@@keithyoung7 Probably wasn't born here in Aus, but who is to say he isn't Australian? If you call this great land home, you're Australian.

[@keithyoung7]

@@lukecharlton122 Totally agree, My point, I believe the inference was that his resourcefulness and skill set were due to his Austraian’nes. From his accent his skills were learned in mid/north England.

[@camofpv]

how did you do it???

[@MrMarkraffaele]

@@camofpv ¿ʇɐɥʍ op noʎ op ʍoɥ

[@countrylife9256]

You sir are a true Craftsman. That is one beautiful workstation.

[@SolusisehatTanpaobat]

❤️👍🙏

[@zahidjavaid4819]

Congratulations for having a new miter saw. Nice video.

[@paullobwein1632]

Never realised in all the time I have been watching that you are in Australia. Then I read further you are in Yandina!! After watching so many American Chanel’s it’s great to be able to support a local.

[@lightningstrike20111]

Absolutely brilliant. A big unit, multi functional, plenty of storage. I'm looking forward to building my workshop and implementing some of your ideas that will also work for me.

[@bryandavies6074]

Loved the dust collection port. Clever simple and effective

[@joachimschnoor2849]

Hey Neil, as my Dad said: I do it temporarily, it should just work for 25years .... 😊 To replace it will be your job... He was so damn right...😁 This is a fine and practical mitre saw stand-support-workbench-storage. 👍👍 Oh btw. shall we use the other thumb (👎) when we are not from down-under...?🤣🤣🤣

[@harrymiley3707]

We've got the same saw for the same reason. There's a nice 5-minute upgrade to the vacuum inlet that increases dust collection quite a bit. All you need is some duct tape to add some more size to the inlet. Nice video, I'm redoing a shop cabinet, and will use some of your ideas.

[@robertbamford8266]

Great video! Thanks. The upside of the shut down down under. All those clean up projects can get done. And we can watch.

[@brianewhiteguy]

Great video and great project, as always. I love that you didn't spend an arm and a leg on the materials, yet still made everything functional and appealing. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@george8873]

Great upgrade. I'm sure you'll enjoy that extra floor and organized storage space. Looks amazing. Also, glad to see you use push sticks on your table saw. I warned my brother for years to use them, but he always knew better than I. He cut off 2 fingers and his thumb on his left hand last month and they couldn't be reattached. Moral of the story is safety first.

[@Reign_In_Blood_963]

Sorry to hear that. A SawStop could have prevented that injury from being so severe, but unfortunately the tech is patented and not as widely in use as it should be. I plan on purchasing one for myself one day, but as of now it's not financially feasible.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks George! Sorry to hear about your brother, they really are a dangerous machine.

[@Norm7264]

Trying to understand your dust collection strategy, Neil. You mention you are using both the dust collector and also a shop vac (did I understand correctly?). Why didn't you just connect the Bosch vac port to the dust collector and dispense with the shop vac? Perhaps I misunderstood. Any clarification you can offer would be appreciated. Love your work, Neil.

[@Trollgaard1st]

Connecting the dustcollector to the vac port will still lead to alot of fine dust blowing up and behind the saw so he uses the shop vac for the port to get the most and biggest dust and the dustcollector is connected so that it takes care of the fine dust that blows into the cabinet.

[@JustAnotherCFA]

A HUGE Undertaking and an equally HUGE success. Thanks a tonne, eh !!!

[@tomim7187]

Once again, you nail it! Love you recycling and using cast off for shop fixtures.

[@drmkiwi]

You've made those drawers look pretty smick with what looks like Bunnings CD non structural ply. Getting that stuff to sit square is a talent! Thanks for the video. Cheers, David

[@JoshuaRoode]

Hi Neil, I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for making such great videos. It has inspired me to keep going and working on my YT channel. 👍 Keep up the good work

[@MHAUSMAN]

Very impressed with what you have done. I especially like the way you modified the PVC pipe.

[@IanSmithKSP]

Interesting to watch you do the type of work that doesn't need to look nice. (it still looks nice, but not like a piece of fine furniture). Im the type who has trouble turning that off - which has benefited me in high-end workmanship. I struggle to do projects of this type in a timely fashion because of it, but I'm learning. Hopefully that station speeds up your work and makes it more enjoyable.

[@shoestringworkshop8374]

Great re-build. Looks like an entirely new case. I've built one of your smaller projects ( the table saw and router depth gauge ) and I love it. Thanks for the videos. I watch all of yours. I like your dogs.