Mobile Cart to Miter Saw Station & Why I Switched

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Finishing my switch from Mobile Miter Stand to Miter Saw Station
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I switched from my DIY mobile miter saw stand to this miter saw station built out of modular garage cabinets. The added shop storage and organization is a huge benefit and now I actually save some space in my workshop. Woodworking projects need a lot of room to build sometimes and clearing out that footprint in my shop gives me some valuable project area or a place to add more tools.
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[@pqworks9019]

You did a great job! I’m glad you do everything you can to keep your workplace as clean as possible! I myself am crazy about vacuuming and using big shop vacs! I have the same standard of cleanliness when I do projects on my house! For example, I have been repainting my house. When I finish for the day, I always finish with a thorough vacuuming! Good job on your miter saw station!!

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

This is great! I'd love to have the shop space to do that long of countertop space for a miter saw area. I was also thinking that keeping (and possibly needing to lower) your cart without the wings, and just sliding in between the cabinets would be pretty cool too.

[@superpapi]

Love the level of detail, and your aversion to dust....SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@BrettsWoodshop]

I'm in the process of creating a vid about my miter saw dust collection shroud and combing through YT to see how other Makers are building their stations.As always, Brad, great presentation and beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[@joshuaglassman7558]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident a while ago. You’re so good a producing content while simply explaining why it is what you’re doing. I’ve always been pretty decent with my hands and have been wanting to expand my woodworking skills for a really long time now, but I live in an apartment and don’t have any space to do such things. Been living vicariously through your content. 🤣 Any chance you could do a video on building a garden arbor? Wanting to build one for my wedding this summer.

[@davethepak]

Great video. Good content, excellent production quality and very informative. Also, as someone else who is into woodworking AND 3d printing, I would LOVE to see more videos about using 3dprinting to enhance your shop. thanks for sharing.

[@jessaminutesir]

I’m rewatching this as I’m finally setting out to do my miter saw station and I have loved your set up ever since you shared it. Also while watching this, seeing your stop block made me think “tell me you’re an engineer without telling me you’re an engineer”…Brad, “here’s my stop block”. 😂

[@Andrew-gu7kf]

Well you certainly are precise and specific. Maybe that's why your projects and workshop always looks so good. Mine...um...not so much. Someday I'll have patience. I can't wait. 😅

[@TheBooker241]

I built these cabinets several years ago. I am now removing all of them from the wall to install the ez levelers and remove the bolts for adjustments. Sooo much better. I am removing the middle cabinet to install a shelf for the miter saw. I have to say, I have loved everything, but the bolt levelers, about these cabinets since I found your plans.

[@BigHeinen]

Just a thought....might have been a possibility to install the wall outlet 'below' the shelf to keep the cord entanglements to a minimum. While you're there just continue the wall board cutout down the wall and install another outlet above the countertop to the right side of the miter saw? Great video and thanks for the ideas!

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

Nice to see your miter saw station coming along nicely. I couldn’t be as efficient without mine. Cool video.

[@jeffdukeman7031]

Love it! Blunders and all. Such is life. Definitely more 3D printing! I just got an Ender 3 in July and I do that exact kind of thing with odd job pieces! Has already made itself worth the purchase!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Heck yeah, 3D printers are awesome

[@dougbeach7299]

That was amazing what you printed. Please show that process. Very cool 😎

[@DIYMAN]

Love this. I especially like the stop block. Thanks for the video

[@cloughshelton3510]

Great video with lots of incredible tips. I am just finishing a similar miter saw station and really like your stop block. What are the dimensions of the wooden block and how far behind the face of the miter saw fence did you place your t track?

[@OldePhart]

I like how you extend your pinky when measuring ... shows class :)

[@jymferrier]

been using 3d printed adapters for my shop vac dust collection for about a year. Works fantastic.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Great to hear!

[@BrianAndrewStephens]

dude your cuts are so clean. I have some learning to do. It's hard to fight splintering on my cuts.

[@morty_mcfly]

The T-track with a stop-block, what a genious idea !

[@scotto541]

Great video. I would LOVE to see any and all 3D Printed tools and accessories, etc!

[@zenon72]

Dude. I'm usually pretty quick. But Your explanation is so captivating. The "shocking" caught up to my brain like 3 seconds later. You crazy 🤣🤣🤣 always a pleasure watching your vids. They give me inspiration and motivation for my flooring channel. (Which is how I found you). Alright bro catch ya on the next one👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

The slow burn jokes are the best :) Glad you're digging the content!

[@TomBielecki]

I love the indicator! More 3D prints please :)

[@philshock3805]

Awesome as usual, Brad! Just love your subtle humor ("with a few million operations..." lol), and your willingness to show the mistakes is completely relatable! You realize your shop vac cubby is screaming for a door, right? :)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, I was considering a door and will probably do that later 👍

[@Pop_Gordo]

I would love some more 3D printing for woodworking! YT has a ton of resources for 3D printing but not many applications for woodworking

[@bobt2522]

Nice timing! I just finished my mobile miter saw stand based heavily on your plans (Drew Fisher's ideas are mixed in there too.) I guess it is time for a bonfire! I jammed a vacuum and a Dust Deputy into the back of the cabinet.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I love the idea of the seperator but it just kills performance too much for my liking

[@JohnnyS37]

Brad, Running that router through the table top without hitting screws or brad nails is like playing minesweeper! Hahaha! I see you like to live dangerously! Great video, as always!

[@daverowe5351]

Perfect upgrade to the shop - would love to see more 3D printing maybe even how you designed the dust collector connector for the miter saw - as you say there is NO common sizing which is a pain

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@chrisbloodoff5170]

Looks great I bought plans for the mobile station but am thinking of doing the inset t-track stop from this build

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

that'd be a great option too! One reason I do like the physical fence though is that it lets me use a 10" spacer to get cuts under 13" where the stop block can't reach

[@treelimb2878]

Hi there - lovely work and build. Great delivery too! I am in the process of setting up my shop and envision something similar to take my miter / planer and joiner. Can you share how you square the saw fence to the counters? Thank you for your time. Regards, TL

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Get the plans to build cabinets for your Miter Saw Station: fixthisbuildthat.com/garagecabinets

[@Kimberlymogan]

I just bought the whole set Nothing in it for this so I’m assuming that once I build the other cabinets I watch this video again……one question ……Any plans to give more actual details such as cut sizes for those who’ve purchased the bundle?

[@danielreed7470]

@@Kimberlymogan I was wondering the same thing. I didn’t see any actual plans for the mitersaw

[@Eggsther]

Just finished doing a bloody animation exam plate. Perfect timing for another video upload to relax

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Hope it helped you chill out :)

[@geoby1408]

Brad, great video! Have loved your content. A tip for drywall that was shared to me: Use a sawzall, take old/used blade and snap them short so that the length of the exposed/cutting blade from the surface stop plate is the depth of the drywall gyp (1/2 inch usually, 5/8 for type X). That way you can't cut past the back of the drywall and can make an easy continuous cut. Hope this helps!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

His way is how I do it and I’ve done over 10,000 repairs so his way actually works really well.

[@RTDNECO]

Appreciate the content as always!

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing that, well done!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thx!

[@jerrystark3587]

Nicely done.

[@gort5583]

Nice! Thanks for showing your mistakes it helps some of us from feeling completely hopeless. :)

[@rkerby6375]

Well done!

[@malcolmdastur4411]

Wow, you are extremely good at what you do. I really like your video's & woodwork.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great job, Brad~! I was having second thoughts on building a miter station seeing the miter carts that both you and April W. use around your shops. Thanks for pulling me back to the station concept~! :-)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

if you've got the space it's amazing!

[@Anthony-H]

Nice! My miter saw station uses a vertical stop block and I hate it. It's always getting hung up. Going to make a new one with the t-track in the countertop like this.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Awesome work, Brad! One of these days I might get a miter saw...but until then...I'm still on the Four Eyes team. "Big Miter" cant recover from their last video hahaha

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😂 😂 😂 My alternate title was Chris Salamone is Wrong

[@davidjones8070]

Loved your video..thought I was ocd...I give you got me beat!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi how did the original inspection get through as putting cables across studs and the putting a pasteboard sheet on is not only dangerous but illegal in case someone puts a nail or screw through the pasteboard and straight into the cable. You did your extension correctly but looking at the cables that had been put them would worry me a lot and I would have probably taken the plasterboard off and redo his work. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and hopefully an even better New Year

[@mavrick561]

I've been thinking about a 3D printer so I'd love to hear about yours and see how the process works. Thanks for the vid!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@LogHouseFarm]

My Snapmaker just arrived, it's a 3D printer, laser etcher, and CNC machine all rolled into one. So I would for sure be interested in any 3D printing you might feature.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

That sounds crazy!

[@LogHouseFarm]

@@Fixthisbuildthat It is a very cool machine, I will be posting a video featuring it this Thursday!

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Inspiring ❤ Thanks Brad !

[@perslyburnett5086]

Hi, i really love your builds. Would it be possible to make metric versions of your plans? Think the market for that might be a bit bigger😁

[@louisrucci6043]

I've done what you did to my garage wall 25 yrs ago. The next time I needed to add receptacles I opted to use molded conduit. You use extended boxes and attach the conduit between them., Doesn't look bad either.

[@carllamb6711]

Really enjoyed that thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@howtofixitworkshop]

Hey Brad, nice addition to the shop. I'm planning to do something similar soon. I have a question about your dust collection: Do you have a bag in the shop vac? How often do you empty vac, or clean it out? I was thinking about putting a separator under the counter space but I know that it will take up valuable space. Thanks, Josh

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Hey, Josh. I run a bag and a Hepa filter in there. I switch it out like every 6 months or so. A separator would be nice if I had the space, though it does reduce performance

[@FamilyMentors]

Enjoy your videos. I may use my shop vac for the miter station as you did once I upgrade to 4” for the rest of the shop… but how do you manage dust with the vac and no hood?

[@Teknoshare]

Would love to see more 3D prints; even STL files on your site- Ive made many vac adapters, even a cyclone - infinites uses for the shop!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Brad! Nicely done! 😃 I wish I had the space... But I'm going with a mobile station. What can I do? This is the way. 😊 Anyway, happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks! And the mobile solution served me well for 5 years. I have nothing but love for it!

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

That stop lock track is low key impressive!

[@garygwhicks5856]

Hello Fellow Saw Duster, I have seen some of your project vids and I like your style. However, with this project, an AWESOME workbench, I wonder why you chose to permanently install your Miter Saw. It seems to me that if your workbench could accept multiple, mobile tool stands like the one your miter saw was on to begin with, your workbench could be even more awesome. These mobile tool stands could have flippable tops and hold tools like jointers, routers and planers that would benefit from your workbench's excellent fencing system & work piece support. The tool stands need to fit into the workbench and require stabilization during use, but that could be easily done. An easy way to stabilize the tool stands might be to add multiple heavy duty drawer guides to your workbench and have matching hardware on each of the tool stands. That way, when you need to swap tools, you can just slide one out and slide another one in. THANKS AGAIN for your GREAT content! It all makes me want to make more saw dust!

[@sebastianmorais8872]

Love u projects u do what u are good at

[@witchcraftauto]

I hate to be that guy, but this is actually brilliant! I've been binge watching your videos because as the weather is getting warmer I have to get into my garage and start cleaning and organizing. Thanks for your inspiration bro.

[@ZenRebel33]

I modified my build of your Miter Saw Station. Instead of putting the cleats in with a shelf, I built a cart to allow me to roll the Miter Saw in that is level with the station. I will be making another cart for my Kreg router table. If I get a the DeWalt Plainer, I'll do the same. By making carts for these machines that are level with the station, I can take more advantage of this large work space. I didn't put cabinets or drawers below my miter station in order to store my rolling work bench on one side. The other side I store my pancake compressor. Your build is great and offers a great deal of versatility.

[@kestutisk9397]

Great video like always thanks 👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@purplecouchproductions8657]

I would love to see more about 3D printing!....Maybe a 3D printing and Epoxy resin project!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

That sounds fun!

[@sghantous]

Shocking! Good one!

[@gregoryhalye8907]

Was there just no way to make the opening the right width and then make the cart the right height to just slot the cart into place between the cabinets and then lock it in place with cleats or a few screws to allow you to keep the mobility?

[@asitturnsout7108]

you should buy the bosch 12" dual bevel sliding miter saw. it should fit in your opening. highly recommend it!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

if I was going to go with a slider I would probably do that one

[@grantdavies6081]

I put my miter saw on a drawer slider shelf so that it could pull out a bit more than the cabinet depth, not sure if that would work for you.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Very nice saw station beautiful!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@rafaelgonzalez7890]

do you think there could have been a way to integrate the mobile unit into the wall design as a way to pull it out from the wall and have the mobile unit available still?

[@onyxc1376]

Love your videos. I was wondering about the make and model of your miter saw.

[@roberthallin1379]

A man who admits his mistakes is a man that is well respected.Great job.

[@jaydencebulski1637]

Mate thats a neat set up 👌

[@dextonfeldark]

I’ve got 4 different 3D printers. 2 FDM and 2 Resin. I’ve printed things like pegboard hooks, socket wrench organizers, paper towel holders, magnetized label plates for drawers, threaded fastener size/gage testers... finding stuff is easy. Modeling something you can’t find is a bit more difficult in my opinion and I would love to see that.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, the modeling is a challenge, but rewarding!

[@andyf8503]

Many great ideas, thanks! I'm definitely going to incorporate many of them when I build my miter saw station. The stop block design and features are especially great.

[@brewball728]

I haven't been able to find a link to the wood storage supports you use. Those are very cool. Where can I find them?

[@robertblubaugh1821]

You are fantastic!

[@steveburrington4288]

Where’d you get that drill press?

[@petescott901]

Just discovered your channel this week, and I'm loving it. Been binge watching your videos. Great work. I have a question that a see a few people have asked, but no answer so far. Do you think it would be possible to integrate a mobile cart in the the Saw station so you can retain the functionality of both? As Gregory Halye said about a year ago in the comments, you could just make the cabinets and the mobile cart the same height, leave the gap big enough to house the mobile cart with the "wings" down and lock it in place with some cleats or bolts? Just curious as to if you think that could work? My garage is not as big as yours and I'm trying to maximise what I can fit in. anyway, loving the videos and you've even got me considering a 3D printer

[@kendellali7410]

Can you do a video building a plate rack please @Fix This Build That .... all the way from Trinidad an Tobago and I admire your work and I have learnt a lot from your video’s

[@shaniatwain828]

I hate dust too, but sucking up a big pile of it is another level of zen!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, had to leave that shot in there unencumbered by voice over 😀

[@jimreese55]

Great as usual.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks again!

[@yuegan1939]

What's the plywood that you used for the frame? I'm new to the hobby and that plywood looks beautiful!

[@tmn67]

You rock!

[@bobbg9041]

Id have added one at each stud over both sides. Then you could set any table top tool on it at almost any spot or used a hand held tool down the length of the top And never wanted an extra outlet. Now this might not meet code but what the chance you have 5 tools all running on it at any one time? The most might be 2. How many outlets are on a strip plug ive seen 24. At one end you could add a gfci or breaker thats lower then the panels breaker. In a kitchen how often do you need to go looking for a spot to plug in? Most houses all the time. Here's the deal you'll never pull more then 15amps or 20 amps depending how the house is wired. At most youll trip a breaker. Then you have drill chargers phone chargers a place to plug in a sander or drill press router .

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

my intentions are to put small part storage there so the outlets would be covered up if I did that. But if you wanted to use for small tools that would be great

[@ContentToHover]

how do you find such beautiful plywood? I'm having such a hard time finding wood that isn't full of voids and knots

[@Jshak07]

Do you sell that adapter that you 3D printed for the dust collection hose? I happen to have the same saw and same issue lol.

[@attilah]

I built the mobile miter saw stand and thinking about the same move as you did, but my issue is that I upgraded the saw to DWS-780, which with pushed back fully makes the front of the saw fence around 21.5", which means that I either need a deeper cabinet or some other solution. Most of the time I will probably cut 4x2, 8x2 or 10x2, so I'm thinking about a 24" deep cabinet so 2x4 can rest and make a 8" extension board that I can install when I cut wider pieces. What would be your suggested solution, I might be missing something obvious.

[@seanj-ski1352]

I just started learning how to route dados with that same router. Holy cow the dust is out of control!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, it's insane

[@mendelzwiebel814]

nice build! just a suggestion, make a few more flip stops. that way you could "save" measurements on a big project with lots of different cuts

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I typically cut all my boards the same length at same time 👍

[@christacable1801]

Would you have the 3d printer file for the hose adapter? I couldn’t find it on you plans site.

[@jmakins5]

Extra kudos for the Stephen King reference. Almost makes up for being a Tennessee fan. 😂

[@green6185]

Soooooo Good!

[@jerrythompson8532]

Would love a video on your 3D printing techniques, Thanks

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Noted!

[@keithf5236]

very nice.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Keith!

[@mikemonks6369]

Great build, Brad! How did you determine the position of the t-track (aside from that you wanted it on top of the cabinets)? How important is the location? I've seen upright t-track fences that are placed flush with the saw fence, but wonder if that is necessary for a top-mounted track. Cheers!

[@timothymitchell7250]

I was trying to figure out how to do mine. I'll be going with a flush mount like he did. The upright will be in the way for other uses, or with not-so-straight boards. As far as position, it looks like far enough back that the block is out of the way for longer boards, and close enough for the flip stop to be solid in its function. I would guess about 1 to 1.5 inches back, depending on the block design.

[@sprntkr]

Brad, great video as always. Can u drop a link for the dust hose attachment you use that has a red dial or connection “thingamajigger” on it???

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

it's the standard hose on the Fein Turbo amzn.to/37GQax5

[@McFlysGarage]

Wish I had more outlets in my garage. The joys of townhomes with detached garages.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

ugh, detached garages are tough

[@TrackstarPre]

Lets see some 3d printing vids!!!! I think they are very essential for shops...just like how you used yours! I am curious, which printer did you go with?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I went with this one from Anycubic amzn.to/2JaFWvo

[@jalapenomouthwash7057]

Nice work

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@ryananthony4840]

Nice!

[@JPToto]

I got a 3D printer for the exact same reason. Would love to see more about how you’re using it!

[@MCsCreations]

Absolutely!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@chrismoore9997]

You need one of those Bosh saws that uses an arm instead of a slide. Having the ability to cut wide material is much nicer. I got rid of my plain chop saw last year and have no regrets.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

not a fan of sliders and I prefer to cut wide pieces on the table saw. works well for me, but I know a lot of folks love the Bosch.

[@northernprod]

what nail gun did you use in this video?