Part 1 - Miter Saw Flip Top for Ultimate Mobile Workbench

This is Part 1 of a three-part series showing how I built my Miter Saw into my Ultimate Rolling Workbench using a flip top. The flip top allows me to use my miter saw at the level of my workbench for cutting big long boards, and then flipping it underneath to store when not in use, allowing the full workbench top to be available.

[@tenprinthello8127]

Dude, I tried to watch this but I can't deal with the endless music loop. Nobody comes to a woodworking channel for fresh beats.

[@nachowifi2181]

I cant stop laughing lol. fresh beats, im dying lmao

[@brittneydaigle-leonard6438]

Yes this music is rouuugh

[@jipillow1]

Your epic beard instantly gives you credibility for anything wood working related

[@BibiQuid]

OK, so I, like many others who replied to this, seem to be trying to figure out how he figured out where to drill the 3/4" hole into the 2x6 supports/sides. At about 9:08 he shows a diagram of the flip top. The 2x6s that he cut are 20 1/2" long (he also said this earlier in the video). In addition to that, the front of the table is a 2x6. Taking into account that the actual measurements of a 2x6 are 1 1/2" x 5 1/2", you add the 1 1/2" to his 20 1/2" to get the 22" (which you can see on the right side at 9:10. So here is where the quick math comes in. The hole at 9 1/2" is "actually" at 11", which is half the distance from the outside edge of the table to the end of the 2x6 support. 9 1/2" + 1 1/2" = 11". 11" + 11" = 22". I am building a similar flip-top for my miter saw right now. I actually have almost the exact same Craftsman saw as he does, but I'm making my table cut out 26" by 26" as I just know the SECOND I finish the build, the 15 year old saw is going to die on me, so I'm planning on building it a little bigger for a newer (possibly sliding) miter saw replacement down the line. As I'm doing 26", the 2x6 supports will be cut to 24 1/2". Why? Because I also have a 2x6 as the sides of my table so... 24 1/2" plus 1 1/2" = 26". I will be drilling my 3/4" hole at 11 1/2" because 11 1/2" + 1 1/2" = 13", which just so happens to be half the length that I want. Hope this helps some. Also, if you are using different nominal lumber than 2", just take that into account for the actual measurements. 1x4 (or 1x6, or 1x8) is 3/4". 2x4 (or 2x6 or 2x8) is 1 1/2". Sorry for not knowing the metric...I only use that on my car.

[@durbas]

Hi. Your videos have been huge for me. I’m building my first workbench and have designed it in part based on yours and on how you went about doing it. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@bobbigrant9158]

I was really surprised how much cutting power (and torque) this saw had out of the box. 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.

[@MrBowNaxe]

Just what I was looking for! I built a similar table a couple of years ago with a Miter station that slides in and out but I want to make it into a flip top. Thanks for sharing.

[@philipgearhart4323]

im going to build this, thanks so much. i'm with robert though on the ability of 3/4 melamine to hold those pocket screws when the saw is put away. counter sinking 3in screws through the melamine into the 2x6 or even through bolting it would make me feel better.

[@thesharpiefp]

Nice bench, you have inspired me to build a bench like this. thanks for the great details and your fine work. Keep the videos coming. good luck on all your up coming projects

[@chazschuck9017]

Time for an impact and some cordless tools bro. First time I've seen somebody "camming out" in ten years!

[@michaelsimmons4883]

Liked within the first 10 sec just for the beard

[@CraftwerksMC]

This is a decent build but the only thing I would have done differently is made the boards you screwed to the underside go all the way across so they meet each face of your framework and then you can make sure the weight of the saw assembly is supported by the frame and not causing the weight of your saw to rip out of the melanine over time.

[@browncrcb]

Get videos by the way. You definitely make it look easier than it is but we only see the good stuff. I almost finished my rotating miter saw part today. A question that I have is, can you use a round over router bit with melamine? Edges are a little rough and I would like to smooth them out. Keep up the good work.

[@j74snook]

Using a corded drill to set pocket screws doesn’t work well for me

[@Peter-976]

Details for the workbench video? What details? There were no details in the video and all the comments asking for details have gone unanswered.

[@donmendenhall8317]

Is there a cut list for the bench and the miter flip top as far as lumber dimensions used?

[@iljanster]

thank you bro, gonna make one too

[@adamsmith5102]

Do you have plans drawn up for this? Would love to make one!

[@fredastaire2587]

Can you do this plan but end with the table saw on the opposite side??

[@djneville2000]

Will this work with a sliding miter saw ?

[@davidlloyd636]

Hi, I love this bench and will make it with all tool stations. Have you any advice on how to build the rotating mitre saw station from the start?

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Go Mountaineers! 😉

[@JeffWells-fe2cv]

which model pocket hole jig are you using in this video ?

[@thomaspeltz8577]

How many of the Kreg screw bits do you ruin using a power drill to drive the screws in? On every drive I can hear you rounding out the bit and the screw head.

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

yeah, I do that a lot. But so far I've only had a couple over 4 years. They are pretty tough.

[@bedebeje]

This is exactly what I'm trying to do. How did you figure out where the holes need to be drilled for the rod?

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[@davidjaxx8414]

@Chris Jaiden Instablaster :)

[@chrisjaiden1405]

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[@davidjaxx8414]

@Chris Jaiden you are welcome xD

[@SK-or9bo]

Nice job man. Please kill the music selection you have, at least while you are talking. You need to get your drill up to speed before you make contact for. the pocket holes

[@Dominguezucv]

I'm having a hard time trying to calculate exactly where to open the holes for the aluminum bar. Could you explain please how did you calculate yours? Thanks in advance

[@MikeTheSith200]

In what would be the middle of the "shelf"

[@mikedabbs5009]

What is the inside diameter of the 3/4 inch pipe?

[@sullyd.225]

I have the same DeWalt table saw. The width of the miter slots are so inconsistent that I cannot use miter runners. Does your saw have that issue? If so, how do you work around that?

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

I haven't encountered that issue on mine, but I rarely use the miter runners.

[@davidbroadfoot1864]

Another KZbinr solved the problem by sanding them straight.

[@sullyd.225]

@@davidbroadfoot1864 I tried the sanding method. It did not work. No sleds for me. I plan on getting rid of it anyways, so I suppose won't be an issue for long.

[@kevinb6102]

where can i find these plans?

[@Dasexuneed]

What are width and length of the workbench? I am thinking of doing the same thing.

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

its 4' x 8' so you can just use one uncut sheet for the top.

[@alexm8526]

Wait, you don't own a cordless drill or impact driver?

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

I do not. I'd rather just hook up an extension cord. But an impact driver is definitely now on my wish list based on multiple comments.

[@evanbarnes2595]

Where can I get plans for this bench and build for the miter saw flip top?

[@michaelbritt9903]

Where can I get the plans for this bench and plans to build the miter saw flip top?

[@danielledelprado4882]

Do you have plans for this work bench with the flip top for the miter saw?

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

Sorry, the only plans I have are what is shown in the video. The workbench was just made as I went from a picture I had. I may someday do an update video with drawn out plans.

[@scvic2006]

Bushing. It's a bushing. Not a "casing".

[@excelmonkey]

Do you have plans for this?

[@griffithwoodworking6661]

Sorry, I don't have any formal plans for this. Just the sketch I show in the videos.

[@BubiGTR]

14min video for 2 boards and a hole through them...

[@markwhitton2083]

Had to stop watching 1/2 way thru ... THE MUSIC!!! YIKES