Watch Before You Build Your Miter Station

[@kevinansell9341]

That height adjustable Mitre Station is an awesome idea and I just happen to be making mine shortly.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Awesome! Let us know how yours turns out

[@WoodworkingWarrior]

That's a great way to really dial it in and like you said, if you change/upgrade miter saws you can easily adjust for it. Awesome idea!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you so much! In addition to the changing of saws it can fix issues caused by any changes in the cabinets/countertops (i.e. sagging, swelling, settling, earthquakes, children grabbing a crescent wrench and “helping”, etc.)

[@eggsngritstn]

Agree about the color. I'm feeling a grey or army green. As for the suspension mount for the saw, I see your point. I will stick to the traditional cabinet for two reasons: I don't anticipate many changes in the saw I'm using, and I have the ability to adjust the height of the top with bolts much as you have.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Absolutely! Go with what works for you! I’m with you on the grey. I’ll consider the green.

[@generalsworkshop]

Very creative. Thanks.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@CharlieMikeWoodworks]

I really like the idea of the T-track sandwich. Not all walls are flush and perfect, so that makes a ton of sense and I'm going to incorporate that in my soon-miter station!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Awesome! So glad you liked that. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a good sandwich? 😂

[@AJBuiltThis]

Glad to see you guys back at it! I've been missing ya back here in Arizona.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

We definitely need a visit and collaboration build, Hermano!

[@daviddarrow4506]

I'm not one posting a comment, but your video has inspired me. Two things I noticed. The number is how well you both work together. That is an absolute plus in so many ways, not only when you need that "extra" hand to help hold something, but more so when two brains bring out the best thought processes. Secondly, dust collection. I feel you are aware that glue used in foaming plywood and other materials is harmful to your health. With the way you miter saw discharges upward, it would be easy to connect a shop vacuum. Even if only temporary. I look forward to seeing you both on the next project. Good job!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you so much! And yes, since the last video we’ve hooked up dust collection

[@YarFreedago]

I like the design for mounting and adjusting the hieght of the Saw. I can definately see using it in my shop. Good video.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Awesome! Glad you like it, and thank you so much!

[@bareknucklebushcraft8552]

great idea with the miter saw leveling! awesome build brother 👊💪

[@jerrybyrd7778]

Interesting use of alternative materials 😮

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thanks! I honestly felt like I had solved world hunger when this idea hit me. Obviously no where near as profound, but I was excited.

[@RJ-sr5dv]

Some really good ideas there, --- I don’t know the holding strength of those little screws you used for the ceiling plates, as a result, I would be very concerned about supporting a a 50 pound miter saw, and all of the movement that is necessitated by its use. Especially in MDF You may want to consider replacing those tiny eight screws with some small carriage bolts w washers to support the “ceiling plates”.. I have to think that when those screws fail, it will be all at once

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Great idea. I’ve thought the same thing and for now just keep continually checking everything for tightness, so if a follow up is needed I can get the word out.

[@lorenclifton110]

I like what you’ve done. Nice work you two!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you so much! We are getting some great use out of it.

[@j.justin1511]

New subscriber here! Glad to have found your channel. You two work great together, and I'm looking forward to seeing how your channel progresses. Also, as an aside, I'm digging the t-shirts and the First Fruits name. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you so much for being here with us and we genuinely hope you gain value from our silliness and methods of woodworking!

[@1KeithEsq]

Great video, but those little screws holding the ceiling hangers in doesn't seem secure enough. You don't want to get hurt.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

I totally see your concern. We’ve been checking them regularly and they haven’t budged. If anything changes we’ll definitely do a follow up video.

[@KennyRamsayMedic48]

Very nice job. Gonna steal your levelling idea for my upcoming mitre station build. 😊🤜🤛🏻

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you so much! A lot of people brought up the concern that the ceiling mounts may come loose over time. Although I haven’t experienced this issue (yet) I think I would have it be a recessed top mounted next time.

[@DavidATakes]

I like the adjustability of your design but would have included a shelf for the miter saw to rest on. It could be fastened to the metal bars and add more rigidity even if it is overkill. Add a matching trim piece to the face of the shelf and it will make the two cabinets appear more connected.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

I agree with you about the trim, and it’s definitely forthcoming. The reason for not putting a platform underneath is that we’ll be putting a “dust drawer” right underneath the saw. The front of that drawer will be trimmed to connect the two cabinets. We plan to place two cutoff bins right below the drawer. Your idea of a wood platform is perfect and would solve the problem of the holes in the square tubing not lining up perfectly to the saw (depending on brand and model). I hadn’t considered that, because it all came together perfectly with our Makita sliding miter saw.

[@DavidATakes]

@@FirstFruitsDesignCo Oh no, the dreaded cut-off bin. I have a dumpster just outside the door near my miter saw. That is my cut-off bin.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

They never look pretty but they are handy when in the middle of a build!

[@grumpywoodchucker]

Great idea!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thank you!

[@dennissmith5837]

Great idea for a miter saw station and I think if you build a well finished pan to go under the saw and box behind it you should be able to obtain great dust collection. Thanks for the video. You two make a good team and with a little more practice you’ll put out even better videos.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thanks so much and glad you liked the idea!

[@williamroozenboom3269]

Curious to see how you handle dust collection. That dust port is fairly close to the wall... it may be a challenge.

[@frankb.3556]

Very nice design. Can you please put a link to the dust mask you used with velcro strap? Thank you.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

I got mine from www.kmtools.com

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Hi this is definitely unique mounting system for the saw as it allows precise alignments. I am looking into building a miter station for my new saw. You definitely did the right thing by using Loctite thread locker as an added insurance. Since it has been over 6 months how is this system holding up? Are there any recommendations you may have if you were to build another one again? Thanks in advance for any insights you can share.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

All the potential concerns I had have not become concerns. The system hasn’t loosened or anything. I still have the thought of the screws possibly coming loose some day and if I had to build it again I may do recessed through bolts to suspend the carriage, just for added peace of mind.

[@ashokmoghe8035]

@@FirstFruitsDesignCo Thanks for a prompt response. I agree on driving the bolts deeper. Here are a couple of other ideas you may want to consider. Instead of the Blue thread locker you can use Red thread locker. Blue is a temporary thread locker that can be loosened where as Red is a permanent one that can't be unthreaded once cured. Other option could be using epoxy instead of the thread lockers which will also make it permanent like the Red thread locker. Just my $0.02. TC.

[@Jonathan_Grider]

Great video you guys. What is the vibration like? Metal carries more vibration than wood, so I would think that the whole saw would vibrate more than if it was mounted on a wooden platform? Very interesting design!

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Excellent question! I think because it’s still suspended from the plywood cabinet tops that the vibration dissipates just the same. It feels just as sturdy or more so than our previous miter stations.

[@justkjthings]

Interesting concept. It doesn't rack or wobble?

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Not at all, which I was concerned with when designing it in my head. I originally created this design for an under mount kitchen sink which “pinched” the sink to the counter. I thought that there was the possibility of it racking, even with the locking nuts above the 1” square tubing. I was very pleasantly surprised at how completely solid it is.

[@butchwhitcomb]

Nice AXIL ear buds I am looking at getting a pair when I can do you like yours?

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Those are Soundgear. They are custom molded and everything. They were covered by insurance, otherwise I wouldn’t afford them.

[@butchwhitcomb]

sorry they looked like them but are still cool@@FirstFruitsDesignCo

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

@@butchwhitcomb no worries at all. I haven’t heard of those ones specifically. I’ll look them up. The ones I have are for shooting and also connect to comms systems.

[@dragon66leo]

No securty glasses😮

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

You caught me. I really need to do better.

[@charaburda616]

Definitely need glasses 🤓 protecting your eyeballs 👀

[@themeat5053]

You just pushed your "anchor" piece off by a good bit. Folks should learn how to measure. Difference between craftsmen and makers; to huge to mention.

[@FirstFruitsDesignCo]

Thanks for sharing. That was merely a demonstration, and I’m sorry if you felt misguided and/or offended by it. I do appreciate you letting us know how bad we are and how great you are. It gives us something to aspire to. I’m enrolled currently in a measuring class and am excited to see if I can inch a little closer to being a real man someday.

[@jeffhatcher6585]

And of course, providing feedback without being an over-critical dick is the mark of a basic decent human being. The difference is too huge to mention!

[@laurylavoie9633]

Great video...but I do have to say that I cringed every time you used a power tool I cringed. You did great with lung and ear protection, but those eyes, which to me, should have have been the first thing that I would have protected 😊