Sliding Compund Mitre Saw Station

**Barry_White** · 3rd March 2004, 09:09 PM

I thought I would post a picture of the SCMS Station that I have just built with a few minor items to finish on it.

The design came out of the Timelife Books from the Woodsmith Series of Custom Woodworking.

The reason I built a stand alone station was because I have run out of wall space and I can put the wings down and push it into a corner so I can get the cars into the garage.

**Dean** · 4th March 2004, 01:00 AM

Nice work. I think i'll make myself one of those

Any idea how much it cost all up for materials (roughly?)

**Barry_White** · 4th March 2004, 07:46 PM

Hi Dean

It took 2 sheets of 2400mm x 1200mm x 17mm Structual ply from Bunnings @ about $83.00 a sheet. I used some Meranti for the sides of the extension tables although this would have been better in hardwood say Tasmanian Oak. Some castors from Supercheap Autos @ $1.90 and various screws etc.

It probaly could have been built out of 18mm MDF. The only problem with MDF is when you screw into the edges you have to be careful it doesn't split.

If you need any other info send me a PM with your e-mail address.

**Steve0** · 4th March 2004, 11:21 PM

Nice - just like the picture in the book - well done - you have inspired me to reconsider this project.

cheers,

Steve

**Sir Stinkalot** · 14th March 2004, 09:06 PM

Barry,

Could you please post full details of the book as I think I will need to make one of these.

Thanks

Stinky.

**Steve0** · 14th March 2004, 11:12 PM

Hey stinky,

It is from the TimeLife series on Custom Woodworking - it is the "The Home Workshop" which I think is third in the series.

I cancelled after the third but the books are good.

http://www.timelife.com.au/index.asp...2&categoryid=4

**Sir Stinkalot** · 15th March 2004, 01:58 PM

Thanks Barry ...... I will be sure to follow that information up at the library

Oh .... did it take long to make?

Stinky.

**Barry_White** · 15th March 2004, 02:06 PM

I suppose about a week working at it on and off a few hours at a time.

**I_wanna_Shed** · 27th November 2011, 11:00 AM

Hi Barry,

I know this is a very old thread, but that is good! I want to ask how your mitre stand has held up over time.

My question is, have the fold out wings 'sagged' over time, hence dropping the work supports, bringing them out of alignment with the saw's base plate and fence?

Any other changes you would make to this plan, given the time you have used it for?

Many thanks,
Nathan.

**Barry_White** · 27th November 2011, 11:48 AM

Man how time flies I didn't realise how long ago I made this seven and a half years ago. Just as a reply to Nathan I will post a couple of pics to follow up on his PM to me. These also show a picture of my zero cut jig for the table saw as well as a reply to why the wings don't sag.

**I_wanna_Shed** · 27th November 2011, 12:03 PM

Thanks Barry. A nice, simple solution. Looks like its held up very well!

Thanks for the pic of the zero clearance setup too!

Nathan.

**groeneaj** · 27th November 2011, 06:19 PM

Those zero clearance base and fence are so handy for saws. I must build another one for mine!

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