This table is about the 4th generation of an original design, as it has been redesigned with each new saw and from what was learned through use. It started out quite light but has gained weight as it has been upgraded. The legs are removeable for transporting and attach similar to a saw-horse style barricade. Various size holes serve to reduce weight and for tools. Smaller holes are for Workmate bench dogs which help when sanding. There is a permanent vice on the right end (sorry, I didn’t get a good picture of that) and provision for a portable vice on the other. There are 2 four gang electrical outlets, one at each end. I use a roller on a stand for longer boards, keeping the workstation table short enough to fit in my shop when not on a job site. I also purchased no materials specifically for the construction of this table; everything are scraps and leftovers from jobs. This table has served me well for years not only as a mitre saw table but as a complete workstation for doing interior trim on the job site.
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This is my workstation in my shop.
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Note the portable vice on the table top end. Also, the jig saw sits flat on the back table out of the way with it's blade going through one of the bench dog holes
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Lower shelf under the saw is a great place for tape, speed square and to set down any mearsurement medium, be it a piece of paper or a wood scrap.
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An old tape measure is inlayed in the top and is set to be fairly accurate for rough length cutting but not for fine finish work. Note bench dogs stored in holes in back table and sander sits on that shelf out of the way
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Pull the pin out and the legs will slide down and off. Drills store ready for use in holes under the table. I have to add a few new holes that will work with impact drivers.
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Nice idea. I use mine as a storage spot as well.
Nice idea. I use mine as a storage spot as well.