Mighty slick! You answered the major concern of how to make the saw top level. But it seems to me that you made the flip top more complex than it needed to be. Could have used a lot less components. Great build either way and excellent idea! Thanks
The difference between UK workshop channel and a US equivalent. I’m in the UK and I much prefer this realistic,for most of us scenario. There is no 5ft wide thicknesses planer, every Stupidly priced Festool product you could think of, a bandsaw that could cut a ten foot wide slice of oak in half, a table saw that you could host the last supper at and a workshop the size of half a basket ball court........oh, and the obligatory muscled up pick up truck just out of shot. Anyway, like the build mate 👍🏻
Hehe thank you. Planning to continue making videos for guys like us. With a small shed or garage workshops 👍 But I have to say, those US workshops are amazing and would not say no to one 🤣👍
I’m in the US and a hobbiest with a smaller shop and I like watching normal people make things not people that have the biggest and best items as I enjoy the feeling when I build something
Incredible build, thanks for sharing. I'm thinking because the lower section cant be used as storage, you could use the cavity box to store items like blades, fence attachments and so on, clipped down to avoid spilling out on the flip motion. Also perhaps if instead of two latches, you have sliding bolt system. Looking forward to building one myself. Much appreciated.
That flip-top looks great! Those latches you've used seem to hold much more securely than those I've seen used before. Will definitely keep your design in mind when I build my first flip-top.
@@CasualDIY hey I know this post was a year ago however I love your design and I’m currently building it as I type. But I’m running into a problem. The original board that you attached the pipe and support beams to first, was what side? The side that the mitre saw is attached to or the flush side? Or neither?
The cam over leaver locking clams are fine , (all be it a little small ) is suitable for keeping the left and right bench top movements in check, but in addition I would add two side sliding pin bolts from the fixed bench portion into the flip box to help carry the vertical loans.
Thank you. I don't remove comments unless they are abusive, political etc. But I think TH-cam itself removes a lot of comments not sure if that's somewhere in settings of my channel. But heard that TH-cam is clamping down on abusive comments.
Thank you kindly. Not decided yet, could be dust extraction for the mitre saw or t-track stop blocks or carts with a lift base for my jointer and thicknesser
Lpve your channel as you use affordable tools to build, but i did notice that when using the pocket hole jig it was leaving unsmooth pocket holes, that would be something maybe i would invest in like a kreg one maybe even the cheaper ones they have but all depends how much you use it.
Excellent work. It's a very good design, I am in the process of making something similar and will adapt your design. I have an existing bench I made ages ago with a much thicker top The latches you are using seem to work well but I might be inclined to simply use sliding bolts instead of the catches. They would be more robust I think. But once again great work.
@@CasualDIY Thanks Thomas. It will take me a bit to get this done. I have another bench to build with a inbuilt router table as well. I also have some decisions to make about how I'm going to fit everything in because my workshop is smaller than yours.
Its about ease of use. End of the day its a workbench and it just needs to do its job. It works for me. But sure improvements are always possible to suit everyone's needs👍
Great build! I’ve been wanting to build one just like it for a while now. The only problem I see is the brick walls on either side 😆. Reason I put my workbench near a low window.
Great video. As a matter of interest, the amount you had to raise up the saw, was that how much you lowered the pipe in the initial correction? I only ask because when you are done, it looks like your part one build calculations were actually correct. I've been watching videos on different designs fir this type of flip table and yours is remarkably simple and very effective. Thanks for sharing.
Yes that's correct as I remember lol Thank you, glad you like it. Its obviously made to fit my space and my tools hence you really have to do your own calculations but it's easy correctable. Love my bench now such a space saver and my mitre saw can be in use in no time.
I was thinking the very same thing! I too am researching different ideas on TH-cam and this is a great one. However I will likely have my mitre saw on one side and thicknesser on the other👍
A lot of people beat builds like this up but can work better for some of us. Way to get a power tool out of the way fast and quick without having to lift my much heavier larger miter saw. A 12 inch sliding compound miter saw enough weight to put your back or shoulder something out moving it a short distance just to gain a work bench to assemble things. I would add some laminate on mine. Being taller every miter saw stand sold sits too low for me my back aches just thinking about using one store bought
Liking the fliptop, Tomaz, hope I spelled your name correctly. Have you got a thing going with, Evolution 😁, as you seem to have a lot of there kit. Hope you haven't stored all the clutter in your back bedroom 🤣. Best regards Geoff Maddison UK.
Hehe 🤣 they supported my quite a lot with some tools but to be honest I'm a bit of a fan of those tools anyway. Good value for money. For me the only downside is that you are just stuck with Evolution blades as due to the lower RPMS no other blades ate designed their these lower speeds.
Good job mate .... Nice too see your using some wood with all those screws .... lol only joking.... Nice job. I'd probably put some steel collars were the black iron goes through the ply too stop it wearing the holes larger but that's just my opinion ... turned out great mate let's see what happens next
@@CasualDIY use the tube you have already cut a split in it and open it up slightly it will do the same thing or get a slip couplin for the black iron tube and file the threads out so it slides up and down the tube
Liked the flip top work bench, have a question or 2, how do you get on with longer lengths of wood, using the miter saw, looked a bit cramped for space, also which pocket screw jig were you using? As I’ve been looking at them, everyone seems Kreg crazy but for me the plastic is an issue, I’m not a lover of plastic as a working jig, has a tendency of getting brittle with age.
Yes I'm limited in the workshop but if I need longer lengths then I pull the whole bench to the middle of the workshop. I use a Katsu jig. Not the best but more than half the price of Kreg
I just repurposed an old door handle and its door frame catch. also has the benefit of clicking in automatically for you. lockable and simple to release
Nice work Thomas I have always liked the idea of a fliptop for my mitre saw. I am just completing mine but I have to do a little reworking as I was using 17mm readyrod (aka all thread) and I am not happy with it. I have used it for 2 other fliptops but not liking it for this one. Where did you get your black pipe I am having a heck of a time finding it.
Thomas great video. For the evolution saw how wide did you need to make the flip section to allow you to rotate for left and right 45 degree cuts? I’m planning this same mechanism for my smaller mitre saw but want to leave space for when I can afford the evolution as an upgrade. Thanks
Thomas, how deep is your workbench top. It only looks like a standard unit, 600mm deep, but ive measured my saw, and closed down the saw is 760mm long, so open would be substantially longer, so wont fit in a cabinet 600mm deep. Hope this mskes sense.
@@CasualDIY Thanks for replying. I thought you had the same saw as me, but you must have a smaller one, as my saw is as big as your work bench when it's closed down, and as it's got a 300mm reach, I'm going to assume it's a meter long when fully open, which is way too big to have as a worktop. I'm trying to build mine into a 12ft x 10ft shed, so the units would be fixed. Anyway, I'd like to say I'm enjoying the build projects you have on the channel, keep them coming. Thanks, Jason
Hi Tomasz, I'm going to build a similar bench and your video is going to be very helpful, thanks. Can I ask, what blade size is your mitre saw and what are the dimensions of the section that flips? I have a small mitre saw (Evolution 210mm) and I'm wondering if I should make a flip top that will accommodate a 255mm saw in the future if I should want to go bigger?
Hi my saw is 255mm. The dimensions of the flip top (just the flipping part) are 69cm wide, 76cm deep. Hope this helps, always best to be ready for an upgrade 👍
Tomasz a very nice part 2 build and enjoyable to watch as well, well done. Where did you get the pipe from, and could you provide a link please? Thanks. Barry (Wirral, ENG)
Well thank you kindly 👍 I got the pipe from a industrial coffee table project I did 4 years ago. Table wasn't needed so I took it apart. But all the metal pipes, profiles etc. I get from this store: www.themetalstore.co.uk
Do you have thoughts on having a table saw worked in and level with other stuff, possible being in left or right side with blade down when using mitre and mitre flipped down when using saw?
This is probably one of those things thst looks more useful than it is. In my garage the bench would end up covered in crap. Would be a right pain to have to clear it to get at the saw each time.
Hey Thomas, what size pipe did you use? And did you use 1x2’s to support it? Also when figuring out the width of the flip top for you miter, did you just measure the width of your miter saw and add like 3 inches to each side?
Hi, I think the pipe was 3cm in diameter. The pipe in the flip top is secured with 2x1 cut to size (height) of the pipe. And the pipe sits on the bench on cut outs from 18mm plywood. With regards the width of the flip top, exactly as you said. I measured my mitre saw and added a bit on each side.
@@CasualDIY just and extra question about the pipe. Ive built my framing. Its bigger than yours but same design. The width of the the mitre saw box is 78cm. The total length of pipe i need is 93cm. Ive seen a 35MM with 2mm wall ERW steel tube but im unsure if it will be strong enough to hold the weight. My saw is 23.1kg on its own so will looking at around about 40kg to be safe when having stuff on top of bench from time to time. Do youn think it will be strong enough or should I go bigger or mayby get a 35mm solid steel rod? Thanks
@@robcheetham4370 should be fine, you can add extra block in the middle that the pipe will go through as additional support to prevent any potential bending. But it should be fine
@@CasualDIY thanks. Yes i did think that. Theres an additional 32mm gap either side so can double up on the 18mm block plates. Thanks for the confirmation 😀👍
Did your phone survive the drop? 😅 like it a lot. Might try something similar after my workshop build series wich will be on youtube in the upcoming weeks 👌
hey I know this post was a year ago however I love your design and I’m currently building it as I type. But I’m running into a problem. The original board that you attached the pipe and support beams to first, was what side? The side that the mitre saw is attached to or the flush side? Or neither?
I would say yes, it's designed for different jobs. But I guess you can use your table saw to do the same job it's just less convenient 👍 if you got a long 2x4 it's safer to cut it to size on a mitre saw. In a mitre saw you will also be able to make mitre and bevel cuts where on a table saw that would be very difficult or impossible.
@@CasualDIY I think I am with you. While working with long pieces of wood you may be able to do a bevel cut on the long edge but pretty impossible to do it on the short one.
Hi and thanks, at the minute it's as it was from the machine goes up to my yellow power box that's attached to the joists of my garage. But in future I will be making some other contraption for the power supply to my workbench👍
hi thomas, how wide is your bench? I have the predecessor saw to yours and want to do what youve done, just need to make sure it will fit. subbed btw, cheers mate
@@CasualDIY Np thanks..this seems to be just the perfect size for my 3 x 3 shed something that i can put wheels on and move to the center of the shed or roll outside.
As expected…….educational, informative and entertaining. You have a wonderful channel.
Thank you kindly
Me again! We have the same mitre saw! I look forward to watching all your videos. What a treat!! Cheers.
Hehe tank you, hope my videos will be some value to you👍
This is great! I will build this once I've got my new mitre saw.
Well worth making, great space saver and been serving me for years now
Another great video Tomas for my small workshop 👍😊
Thank you kindly
Incredible. Looking forward to trying this build for a mudroom, workshop conversion. Thanks!
Thank you for watching
Mighty slick! You answered the major concern of how to make the saw top level. But it seems to me that you made the flip top more complex than it needed to be. Could have used a lot less components. Great build either way and excellent idea! Thanks
Thank you kindly👍
I will never complain about my 24/32’ carpentry shop! I’m in a wheelchair, but wow...you do make use of your space. Cheers
Hehe for some this is a massive workshop 🤣👍
Excellent design and great to see corrections when needed - thank you!
Thank you for watching 👍
The difference between UK workshop channel and a US equivalent. I’m in the UK and I much prefer this realistic,for most of us scenario. There is no 5ft wide thicknesses planer, every Stupidly priced Festool product you could think of, a bandsaw that could cut a ten foot wide slice of oak in half, a table saw that you could host the last supper at and a workshop the size of half a basket ball court........oh, and the obligatory muscled up pick up truck just out of shot. Anyway, like the build mate 👍🏻
Hehe thank you. Planning to continue making videos for guys like us. With a small shed or garage workshops 👍
But I have to say, those US workshops are amazing and would not say no to one 🤣👍
I’m in the US and a hobbiest with a smaller shop and I like watching normal people make things not people that have the biggest and best items as I enjoy the feeling when I build something
Incredible build, thanks for sharing. I'm thinking because the lower section cant be used as storage, you could use the cavity box to store items like blades, fence attachments and so on, clipped down to avoid spilling out on the flip motion. Also perhaps if instead of two latches, you have sliding bolt system.
Looking forward to building one myself. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching 👍 hope your build will go well
I found the video!!😊😊....thanx for sharing with us, dope video... i will tag you on my build once i get to my mitresaw
I wish you a successful build 👍
I made sure to smash the bell!! 🔔.... im a fan!
Hehe thank you
Excellent work! Real space saver.
Thank you. And yes it is
What a great space saver for the small shop WTG.
Yes I'm finally organised thanks to this workbench 😁👍
That flip-top looks great! Those latches you've used seem to hold much more securely than those I've seen used before. Will definitely keep your design in mind when I build my first flip-top.
Cool I hope it will give you some inspiration 👍😁
@@CasualDIY hey I know this post was a year ago however I love your design and I’m currently building it as I type. But I’m running into a problem. The original board that you attached the pipe and support beams to first, was what side? The side that the mitre saw is attached to or the flush side? Or neither?
@@kareemlewis4958 hi mate, it's the side to which the mitre saw is attached to 👍
@@CasualDIY thank you
The cam over leaver locking clams are fine , (all be it a little small ) is suitable for keeping the left and right bench top movements in check, but in addition I would add two side sliding pin bolts from the fixed bench portion into the flip box to help carry the vertical loans.
Very Nice.
Thank you👍
Good job brother. I think I can use your design to install my portable table saw on one side and my planer on the other. Well done.
Thanks 👍😁
Hi tomas
For the catchers idea you could of used sliding bolts like what you put a pad lock though on a shed
But love the video 😊😊
There could be too much slack in that and then the flip top could rock
Very good work
Thank you kindly 😀
Love it. Might try this build when My shop will be ready for work
Thanks 😀 go for it it's so worth it
Very cool project! Can't wait to see what else you do to the bench
Thanks😁 oh just wait and see😉
Great job buddy! Well thought out too. Glad to see I’m not the only one that uses a drawing office tee square too! Keep up the good work.👍
Thanks mate. Yes it was kindly donated to me by one of my friends, would be shame not to use it 😁
Love your honesty.
Every day is a school day. 😬😬😬😬😬
Hehe every day is an opportunity to learn something new👍
Great video Thomas, and well thought out solution and build, nice to see you have removed the trolls comment.
Thank you. I don't remove comments unless they are abusive, political etc. But I think TH-cam itself removes a lot of comments not sure if that's somewhere in settings of my channel. But heard that TH-cam is clamping down on abusive comments.
Great idea!
Thanks👍
Great job I'm moving next week and will have my first garage. Your video is a massive help! Keep it up! ❤️
Thank you kindly and good luck 😁👍
Very cool I love Your Videos
Thank you kindly my friend glad you liked 😁
Great stuff mate. Fantastic for a small shop. Love it.👍👍
Thanks mate 👍
Great job Tomek! And putting all of it on wheels - genius!
Well thank you kindly 😁😉
Nice job looking fantastic what next 👍👍👍👍
Thank you kindly. Not decided yet, could be dust extraction for the mitre saw or t-track stop blocks or carts with a lift base for my jointer and thicknesser
Great build!!! Officially my next build for little basement shop. Thank you for the video.
Thank you kindly 👍 it's well worth making, for my needs it's perfect😁
Great build tomasz turned out really well
Thank you mate 👍
Nice project Thomas!!! 👍👍
Thanks mate 😀
Great build Thomas... I fully enjoyed it...
Thanks mate glad you like it 👍
Genial... Exelente trabajo bro 🇻🇪💪...
Thank you👍😁
Lpve your channel as you use affordable tools to build, but i did notice that when using the pocket hole jig it was leaving unsmooth pocket holes, that would be something maybe i would invest in like a kreg one maybe even the cheaper ones they have but all depends how much you use it.
Got a nice one from Trend now 👍
Thanks for the video mate, subscribed!
Thank you kindly and welcome aboard 😁
Thanks man!
Excellent work. It's a very good design, I am in the process of making something similar and will adapt your design. I have an existing bench I made ages ago with a much thicker top The latches you are using seem to work well but I might be inclined to simply use sliding bolts instead of the catches. They would be more robust I think. But once again great work.
Thank you for watching, hope your build will be very successful 👍😁
@@CasualDIY Thanks Thomas. It will take me a bit to get this done. I have another bench to build with a inbuilt router table as well. I also have some decisions to make about how I'm going to fit everything in because my workshop is smaller than yours.
@@havelockvetinari9395 lol good luck then mate. And there was me thinking my workshop was small 😂
Your bench look to nice to see those latches. Could move them to inside of the legs
Its about ease of use. End of the day its a workbench and it just needs to do its job. It works for me. But sure improvements are always possible to suit everyone's needs👍
Thanks for the awsome idea and useing comon tools I already have and can afford.
Thanks glad you liked it 😁👍
Great build! I’ve been wanting to build one just like it for a while now. The only problem I see is the brick walls on either side 😆. Reason I put my workbench near a low window.
You will work something out👍
Good onya mate, happy times ahead !
Oh yes 😁 thanks mate
Very impressive !! Great job Tomasz!
Thank you kindly 👍
brill idea with flip top I do have same design/size mitre saw and its always problem where to store it and have it handy to use in same time
Thanks, yes this one is a massive space saver 😁👍
I like that the saw sits flush then the table top also sits flush.
Yes that was the biggest challenge for this build but surprisingly I managed to do it 😉
Casual DIY when I get enough space I’m using that idea for sure.
Great video and great build! Must feel great to be improving your workshop so much! Keep it up pal!
Thanks mate, yes it's fantastic can't wait for when everything will be done👍
Very cool 👍. I'm going to try this. Subscribed!!
Thanks👍 well worth it mate, go for it👍
Great video.
As a matter of interest, the amount you had to raise up the saw, was that how much you lowered the pipe in the initial correction? I only ask because when you are done, it looks like your part one build calculations were actually correct.
I've been watching videos on different designs fir this type of flip table and yours is remarkably simple and very effective. Thanks for sharing.
Yes that's correct as I remember lol
Thank you, glad you like it. Its obviously made to fit my space and my tools hence you really have to do your own calculations but it's easy correctable. Love my bench now such a space saver and my mitre saw can be in use in no time.
I was thinking the very same thing! I too am researching different ideas on TH-cam and this is a great one. However I will likely have my mitre saw on one side and thicknesser on the other👍
cool video man !
Thanks mate👍
Very good
Thanks 😁👍
Thanks for the video. what kind of vacuum system you have, when i cut specially on table saw, ton of dust is seen.
Just a shop vac and cyclone system. Got few videos on that if you want to check it out👍
I love it’s
Thank you 👍
A lot of people beat builds like this up but can work better for some of us. Way to get a power tool out of the way fast and quick without having to lift my much heavier larger miter saw. A 12 inch sliding compound miter saw enough weight to put your back or shoulder something out moving it a short distance just to gain a work bench to assemble things. I would add some laminate on mine. Being taller every miter saw stand sold sits too low for me my back aches just thinking about using one store bought
Thanks for sharing, really like your idea. Where do you purchase your wood for the project and do you collect or have it delivered?
Thanks, always use Wickes or B&Q had Ford Mondeo so most of the stock fitted just nicely 😁👍
Liking the fliptop, Tomaz, hope I spelled your name correctly. Have you got a thing going with, Evolution 😁, as you seem to have a lot of there kit. Hope you haven't stored all the clutter in your back bedroom 🤣. Best regards Geoff Maddison UK.
Hehe 🤣 they supported my quite a lot with some tools but to be honest I'm a bit of a fan of those tools anyway. Good value for money. For me the only downside is that you are just stuck with Evolution blades as due to the lower RPMS no other blades ate designed their these lower speeds.
Nice built. How about using tower bolts to secure the flip top?
I find that with those there would be a bit of play as they are never snug fit.
Good job mate .... Nice too see your using some wood with all those screws .... lol only joking.... Nice job. I'd probably put some steel collars were the black iron goes through the ply too stop it wearing the holes larger but that's just my opinion ... turned out great mate let's see what happens next
Thanks 😁 yes that was my initial thought I just couldn't find a collar that would fit. But when I do it will definitely go on👍
@@CasualDIY use the tube you have already cut a split in it and open it up slightly it will do the same thing or get a slip couplin for the black iron tube and file the threads out so it slides up and down the tube
@@Thesidingsworkshop that's some good tips thanks 👍
@@CasualDIY 👍
Awesome!
Thank you 👍
Liked the flip top work bench, have a question or 2, how do you get on with longer lengths of wood, using the miter saw, looked a bit cramped for space, also which pocket screw jig were you using? As I’ve been looking at them, everyone seems Kreg crazy but for me the plastic is an issue, I’m not a lover of plastic as a working jig, has a tendency of getting brittle with age.
Yes I'm limited in the workshop but if I need longer lengths then I pull the whole bench to the middle of the workshop. I use a Katsu jig. Not the best but more than half the price of Kreg
Well done!
Did you consider use metal bearings instead of hole in wood? They will last forever imo
Hi and thanks. Yes I was looking at few options but just couldn't get the right size. The bearing would actually might be the best option, thanks👍
I just repurposed an old door handle and its door frame catch. also has the benefit of clicking in automatically for you. lockable and simple to release
Great idea and recycling
I wonder if a lock bolt would do the same?
Nice work Thomas I have always liked the idea of a fliptop for my mitre saw. I am just completing mine but I have to do a little reworking as I was using 17mm readyrod (aka all thread) and I am not happy with it. I have used it for 2 other fliptops but not liking it for this one. Where did you get your black pipe I am having a heck of a time finding it.
It's definitely worth making mate, mine is galvanised steel got it from The Metal Store in the UK. Hope this helps
@@CasualDIY thanks mate found them!
Please tell me if we need to fasten those many screws? I think you are using far more screws than required. Correct me if am wrong!
I'm using many screws as I'm not using glue to bind the pieces together. I need to be able to take it apart 👍
Thomas great video. For the evolution saw how wide did you need to make the flip section to allow you to rotate for left and right 45 degree cuts? I’m planning this same mechanism for my smaller mitre saw but want to leave space for when I can afford the evolution as an upgrade. Thanks
Thank you. Unfortunately I can't check that out for you at the moment as my whole workshop is in storage as I'm moving between countries. Sorry
Thomas, how deep is your workbench top. It only looks like a standard unit, 600mm deep, but ive measured my saw, and closed down the saw is 760mm long, so open would be substantially longer, so wont fit in a cabinet 600mm deep. Hope this mskes sense.
It's 76.5cm deep👍 so it's quite big
@@CasualDIY Thanks for replying. I thought you had the same saw as me, but you must have a smaller one, as my saw is as big as your work bench when it's closed down, and as it's got a 300mm reach, I'm going to assume it's a meter long when fully open, which is way too big to have as a worktop. I'm trying to build mine into a 12ft x 10ft shed, so the units would be fixed. Anyway, I'd like to say I'm enjoying the build projects you have on the channel, keep them coming. Thanks, Jason
@@HOMEAROMAS thank you for watching 👍
Nice :-)
Thanks
Hi Tomasz, I'm going to build a similar bench and your video is going to be very helpful, thanks. Can I ask, what blade size is your mitre saw and what are the dimensions of the section that flips? I have a small mitre saw (Evolution 210mm) and I'm wondering if I should make a flip top that will accommodate a 255mm saw in the future if I should want to go bigger?
Hi my saw is 255mm. The dimensions of the flip top (just the flipping part) are 69cm wide, 76cm deep. Hope this helps, always best to be ready for an upgrade 👍
@@CasualDIY Cheers Tomasz, much appreciated, that helps a lot. I'll build it for a future 255. Have a great XMAS🎅
Nice idea, well done, but how do you cut larger pieces ?
Thanks, the whole bench is on wheels so I can move it to the middle of the workshop 👍
Nice 👍
Thanks 👍
Tomasz a very nice part 2 build and enjoyable to watch as well, well done.
Where did you get the pipe from, and could you provide a link please? Thanks.
Barry (Wirral, ENG)
Well thank you kindly 👍 I got the pipe from a industrial coffee table project I did 4 years ago. Table wasn't needed so I took it apart. But all the metal pipes, profiles etc. I get from this store:
www.themetalstore.co.uk
Slide bolts to secure the flip top
Do you have thoughts on having a table saw worked in and level with other stuff, possible being in left or right side with blade down when using mitre and mitre flipped down when using saw?
It all depends on the set up of your workshop. If you will be able to use your table saw safely and if it won't limit you in anyway then why not
@@CasualDIY thank you
Why did you want it 1mm over? And how did that work out in practice?
This is probably one of those things thst looks more useful than it is. In my garage the bench would end up covered in crap. Would be a right pain to have to clear it to get at the saw each time.
Yes I was there to👍😁
Flat surfaces are great collectors of all sorts of things.
Hey Thomas, what size pipe did you use? And did you use 1x2’s to support it? Also when figuring out the width of the flip top for you miter, did you just measure the width of your miter saw and add like 3 inches to each side?
Hi, I think the pipe was 3cm in diameter. The pipe in the flip top is secured with 2x1 cut to size (height) of the pipe. And the pipe sits on the bench on cut outs from 18mm plywood. With regards the width of the flip top, exactly as you said. I measured my mitre saw and added a bit on each side.
@@CasualDIY just and extra question about the pipe. Ive built my framing. Its bigger than yours but same design. The width of the the mitre saw box is 78cm. The total length of pipe i need is 93cm. Ive seen a 35MM with 2mm wall ERW steel tube but im unsure if it will be strong enough to hold the weight. My saw is 23.1kg on its own so will looking at around about 40kg to be safe when having stuff on top of bench from time to time. Do youn think it will be strong enough or should I go bigger or mayby get a 35mm solid steel rod? Thanks
@@robcheetham4370 should be fine, you can add extra block in the middle that the pipe will go through as additional support to prevent any potential bending. But it should be fine
@@CasualDIY thanks. Yes i did think that. Theres an additional 32mm gap either side so can double up on the 18mm block plates. Thanks for the confirmation 😀👍
잘 보고 갑니당.
How is the power cord ran? I'm building this now.
At the moment just normal, directly from the machine to a power extension lead I got in the ceiling.
Did your phone survive the drop? 😅 like it a lot. Might try something similar after my workshop build series wich will be on youtube in the upcoming weeks 👌
Hehe I thought someone will notice that 😉 and yes it's fine 😂
@@CasualDIY haha yess do i win something now??!! 😂 good it did not break 💪
@@Dutchshedwoodshop hehe no awards have been planned this time 🤣
should have installed bronze flange bushings that fit the OD of your pipe
Yes, just didn't had one in the workshop so went with that solution
Is there any issue with storing the saw upside down for any length of time, mechanically speaking?
I don't think there will be any issues
The blood might rush to the miter saw’s head, so it’s good to flip it over every few weeks to stop the saw from passing out.
Not the end? Now I want to know what you'll do next.
Oh there's plenty more to come my friend 😁
@@CasualDIY I'm counting on it.
hey I know this post was a year ago however I love your design and I’m currently building it as I type. But I’m running into a problem. The original board that you attached the pipe and support beams to first, was what side? The side that the mitre saw is attached to or the flush side? Or neither?
Mitre saw side 👍
Do you need a mitre saw when you have a decent table saw like evolution rage 5s? I am asking in general about your overall experience.
I would say yes, it's designed for different jobs. But I guess you can use your table saw to do the same job it's just less convenient 👍 if you got a long 2x4 it's safer to cut it to size on a mitre saw. In a mitre saw you will also be able to make mitre and bevel cuts where on a table saw that would be very difficult or impossible.
@@CasualDIY I think I am with you. While working with long pieces of wood you may be able to do a bevel cut on the long edge but pretty impossible to do it on the short one.
Great job. One question....how did you run the power cord for the saw? Did you run it down through the pipe?
Hi and thanks, at the minute it's as it was from the machine goes up to my yellow power box that's attached to the joists of my garage. But in future I will be making some other contraption for the power supply to my workbench👍
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Estimated price?
Difficult to say, depending at what price You can get your lumber for.
hi thomas, how wide is your bench? I have the predecessor saw to yours and want to do what youve done, just need to make sure it will fit. subbed btw, cheers mate
Hi, welcome aboard 😁👍 my bench is 177cm wide and 77cm deep👍
@@CasualDIY thank you thomas, look forward to watching more of your videos
Question: How do you plug in your saw?
From the top. Got power socket running on the joist of my garage 👍
I would use a garage pin latch used on doors
Hi..are there any plans for this please?
Hi there, no unfortunately not as this is very specific build to my space and my tools. Sorry
@@CasualDIY Np thanks..this seems to be just the perfect size for my 3 x 3 shed something that i can put wheels on and move to the center of the shed or roll outside.
@@63Arnast mine had to fit with two mobile carts on each side as well 😁
Will this work with a sliding miter saw ?
Having the rights tools...yup, that’s how the grand pyramids were built.
so it’s been a few years now.. how’s your flip top holding up? :-)
Until my move it worked with no issues. Not sure how it will hold after few months in storage until I get a new workshop sorted eventually
Now then - where do you park your vehicle?
Outside 🤣👍
What are the dimensions of your shop looks small 😂
Single bay garage. It was tiny
It’s not in use anymore
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953 screws later, the bench is done.
Nah it wasn't that many, only 951🤣
Obviously..
the support of your miter saw looks so weak
Not sure what you mean. Had this set up for few years now with no issues at all.
@@CasualDIY i mean stability not strong enough
@@bobetization Its all stable mate.