Table Saw Riser and Workstation (Raise Your Saw to a Comfortable Height)

My back hurts.... let's fix it! This table saw riser/storage/out feed is not only super comfortable, but has made me much more efficient. Follow my journey to less Advil. Clever storage is the secret for success and I cannot wait to share it with you.
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[@NavyCove514]

I'm 5'11" and also want to raise my SawStop height enough that I searched out this video. Not just for giants! Thanks for your insight

[@JCSchaefer82]

As a short-tall guy (6’3”) I 100% feel this need and great execution.

[@kevola5739]

I have been struggling with low work surfaces because they matched the height of my table saw. It never occurred to me to raise the table saw. I feel inspired and humbled by your video. Thank You!

[@midnightsun2483]

Great job👍👍👍

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

This video helps. I'm" only" 6'5 but had to come in last night with a backache after only 20min on my table saw. Started searching for a solution. I love the extruded aluminum, but I'd looked into it a couple times before and passed due to its cost. Even used was way too expensive. I'll use your idea with wood.

[@sami-yc3xj]

Hilarious and helpful episode! Much better solution to back ache than Tylenol, much safer too... thank you! 👏

[@CombsDesign]

Thank you so much! I have been sanding for 7 hours straight today on an upcoming project, and no back pain at all!

[@tekviper9]

6'8" This was a need not a nice to have! Thank you for sharing

[@CombsDesign]

Absolutely! It is remarkable how much better my back feels and how much easier it is for me to work out there. 100% the best shop upgrade I have ever done.

[@UNgineering]

I thought it was only me having issues with my table saw height :))

[@rhettdunn8788]

I like this idea. I’m designing a new shop set up and a problem I’m running Into is a design based on putting a Harvey G700 under a countertop but having that countertop at the same height as my sawstop. With the sawstop at 34.25” and the G700 at 33 7/8” that doesn’t leave much room. So the current plan is to route out the bottom of the countertop where it comes into contact with the G700.
Raising the saw up would allow me to go higher on the countertop. I’m just not sure I can commit the money to put it on 8020 frame. Might compromise and just put the saw on rubber mats and give myself somewhere soft to stand in the process.

[@CombsDesign]

In hindsight I probably could have built a wooden frame and it would have worked fine. You could also cut a few pieces of plywood and sandwich them under the base only, going up in 3/4” increments.
I used the plywood method to get some height on my jointer and it worked great!

[@rhettdunn8788]

@@CombsDesign but then I wouldn’t have the excuse of buying comfy rubber mats for me to stand on.

[@00Frisbee]

Are you willing to share the company you used for the aluminum extrusion parts? I am 6'5" and interested in building the same platform for my new PCS. Thanks! Great video.

[@CombsDesign]

I used Framing Tech! I highly recommend the platform. My back no longer hurts during long cutting sessions, and it is a lot safer in my opinion.

[@callevi1791]

I noticed you have a mobility kit for you saw. Im 6'8" as well and am ordering my saw stop table saw this week. I plan on making a base as well. Do you find you need the mobility kit on your saw with your riser now built? Also do you have a like for the aluminum frame product you used? Thank you from one tall guy to another.

[@CombsDesign]

If you never plan on moving it, skipping the mobility base is fine. That being said, my saw was never mobile, but it makes life so much easier if you ever have to disassemble and move. Even if you only needed it once or twice, I think the mobility base is worth it.

[@jsebben1]

How did you get the saw up on the riser?

[@CombsDesign]

3 people haha. I pulled off the wings and fence to reduce the weight a bit.

[@johndavid3114]

Looks great but you showed the finished product for like two seconds. Show it longer next time.

[@JWDBuildingFun]

Tall people problems

[@CombsDesign]

You know that's right.