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miter saw platform (see note)

#& x V/z" Fir~ woodscrew

III: lower ii cleat

small cleat

miter saw & planer

Tool Stands

All it takes is a platform and a couple of outfeed supports to set up a portable workstation for my miter saw or portable planer.

Miter Saw Station. The platform for my miter saw is nothing more than a piece of 3/i" plywood sized to fit the base of my saw. Cleats on the bottom fit along the rails of the workstation. And I added some cleats on top to keep the saw and planer from sliding around (see detail 'a' at right).

The outfeed supports are easy to make (detail V). The only trick is to make them the same height as your saw's table.

Planer Platform. The platform for my portable benchtop planer is a little different. It's also made from 3/4" plywood and I still put cleats on the bottom. But instead of top cleats, it uses L-shaped blocks to hold the planer in position (see detail in bottom right photo).

To accommodate these L-blocks, size your platform at least four inches larger than your planer's base in both directions.

Like the outfeed supports for the saw above, the height should match your planer's table height.

NOTE: size platforms

to fit base of miter saw and planer

outfeed support (see detail v)

upper cleat

#s x 114" fh woodscrew

chamfer top for miter saw

flush with saw table

rout bullnose for planer

flush with -planer table

1 - 1 N—

#a x iy2" Fh woodscrews

upper cleat

lower cleat

3. Planer Stand. A stable worksurface and outfeed support are necessities when using a portable planer. You get both with this easy-to- ^ make accessory. JH

l-shaped block (5x5)

4. Miter Saw Stand.

Portability and quick setup make this accessory a must-have for the shop. A solid platform and outfeed supports make for accurate cuts.