{"id":95,"date":"2013-11-03T18:13:03","date_gmt":"2013-11-03T18:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davidcox.org\/wood\/?p=95"},"modified":"2018-08-08T14:45:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T14:45:35","slug":"folding-rolling-chop-saw-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/davidcox.org\/wood\/folding-rolling-chop-saw-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Folding, Rolling Chop-Saw Stand"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Update 8\/8\/2018;<\/h2>\n

fixed broken link to construction drawings<\/p>\n

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Update 9\/9\/2013:<\/h2>\n

Added construction drawings & material lists below per numerous requests from readers.<\/p>\n

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Update 9\/5\/2013:<\/h2>\n

This post was featured by Kreg on their facebook page (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kregjig<\/a>)\u00a0which led to 30+ shares across the world — even some in Russian & Spanish — and more traffic than this blog has ever seen.<\/p>\n

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Screencap of Kreg’s Facebook feature of my project!<\/p><\/div>\n

There were lots of great comments and lots and lots of folks asking for shop drawings. I’m going to work on some, but don’t have anything to put up immediately as I just built this as I went.<\/p>\n

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Update 11\/3\/2013:<\/h2>\n

I posted this project and a link to the blog at the BT3central’s finished project forum (http:\/\/www.bt3central.com\/showthread.php?t=58769<\/a>). Some interesting Q&A and discussion there. The folks on BT3central.com are always such a great resource!<\/p>\n

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I don’t have a lot of room in my garage for tools — certainly not enough space for a full-length chop saw setup. Accordingly, I built this rolling solution which has folding wings. It doesn’t take up a lot of space when its not in use, but if I fold out the wings, I have about 3′ of fence on each side of the saw. I also mounted the fence on t-tracks using a slot. This way, if I get a different saw, I can adjust the fence to match and I can slide the fences extra wide if I need additional length.<\/p>\n

I mounted the saw on a plywood tool bed which is on adjustable bolts. This way, I can adjust the height of the saw to be exactly level with the wings (even if I get a different saw).<\/p>\n

I built the fence using the\u00a0Kreg KMS8000 Precision Trak and Stops Kit (amazon<\/a>). The stops which come with the kit are extremely stout. Even after crashing multiple pieces of heavy wood into the stops, they don’t move. The measuring tapes are accurate to at least 1\/64th once you’ve dialed them in with the adjustable vernier windows.<\/p>\n

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Front View of Folding, Rolling Chop Saw Stand with Bosch 12″ Miter Saw mounted on top<\/p>\n

\"Front<\/p>\n

Front Right View of Folding, Rolling Chop Saw Stand
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Front Right View of Folding, Rolling Chop Saw Stand with Wings Folded
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Rear Detail View showing the fold-in Wing Support in Raised Position
\n\"Rear<\/p>\n

Rear Detail View showing the fold-in Wing Support in Lowered, Folded Position
\n\"Rear<\/p>\n

Detail of Fence Assembly on Folding Wing
\n\"Side<\/p>\n

\"Front<\/p>\n

Detail View of Tool Bed Height Adjustment Screws
\n\"Detail
\nThese bolts allow the height of the chopsaw tool bed to be adjusted level with the wings<\/p>\n

Detail View of Folding Wing Height Adjustment Screw
\n\"Detail
\nThese bolts allow the height of the wings to be adjusted level<\/p>\n

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Shop Drawings<\/h2>\n

Files<\/h2>\n

You can download a printable version of these plans as a PDF file here<\/a>\u00a0(2MB).
\nYou can download this project as a sketchup model here<\/a> (3.24MB).<\/p>\n

Illustrations<\/h2>\n

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Hardware List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quantity<\/b><\/td>\nItem<\/b><\/td>\nSystem<\/b><\/td>\nSource<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Door Hinge<\/td>\nHinged Wing Supports<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

12″ Piano Hinge<\/td>\nHinged Wings<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5\/16 x 5″ Hex Bolt<\/td>\nTool Platform Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5\/16 Flat Washer<\/td>\nTool Platform Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5\/16 Cut Lock Washer<\/td>\nTool Platform Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5\/16 Nut<\/td>\nTool Platform Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5×16 Wingnut<\/td>\nTool Platform Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 x 3″ Carriage Bolt<\/td>\nWing Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Flat Washer<\/td>\nWing Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Cut Lock Washer<\/td>\nWing Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 Wingnut<\/td>\nWing Leveler<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

4″ Locking Caster<\/td>\nWheels<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 x 2″ Carriage Bolt<\/td>\nWheels<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Flat Washer<\/td>\nWheels<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Cut Lock Washer<\/td>\nWheels<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″-20 Nut<\/td>\nWheels<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 x 3\u201d Hex Bolt<\/td>\nSaw Bolt Mount (check your saw for correct length)<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4\u201d Flat Washer<\/td>\nSaw Bolt Mount<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Cut Lock Washer<\/td>\nSaw Bolt Mount<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4″ Wing Nut<\/td>\nSaw Bolt Mount<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00bc\u201d T-Track ~6\u201d Long<\/td>\nFence<\/td>\nRockler, Amazon or Woodcraft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 x 1-1\/2\u201d Hex Bolt<\/td>\nFence<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4\u201d Flat Washer<\/td>\nFence<\/td>\nHardware Store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1\/4-20 Knob<\/td>\nFence<\/td>\nRockler, Amazon or Woodcraft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Kreg KMS8000 Precision Trak and Stops Kit<\/td>\nFence<\/td>\nRockler, Amazon or Woodcraft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Cutlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Part<\/b><\/td>\nDimensions<\/b><\/td>\nName<\/b><\/td>\nMaterial<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 27-3\/4<\/td>\nCase Side<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 27-3\/4<\/td>\nCase Side<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 25-1\/4<\/td>\nCase Top<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 25-1\/4<\/td>\nCase Bottom<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

26-3\/4 x 25-1\/4<\/td>\nCase Back<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 26-1\/4<\/td>\nCase Baseplate<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

18 x 25-1\/4<\/td>\nTool Bed Platform<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

10-3\/4 x 33-1\/2<\/td>\nWing Top<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

10-3\/4 x 33-1\/2<\/td>\nWing Top<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

13 x 15-3\/4<\/td>\nRiser Panel<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

13 x 15-3\/4<\/td>\nRiser Panel<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

15 x 21<\/td>\nHinged Wing Support<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

15 x 21<\/td>\nHinged Wing Support<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

2-3\/4 x 13<\/td>\nHinge Mount Plate<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 35<\/td>\nWing Front\/Back Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 35<\/td>\nWing Front\/Back Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 35<\/td>\nWing Front\/Back Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 35<\/td>\nWing Front\/Back Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 10-3\/4<\/td>\nWing End Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 10-3\/4<\/td>\nWing End Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 10-3\/4<\/td>\nWing End Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 10-3\/4<\/td>\nWing End Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1 x 6<\/td>\nWing Bolt Trough Block<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1 x 6<\/td>\nWing Bolt Trough Block<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 20<\/td>\nRiser Front Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 20<\/td>\nRiser Front Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 14-1\/2<\/td>\nRiser Top Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 14-1\/2<\/td>\nRiser Top Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 7<\/td>\nRiser Rear Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3\/4 x 1-3\/4 x 7<\/td>\nRiser Rear Trim<\/td>\nHardwood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

2-1\/4 x 36<\/td>\nFence Vertical<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

32<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

2-1\/4 x 36<\/td>\nFence Vertical<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3 x 36<\/td>\nFence Horizontal<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3 x 36<\/td>\nFence Horizontal<\/td>\n3\/4 Plywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Wood Cutting Layout Diagrams<\/h3>\n

(1) 8\u2019 long piece of 1×6 or 1×8 hardwood is required<\/p>\n

\"Cutting<\/a>

Cutting Diagram for Hardwood if you use a 1×6<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Cutting<\/a>

Cutting Diagram for Hardwood if you use a 1×8<\/p><\/div>\n

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(2) 4’x8′ pieces of 3\/4″ plywood is required<\/p>\n

\"Cutting<\/a>

Cutting Diagram for plywood sheet #1<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Cutting<\/a>

Cutting Diagram for plywood sheet #2<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0Step 1: \u00a0Build the Case<\/h3>\n

\"Illustrated
\nIllustrated Isometric View of Case<\/p>\n

\"Illustrated
\nIllustrated Front View of Case<\/p>\n

The top, bottom & back are set into \u00bc\u201d deep x \u00be\u201d wide dados for strength. Here is a view of the left side\u2019s dados:<\/p>\n

\"Illustrated<\/p>\n

Here’s a detail view of the mounting of the tool platform.<\/p>\n

\"Detail<\/p>\n

Step 2: Build the Wings<\/h3>\n

\"Illustrated
\nIllustrated Isometric View of Wing from Underneath<\/p>\n

I built my wings using wood covered in laminate. However, regular plywood is fine too.
\nI used a Kreg pockethole jig to mount the trim to the underside of the wing.<\/p>\n