Portable Miter Saw Station 

Supplies 
● (2) 1×2×8 
● (2) 1×3×8 
● (7) 1×4×8 
● (1) 1×6×8 
● (2) 2×4 sheets of ¾” plywood (you’ll have extra) 
● 1-¼” Pocket Screws 
● ¾” Wood Screws 
● 1-¼” Wood Screws 
● 1-½” Wood Screws 
● 2” Wood Screws 
● (2) ¼”×3-½” Lag Bolts 
● (2) ¼”×2” Lag Bolts 
● (5) ¼”×1-¼” Lag Bolts 
● (12) 1-½” Lag Screws 
● (56) ¼” Washers 
● (8) ¼” Lock Nuts 
● (1) ¼” Wing Nut 
● (2) ​12” Piano Hinges 
● (4) 2” Casters (​I used these​) 
  ● T-Track (​I used this one​) 
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Tools  Step 1. Make the Sides 

● Tape Measure  Cut 4 pieces of 1x4 to 31-½” for the stiles. Cut 6 pieces of 
● Drill  1x4 to 14-¼” for the rails and drill pocket holes in each end. 
● Miter Saw  4 of these pieces will be used in this step and 2 pieces will 
● Kreg Jig  be used in Step 2. 
● Compass 
● Circular Saw (it’s helpful to have a R
​ ip-Cut​ or  Apply glue to the ends of 2 rails, position on 2 stiles and 
Accu-Cut​)  clamp. Attach using 1-¼” pocket screws. Repeat for the 
● Table Saw (optional)  other side. 
● Countersink Drill Bit 
● Forstner Bits​ (¼”, ½” and ⅞”) 
   

 
 

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Step 2. Make the Bottom  Step 3. Attach the Bottom 

Cut 6 pieces of 1x4 to 26-¼” and drill pocket holes in each  Apply glue to the edges of the bottom and clamp to the 
end. 2 of these pieces will be used in this step and 4 pieces  sides. Attach using 1-¼” pocket screws. Also, drill several 
will be used in Step 4.  countersink holes in the bottom rails of the sides and 
attach using 1-¼” wood screws. 
Apply glue to the ends of the 14-¼” pieces (from Step 1) 
position on 2 of the 26-¼” pieces and clamp. Attach using 
1-¼” pocket screws. 

 
 
 
 
 

 
   

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Step 4. Attach the Rails  Step 5. Attach the Top Supports 

Apply glue to the rails (from Step 2), position on the sides  Cut 4 pieces of 1x4 to 7”. Measure in 1” at the top and 
and clamp. Attach using 1-¼” pocket screws.  bottom. Connect the marks and cut an angle with a ​DIY 
circular saw crosscut guide​. Then use the diagram below to 
drill pocket holes in each support. B
​ e sure to make 2 right 
supports and 2 left supports.​ This way the pocket holes 
will face inward rather than outward. 

 
 

   

   
   

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Step 5. Continued...  Step 6. Make the Wing Frames 

Apply glue to the edge of a top support, set in a ¼” from the  Cut 4 pieces of 1x4 to 26-½”. Cut 4 pieces of 1x4 to 7-½” and 
edge of the leg. On the inside of the leg measure down 6”  drill pocket holes in each end. Apply glue to the ends of two 
and in ⅝”. Drill a countersink hole and attach using a 1-¼”  7-½” pieces, position on the 26-½” pieces and clamp. Attach 
wood screw. Repeat for the remaining top supports. From  using 1-¼” pocket screws. Repeat for the other frame. 
the outside attach the support with a 1-¼” pocket screw. 

   
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Step 6. Continued...  Step 7. Paint (Optional) 

Cut 4 pieces of 1x2 to 19-½”. Drill several countersink holes 
I painted the base and wings of the miter saw station 
on the edge of each piece. Also, drill three ½” holes in the 
because I wanted it to look like a store-bought piece of 
side of each piece.   
workshop furniture. I lightly sanded all of the parts and 
Apply glue to the edge, position on the inside of the wing  sprayed a coat of primer. When the primer was dry I 
frame and clamp. Attach using 2” wood screws. Repeat for  sprayed the mobile miter saw station with two coats of 
the other pieces.  “Casual Gray” Behr High Gloss paint. 

   

 
 
 

   

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Step 8. Make the Top  Step 9. Make the Arm Anchors 

Cut a ¾” piece of plywood to 21-¾” x 37-¾”. Position the top  Cut 8 pieces of 1x4 to 5". Measure in 1" on each corner and 
on the miter saw station and clamp. Attach the top  use a compass to draw an arc. I used a disc sander to 
supports using 1-¼” pocket screws.  round off the corners. 

Related:​ 4
​ Ways to Make Straight Cuts with a Circular Saw  Measure in 2-½” and 1-¾”. I used a ⅞” Forstner bit to drill 
down ⅜” at this mark. Then I used a ¼” Forstner bit to drill 
Measure in ⅝” on the front and back and drill several  all the way through the piece. Next, drill 2 pocket holes on 
countersink holes. Attach using 1-¼” wood screws.  one side. Repeat for the remaining anchors. 

   

   

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Step 10. Make the Lower Arms  Step 11. Make the Upper Arms 
Cut 4 pieces of 1x3 to 24-¾”. Measure in ½” on each corner  Cut 2 pieces of 1x3 to 20-¼”. Measure in 1-½” and 1-¼” on 
and use a compass to draw an arc. I used a disc sander to  each end and make a mark. Cut 4 pieces of 1x3 to 3-½”. 
round off the corners.  Measure in 1-½” and 1-¼” on one end and make a mark. I 
used a ¼” Forstner bit to drill all the way through the piece 
Measure in 1-½” and 1-¼” on the opposite side of each arm.  at each mark. 
I used a ⅞” Forstner bit to drill down ⅜” at this mark. Then I 
used a ¼” Forstner bit to drill all the way through the piece.  Apply glue to 2 small pieces, position on the end of an arm 
Repeat for the remaining arms.  (I used a spare bolt to align the holes) and clamp. Repeat 
for the other arm. 

When the glue is dry measure in ½” on each corner and use 

a compass to draw an arc. I used a disc sander to round off 
the corners. 

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Step 11. Continued...  Step 12. Make the Arm Locks 

Next, I marked the location for the arm locks on the top  Cut 4 pieces of 1x2 to 4". The locks will be held in place with 
and bottom side of the arm. I measured in 1" from the end  screws. First I drilled countersink holes in the center of each 
and 1-1/8" from the side and made a mark. I'll use these  piece. Then I drilled a 1/4" hole inside the countersink hole. 
marks to attach the arm locks in Step 13.  This will allow the lock to spin freely on the screw. 

Measure in ¼” on each corner and use a compass to draw 

an arc. I used a disc sander to round off the corners. 

 
 

     

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Step 13. Assemble the Arms  Attach 2 anchors to the upper arm. Insert a 2” bolt with a 
washer into the upper arm hole and attach using another 
Layout 2 lower arms and 1 upper arm. Insert a 3-½” bolt  washer and a lock nut. Tighten the nut but leave it loose 
with a washer into the middle hole in the arms. Then place  enough so the arms can move freely. Repeat for the other 
a washer on both sides of the upper arm. Attach using  set of arms. 
another washer and a lock nut. Tighten the nut but leave it 
Attach 1 anchor to each lower arm. Insert a 1-¼” bolt with a 
loose enough so the arms can move freely. Repeat for the 
washer (I needed to use three washers to prevent the nut 
other set of arms. 
from protruding beyond the back of the assembly) into the 
lower arm hole and attach using another washer and a lock 
nut. Tighten the nut but leave it loose enough so the arms 
can move freely. Repeat for the remaining anchors. 

     

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Step 13. Continued...  Step 14. Attach the Lower Anchors 

Attach the arm locks using 1-½” wood screws.  Position an arm assembly on the base and flip the upper 
arms in between the lower arms. I inserted a few playing 
cards in between the upper arms and lower arms to act as 
spacers. This will ensure the arms will move freely later on. 

Center the assembly on the base and clamp in position. 

Attach the anchors using 1-¼” pocket screws. 

Next, I temporarily removed the arms. I need to flip the 

base in the next step and this will prevent the arms from 
flopping around. 

 
 

     

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Step 15. Attach the Casters  Step 16. Attach the Wings 
Flip the base and attach one ​caster​ to each corner.  Center a wing on each side of the top. Attach the wing to 
the top with a 1
​ 2” piano hinge​. 

   

 
   

   

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Step 17. Attach the Upper Anchors  I attached 1 piece of 1x2 to the back of the upper anchor 
with a 1-¼” wood screw. This will help push the arm in the 
Reattach the arms to the lower anchors. Center the upper  upright position when the wing is closed. 
anchors on the wing and clamp in position. Attach using 
1-1/4" pocket screws. 

 
 

 
   
   

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Step 18. Attach the Miter Saw  Step 19. Make the Wing Tables 
Center the miter saw from side to side and front to back.  The dimension of each miter saw is a little different. The 
Drill holes in the top to match the mounting holes in the  length of the wing tables is based on the distance from the 
miter saw. Attach using bolts, washers, and nuts.  end of the wing table to the side of the miter saw base. This 
means the length of the wing tables will be different for 
each saw. 

To determine the length of your wing table raise the wings 

and measure from the end of the wing to the side of the 
miter saw. Then, subtract 1" from this measurement. Mine 
measured 37-½” minus 1” equals 36-½”. 

Use a circular saw or table saw to rip two pieces of ¾” 

plywood to 8” and cut to your dimension. I cut mine to 
36-½”. 

Related:​ ​4 Ways to Make Straight Cuts with a Circular Saw 

     
 

   

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Step 19. Continued...  The wing table supports are based on the length of the 
wing table. Measure from the side of the wing table that 
Cut 4 pieces of 1x6 to 19-½”. These pieces need to fit inside  will extend over the base of the miter saw station to the 
the wing frames. They should be snug, but not too tight.  outside edge of the 1x6. Then, subtract a ¼” from this 
Otherwise, it will be difficult to install the wing tables in the  measurement. Mine measured 33” minus ¼” equals 32-¾”. 
wing frames. Adjust to fit if necessary. 
Cut 4 pieces of 1x2 to your dimension. I cut mine to 32-¾”. I 
Position 2 pieces 3-½” from the end of the wing tabletop  placed the supports on the underside of the wing tables 
and set in ¼” from each edge. Clamp in position, drill  and set in ¼” from the edge. I used some scrap ​1x material 
several countersink holes and attach using 1-¼” wood  as spacers between the 1x6s and the 1x2s. Drill several 
screws.  countersink holes in the supports and attach using 2” wood 
screws. 

 
 
 

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Step 20. Install the Wing Tables  Step 21. Attach the T-Track 
Insert a wing table into the wing. Place a straight edge (I  Cut 2 pieces of ​t-track​ to match the length of the wing table. 
used a 6' level) across the miter saw table and adjust the  Position on the back of the wing table and clamp. Attach 
wing until it's level with the miter saw table. Clamp the wing  using ¾” wood screws. 
table to the wing and drill pilot holes. Attach using a washer 
and 1-½” lag screws. Repeat for the other wing table. 

     
 

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Step 22. Make the Stop  Share Your Project 

I would love to see your project! 
Cut 1 piece of 1x3 to 2-¾” and drill a ¼” hole in the center. 
Insert a 1-¼” bolt, washer and wing nut. Slide the assembly  Please share some photos with me in an ​email​, post some 
onto the t-track.  photos on the ​Saws on Skates Facebook page​, or tag me on 
Instagram​ (@sawsonskates). 
Cut 1 piece of 1x2 to 8” and drill two pocket holes on one 
 
end. Place on the wing table and center on the back of the 
stop. Clamp in position, flip over and attach using 1-¼” 
pocket screws. 
Did You Enjoy This Free Plan? 
I sanded a bevel on the bottom edge of the stop. This will  If so, would you please consider ​treating me to a coffee​? 
prevent sawdust from building up in front of the stop.  Thank you for your support!  

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