Plans for a Simple Tablesaw Stand

Once you've purchased a table saw, you need somewhere to put it. Building your own stand saves you a lot of money and you can customize it to fit your needs. You can also get some practice using your new table saw, while constructing its stand. Building a stand that has wheels doesn't complicate the process and makes it easier to move the saw to different locations. When constructing your table saw stand, make sure all of your joints are secure and square.

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  Cut three panels from the plywood sheet that measure 16 inches wide and 49 inches long. You can use either a table or circular saw, depending on which one you're more comfortable cutting long sections with.

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  Measure and cut the frame components out of the 2x4 lumber. The frame should be the exact dimensions as the panel (16x49 inches) and composed of two long frames (49 inches) and six cross-members (approximately 12 inches).

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  Clamp the long frames to one of the plywood panels and screw in place with 1 5/8-inch drywall screws. Predrill the holes using the countersink bit (do this every time you insert a screw). Use 6 screws evenly spaced along each side.

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  Place the cross-members at each end of the panel and space the remaining 4 evenly throughout the rest of the panel. Secure them in place by screwing through the long frames into the cross-members using 2 1/2-inch drywall screws. Use the 1 5/8-inch screws to secure the top panel in place.

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  Cut the legs to length. Measure off a length that will place the tabletop at a comfortable level for your height. Clamp them to the outer edge of the worktop, checking to make sure that they're level. Secure each leg in place with four 3-inch screws arranged in a square pattern.

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  Drill a hole into the bottom of each leg. Place a threaded insert into each hole then screw in the leveling legs to their lowest position. Turn the worktable over into a standing position.

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  Cut two caster extensions 10 inches long. Fasten the casters to the bottom edge of each block. Put a spacer under the wheels, then clamp them into place (creates the clearance necessary to angle the table slightly when moving it). Secure them to the legs with 2 1/2-inch screws in a square pattern.

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  Measure and cut shelf supports. The shelf supports will run from front to back and should be flush with the outside edges of the legs. Place one end atop the caster extensions and clamp into place once it's level. Secure them using 2 1/2-inch screws. Cut off the excess width from the third panel you cut earlier and secure it to the shelf, using 1 5/8-inch screws.