Chop saw stand build

[jaywood]

Started building a chop saw stand the other day. Thought I'd share some pics just in case someone else was planning on building one anytime soon. Cutting on the ground is hard on the back!

I cut a lot of 45*s and different angles, so I decided to make the top table rotate-able. I used four small steel casters and a 1/2" pin to keep it locked in position. It works surprisingly well.

Here's the base all welded up.





Here's the top table



Here's what will guide the material



I plan on finishing it up in the next few days, just wanted to share what I have so far!

[andrewm]

Pretty nifty! I built mine a few months back, but didnt incorporate anything revolving. Pretty basic for me, blocks to make consistent cuts and a higher rail for crown molding.

can't wait to see how it looks when done!

[BobombETA]

Looks great so far. Seems like you've come up with a solid design. I wish I knew how to weld!

[AndrewBird]

Are we talking wood chop saw or metal? Seems overbuilt for wood, but metal makes sense.

[jaywood]

It's mainly for a metal chop saw. The undertray will hold the wooden chop saw which is used infrequently.

[jaywood]

Finished the stand today. Works great. The rollers are conveyor rollers from mcmaster (~$11 each IIRC) They are rated much above what they will ever see.

Being able to change the angle this easily is very nice. I am also going to be putting in a few extra tubes on the side of the stand so that when the extended arms are not in use they'll be pulled out and stored vertically so the footprint is smaller.

The top is a 3/16" aluminum plate. The rest of it is build out of mostly 2x2 and 1x1. The angle iron on the bottom supports a shelf (not pictured) but it holds the other wooden chop saw when it's not in use.


Set up for a 45* cut







Here it is set up for a straight cut





There's a locating pin to keep the table from spinning



Underneath - here's what clamps the extended arms in.

[iwantspeed]

nice job