DIY Miter Saw Workstation with Drawer Cabinets — Full Setup Plans

DIY Miter Saw Workstation with Drawer Cabinets — Full Setup Plans

Overall Dimensions

  • Total Width: 2000mm (200cm / 78.7")
  • Height: 900mm (90cm / 35.4")
  • Depth: 450mm (45cm / 17.7")
  • Center Miter Saw Bay Width: 600mm
  • Left Extension Table: 700mm wide
  • Right Extension Table: 700mm wide

Perfect for a compact professional workshop setup against a wall. Access over 16,000 Woodworking plans

Front Layout

|----700mm----|---600mm---|----700mm----|

+-------------+-----------+-------------+
| Drawer Unit | Miter Saw | Drawer Unit |
| & Extension |   Bay     | & Extension |
|    Table    |           |    Table    |
+-------------+-----------+-------------+

Recommended Materials

Frame

  • 44x70mm structural timber

Cabinets & Top

  • 18mm plywood or melamine board

Top Surface

  • 25mm laminated plywood or hardwood top

Back Panel (Optional)

  • 6mm plywood

Cutting List

Base Frame Timber

Long Rails

  • 4 × 2000mm

Side Rails

  • 6 × 360mm

Vertical Legs

  • 10 × 820mm

Internal Supports

  • 8 × 360mm

Cabinet Dimensions

Left Drawer Cabinet

  • Width: 700mm
  • Height: 900mm
  • Depth: 450mm

Drawer Layout

  • 2 shallow drawers:
    • 120mm front height
  • 2 medium drawers:
    • 180mm front height
  • 1 deep drawer:
    • 260mm front height

Right Drawer Cabinet

Same dimensions as left side.

Ideal for:

  • Blades
  • Clamps
  • Measuring tools
  • Sanders
  • Fasteners

Miter Saw Bay

Opening Size

  • Width: 600mm
  • Depth: 450mm

Saw Platform Height

Your saw table must align perfectly with extension wings.

Formula

Measure from:

  • Bench surface → saw cutting deck

Then subtract that measurement from 900mm.

Example: If saw deck height = 90mm:

So:

  • Saw platform height = 810mm

Extension Tables

Left Wing

  • 700mm × 450mm

Right Wing

  • 700mm × 450mm

Recommended Features

  • T-track for stop blocks
  • Measuring tape strip
  • Fold-down support arms (optional)

Drawer Construction

Drawer Boxes

  • 15mm plywood

Drawer Bottoms

  • 6mm plywood

Drawer Slides

  • 450mm full-extension slides

Worktop Assembly

Main Countertop

  • 1 × 2000mm × 450mm × 25mm

Cutout

Center opening for saw platform:

  • 600mm wide

Dust Collection Option

Add:

  • Rear dust hood behind saw
  • 100mm dust port
  • Shop vac connection

Best position:

  • Directly centered behind blade path

Suggested Upgrades

Upper Wall Cabinet

  • 2000mm width
  • 350mm depth
  • LED underside lighting

Power Strip

Mount beneath front edge.

Flip-Up Stop Block

For repeat cuts.

Locking Casters

Optional if mobile setup needed.

Recommended Fasteners

  • 65mm wood screws
  • 40mm cabinet screws
  • Wood glue
  • Pocket hole screws (optional)

Pro Build Tips

  • Keep extension wings perfectly level with saw deck.
  • Use a long straightedge during assembly.
  • Seal plywood edges for durability.
  • Add sacrificial fence faces for cleaner cuts.
  • Anchor workstation to wall studs for stability. Access over 16,000 Woodworking plans 

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