DIY Rolling 2-in-1 Workstation — Table Saw & Miter Saw on One Bench

DIY Rolling 2-in-1 Workstation — Table Saw & Miter Saw on One Bench

A compact mobile workstation that combines:

  • A central miter saw station
  • A built-in table saw bay
  • Full support wings for long boards
  • Large lower storage shelf
  • Heavy-duty locking casters

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Finished Dimensions

Overall Size

  • Width: 2000mm
  • Depth: 750mm
  • Height: 900mm

Main Sections

Section Width
Left extension wing 550mm
Miter saw bay 900mm
Table saw bay 550mm

Visual Layout

Materials List

Wood

  • 18mm birch plywood — 4 sheets
  • 36mm laminated plywood for top surfaces
  • Hardwood edging strips

Hardware

  • 4 heavy-duty locking casters (100–125mm)
  • Pocket hole screws
  • Wood screws
  • Wood glue
  • Drawer slides (optional)
  • T-track (optional)
  • Adjustable leveling feet (optional)
  • Hinges for fold-down wings (optional)

Main Frame Construction

Base Frame

Build from:

  • 90 × 45mm structural timber

Frame Size

  • 2000 × 750mm

Legs

  • 4 legs
  • 90 × 45mm laminated pairs

Leg Height

  • 760mm

Cabinet Layout

Left Side — Table Saw Bay

Opening Size

  • 650mm W × 650mm D

Designed for:

  • Jobsite table saw
  • Compact contractor saw

Mounting

Saw sits recessed so:

  • Saw table aligns flush with workstation top

Center — Miter Saw Bay

Bay Width

  • 900mm

Bay Depth

  • 450mm

Drop Platform Height

Adjust platform so:

  • Miter saw deck matches bench surface height

Extension Wings

Wing Height

  • Flush with saw tables

Wing Depth

  • 750mm

These support:

  • Long boards
  • Sheet goods
  • Trim work

Top Surface

Main Top

  • 36mm laminated plywood
  • 2000 × 750mm

Seal and wax surface for smooth feeding.

Lower Shelf

Shelf Size

  • 1850 × 650mm

Use for:

  • Tool storage
  • Dust extractor
  • Lumber offcuts
  • Blade storage

Casters

Recommended Size

  • 100–125mm locking casters

Mounting

Reinforce underside with:

  • Extra plywood pads
  • Through-bolts + washers

Weight Capacity

Aim for:

  • Minimum 400kg total load rating

Table Saw Integration

Flush Alignment

Critical:

  • Table saw surface must align exactly with workstation top

Use:

  • Shim blocks
  • Adjustable mounting rails

Fence Clearance

Leave rear clearance:

  • 150–200mm behind table saw

Allows:

  • Dust collection hose
  • Fence movement
  • Motor ventilation

Miter Saw Fence System

Fence Height

  • 90mm

Fence Length

  • Full 2000mm possible

Add:

  • Measuring tape
  • Stop block system
  • T-track

Optional Fold-Down Wings

If space is tight:

  • Add hinged outer wings

Suggested Size

  • 400mm fold-down sections

Use locking support brackets underneath.

Dust Collection Setup

Table Saw Port

  • 63mm or 100mm hose

Miter Saw Hood

Build rear collection box:

  • 600mm W × 300mm H × 250mm D

Connect to shop vac or extractor.

Storage Upgrades

Optional additions:

  • Drawer bank
  • Clamp rack
  • Blade drawer
  • Push stick holder
  • Charging station
  • Pegboard side panel

Suggested Tool Sizes

Table Saw

Ideal size:

  • 500–700mm wide portable saw

Miter Saw

Best fit:

  • 10" or 12" sliding compound saw

Assembly Order

  1. Build lower base frame
  2. Install legs
  3. Add lower shelf
  4. Build side supports
  5. Install tabletop
  6. Create table saw bay
  7. Create miter saw drop section
  8. Mount casters
  9. Align saw heights
  10. Install fences and accessories
  11. Add dust collection
  12. Finish and seal

Recommended Height Alignment

For comfort:

  • Final work surface should sit near wrist height

Typical:

  • 880–920mm overall

Finishing

Best finishes:

  • Polyurethane
  • Hard wax oil
  • Enamel paint for cabinet
  • Paste wax on top surface

Why This Design Works

This workstation:

  • Saves floor space
  • Supports long cuts
  • Keeps both saws mobile
  • Improves accuracy
  • Centralizes workflow

One bench. Two major machines. Full workshop efficiency.

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