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Whatever happened to the stop block? Can't seem to find any information on it existing.
We got a little delayed but it’s coming - and it’s going to be awesome
@@Lincolnstww Glad to hear it! I'm preparing to build a miter saw station soon, so I'll definitely be looking out for it.
@@Lincolnstww Count me in. Planning to build my storage unit that happens to have a miter saw on it this summer.
As a woodworker the mitre saw is very useful. As a homeowner/ DIYer the mitre saw is a necessity. I would love to see someone trim a room with their table saw sled.
I was debating building jigs for my circular saw, instead of buying a miter saw. In the end, those jigs will take up more or less the same space on the shelf as my miter and the costs for building the jigs is nearly as much as a blue bosch GCM 8 SJL. So, miter saw it is.
Agree! For a majority of the furniture I build, I can cut everything accurately by hand or with my table saw. But as a homeowner, building decks, trim, repairs, etc., I would replace my miter saw instantly.
Exactly! Can you make it without one? Sure. I use mine all the time and wouldn’t want to be without.
Agree 100%. If all you're doing is building fine furniture, Ok, maybe you don't need a miter saw. But if you're a hobbyist, planning to do any mobile work, or to do any kind of home improvement work, than miter saw is probably at the top of the list.
Use an ordinary hand-held circular saw. Easy
So glad to see you took their advice and built separate toe kicks. I’m a 30 year experience cabinet and furniture maker, and seperate toe kicks is only way I built cabinets even the island and entertainment furniture. You can level and secure 10 times faster than leveling cabinets. Once leveled your base cabinet install is 50% faster on average
I've always done them integrated. So glad I tried it on this one. Won't ever do it another way
From another 30 veteran cabinet builder I couldn't agree more. Once you figure this out it sets you free and falls into that categry with all the other simple things that save time and work just fine.
Plus you can move things around easily, just build new level at new location and put cabinet onto it
How I wish I’d known about this elementary concept when I built a workbench for my other hobbies… it’s as level as I could get it.
You retiring and going full time content creator is one of the best decisions you've made. Love your stuff, keep it comin.
I appreciate that!
I always enjoy your apparent transparency, explanations, and subtle humor. Creators, such as yourself, who share information from evident experience, are the ones I look for when venturing into unfamiliar DIY territory. More importantly, I trust these creators when they explain why they recommend products. I am mentioning this because potential sponsors would do well by their shareholders if they sponsored your channel with Lincoln St. Woodworks-worthy products.
"A bank of cabinets that helpful and convenient tool sits on" is a brilliant reframing - and something I needed to hear as I've been on the fence about building a "dedicated" miter saw station. I've been following your channel since you had just a few videos up and as a small shop owner myself, I've learned so much from you. Looking forward to even more content and definitely going on the list for that stop block!
I love the upgraded miter station. Huge upgrade in functionality, I will definitely keep some of these design principles in mind as I build my first miter station soon. Well done John! It has been a joy watching this channel grow, keep it up!
Miter? Hardly knew'er
I have been woodworking for 20 years and I my miter saw has always been a "go to" tool. That is a great workstation and, for me, it's timely. I have to finally update mine. I used that toe kit concept when I did my kitchen cabinets and it was a game changer. Thanks for the great videos!
One of your best videos yet man. Glad someone is addressing the “know it alls” that try to tell people what they should or shouldn’t have. By the way, LOVE the walnut. It’s your shop brother, make it how you like it!
I appreciate that!
100% on that one!!
Everyone has their own opinion I guess. But my miter saw is by far the most used tool in the shop. I did a similar setup by building the saw between cabinets so it has one continuous work surface along with a stop block, dust collection, and plenty of lighting. Nice work on your end and I hope you get a ton of use out of it.
This may seem odd to many, but apart from the tools I use in my shop, I enjoy the visual environment I work in. You do a lot of work in yours, so why not make it look appealing too.
Very nice build. I got rid of my mitersaw several years ago because I thought I could use the space better. I do miss it, and you have me rethinking things.
Thank you for the tips. I have a new small shop space to build out and love the ideas you show. Thanks for keeping it real for us true weekend woodworkers.
I am a huge fan of miter saws. I make mostly smaller items, and honestly use the miter way more than a table saw. Props to using Alms fancy angled drawer!
You’re one of the best woody tubers on this old platform, great delivery, cheery book, brilliant tips, and fantastically explained. I love you man, and if you wore a dress, I’d marry you in a heartbeat. Marvellous!
Im so glad your making videos again. Im turning my 10x24 shed into my wood shop and you have become very helpful for a lot of tips. Thank you
I am so thankful I stumbled across your videos. All of them are fun to watch, informative and you are so honest. My husband and I make very simple (and I'm talking VERY simple) wood projects as we don't have anywhere near the amount of tools you have however, I love to watch how you can turn wood into something beautiful. Looking forward to more videos.
I have not set up my miter saw in my new shop yet and while I miss it, I haven't missed it too much. It's also VERY helpful to have it mobile for trim projects.
Just built a miter saw station very similar yours. Same saw, too! I manufacture custom laminate for my business, so used one of my own laminates for the countertop. I am IN LOVE with having a miter saw station like this! It’s a game changer in my shop. I know you’ll love yours, too.
I have had a Miter Saw for YEARS prior to getting in to actual woodcraft, and I've used it a lot for projects around the house, and am sure i will for wood craft. Love how the station turend out! I will definitely draw inspiration when i want to redo the pieces that were in place when i bought my house. (Shelves, not a station with a top level with the cutting surface)
I've been noodling on how to do a miter saw station for years and I think _this_ is the design that will work for me. Well done!!
Spectacular build! Your whole design is beyond my current capabilities, but I learned quite a bit. Thanks!
You are just the best. There are too many things I want to quote from this to actually do so! Informative and effortless entertaining, you are one of my absolute favs on YT.
Another terrific video! A unique but very usable design. And that stop block is 💯. I can’t wait to see it develop. I really love your honest, practical, and humorous approach - keep it up! 👍🏼
No miter saw in any shop is nonsense. Love the useful drawers with a miter saw on top! You have a very pleasant face!
Your channel is one of my Top Ten Woodworking Channels online. You are informative, honest and engaging with a wicked sense of humor. The solutions for your miter station build were brilliant, and the walnut trim is gorgeous. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I wish you continued success. Be well!
Wow, thank you!
Your videos are very easy to follow, and I really appreciate the disclaimer you give when talking about woodworking.
My dude... when starting out in this hobby, you were my first woodworking "like and subscribe" person. You have remained one of my favorites since then!
such a great point about the cutlist optimizer. Something i have struggled with on several projects and never realized the problem with it until you pointed it out.
The puns, the truths, the little tid bits like acknowledging pocket screws will pull out of line if not careful... even acknowledging heavier drawer slides and camera angles. You sir, just earned a sub. Usually I don't like a lot of DIY shop guys with fancier tools than I have lmao
Great video. Love the project and your dry humor! I agree a miter saw is a must! Did without one for the first couple years I began woodworking. It is SO freakin nice!
Travis did an awesome job with his design of the dust collection and I know this because his was the 2nd dust collection I purchased because the first one from another 3D print maker imploded !!! Great video love your stuff and the project manager was the best addition!!!!
I have three compound miter saws in my shop, two on shop built carts, and one that folds up contractor style. I teach technical theatre and can't begin to imagine a shop without "chop" saws. Table saws are great, but they are just one tool and can't do everything. I'm also down my cabinet table saw right now due to being in a temporary space. Wouldn't dream of giving up my panel saw or band saw either. I have a very tiny shop for the tools we use and the amount of scenery we build so nearly everything is on wheels, even our "contractor's" table saw can lift up on casters, and our work tables have locking casters. Every inch of space under every work surface is storage. I think the only universal thing in a wood shop is no one ever has enough space. Thank you for the spotlight on miter saws. Compound miter saws are great tools, it shines differently from other saws. Like you said, each of us know best what we need in our shops. There really isn't one "right" answer.
The guy who drinks a lot of bourbon...had me laughing on that one. As many videos that are out there, it is cool to see how many woodworkers watch other woodworkers videos!
Great video! New set up looks so much better. I’ve learned a lot from your vids! I’m a noob at woodworking but I learn more each day. I just finished my workbench and I’m on to my next project. Keep up the good work!
I'm a retired contractor who is now doing woodworking as a hobby and maybe a little supplement retirement income. You would think that they are similar but they are worlds apart at times. As a contractor a miter saw was a must have tool and used all the time and the table saw was a secondary tool that was nice to have sometimes. In woodworking almost the opposite is true, I say almost because I think the miter saw is still very valuable in woodworking. I have watched videos where I'm thinking I can do that on a miter saw so much easier and faster with the same results, and I usually do. Guess I'm just used to using them after all these years. I'm looking for ideas on how to build my miter station in my small shop so will definitely keep this video in mind. Thanks for the videos and I like the humor that you have in them.
Love your build. Aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Marc Spagnuolo of the Wood Whisperer said it well I think. As much time as you spend in your shop, there is no reason it shouldn't look nice. I also agree that the miter saw is an important piece of shop equipment. 👍
i have been doing wood working for about 50 years. my dad taught. me. safety first. well any ways there were very few miter boxes back then. we had a hand miter box a good one though.. but i agree with you that a miter box is a very important tool in my shop. second only to my table saw.. loved the video. thanks. wow walnut.
Love that stop block! And partnering with Izzy just tells me it will be rock solid! Just moved to a new place and building out my shop. Was gonna make a stop but seeing that tells me yo make a temp one til that is available.
Dude, you've gotten really good at this. I like that you cut to yourself in the booth during the commentary. It's awesome.
Thank you for the vid.... I am picking up woodwork as a hobby and you have great tips. Thank you. Love your sarcasm and your sense of humor. Keep up the great work.
That came out great. Love the walnut accents.
I really love the look of the maple! Its really pretty, and its satisfying to see the grain match up.
Heck yeah I love my miter saw! I use it all the time. Sweet build, thanks for sharing your experience ❤
I just discovered you channel. Really good content! I am a moderate to advanced hobbyist diy that uses my DeWalt DW708 12” sliding miter saw frequently. I have had this saw for 22 years and the only things that I have replaced is the power cord and plastic inserts at the blade track. With a quality blade, and occasional tune/check up, has served me very well. I have been looking for a new ‘base’ for my saw as my shop layout changes and really love your design. An f-em, I will probably use some walnut and birds eye maple I have on hand as you have!
I see a different distinction in using my miter saw. Initially, i used my miter saw on a portable sawhorse-style stand so I could stow it when not in use. It was inconvenient to set it up, so I rarely used it except for big projects. I built a permanent mobile stand for it and it is always connected to power and dust collection. It is SO handy to make a quick cut with no setup. Eliminating the setup time was the key to the saw being useful (for me).
This stop block is everything I’ve wanted for years! Nice work! I’m a huge advocate for t-track behind the fence for this reason alone. Sign me up for four. Two for each side.
I’m thoroughly impressed with the entire conversation to the quality of build! And idc what anyone says a mitre station is absolutely needed! What I love about yours and Michael Alms is it isn’t massive or ridiculous. What I’ve been hesitant on building mine is I don’t have a small large Yet to build into mine like Michael has, plus all the other tools that be taken into consideration when building once that holds a ton of tools besides just the mitre saw. I have a tiny garage that barely fit in a small suv till I dedicated it to wood tools and the greatest need is storage in my case plus a dedicated home for my mitre saw. Not having an accurate fence to break down material is awful and time wasting. A gripe I’ve had for a while are French cleat systems, the idea was nice back when April Wilkerson went heavy on em but the amount of wall space and headache trying to build functional and personalized tool storage, plus the upkeep of cleaning and the many more failures that were tossed out because they either fell off the wall or just didn’t work out wasted a lot of time I could’ve devoted to actual cabinets. That and my ocd hates seeing clutter so anyways I love seeing French cleats hold cabinets and neat storage builds that work out but a small shop needs drawers, cabinets, and roll out/flip top carts plus a mitre saw station that isn’t outrageously massive. Now if table saw benches were more well thought out, less bulky and more multi functional that’d be great
Dude. Best woodworking video I’ve ever seen. Absolute no BS. Love it. I’m relatively new to the craft (9-10yrs) and it’s so refreshing to see your take on things. Spend money where it counts, save money where you can. Some tools should be Festool, others can be Harbor Freight. Not to mention the focus of this video. It got to the point where I was afraid to admit I love my miter saw lest I be lambasted by the nay-sayers on the interwebs. Hell. I’d rather have a tracksaw and a miter and no table saw if I had to choose only two. Keep up the great work.
I bought one of those dust collectors from shop nation for my miter saw. Love it!
I use my miter saw so often I have a big one that stays in my shop and a small one for smaller projects that I can move around. Those tiny drawers are comical because you would think it’s a waste of time and money to make but I would load them up with marking tools and small tape measures. I love it!
my miter saw is an old craftsman ive been lugging around for almost 15 years now...ive never changed the blade and it was a hand me down....a tool i have seriously gotten a ton a value from
I 100% agree with all of your opinions about miter saws! Mine is invaluable.
just got a miter saw for the first time and hope to make good use of it. thank-you for a well reasoned video
I have a bunch of miter saws, but by far my favorite is my 16" delta radial arm saw, with 33" of cross cut capacity i break down cabinet sides quickly. Iv even trimmed a couple of doors from the house because i didnt feel like setting up the track saw.
I love and use the heck out of my miter saw. It’s indespensible. And i love your use of the walnut on those cabinets. I'm a big fan of walnut anyway, but it’s beautiful on that workstation
I use a box I made from scrap plywood and some old rusty nails I found in my tires from home depot. Luxury.
Really nice build. That mitre station is made better, and looks better, than most of the furniture in my house. And a mitre saw is a no brainer for DIYers or hobbyist woodworkers. I live in the UK, work out of a medium sized shed and use my mitre saw every week. I dont have space for a nice station like yours, and have to constantly move it around, but I would never be without it.
I'm currently in the middle of this build, and the plans have been great. Definitely need to go slow, read a few steps ahead, and have a calculator handy - but so far measurements in my build have matched the plans exactly, so it's all fitting together like a glove. I have to make a couple changes to account for some specific situations in my shop, but the plans have been easy to alter where needed. Great work! Also worthy to note - I've made the entire thing without a table saw, as my shop is 110sq ft. Used a track saw and miter saw only, and I've had zero issues making any cut needed!
Love the new videos since your "retirement" So much fun to watch! I use my miter saw all the time!
This is perfect timing for me, who is just about to rip out a wall of un-synced cabinets and benches to replace with a miter station setup. I got some really nice insights from this that I will take into account. (Though it will NOT be as elaborate and nice as yours, it may be as practical :)) Thanks! And I very much like the way you question "the common opinion" with common sense.
man, I am so glad you decided to go full time here! You really are very good at conveying ideas, in a very entertaining, and seemingly genuine way. THANK YOU!
I appreciate that!
I’ve been one of those “no miter saw in a small shop” people. I didn’t want to loose the space, but with some of the methods you illustrate in the video I remember it’s not just a “chop saw” to break things down. I’m now considering dedicating a station like this! Thanks
Glad to have found your channel brother love your videos style & all the helpful info you put out there, great work on this too it came out amazing👍👍
Really enjoyable content even without considering redoing my miter station!! Really like the flow of the video as well.
Thanks for the tips. Just started watching you and am impressed, I grew up on Norm and it’s great to find someone in his caliber.
My miter saw is very very close to accurate but if I need to be super duper accurate then it's very handy and fast to get the rough size of long lumber and then the exact cut on the table saw. I would not give up my miter saw and if other people do, well good for them. That "not a miter station" came out really well. Good job LSW!
I spent the winter essentially rebuilding my shop. I was designing a stop block for the miter station but I'm going to wait and get the one you and Izzy are developing.
One of the best pieces of shop furniture I've seen. Looks great!
I watched the same channels and decided to use the same leveling technique for my kitchen cabinets. Many many steps in the future of my singlehanded DIY renovation project.
My dad has always had a miter saw in his shop. And having used it as I learned as a beginner I’ll always have one. It’s so nice to set up a stop block for repeatable cuts or to just walk over and quickly make a small cut or just shave off a hair. Some guys don’t find them useful and some do. To each his own
Another great video John the miter saw station turned out amazing great work. Can’t wait to see the new stop blocks they look very cool
Oh yeah, that Kreg 520 is my favorite so far. So versatile, I’m good with the lack of dust collection in exchange for the ability to bring it to the work piece
As a laminate tech for many years I used slats from venetian blinds under the glued laminate to suspend it from touching down. They are thin, easy to clean, stack well in your box, and they are CHEAP! Other folks swear by dowels but I can stack 50 slats in a much smaller space than 50 dowels!
And they don't roll around and fall off the table or counter top.
.Have been doing laminate for more years than I would like to admit, have always used leftover laminate self-edge strips between the glued surfaces. most around 30" and a few around 40" to reach into the back of a inside corner.
The Miter saw was probably my most used tool, and prior to my table saw itwas my workhorse of the whole shop
Beautiful and functional. I love it and I completely agree about a miter saw for my one car shop.
Great build John! Keep up the good work.
That black and walnut is a hell of a combo! Looks good.
Amazing miter station! The walnut looks great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent!
Trying to finish a new small (13x17) shop build where I convinced myself to leave the miter saw on one of those cheap rolling cart things and just use it in the garage. Now I’m rethinking so thanks for that.
I was a bit mystified about the lack of an extended fence on the top, until l I realized your way gives you a bunch of extra fabulous assembly space!
Thank you for the informative and not boring video. I like the final result of your project.
Came out great man, dare I say it could fall under the “shop greatness” category 😂
Solid shameless plug - 10/10
just starting out bit intimidating watching all you guys with the amazing builds and tools but i love your honesty you come across great at 48 i don't think i will get to your level but am going to have fun trying and when i say starting out am just about to you tube how to use a tape measure lol BIG LOVE and cheers for the vlogs
Found you from AWP podcast. Been enjoying the back catalog, and this video is timely and relevant for me!
Thank you for all your videos. I’m working my way through them all. Love your approach to presentation. You’re to the point and explain everything exceptionally well. Keep up the fantastic job!
Glad you like them!
9:12 thanks for the affirmation, It's really nice to know I'm doing it right too.
Great, now I have to get that dust collection upgrade. We have the same saw. I got it because of the low footprint vs rail-based design. Turns out it is really easy to reconfigure and vastly more accurate than a contractor-grade saw.
Great build. I built mine out of discontinued Rockler steel shop stands on sale for over 50% off and free shipping. Rock solid, easy to level & put a top on, skim the sides with plywood and make some simple doors/drawers. The entire station is about 22' long and I can cut 10' to either side, but you can make it just about any width you'd like. The entire thing can be disassembled and moved to a new location if needed. It lives along one dedicated basement shop wall and is an absolute necessity for me. It stores nearly all my tools below, with plenty of extra space and I have not even put up cabinets above it yet. Removable fences permit it to double as a pair of benches/tables for working on.
I sold my mitersaw after not really using it a whole lot except for a time or two every other week to break down rough lumber. Knowing that I’ll be moving into a new place and shop, I knew I needed one again. I’ll need to make a lot of quick cuts as I’m setting everything up. Haven’t moved yet but having one again is so nice . Hopefully I’ll have enough space for a station at my next place. I’ll never make the mistake of not having one again. BTW, the 10in Skil just might be the best value out there. For 230$ after taxes, I am surprised just how great that thing is.
Excellent video, I agree with your points regarding having a power miter saw and intend on upgrading to the same saw you have. I really like your miter saw station and your video helped me answer several questions. I plan to start my build after I purchase my new saw and after I remove my radial arm saw from my shop. I’ve used it for two cuts in the past 15 years. Thanks for the great video. I too have a small shop and every square foot is important.
Thanks for sharing
I need this stop block! So clever ideas!
I dont know if this is your 1st video/project since you made your big life choices .. but honestly .. you look like a new man ... gl in your efforts
I’m in on the stop block looks brilliant
Thanks for another great build, Jon!
Thanks John great video. I've been looking for a ridiculously aewsome miter station build 👍💥
Ya know you're doin good when your shop has walnut stands! Hats off to you sir! Looks awesome and ta heck with the naysayers!
AWESOME VIDEO! To notch Jon that was a fantastic video. It's been fun to see you Instagram updates and now the actual video really makes me want to build one for myself.
Yet another excellent, informative, entertaining, and amusing build ... nice one. The Honest-Tea is a great idea too ... speaking as a newbie to woodworking, I find it somehow encouraging to know that the experts get it wrong sometimes too ... just not anywhere near as often as I do :)