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This week I’m finally tackling my Miter Station. This miter station includes full extension drawers, t-track stop blocks, hidden storage, nail gun storage, and dust extraction. It’s a huge upgrade!! Plans coming soon! If you would like to know the instant the plans are released, please sign up for the newsletter www.almfab.com/newsletter
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the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzhead.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Killer miter station, Michael! And those outro beauty shots are straight 🔥
Thanks Brad!!
@@MichaelAlm foam inserts for all the drawers! that would look amazin g with all the work you put inm the mitter station
Definitely pretty nuts with the dynamic lighting 😮
@@MichaelAlm next time you pull the tinfoil out, just say ‘if you know you know…’ 😂
More and more the stand alone toe kick base makes so much more sense than building a toe kick into each cabinet box. To be able to level the whole thing and then work off of a common level base simplifies things so much, especially if your floors are less than perfect.
I agree but the way he used those little blocks with a single screw each to level it is nor nearly beefy enough
That tip on enlarging the hole with a forstner bit is incredible! Definitely a "why didn't I think of that" moment!
I built a semi mobile miter saw station. One of the best additions I made to it was adding an inlayed measuring tape about 1/16th below the surface. I accomplished this by routing a groove and inserting a long adhesive backed magnet that you can get in rolls from amazon. I then laid in one of those measuring tapes used to attach to tools such as a table saw. The beauty of using the magnetic strip is that you can tune and fine adjust the ape measure because its not permanently adhered to the station, only stuck down via the magnet strip. I then added an acrylic tab to the adjustable stop that has a shallow cut in it which is filled with red marker. This is a simple way to make a cursor to line up the stop. I also added a flip to the stop and an adjustable miter stop but I wont get into that here.
Damn Michael!! That’s a gorgeous setup - even as a non-woodworking person I can totally see it! Also love the dust collection system. One of the reasons why I still watch your videos is that dust collection system. When I was 7 or so, my next door neighbor (and best friend’s) had a house fire due to the dryer and the excess sawdust in the garage. Love that you clean this up, not just for your lungs, but for safety in general.
Thanks Tricia!! Dust collection is a must!
@@MichaelAlm what dust collector were you using under the cabinet? I don't see it listed in the description but curious what you were using.
i'm not actually a woodworker (though it is fun when i do get to do it), but I've watched years of your content and loved it!! i learn a lot even if there's no use for it personally, and watching the processes and explanations behind your projects are always so so so entertaining and valuable. love your stuff, Michael! it's great seeing you update your workshop :)
I think only you out of all youtube could have turned a mitre station into such a beautiful work of art! Tool companies need to start recruiting you to design their show booths!!
Michael, this walk thru your growth is actually an excellent opportunity to show people like myself that highly skilled and talented artists like yourself started off doing things they felt worked for their immediate needs. As for myself, I just as soon not watch someone who acts as though they have never been in the novices' shoes, that they've never had to make something work until they could get better tools or more experience. Everyone starts somewhere, that first step and most do not pick up a tool and viola, a working project with no issues. So humbling oneself to show we are all learning is a good thing. Thanks, Jack
Such a pleasure watching you build stuff. It's inspirational to see how much you enjoy it and the quality of what you build is always top shelf. Love your videos; all of 'em, thanks for sharing.
I love watching pros tape and float out drywall. Beautiful work!
FYI the plans for this build are now available at www.almfab.com/store/plans they include plans for the flip-top lathe, and if you don’t have a lathe, it explains how you can build a second drawer cabinet. Also if you have a different miter saw, the plans explain how to modify for your set-up. For those who give it a go, enjoy the build, and thanks for supporting my channel!! 🙌
The explanation of the drawer slide installation is really clear and seems a good idea. I’ve seen 100 different people do it, but this method seems to be one of the clearer methods. Nicely done.
This was so nice to watch. It's got the creative juices within me screaming to come out so thanks a lot. I'm purchasing a miter saw in the next month and have been searching for ideas for a station. You did an incredible job on yours. I could just sit around it and stare all day, never getting anything done. Thanks again.
Here's what i love about your videos. i can watch them with the sound off, as i often do when i'm in class, and you can still understand the entire process, logic, and practical application. Truly that's a craft of it's own. Great job.
I loooove the plywood being cut and shaped into handles, that's really smart.
That looks amazing, Michael! I've been eagerly following along on your Instagram updates for this build and you definitely did not disappoint. Everything looks so clean and well built! This makes me want to reinvest into my mitre saw setup. I can't wait for that lathe video of yours! Also, the B-roll of the finished project at the end looked amazing 👍
Moving up to a larger hose on the festool made a dramatic improvement on my dust collection.
Absolutely superb craftsmanship in both the cabinetry and the video. I watched your transforming 'Coffee' table video earlier and I really appreciate that you are not ashamed of making mistakes and showing how you resolve them.
I am in love...OMG...I need this! I love how the side tops butted right up to the chop saw. I'm going to redo mine and I will totally be incorporating that!
As a retired old fart getting into a wood working hobby it's mind boggling watching your skills. I know I could never live long enough to acquire a minute fraction of your ability but your videos are still super inspiring to watch.
There’s still plenty of cool things to make without having 20 years of experience. There’s really cool pattern plywood you can make with basic designs.
You can do it! Just time to see how deep the rabbit hole goes
Just start. Make ANYthing. Get out there, and do it, start small, get the tools as you need them and just have fun.
I’m in that camp mate. Don’t think I’ll ever have this level ability but I’m planning on having fun spending my retirement money on wood and playing about. Only thing I’m a touch nervous about is buying a table saw as kick back seems to be a real thing lol
@@dannyarcher I avoided table saws for years for that reason. Got one a few years ago. I just try to be super safe, never had a kickback. Honestly think you'd have to do something really stupid to have one. I worry more about chopping off a finger so I always have push sticks for everything.
This is the second video of yours I watched. Your woodworking is excellent but I’m so impressed with the video production: voice overs, shot angles, editing, sound design, etc. I could watch you work all day. Keep up the great work.
Such a great build. Can definitely see the improvements over the old cabinets. Inspiring me to rebuild my shop cabinets in the spring. Thanks for sharing!
That forstner bit tip is game changing. Thanks for that!
I always look forward to the release and viewing of your videos. Your ability to define the video ratio of: How much do I explain vs. How much do I assume the viewer already knows or comprehends, is spot on. Just the right amount of clarity. There are three moments of irony involved in me watching this video just now. 1. That cast iron Delta beast was also my first power miter box. 2. I also recently designed a new miter box station for my new compound/sliding miter saw. (Although mine will be portable.) 3. We share the same last name! Keep up the good work Michael! Sincerely, James Alm / Northern Illinois
This is amazing! I love the details of hidden extra storage, it’s function is just as nice as how it looks and I can’t wait for this secret video you have of your new amazing lathe… wtf how cool is that flip top integrated into your mitre saw station!!! The patterned ply fronts on both cubbies was a perfect touch and the quality of your ply, I’m still struggling to find locally but I’m in a small town… pushes me to address my nightmare of a garage. Always beautiful work, thank you for sharing and in such great detail and your knowledge is incredible!
Your giggle at the end while revealing the lathe says it all! This is fantastic, wish I had your skills to pay the bills 😊😆
I really do love the style you add to the everyday shop items. Working in a beautiful place must help inspire you to make beautiful things.
very nice man. its always nice to see the efforts of organization combined with experience gained come togather so flawlessly. that is a nice workstation.
19:08 - When cutting metal it's important to get a good bite into the material, if you are pressing lightly then the heat is probably not leaving in the waste swarf but allowing it to spread to the blade, making the blade get hotter than it would otherwise. There's also the possibilty that you can press too hard and create extra heat too while also chipping/breaking the cutting edges. A good middle ground of pressure is required.
Miter station envy! Outstanding. Loved the tip about the forstner bit when the hole intially made was not the hole really needed.
That forstner hole resizing trick might be the coolest thing I've seen in a while.
Great job. I can't wait to finish my house build so I can build out a wood working shop. Thanks for the great detail.
that Foerstner bit tip! 😲
Ooooweee! So sweet! Love the hiding lathe! Having the track for stop blocks is a huge boon. Always love the touch of the patterned ply!
Congrats on your upgrade! Looks great. I gotta say, I love my Dewalt 90° drill adapter. Not used a lot, but such a life saver when I do!
I bought the plans and built the outfeed table… love it. I bought the plans for the under-saw cabinet… halfway thru that build… I can’t wait for the miter station plans to become available. I’ll probably put my own little touches so it matches the outfeed table and the under-saw cabinet though. But I love the design; great job.
Ohhh I’ve been waiting for this! Idk why but the organization videos tickle some part of my brain that realizes so much of dopamine and I love them so much. It’s been a treat thank you!
As a younger wood worker, I appreciate the detail and craftsmanship. I've started building tables and stations for my company and videos like these give me great ideas. Thanks for the beautiful video.
For the two angled drawers, for me, in keeping with the 1/8 inch reveal, I would put a 1/8 inch shim of hard maple or some hard wood, then wax the runner and the bottom of the drawer edges. They will slide as easily as the mechanical runners. Nice build. My lathe, well my big ones, would not work with a tip up.... My mini lathes yes.... I am lucky to have a lathe room and a flatwork room.
Really beautiful build and cinematic camera work on this intro and outro!! I’m intrigued on how you built your drawers. I don’t think I’ve seen a drawer built with the drawer front also being the drawer box front. Makes a lot of sense in terms of using wood efficiently but I’m curious of how they hold up. I’ll be watching your drawer build video next
Genius way for leveling that cabinet base
I've been outta the game for a while, moved into my old house that is paid off but it's built in 48,i have a lot of renovation to do and closed my mechanic shop, started a job in casino to build up some cash, and now I'm very inspired by this video to build the best woodshop and single bay hangar style garage for my vehicle work with a lift that I've ever had! Thanks Michael, this is the one that I needed, first the woodshop, then everything else will fall into place and hopefully my job will let me work part time only when I'm ready if not it will be only my businesses, I closed the doors on them but never retired them
Whatever you are working on, it is a piece of art. Amazing ❤
Wow, what a great miter station. I only wish I had the skill to do something similar in my small shop. Until that time I’ll enjoy watching you build. Thank you for sharing, masterful work.
The narrow drawers next to the saw are a nice touch. The "toe kick" is a great foundation and makes life easier ever afterward. Just FYI it's actually called a plinth (See Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce). In my setup I put a small cyclone / small bucket in the cabinet before the vacuum. Much faster to empty.
That is more beautiful shop furniture than my kitchen cabinets 🙂. I also like how you mix Festool and Ryobi - no tool snobbery, skills speak for themselves! I do wonder if your vacuum is being starved for air exhaust being fully enclosed?
This beach carving looks very familiar😂 Love your videos mate.
Damn! Super impressed. Some serious skills
Of course you already know this, but I thought I would confirm it all the same.... That was really amazing videography on the glamor shots of the stand and tool. As usual, you really have taken what use to be armature videos to another level. Very well done. Thank you.
I can't believe it's been a year since the tool wall video! I love your stuff.
Wow!! Strong build Sir!! Great design brother😃
Hi, I have seen your structurally similar draw slides on verry old furniture, good stuff! liked your video!
The inspiration I get from your videos 👌🏽♥️ they are amazing 🤩 thanks for inspiring us all to not be afraid, pick up a tool an make something
Great video and such beautiful (and functional) shop furniture. Inspiring.
B roll is ON POINT my man
I cannot wait for the flip top lathe video.Great work on the miter saw stand and video production!
gosh what an awesome shop!!! great cinematography as well aaugh!!!
Love the dowel/forstner bit tip - thanks.
Loved this video, great job! I've been watching miter saw dust collection solutions and KZhead suggested this one; so glad it did!
I really like the bench and you are going to absolutely love the Kapex
I know its more cost but pairing your kapex with a festool dust extractor would make the dust collection that much better.
So clean! Love it!
This is the best Festool miter saw ad I've ever seen. I really don't understand why they don't sponsor you. SCNR. Well done, Michael. Greetings from Germany...
You performed some good work on that miter saw station, what a way to show them how it's done.
Might want to try attaching all hardware before assembling cabinet. Flat horizontal on workbench attach drawer slides then assemble cabinet. Work from drawer slide centre line for screw location. Great saw station
Great miter station!!! I will be looking forward to the next video. It great to watch woodworker in the same region I live vs. all the TV shows from the east coast.
Incredible work Michael!
Thanks dude!!
That was amazing to see, the inspiration and results were stellar!
Hey, just a tip. The Kreg jig has two little holes above the main hole for the hinges. They are there so you can just drill the holes for the hinge screws while the jig is still clamped in place! Hope this helps!
I just finished a cabinet project & used the Kreg Jig for this. My hinges' holes didn't line up with the kreg jig ones, so might be that Michael had the same issue :)
@@Ghust2 Many people have that issue. It’s nuts Kreg didn’t fix that. I had the same issue this weekend!
Impressive as always. Can't wait for the lathe video to see how its done!
Gorgeous b-roll shots. Your woodworking skills grew over the last few years, but your video making one sure did as well!
I always wondered how cabinets were leveled. Your method worked very well, since you didn’t have to do further leveling!
OK, haven't finished the video yet but the hack with using a round plug on the Forstner bit to enlarge a hole was definitely worth the price of admission all by itself. Thanks for that. If the remainder of the video is as well explained as the first part then I will have learned a good bit when it comes to my own miter saw improvement.
Just about to build by own miter station, and I’m definitely borrowing your idea for those small drawers on either side that would normally be unused space. I don’t have any patterned plywood, but I’ll be sure to make them pretty nonetheless. Great build!
Most of the folks I watch on KZhead live a good distance away from me. But I live in the same general area as you. It's fun to occasionally see locations I recognize like the lighthouse in your Jackery commercial.
Just love to watch your work; an inspiration to us all.
Form and function! Well done!
Very nice. Great job. Cheers
Ive been a carpenter for 25 years, and it looks very nice!! Hide away lathe is a cool idea, chop saw drawers are cool too. Im building my shop as we speak and i appreciate the ideas.
That forstner bit re-sizing trick, was worth the price of entry for me.
Michael, a quick tip on the Kreg hinge jig. There are two small holes on the inside ring for drilling pilot holes for the hinge screws. That removes the need to align the hinge to set the screws afterward.
Another: Maybe this is on newer models, but the plastic guide on the forstner bit on the jig has a twist lock so you don't have to un-chuck it from the drill every time.
Great work, and a fantastic build! This furthers my dream to one day something similar.
Very nice build! However I will add the same small critique that I have with several of the miter stations I've seen. There's a lot of custom fabrication specific to this particular saw. I realize it's a Festool and should last a long time, but u just never know. If/when you have to replace it, there will be significant modification required to fit a new saw... unless the replacement is the same unit, or is shorter and narrower. I'm planning to make my shelf slightly deeper than the height of most saws, then shim the saw up flush to the top. The shelf will also be slightly wider than most saws. Then the only custom fab will be narrow fillers to bridge btwn the bench top surface and the edge of the saw base on both sides.
Im going to copy your method and redo my main wall as well. Thanks for the direction.
My brother needs to do this in his garage soon. Thanks for all the detail.
Excellent project!
A suggestion for the shop: Put a dust collector point in front of the vacuum cabinet. Then you can sweep the floor dust easily into the vacuum.
Excellent! I need cabinetry like this in my shop! 👍👍
Don't worry about heating up your blade on aluminium cuts, the chips will take out basically almost all the heat and unless you're cutting like 6" solid round you can be almost as generous as with wood when chopping it.
Having been hit by those chips while cutting up a bunch of scrap, I wholeheartedly agree. That burned like hell
While I agree that the blade heating up is not the issue, I've found that if you're too aggressive when cutting aluminum you tend to end up with some material sticking to the teeth, which can be difficult to clean and causes issues when cutting wood after the fact like more pronounced saw marks, increased tearout, and even burn marks if your blade is also a bit dull (which happens if you cut a lot of aluminum) overall it's just better to take your time cutting aluminum
Awesome project. Thanks for the logical explanation.
Great build! I can't wait to see the lathe video!
Awesome, brilliant design and well built. Enjoy the labors.
Man, I used to have that same chop saw and I miss it like crazy. I've yet to find a compound sliding miter saw that is as accurate. That old saw was dead on every time. Oh, your station is beautiful. 🤪
Amazing work, Michael! Stunning miter saw station!!! 😃 Looking forward to the next part! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
That whole wall is looking amazing! Great job!
I used to use one of those right angle attachments for the drill. They are really handy to have and a very good value. In the last couple years I picked up the m12 Installation driver and it was a game changer. I just throw on the right angle chuck and/or eccentric chuck now.
Fantastic, build! Really… Well done. Thank you for sharing… Best to you and yours.
Great video
I wish you had drilled the mounting holes for the brass drawer pulls at an angle that had them line up with the direction of movement 😁