Table and Mitre Saw Storage

[The Rusty Gear]

How/Where do you guys store these big toys? I usually only use these for big projects like the deck but I'm not sure moving them to the shed in the back yard is a good idea or not. I was thinking of getting a rolling stand for the mitre saw so I could easily move it to and from the shed, but that would also make it easier for someone to roll away with it.

Thoughts?

[Stuey]

I have a simple 10" miter saw, and it folds down into a manageable package. Unless you buy/have a large 12" compound unit, you shouldn't need a rolling stand to move one around.

As for table saws, I don't have one. They do make portable ones, though. If you have a full-size unit, I'd say leave it where it is - moving it might be more effort than it's worth.

Generally, if I had a garage or basement and only needed a table saw periodically, I'd slap it on a mobile base and then just wheel it out of the way into a corner or something.

[The Rusty Gear]

The mitre saw is a 10" Bosch sliding compound saw. While I can move it on my own, it's pretty unwieldy and heavy.

http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=16682

The table saw I already have hanging from the wall, and the stand hanging from the ceiling, but space is pretty limited in my small garage.

[CatfishXpress]

I usually just leave my table saw in the middle of the shop (right in the way of everything). I bump into it every time I come through, if somebody was to steal it I would know immediately.

[T56 Impala]

My SCM is on a Craftsman rolling "table". As it is, it is still a huge PITA to move around. I'm interested to see what this thread comes up with.

My TS is a "bench" saw. Delta sold a stand for these. I keep it in the basement. Its lighter than the SCM.

The RA is disassembled right now in the basement. I really need to put it back together as I need tto use it soon. I just have nowhere to put it.

I feel your pain. Wish I could help.

[PAToyota]

I have a dedicated woodshop, so that changes the equation somewhat. But the mitersaw is centered along a run of workbench with the top of the saw even with the workbench on either side and the tablesaw is on wheels so that I can pick it up like a wheelbarrow and move it off to the side along the wall when I'm not using it.

[Kevin54]

How/Where do you guys store these big toys? I usually only use these for big projects like the deck but I'm not sure moving them to the shed in the back yard is a good idea or not. I was thinking of getting a rolling stand for the mitre saw so I could easily move it to and from the shed, but that would also make it easier for someone to roll away with it.


I store mine in the shed. It is a Delta Contractors table saw with a cast iron top and weighs more than I care to handle:rant:And I am the same as you...it only gets used on larger projects, so when I need it, I have a hand truck that I can tip it to and move it to the garage. One word of advice though if you store it in the shed....wipe anything that can rust, down with a little grease. WD does not cut it for a prolonged period. They do make a spray rust inhibitor by LPS I believe that works good also. I'd leave mine in the garage but the thing ends up being in the road or ends up as a catch all table, so out to the shed it goes. If it wasn't for having to rip a board down every six months, I'd unload it.:lol_hitti

[snorky18]

My table saw just gets shoved around (I need to put it on wheels) the garage to whereever it is least in the way at the time, unless I'm using it, then it gets pushed into the middle of the open area, or outside if it's nice out.

My miter saw (big 12" SCMS) is on a Ridgid MSUV stand, which I love. The stand itself folds up (with or without the saw on it) to about the size of a appliance dolly (assuming the saw is disconnected). The saw mounts on the current model disconnect easily from the stand (similar to dewalt model stand, except I think it's sturdier), and the whole saw with the mounts attached can be stored on a large shelf seperate from the cart.

The MSUV stand rolls pretty easy, and is far superior alternative to carrying at ~55LB miter saw around our house or property for different projects. The stand is ~$170 at Home Depot, occasionally on sale for ~$100 (it was a week or two ago actually, it may still be). When I need it it rolls easily with the saw on it to wherever I'm working, and when I don't it stores away nicely.

[edl]

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=2026

any body use anything like this? - thanks ED

[dcjredline]

I built a bench and made it tall enough for the Table Saw to sit UNDER. Its kind of a pain without wheels but I pull it out to the middle of the garage when I need it then put it back.

[Major Ramifications]

I bought a jobsite table saw that folds up and rolls to the spot where it leans against the wall. Well, it doesn't actually lean against the wall, but against the folding/rolling miter saw stand that I usually don't bother to use. I don't use a table saw enough to justify a larger cast iron model.
The miter saw sits on a workbench. I don't use it that much, but I don't know where else to put it. The garage has gotten so full and messy lately that the last time I used the miter saw, I put it on the tailgate of my truck, threw a blanket on the hood of my car next to it to support the molding I was cutting, and made the cuts out in the driveway.
I don't know why I am up here typing this, as I really need to go clean out the garage.

[Stuey]

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=2026

any body use anything like this? - thanks ED
Yes. ......

[rsanter]

I have 2 sections of pallet racking in my garage.
one section has the lowest shelf located where I can put the table saw, jointer, and portable compressor under it. all are on wheels
I have the 12in dewalt miter saw. it has a spot in the storage cabinat in the garage along with the delta shaper, rigid edge sander, metal cutoff saw and more

bob