Slide out table for miter saw advice

[brads]

Howdy Hey, has anybody ever done this before? I've got a 12" HF compound miter saw that I'm looking to build a slide out table for in my garage. The saw currently sits on my bench but I need more room to cut longer pieces occasionally so I thought it would be nice if I could scoot it out about a foot. I was thinking the easiest thing would be to make a table, build a frame , mount it on some drawer sliders and secure it all to the bench but I'm worried that they may not take the weight. I would hate to have them buckle over and drop the saw on my toes. I'd appreciate any input, thanks!

 

[RTM]

You can easily get 100# drawer slides. Notching it into your existing bench would look great.

Just one option, suspect you could go higher too.

100-lb. Zinc Over-Travel Drawer Slides - Centerline® 757 (10" to 28")

Supports up to 100 pounds. Sold in pairs.

www.rockler.com

 

[brads]

Perfect, thanks!

 

[whateg01]

If you really want to go overboard, you could double up the slides to get around 200# of support. Don't forget to build slide-out supports with adjustable height and the ability to add stops.

Oh, and because I like to complicate things, you could put them on a cable system and motorize it, so they call slide out together with the push of a button!!!

 

[tarbellb]

I would be wary of any slide rating besides well know know brands like Blum. 100# generic slides are ****.

Plus it will flex, so if you have support wings aligned it could be a issue?

I suggest secondary support or going overboard on the slides.

 

[shawhite]

Why not just use the receiver hitch method. Smaller square tub in larger square tub.

 

[vwpieces]

I would double the slides if possible just to reduce the sag when extended. If that is the route taken.

 

[whateg01]

Why not just use the receiver hitch method. Smaller square tub in larger square tub.

Pita to have to remove it to slide it into the tube. Or if you mean use that as the telescoping section, it won't slide as smoothly as a drawer slides

 

[shawhite]

Pita to have to remove it to slide it into the tube. Or if you mean use that as the telescoping section, it won't slide as smoothly as a drawer slides

Yes use that as the telescoping section. Sure it won’t slide as smoothly but it will be a lot stronger and cheaper. After saw dust gets on the drawer slides they won’t function as smooth either.