Mobile Table Saw Stand With Storage Drawers and Folding Outfeed Table
Introduction: Mobile Table Saw Stand With Storage Drawers and Folding Outfeed Table
This was my table saw stand. (Please don’t laugh.) I got a great deal on my table saw when I bought it, but the optional portable stand available for it seemed flimsy and overpriced. I opted instead, to repurpose this old aquarium stand by adding a 2’x2’ sheet of plywood on top. It worked for a while. (Kind of)
Overtime though, I realized, it wasn’t level, the footprint was a little too narrow, and the joints were getting wobbly from dragging in around. I decided it was time to build something better with more functionality. I needed something sturdy with increased storage, and an outfeed table. I needed it to be mobile, and easy to fold up and put away. 47
Lastly, with the price of wood these days, my goal was to build it using either scrap, or repurposed wood that I had on hand.
Supplies
I was fortunate enough to be able to scavenge the wood needed, but here is an approximate list of materials needed if you want to build this.
Dimensional Lumber:
(12) 2"x4"x24" (Cube Frame)
(2) 2"x2"x10" (Outfeed frame)
(1) 2"x2"x24" (Outfeed frame)
Plywood: (Preferably 3/4" sanded surface, 1/2" will work, Pine board also works well for drawer components)
(3) 24"x24" (Cube Top, Cube bottom, and Outfeed table)
(2) 24"x35" (Side panels)
(1) 25"x25" (Rear panel)
(2) 2"x10" (Outfeed frame cover)
(1) 2"x24" (Outfeed frame cover)
(4) 7"x20" (Drawer Sides)
(4) 7"x18.5" (Drawer front and rear)
(2) 7"x24" (Drawer Facades)
(2) 18.5"x18.5" (Drawer bottoms)
Minwax Wipe-On Poly Clear Satin Oil-Based Polyurethane (1-Pint) in the Sealers department at Lowes.com
Blum 18-in Drawer Slide in the Drawer Slides department at Lowes.com
Power Pro #10 x 3-in Bronze Epoxy Flat Exterior Wood Screws in the Wood Screws department at Lowes.com
Power Pro One #8 x 1-in Bronze Epoxy Flat Exterior Multi-Material Screws in the Wood Screws department at Lowes.com
Amazon.com: Anwenk Leveling Feet Heavy Duty Furniture Levelers Adjustable Table Leg Leveler w/Lock Nuts for Furniture,Table, Cabinets, Workbench,Shelving Units and More : Tools & Home Improvement
SPACEKEEPER Workbench Casters kit 660 Lbs - 4 Heavy Duty Retractable Caster Designed for Workbenches Machinery & Tables: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Amazon.com: 8" Folding Shelf Brackets, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Collapsible Bracket Wall Mounted DIY Foldable Brackets for Table Desk Workbench, Max Load 300 lb : Tools & Home Improvement
Titebond Yellow Interior/Exterior Wood Adhesive (Actual Net Contents: 16-fl oz) in the Wood Adhesive department at Lowes.com
Step 1: ​Build the Frame.
I cut 12 pieces of 2”x4”x24”. I assembled a 24”cube frame. I built the tops and bottoms first, with the sides inset by 1 1/2” to allow the legs to sit at the outer edges of the cube. I added 2’x2’ plywood for the top and bottom.
Step 2: Build the Enclosure
I cut the side panels 35”x24” to allow support for the outfeed table, but cut out sections to leave the table saw accessible from the sides. With the sides in place, I built a frame in the rear using 2”x2” to support the outfeed table. Lastly, I cut plywood pieces to enclose the rear.
Step 3: Mobility
With the frame and enclosure built, it was time to add mobility. I wanted it to be easy to move around, but also wanted the ability to lock it down firmly and level it on uneven terrain. I felt that just simple casters would be too wobbly. 401