Building a Table as Support for the Circular Saw Bench (by Mariobrossh)

If you have a portable circular table saw but never seem to have the right surface to work on safely and comfortably, this guide is for you! We’ll show you how to build a simple yet sturdy wheeled table that serves as a solid base for your table saw. The project is easy to build using basic tools and commonly available materials — perfect for improving your workshop or garage setup without breaking the bank.

Introduction

Here we are with another project, this time it's a workbench for the circular saw, complete with wheels and a handbrake, of course, entirely made of spruce. Let's say there are essentially two reasons why I decided to remake it:

• The total height, because when cutting long boards, it's much more convenient to have a lower surface.
• The practicality and ease of having a table that can be easily moved around. :-)

As you'll see from the photos, it will all be assembled using mortise and tenon joints (for those unfamiliar with this type of joinery, I recommend taking a look at this article: Building Furniture Using Mortise and Tenon Joints (by Mariobrossh)
Since the workbench will be frequently moved, I’ll also use some metal brackets to reinforce the structure.

Project Sketch

The basic concept is shown in the project sketch below, complete with the relevant measurements.

Cutting the Pieces to Size

I then proceed with cutting the slats according to the measurements specified in the project. To make the cuts, I use a circular saw. As shown in the photos, I use a scrap piece of wood secured with a quick clamp to the cutting sled as a stop guide. This helps to ensure uniform cuts when I need to cut multiple pieces to the same size.

Making the Mortises

To create the mortises, I built this contraption, which helps speed up the process and makes it easier to execute. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to delve deeper into this topic in a dedicated article.

Making the Tenons

As for the tenons, I made them using the circular saw. I set the correct cutting depth and proceeded with successive cuts across the entire depth of the tenon.

And here's how the completed tenon looks

Gluing the Parts Together

Once the tenons and mortises are completed, a 'dry fit' (without glue) is done first to ensure the pieces fit together properly. Then, the pieces are assembled in stages by applying glue to the joints and keeping them clamped overnight.

Installing the Reinforcement Brackets

The project is practically finished, although I made some small adjustments to the initial design to make use of materials I already had at home—for instance, those oversized brackets. :)
The brackets are essential for providing greater rigidity to the structure, resulting in improved stability for the table. The central crosspiece was secured using coach screws.

Attaching the Swivel Wheels

The swivel wheels were secured to the wooden legs using wood screws. The front wheels are equipped with brakes to lock the table in place, preventing it from moving during use of the circular saw bench.

Securing the Top Support Surface

I fastened the top support surface using 5x40 screws (picked up from Lidl). Do you think they’ll hold up? ..... :D

Final Outcome of the Project

Here you can see the finished table already in use, with the circular saw bench placed on top.
The only thing left to do is to cut the lower shelf to size and attach it to the frame.

I hope the article has been interesting and, above all, helpful to someone.

Thank you all!
Mariobrossh

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Thank you
Luciano (Capitan Farloc)