How do I Build a Workbench for a Hitachi C12LCH?

The Hitachi C12LCH is a compound miter saw that includes a laser guide and digital display. Workbenches for miter saws are actually two workbenches with a table between them for the miter saw. The table is lower than the height of the workbenches on either side it. The space between the workbenches needs to be at least 38 inches for this Hitachi model. But the height and length of the benches on either side of the table is up to you. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place four of the 2-by-4-by-96-inch lumber on a worktable so one of the 1 1/2-inch edges is facing up. Measure from one end and make marks on the 1 1/2-inch edges of each 96-inch piece at 1 1/2, 23 1/4, 24 3/4, 47 1/4, 48 3/4, 71 1/4, 72 3/4 and 94 1/2-inches. Put 2-by-4-by-21-inch boards between the 96-inch pieces and between the marks. Secure them together with the 3-inch drywall screws. This results in two frames measuring 96-by-24-inches. Next, set the two pieces of 24-by-96-by-3/4-inch medium- density fiberboard on the worktable.

2

Set the blade of the combination square to 3/4-inch. Set the leg of the square with leveling bubble in it against the 3/4-inch edge of the medium density fiberboard. Draw a line around the perimeter of the material.

3

Drill pilot holes on the lines with a 1/16-inch drill bit. Space them 12 inches apart. Drill countersink holes 3/8-inch deep in the same place as the pilot holes. Set the two pieces of medium density fiberboard on the 96-by-24-inch frames built in Step 1 and secure them with the 1 1/2-inch drywall screws. Turn the two assemblies over so the fiberboard is on the bottom.

4

Stand the ends of the 37 1/4-inch 2-by-4s in the four corners of the two assemblies as legs. Set the 3 1/2-inch side of them against the 2-by-4-by-21-inch lumber. Secure them with two 2 1/2-inch drywall screws through the 21-inch pieces and two through the 96-inch pieces of lumber.

5

Measure from the 96-by-24-inch frames and make a mark on the legs at 17 inches. Put the combination square on the marks and draw lines across the 3 1/2-inch side of the legs. Secure a 2-by-4-by-21-inch piece of lumber on the lines with the 2 1/2-inch drywall screws. Secure the remaining 21-inch pieces even with the ends of the legs in the same manner. These are the crosspieces of the legs. Turn the assemblies upright so the fiberboard is on top. Space them about 40 inches apart.

6

Lay two 2-by-4-by-96-inch pieces on top of the middle crosspieces on the legs and set them against the front and back legs. Secure them through the 96-inch pieces and into the legs with the 2 1/2-inch drywall screws. Place the two pieces of 24-by-33 1/2-by-3/4-inch plywood against the legs of the two tables that face each other. Secure them with the 1 1/2-inch drywall screws.

7

Pull the tables close enough to put the 24-by-38-by-3/4-inch plywood on top of the pieces on the legs. Secure them with the 1 1/2-inch drywall screws. Place the Hitachi C12LCH on the plywood and secure it according to the manufacturer's specifications.