Maximizing a Mobile Stand for the DeWalt 7492 Table Saw
Space-efficient design for a tiny workshop
The journey to create the perfect table saw stand began with temporary solutions. Parking the new DeWalt 7492 on the mobile jointer/planer stand offered valuable insights into space requirements and mobility needs before committing to a permanent design.
While the internet overflows with fantastic table saw stand designs - and gratitude goes to all who share their creative solutions - this project required a unique approach. The constraints of a TinyTaller workshop demanded careful consideration of space, mobility, and the concept of theme-focused stations.
Design Considerations
Dimensions
The footprint needed to be minimal while accommodating both the saw's body and space for a future router table extension. Workshop harmony dictated the height - all working surfaces maintain a consistent 91.5 cm, including the mini workbench, band saw, jointer, and drill-press table. For anyone starting a similar project, experimenting with an adjustable-height table can help determine the optimal working height for personal comfort.
Base Structure
Previous stands for the band saw and jointer/planer employed an overlapping square-beam structure without screws. This time, simplicity won out with basic 7x4 beams screwed together. What initially seemed like a less space-efficient design revealed an unexpected bonus - perfect spaces for jig storage. The materials list stayed straightforward: pine beams, black MDF, and solid casters.
Mounting Solution
The DeWalt secure mounting uses M8 screws with inserted threads in the top, counter-fastened with nuts. Perhaps overengineered, but a rock-solid foundation for a powerful machine.
Theme-Focused Storage
The space beneath the saw presented an opportunity to continue the workshop's theme-focused station concept. The ground floor perfectly accommodates a custom-built crosscut sled, with the taper jig nestled just below. A middle shelf houses the workshop's portable saw collection: jigsaw, compact circular saw, biscuit joiner, sabre saw, and multitool.
Small shelves on either side provide homes for table saw inserts and essential push sticks and hold-downs. This dense, efficient design ensures that every saw-related tool moves with the station - a concept that works beautifully across all workshop stations, from the drill press to the jointer/planer.
Right under the table plate sits on the right side a drawer which holds mainly saw blades for various saws. On the left side two rigs hold an additional smaller x-cut sled for angled cuts.
The beauty of this mobile station lies in its integration of storage, mobility, and functionality within minimal space. When the saw needs to move, every related tool and jig travels with it, maintaining workflow efficiency even in a compact workshop.
The open space to the right of the table saw is reserved for a router table extension. This is one of the higher priority projects for the first part of 2025.