This is my latest project, a collapsible and portable table saw stand for a jobsite saw. The wheels allow you to move it around the workshop, store it in different ways or take it to a worksite.

DIY Foldable Table Saw Stand Plans

This is the 3D design included in the plans available on my website. I’m going to make to cabinets that will go on either side of the bench saw.

The cabinets can be swapped and I’ll probably make more of them so that I can swap them depending on the project I’m going to do. I think a sliding carriage could be a good option.

Homemade Foldable Table Saw Stand Specs

In order to transport it, I’ve installed two caster wheels and two scooter wheels. The latter two are a little too hard to be used in uneven terrain. In these cases, it’s advisable to install two softer wheels or inflatable tyres. This would help them cushion impacts.

I’ve used some bolts as rotation axis for the legs. In order to fold the base, we only have to lift it a little on one end and kick the legs to fold them. I’ve installed barrel latches to lock the legs and stop them from unfolding on their own.

Once folded, the rolling stand is only 48cm high, which is why it can be stored under a worktable.

On one of the ends I’ve installed two handles so that I can move it more comfortably. When the cabinets are not installed, the handles turn by themselves when the stand is upright. Just like I did with the legs, I’m planning to build a system that will allow me to lock the handles when not in use.

In its upright position, the stand can be stored by propping it against a wall. Just like before, it only takes up 48 cm from the wall, so it’s perfect for small workshops, where it can share space with a car, for example.

Now I’ll show you how to unfold the base. I lift it again on one end, and after pulling the barrel latches, I take out the stand legs with my foot. Then, I repeat the same steps on the other end.

It’s important not to grab the base by one on the end parts, as it could catch one of my fingers. The base must always be lifted by one of the two longer rails.

I should also clarify that I haven’t installed any stops for the legs once unfolded as I didn’t think it was necessary. It’s true that the floor in my workshop is very even, but this could be a problem on more uneven surfaces. In this design it’s easy to install a stop if necessary.

This base, without the saw, weighs around 28 kg, and though it may not look it, it’s very robust and stable. I used birch hard plywood, but it can also be made with lighter plywood like poplar or pine. This should lower the weight by around 10 kg.

This design is perfect for use with almost any kind of bench saw up to 40 kg. The most important factor is to check if their fence has two profiles, like mine, and whether the fence can be moved above the cabinets. If that’s not the case, I believe you could adapt this design to your saw with a few minor modifications.

I think it could also be used with a miter saw if you make a base that acts as a spacer to lift it high enough.

How to make a collapsible & portable table saw stand 

Now I’ll show you how to make this foldable bench. I’ve had most of the required materials cut to size at the same place where I bought the board in order to speed up the building process. I’ll try to make the rest of the required cuts on the bench saw itself.

That’s all for today. In a few days, I’ll upload the second article, where I’ll be showing you how to build the trim router table.

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