Chop Saw Stands

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I am thinking about building a stand (mobile -- with wheels) for my 14" chop saw.  Kind of tired of cutting on the ground.  Anyone have any pics they want to share so I can get some ideas?
Reply:This is the best one I've seen   http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...+cable+dry+cutCut an MGB and widened 11" C4 Corvette suspension and LT1 Chevrolet power & 6 spd. Pictures here:Part 1http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581Part 2http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,22422
Reply:Originally Posted by Jim StabeThis is the best one I've seen   http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...+cable+dry+cut
Reply:I remember one someone did here. The roller table collapsed down using nested square tube. The roller stands had 2 or 3 sections on each side. I can't locate it this minute, but I know I responded and asked questions on how he did it. I'll keep looking, but maybe  someone else remembers this one and can post the link before I find it..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Here's mine.  A simple angle iron stand with shelf under.  Material supports down the wall for holding long lengths. The supports are removable. Attached Images
Reply:I just bought a dewalt multi cutter and I'm going to see how it works on my ridgid miter saw stand.  http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053I bought an extra set of quick mounts so I can switch from the wood miter saw to the metal saw real quick.  Being a dry cut saw I'm hoping it won't mess up the stand to much.Would be nice for the metal saw to have it's own stand but between the woodworking tools and metal working tools my garage is running out of room to even store tools let alone use them!
Reply:Originally Posted by ponch37300I just bought a dewalt multi cutter and I'm going to see how it works on my ridgid miter saw stand.  http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053I bought an extra set of quick mounts so I can switch from the wood miter saw to the metal saw real quick.  Being a dry cut saw I'm hoping it won't mess up the stand to much.Would be nice for the metal saw to have it's own stand but between the woodworking tools and metal working tools my garage is running out of room to even store tools let alone use them!
Reply:Pookie,  You are right about the arms being flimsy when stretched out.  So guess that won't be the best idea.  I do like the home made metal stand mentioned above.  Maybe I'll have to put that on my list of things to build.  The only problem is my garage is starting to run out of room to even store tools.  I've been remodelling my house and when I need a tool I'll buy it cause I hate wasting money on renting.  So now between woodworking and metal working and construction and automotive tools my little garage has a ton of tools but not alot of space to use them.  I have a bunch of shelving and most of my bigger tools are all on movable stands but don't really have anywhere to move them to!
Reply:If you're pressed for space, put in a fold-down work bench (or two) and store the chop saw when you're not using it.
Reply:That's pretty slick on how it covers up your tools.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:I built this stand a few months back and it works good. It started from an old wheel cart I converted to what you see, so if I were to build it again, I would give more space between the saw and the back plate so I could make the back another 12 inches taller. Quite a few sparks still go over the back and side guards. Overall it works great, collects 90% of the cuttings/dust and I don't bend to the floor any more. See more here: http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=26338 Attached Images
Reply:I dedicated some space to mine.  Sits above my steel rack so I just pull the piece up measure and cut.  I've realized I'm much more likely to actually work on the small quick projects now that I don't have a ton of time involved in getting the saw out and setting it up etc..  I really dig the cart ideas above.  Those are nice and mobile.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenIf you're pressed for space, put in a fold-down work bench (or two) and store the chop saw when you're not using it.