Chop Saw Set-Up Pics Needed.......

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I just picked up a new Milwaukee abrasive chop saw and wish to make a stand that incorporates a steel drum to catch all the debris from cutting.  Any ideas or pics will be greatly appreciated.I have a 30 gal. drum that I want to use under the saw......Thanks!All Good Medicine,Crow
Reply:here ya go... try this out. it's simple, but i think it'll work. modify it as required to fit your situation.later,Andy
Reply:Thanks!  I've altered it a bit and I'm still slowly working on it as materials and ideas become available.(first attempt at posting a pic)Pictured is the drum/table/stand, made from a well pressure tank that I removed the top, fitted an angle steel platform where the saw will sit, capped the ends with slices cut from the top of the tank.  Making the "debris chute" was a PITA, but works well.  I'm making a base with locking casters as well as an aluminum "backsplash" that might have folding "wings".  As it sits now, it works pretty well...... Attached ImagesAll Good Medicine,Crow
Reply:Great Idea!How are you going to move it to empty it when it's full??This may get heavy fast.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I'm making a base with locking casters as well as an aluminum "backsplash" that might have folding "wings". As it sits now, it works pretty well......
Reply:just got a new milwaukee as well, yours looks to be the exact one (the HD version). How do you like it? I haven't had the chance to cut any heavy wall stuff yet.
Reply:I would also be concerned about cleaning it out, it will be really heavy really fast, maybe you could cut a door into the bottom or something.
Reply:Sandy...  No noise issues at all........GrantH... I've only cut up some angle steel so far, but it works quite well.....65535...  I thought the of the same thing.  It would be easier with a door, but I've "cleaned" it out with a HD magnet in a ziplok bag and it works quite well..........All Good Medicine,Crow
Reply:Looks great.  Build some fold up, roller, stock supports and attach to the sides of the drum and your in business.  I'd put an access door in the bottom that you could get a shop vac hose into for easy clean out.Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:For the time being, the chop saw drum is finished.  Still looking for materials to make folding stock supports, but it appears that won't happen overnight as I'm doing this as materials become available..... Attached ImagesAll Good Medicine,Crow