How to Make a Table Saw Cabinet

If you want to store your table saw safely, a cabinet is a great solution. Building a 4-foot cube-shaped cabinet with a door, providing plenty of room for the table saw, requires a few carpentry tools, plywood, and hardware and is an fairly easy project.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 1/2-inch-thick pieces of 4-by-8 foot high-quality smooth-finish plywood
• Measuring tape
• Circular saw
• Wood stain or paint (optional)
• Box of 20 1 1/2-inch nails
• Hammer
• 2 heavy-duty hinges
• 6 to 8 5/8-inch wood screws
• Screwdriver
• Latch

Cutting the Pieces for your Table Saw Cabinet

1. Cut three 4-foot square pieces from a sheet of plywood for the top, bottom and back of the cabinet.

2. Cut two 3-foot 10 1/2-inch by 4-foot rectangular side pieces using another sheet of plywood.

3. Cut a door for the front of the cabinet from the third sheet of plywood. The door should be 3 foot 10 1/4 inches square.

4. Brush wood stain or paint on all pieces if you think the cabinet won't get too much wear and tear.

Constructing the Cabinet

5. Stand two 4-foot square pieces (the top and bottom) up vertically and position them parallel to each other 4 feet apart from the outer edges. Place the other 4-foot square piece (the back) vertically on one end of them so you have three sides of a box. Attach them with nails. Leave the completed section in this position.

6. Place a 3-foot 10 1/2-inch by 4-foot piece between the top and bottom on the floor against the back. Attach it with nails.

7. Insert the other 3-foot 10 1/2-inch by 4-foot piece on the other side against the back and nail it in.

8. Place the cabinet on a 4-foot square piece so the back is vertical and install the door on the inside of the front. Use the two hinges and the 5/8-inch screws and attach the door to the front inside edge of the left side.

9. Install the latch on the right side of the door and the edge of the cabinet using 5/8-inch screws.

Tips & Warnings

• Be cautious when using power tools.