Building a stand. What saw?

[jimboslice]

I'm going to build a stand today, and was wondering what saw to buy. I don't want to spend more then $100. I would like to be able to make precise 45 degree angle cuts with it. Should I get

Miter saw

or

Table saw

or would you suggest something different?

 

[justilorah]

I use a cheap miter saw for all the stands i have built and i get very good cuts with..

 

[rockworm]

Go with the miter saw. They are designed to do this type of work. A table saw can be set up to do 45 degree cuts, but you are more than likely not going to get them with a table saw.

 

[jimboslice]

Thanks :rollface:

 

[hebygb]

tell me where I can buy a table saw for $100?... or do you mean a handheld circular saw. To answer your question... miter is the way to go. Granted that most stands are overbuilt, I question at which joints you plan on using 45s. What size tank is this for? Where are you using the 45s?

 

[tydtran]

I assume the 45 angle cuts are mostly for the trim, right?

 

[ruarox]

i would use a chainsaw

 

[jimboslice]

45's for the trim, and future projects. I will be adding trim though.

 

[jimboslice]

About the overbuilt stands..... I only have a 20 gallon and was going to use 1x4's insted of 2x4's. I have seen once or twice on here.

 

[hebygb]

OH OK... my fear was that you were going building a stand for a 250 and were going to miter every support. Yes I have seen some really nice, lean stands made from little more than well fashioned panels with 1x4 and even 1x2s... just make sure to stay true to smart stand design principles. I may still say the miter saw is the way to go... The table saw would help if it will accomodate the size panels you are going to use (mitering the edges).

 

[~sp0ok~]

miter saw for me

 

[blcketnies11]

What would you use to cut the bigger panels that cover the stand?

 

[jimboslice]

I was going to use a hand held saw that I already have to cut the side and front pieces. Clamp on 2x4's to use for a guide as a straight edge. Kind of a pain in the butt, but I have done it before.

 

[boboxx]

Circular Saw with a small carpenters T

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100618238&N=10000003+90401+502949

 

[mille239]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13814854#post13814854 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hebygb
tell me where I can buy a table saw for $100?... or do you mean a handheld circular saw. To answer your question... miter is the way to go. Granted that most stands are overbuilt, I question at which joints you plan on using 45s. What size tank is this for? Where are you using the 45s?

This is the one I have http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100058430

Works on 2x4's, but you would be better off using a miter saw for cross cuts.

 

[wsukid12]

just get all the measurements and have lowes or HD cut the paneling for you its the easiest if you dont have a table saw and its usually free but have heard of people getting charged .25 for every cut after the first cut but thats just my opinion. less work for you and then you know its straight

 

[logiktest]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13815119#post13815119 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jimboslice
I was going to use a hand held saw that I already have to cut the side and front pieces. Clamp on 2x4's to use for a guide as a straight edge. Kind of a pain in the butt, but I have done it before.

IMO, you don't need to "cover" a stand.

If you already have the skill saw, and you don't want to spend more than $100... Why not get a nice aluminum guide($15?) and a nice sheet of Oak or Birch plywood ($60) to build your stand? In other words, no frame.

For a 20 gallon tank you should end up with enough ply to build the canopy as well as the stand.

 

[gnarlyswine]

Id get a Chisel and a tree and carve the stand out of a single block.

But seriously id go with the mitre saw ,ive used mine loads since i got it. However, if you can see yourself doing a lot of board work then go for the circular saw and accurate measuring / t square / guides.

 

[jimboslice]

Well I bought the $99 miter saw at home depot, along with some wood. Then built myself a nice stand. Ill post some photos in a minute. I also had to move the tank. I'm kind of worn out. I got good results.

 

[jimboslice]

Ok, here is what I came up with. Not to bad for my first stand. About $70 of lumber, nails, screws, glue, and hinges.

pretty good saw. $99

Got both... needed both also. Some stuff is just to hard to nail in. Counting the other nails I bought, they are not shown here. Total cost was $12

Bought Five 1x4's about $3.50 each. Stuff cost more then 2x4's hehe. It was a nice wood though, to bad I covered it. LOL
$17.50 total.