Small shop? No problem. These 9 DIY table saw workbench ideas work hard and tuck away when you’re done. Perfect for small shops, garages, and sheds.
A table saw can be a huge help in a small workshop, but it can turn into a giant space hog if you’re not careful. And when your shop is already tight, every square inch has to work hard.
That’s why I like a table saw workbench that adds functionality without taking over the whole shop. Think built-in storage, outfeed support, mobile bases, and even room for a miter saw if you need it. All while still leaving room to move around.
Whether you’re working out of a one-car garage or just trying to reclaim a little breathing room in your shop, these ideas are worth stealing.
Originally published January, 31, 2017.
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Video Overview
This quick video gives you a look at all the workstations in this roundup.
Table Saw Workbench Ideas
These builds give your table saw a proper home without taking up your whole shop. There's something here for every skill level, from a simple stand to a fully loaded stand with storage, outfeed support, and room for dust collection.
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jaimecostiglio.com
DIY Table Saw Cart with Free Plans
If your table saw is currently living on the floor, this is the build to fix that. Jaime's rolling cart puts your compact table saw at a proper working height, adds two storage shelves for blades and accessories, and rolls out of the way when you're done. Jaime built it specifically for a DeWalt 10″ compact saw, but the design is easy to modify for other models. Free plans included.
This one's clever because it solves two problems at once. Brittany built a simple DIY stand for her compact table saw, just a few 2x4s, some plywood, and an afternoon of work, then paired it with a Centipede collapsible work stand as the outfeed table. The whole thing folds away in under a minute when she needs to park the car. No massive permanent footprint, no complicated build. Just a functional setup that earns its space and gets out of the way when you're done.
DIY Table Saw Stand with Outfeed, Drawers & Storage
If you want to make every inch count, this is the build to check out. Vineta designed this stand around her compact jobsite saw and managed to pack in five drawers, four shelves, a melamine outfeed table, a built-in dust port, and a sliding dust tray, all in the same footprint as the folding stand she had before. The outfeed table has grooves that line up with the miter slots, so crosscut sleds glide right through. There are even removable casters if you ever need to roll it out of the way.
Shelly bought a compact jobsite table saw specifically to avoid paying almost double for a model with a built-in stand, then built her own for a fraction of the cost. The result is a sturdy 2×4 and MDF stand on locking casters, with an upper work surface, a lower shelf, and enough room underneath for a shop vac. Shelly painted it matte black, which looks great. Free plans included, with a note that you may need to adjust the lower section height depending on your saw.
Timisha built this workbench from scratch after picking up a used portable table saw on Craigslist, with no existing plans, just a notepad and some problem-solving. The result is a mobile 2×4 workbench on locking casters with built-in wood storage, shelving, a pegboard back panel, and even a spot for a dust collection bag underneath. Timisha painted it purple, for a pop of color.
Tylynn built this specifically to maximize a shop that also needs to fit a car. The workbench parks against the wall when not in use, then rolls out to the middle of the floor when it's time to work. The table saw sits recessed into a cut-out in the top, so the bench surface doubles as an outfeed table when the saw is running and a full work surface when it's not. There's a lower shelf for storage, a built-in clamp rack on one end, and the whole thing is on locking casters.
This is my design, and it's easy to build in an afternoon with only six 2×4s and a few simple cuts. The small footprint doesn't eat up your floor space, and you can add a shelf for extra storage. One heads up: it's 30″ tall, which might be a bit high for a benchtop table saw. But that's an easy fix. Just adjust the leg length to whatever height works for your saw.
If you have a table saw and a miter saw, why not make them a shared home? These builds combine both tools into one compact, mobile workstation, giving you twice the functionality without doubling your footprint.
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ana-white.com
Ultimate Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand
This is the big one. Ana White designed this workbench around a miter saw stand as the base, with two roll-out carts that slide underneath when you're done, so the whole setup tucks away and frees up your garage floor. The carts are fully customizable: one is set up to hold a table saw (and doubles as an outfeed table), the other has a cut-out for bench tools like a Kreg Jig that store flush when not in use. There's even a clamp bar on the side. It looks impressive, but Ana rates it intermediate and says it comes together faster than you'd expect. Free plans available.
This is an upgraded version of Tylynn's original mobile workbench, this time fitting both a table saw and a miter saw. The clever part is the miter saw shelf; it slides into a recessed slot when you're using the saw, then moves up to fill in the tabletop when you need a full outfeed surface. The whole thing rolls against the wall when you're done.
A good table saw workbench doesn’t have to be complicated or take up half your shop. As you can see from these builds, a little creativity goes a long way, especially when space is tight.
If any of these inspired you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. And if you’re also working with a miter saw, check out my miter saw station post for more ideas on building a setup that works hard without taking over your shop.
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Hi there – I’m Scott, a woodworking enthusiast and creator of Saws on Skates, a site I started in 2015 to share easy-to-follow tutorials, space-saving shop tips, and project inspiration for DIYers at any skill level. Learn more about my woodworking journey here.
