How to turn heavy factory toolboxes into a mobile workshop station

Miter Saw Station | Build It | Ask This Old House · 11:20 · Video: This Old House · Watch at the source

In short: Workshop space is a premium commodity. This video demonstrates how to repurpose heavy factory toolboxes into a functional, mobile miter saw station featuring dual workbenches and integrated storage.

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor collaborate to solve a common workshop dilemma: the lack of sufficient storage and workspace. By joining two heavy toolboxes together, they create a mobile setup that balances high-capacity storage with practical work surfaces.

The project costs approximately $1,200, depending on the specific toolboxes selected. Because the final assembly is exceptionally heavy, the builders emphasize the necessity of having a partner to ensure safety during construction and movement.

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