Really like the Bosch T4B but it’s pricey and reading through more recent reviews on multiple sites I see many complaints about them changing the design of the adjustable feet. Any alternatives that folks really like and why? I do like how you can keep your saw mounted to the T4B and fold it for storage.
Best miter saw stand
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MushCreek
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I have a 12" Ridgid sliding miter, and have it on their stand. It's really efficient. I can set it up in about 30 seconds. Another thing I like is the large 12" wheels, so it rolls well on dirt, grass, etc. I bought the saw when HD was dumping them for $350. They wanted $200 for the stand at the time which was too rich for my blood, so I found a used one for $80. This was 15 years ago when I was building my house, so I have no idea what they're offering these days. The saw alone is 65 lbs., so the stand is a lifesaver for this old man.
mike93lx
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I have the first Gen ridgid stand with the smaller wheels. It's easy to deploy, rolls well, is pretty stable and the extendable supports are pretty good. For storage, I rotate my saw all the way to the left, which narrows the footprint a lot in storage.
I think I paid $100, but that was in the before times. I imagine they still have sales, but even at regular price, I think it's worth it
I think I paid $100, but that was in the before times. I imagine they still have sales, but even at regular price, I think it's worth it
jar944
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Best?
Thr cut hub system seems well thought out.
Thr cut hub system seems well thought out.
mike93lx
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"request pricing"Best?
Thr cut hub system seems well thought out.
If you have to ask...
niget2002
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Two saw horses and a piece of plywood not good enough for you? 
This was my 'temporary' solution when I moved into the new shop and needed to cut some wood.
That was 7 years ago now and it's still being used.
Seriously, though... I'll be watching this thread to see what other recommendations come up.
This was my 'temporary' solution when I moved into the new shop and needed to cut some wood.
That was 7 years ago now and it's still being used.
Seriously, though... I'll be watching this thread to see what other recommendations come up.
jar944
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Yeah, starting around 2-3k up to 6k iirc.
whateg01
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I like my Ridgid folding stand. In fact, after putting my hpt saw on it, I went and bought another and put my evolution on it. The only downside is it's bulky and heavy if you have to pick it up to put it in the back of a truck. But take the saw off and it gets a lot lighter and taking the saw off is pretty easy. I bought a Bosch for my son for his miter saw. It has a brace that locks in place when the stand is opened up so it's a little more stable but I would absolutely do the Ridgid again.
Firebrick43
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Friend of mine that does high end finish carpentry and hardwood trim loves his Bora porta cube cart for his miter saw, especially how well it work back in the shop.
He still has a makita miter saw and stand if he does a lot up stairs on a job because the bora and Bosch glide is not something you want to drag up stairs
He still has a makita miter saw and stand if he does a lot up stairs on a job because the bora and Bosch glide is not something you want to drag up stairs
I've tried different stands, always came back to a folding work table of various sizes depending on the job.
Makes a nice surface to keep small pcs of trim on etc.
niget2002
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My end goal is to build a rolling cart with foldable side wings. Which is probably why the saw is still sitting on saw horses. I tend to be too busy with other projects to do shop projects.
jar944
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Imho the best/easiest to use stand will have solid wings, none of the standard offerings from the big tool manufacturers have that from the factory. The dewalt is the common one to modify with plywood wings
Nobody-named-Olli
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Most of the time I use the Bosch GTA3800 (with my Bosch GCM 8 SJL) and I’m pretty happy with that.
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
finn
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That’s how the 12” Dewalt is sitting in my shop.Two saw horses and a piece of plywood not good enough for you?
This was my 'temporary' solution when I moved into the new shop and needed to cut some wood.
That was 7 years ago now and it's still being used.
Seriously, though... I'll be watching this thread to see what other recommendations come up.
My 10” Bosch is sitting on a really inexpensive stand of unknown brand from Menards, without wheels.
the problem with both is that without wheels, they’re really difficult to store. Since I’m not a carpenter, and only use the sporadically, I’m following this to see what budget friendly solution come up.
mike93lx
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Instead of mounting my saw directly to the stand, I used a piece of plywood that fills the space and mounted the saw to that. It gives plenty of room for tools, small pieces and some note taking.
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I have a ridgid rolling/folding stand that has worked great for me and they go on sale a few times a year. I recently built wings for it copying some from a youtube video. I don't know why I waited so many years to build wings because they are amazing to use. Get whatever stand that works for you and build a set of wings to fit the stand. I bought an extra set of ridgid adapters, the ones you get to bolt to the saw and clamp to the stand. Attached my wings to them so the wings easily clamp on and off the stand. I'll try to get some pictures when I get a chance.
MushCreek
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There are two kinds of set-ups- permanent ones, which are ideal, and foldable/portable ones, which is what most people have room for. Mine folds up nice and small, and rolls under the staircase in the shop. I can also move it to where I'm doing the cutting, keeping the mess out of the shop. As I said, my saw is 65 lbs., which is a LOT to pick up and carry. If I'm going off-site, say to help out a buddy, I roll the whole thing up a ramp into my truck.
I have the Bosch T4B and it’s really nice. Cant imagine anything I’d do to make it better. Wish I bought it sooner. If you move your saw often, it’s a game changer.
Oh and my saw never leaves my property. I’m not schlepping it into my work truck. But it moves around to make space and moves between three floors. With the saw attached it’s really a 2 man lift.
Oh and my saw never leaves my property. I’m not schlepping it into my work truck. But it moves around to make space and moves between three floors. With the saw attached it’s really a 2 man lift.
mike93lx
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Link or pics please? I wouldn't hate upgrading the material support arms on mine
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Here is the guy I went off of when I built mine,
mike93lx
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Thanks
Damon L.
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I concur with your assessment.
I schlep mine to job sites. I take it off the stand to load into the truck. This weekend I only needed it to cut a few boards, so I left the stand at home and set the saw up on my tailgate.
Dakotadadv8
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I still used the Kobalt saw horses from Lowes and 1/2 plywood and roller stands. Cut outside with the wonderful sawdusts. Then store the miter saw indoors.Two saw horses and a piece of plywood not good enough for you?
This was my 'temporary' solution when I moved into the new shop and needed to cut some wood.
That was 7 years ago now and it's still being used.
Seriously, though... I'll be watching this thread to see what other recommendations come up.
I had the Rigid "Universal Mobile Mitre Saw Stand" for a little less than a decade. It burned in my garage fire last year and I just replaced the saw and stand with Dewalt, but I have only good things to say about the Ridgid stand.
It was sturdy, but pretty light for mobile work and rolled easily. It had plenty of adjustment too. I could raise and lower it without much effort and it folded up small. It was a good stand. I really had no reason to replace it except - it ceased to exist.
I would have been perfectly happy with another. I can't tell if the current version is any different - it certainly looks similar. I only bought the Dewalt stand because I bought the 12" Flexvolt saw and got a deal on the stand at the same time. I haven't tried the Dewalt yet to compare. I'm in the middle of moving, so the stand and saw remain in their boxes for now.
Lorydr
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Last year I got a few clean, matching pallets from work and 2 sticks of 2X2 for bracing and hand holds. I made up a roll-around to hold my HF saw. I roll it to an exact spot by the big door, and I usually don't have to adjust the feet height.
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Are you Mr. Festool with some Bosch stuff?Most of the time I use the Bosch GTA3800 (with my Bosch GCM 8 SJL) and I’m pretty happy with that.
Kind regards,
Olli
Or are you Mr. Bosch with some Festool stuff?
Supposedly (according to members at Festool Owners Group website), the Festool miter saw stand is worth the money.
I don't have an opinion (or a miter saw).
aka Larry
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I've had the HF one for over 10 years now. I've been plenty happy with it.
Toolfool
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Over the years my jobsite miter set-up evolved into what I used over the last 15 or so years before retiring. Very lightweight to carry in and out of houses. Simple set up clamped on top of a single sawhorse. Fit my double compound or sliding Dewalts. Made from a single sheet of 1/2" 4x10 birch plywood. The cutouts reduced weight, created handles and added compartments for small hand tools (pull saw, square, sanding blocks, pencil sharpener, etc..). Built a couple of 8' versions for other people. 
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gahrajmahal
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I have two, both home built but I have sawn extensively on my 8’ folding plastic table. The key is, as others have said is to have support wings. 1st is my in garage cart made from an old set of wood desk drawers. A plywood wing mounted with a piano hinge on the left side flips up and is supported with height adjustable saw horses. I can create a right side support with another height adjustable saw horse. It is on wheels and rolls outside to do any sawing.
The second one is when I go on the road no is lightweight and sturdy. It is made of two pieces of unistrut and has a single 2 x 4 to either side for stock support. It’s really all I need and works fine. It rests on the two height adjustable sawhorses mentioned above. The photo shows it hung from the ceiling.
The second one is when I go on the road no is lightweight and sturdy. It is made of two pieces of unistrut and has a single 2 x 4 to either side for stock support. It’s really all I need and works fine. It rests on the two height adjustable sawhorses mentioned above. The photo shows it hung from the ceiling.
alinc100
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I have a similar unistrut set up for my cordless Dewalt 7-1/4 saw. The main difference is I use a rolling painter's scaffold as my base. I can store molding/material , roll from room to room,etc.I have two, both home built but I have sawn extensively on my 8’ folding plastic table. The key is, as others have said is to have support wings. 1st is my in garage cart made from an old set of wood desk drawers. A plywood wing mounted with a piano hinge on the left side flips up and is supported with height adjustable saw horses. I can create a right side support with another height adjustable saw horse. It is on wheels and rolls outside to do any sawing.
The second one is when I go on the road no is lightweight and sturdy. It is made of two pieces of unistrut and has a single 2 x 4 to either side for stock support. It’s really all I need and works fine. It rests on the two height adjustable sawhorses mentioned above. The photo shows it hung from the ceiling.
gizardlizard
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Another for vote for the T4B.
Feel like Fastcap put out a really nice one a while back.
The couple of roller styles are pretty good, great for moving in and out of a shop or garage, make cuts, store away
The classic beam with foldout legs is much lighter and easier to stow in a truck bed.
Sounds like the Rigid MVU might be the ticket
The couple of roller styles are pretty good, great for moving in and out of a shop or garage, make cuts, store away
The classic beam with foldout legs is much lighter and easier to stow in a truck bed.
Sounds like the Rigid MVU might be the ticket
Nobody-named-Olli
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Neither. I’m a nobody.
The (Kapex with) cart is well worth the money if it fits your use case. The cart is not readily compatible out of the box with other miter saws.
Kind regards,
Olli