DW715 and Ryobi Miter stand

[rpearlberg]

I bought this stand http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Miter-Saw-Stand-with-Tool-Less-Height-Adjustment-RMS10G/205216315

I have the DeWalt DW715 miter. Does anyone else have this same setup? I put the carriage bolts in the "inside" holes on the miter and it looks like the brackets are angled a little bit. The saw/stand is sturdy and doesn't feel like it's moving, but maybe I should try the "outer" holes on the miter?

Was hoping someone else had this same stand and saw and could let me know.

Thanks!

 

[Todd.Brock]

God help you if you have to move that combo! I have had that stand for about seven years. Ironically when I had a Ryobi saw, there was no wa to mount the saw directly to The crossarms. I had to make a plywood template, and then bolt The saw to the plywood. I replaced it with the Dewalt 12 inch sliding compound. It must've weighed 400 pounds! I ended up swapping it out for a Hitachi 12 inch non-sliding . I bolted both the DeWalt and now the Hitachi using the same holes that you do. I wouldn't worry about the half inch difference. Especially if it feels stable. Mine is solid , but I do have to tighten up the bolts every once in a while.

 

[rpearlberg]

Thanks! Not worried about the half inch between the holes, but if you can see the crossbars are sort of bowed inward. Not sure if that matters, so I thought maybe using the other holes would straighten them out.

 

[rpearlberg]

So I realized that the holes are not aligned in a straight line, thats why the crossbars are bowed a little.

I can either leave it as it, or mount the saw to a board and then the board to the crossbars.

 

[cheechi]

Will the side supports still be useful to you if you use a 1/2" or (preferably) 3/4" sheet of ply? That really is the right answer.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

As long as the brackets are latched on the stand it's ok. It's not bent, just a little angled.

 

[PoorOwner]

I have the same stand but the ryobi saw fits perfect of course
I am not sure why yours would have camber like that
I would fix it. If it's caving in because the bolt is too thin maybe use a washer

Ok just saw what you mean, why would dewalt make the holes not inline?
You want it parallel clipped on for best results ..
I am not able to move it by myself, too awkward but the saw unclips with some effort.
I am reasonably happy since I got the stand with the saw

 

[mrvm]

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I have the DeWalt DW715 miter. Does anyone else have this same setup? I put the carriage bolts in the "inside" holes on the miter and it looks like the brackets are angled a little bit. The saw/stand is sturdy and doesn't feel like it's moving, but maybe I should try the "outer" holes on the miter

IME the wheeled miter saw stands like the Ridgid make it much easier to move, transport and store the heavy miter saw+stand combo. That Ryobi miter saw stand may be "universal" but I would be wary of the angled mounting brackets moving, slipping or failing. Maybe the front holes need to be enlarged or redrilled so that the mount is no longer angled by the misfit between the miter saw and the mounting bracket holes. Alternatively a 3/4" ply board should solve the "fit" problem and allow removal of the miter saw for storage.

 

[rpearlberg]

Thanks everyone! I'll play around tonight and see what the best solution is. Is there a reason that they supply carriage bolts and not hex bolts which would allow you to tighten it better?

 

[cheechi]

the carriage bolts are kind of 'industry standard' for these stands and others similar. The supports that attach to the stand have channels machined for the carriage bolt to not spin.

Also +1 for the Ridgid wheeled stand. Great value and my Hitachi saw which also has mounting holes that don't align front/back is very happy sitting on that stand with a 3/4 subfloor plate.

 

[rpearlberg]

the carriage bolts are kind of 'industry standard' for these stands and others similar. The supports that attach to the stand have channels machined for the carriage bolt to not spin.

Also +1 for the Ridgid wheeled stand. Great value and my Hitachi saw which also has mounting holes that don't align front/back is very happy sitting on that stand with a 3/4 subfloor plate.

Ah, ok thanks. If I have to buy new bolts should I stick with the carriage bolts?

 

[woodstockva]

I bought this stand http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Miter-Saw-Stand-with-Tool-Less-Height-Adjustment-RMS10G/205216315

I have the DeWalt DW715 miter. Does anyone else have this same setup? I put the carriage bolts in the "inside" holes on the miter and it looks like the brackets are angled a little bit. The saw/stand is sturdy and doesn't feel like it's moving, but maybe I should try the "outer" holes on the miter?

Was hoping someone else had this same stand and saw and could let me know.

Thanks!

It looks angled since you tightened the nuts prior to clamping the clamps onto the stand......you need to loosen each nut, unclamp them, align the clamps evenly (move the front/back left to right), clamp them tight & then tighten the nuts.

I have used that stand with numerous miter saws & had the same issue until I figured out what I was doing wrong.

Also, I dont just use it for Miter Saws.....it works great for other shop equipment also (drill press, band saw, spindle sanders, etc). All you need to do is buy additional sets of clamps for the other tools.

Good luck!