Miter Saw Stand!

[RenegadeBuilder]

I just purchased the Dewalt 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw

I however got an electrician's bill the next day for 1,000 more than I expected and have not bought a saw stand yet.

I am looking for some better / cheaper alternatives to Dewalt's Solid and Wheeled stands that sell for $180 to $200. I'd like to spend sub 200 and am looking at two. one on amazon sold here: PM-4000 for only $85 or this one sold at Home Depot Ryobi Stand sold for $100

I am leaning towards the $85 one. Any input?

 

[brianh]

I have the ryobi stand, its solid have had it for 5 or so years. The amazon one the legs look pretty wimpy.

 

[RenegadeBuilder]

I thought the same, but reviewers don't seem to think it is an issue.

Would it be worth $79 more to get the Dewalt one, since amazon is running $20 for father's day that makes it $179 versus the $100 Ryobi

 

[Toolfool]

Build your own. I build mine out of 1/2" plywood. Lightweight, store it on a shelf, or hang it on the wall. It also gives you a flat work surface that commercial stands don't.

 

[gc427]

2 cheap saw horses and a piece of plywood or a couple of 2x4's make a quick and easy stand.

Dewalt, Bosch and Ridgid make very nice wheeled stands with a bunch of cool features. Save your coin and buy one of them when the time is right

 

[RenegadeBuilder]

I will be building a house so portability will be a big pro... not sure how portable custom stands are The saw horse idea is good, but I'll have $60 to $100 in two saw horses unless I build my own - but don't have a shop yet to build that kind of stuff. Gotta start somewhere, and figured a miter saw with a stand and then a table saw next.

 

[got2boostit2]

I bought this stand for my Dewalt. It is really great and very portable.

 

[James-W]

I have the Ryobi stand, bought it several years ago and it works very well. It folds up nicely and is quite sturdy. But having said that, I would prefer to have the DeWalt stand. A friend of mine has one like this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RPY3FM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I like this one better than I like mine, but in all fairness, the Ryobi stand works quite well.

 

[jvitez]

Build your own. I build mine out of 1/2" plywood. Lightweight, store it on a shelf, or hang it on the wall. It also gives you a flat work surface that commercial stands don't.

Your shop always makes me drool! As does your woodworking skills. Fabulous idea and execution!!

To the OP:

build a couple of saw horses like this, then use a plywood sheet for the top, don't get too fancy when you're starting:

http://woodgears.ca/sawhorse/

 

[todd_fuller]

Build your own. I build mine out of 1/2" plywood. Lightweight, store it on a shelf, or hang it on the wall. It also gives you a flat work surface that commercial stands don't.

I like that. I built a Paulk workbench for the table saw in a similar vein.

 

[senlow]

Build your own. I build mine out of 1/2" plywood. Lightweight, store it on a shelf, or hang it on the wall. It also gives you a flat work surface that commercial stands don't.

Well done. I like it.

 

[gnpenning]

I understand about portablility. I have both but a home made one you can add drawers and storage which gives you some flexability.

The to home made one you can have extensions that slide in and out as needed, to save space and make it easier to move around. Even add wheels, make the drawers easy to remove to make it lighter.

 

[srmofo]

I picked up that ryobi stand for $50 a few months ago. I've been working on a sheet of ply and 2 saw horses (or the floor) for years with the intention of making my own. It's a solid unit but I'm not sure I would pay $100 for it which is why I was going to build my own. Mine is the green one. Not sure what the difference is between the 2

That deal was posted in the hot deals section

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275044&highlight=Miter

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Mite...3001rw&cm_mmc=CJ-_-6147012-_-11210757&cj=true

 

[rharman]

I'd suggest waiting until you can get what you want. I have this one and it is really nice. Need to make my own stops - I don't know why DeWalt hasn't offered them for this model yet. Right at $200 (without any coupons/deals) and free shipping.

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/machinery-miter-saw-workstations-dwx726.aspx

 

[James-W]

I think that to a large degree it all depends on what you plan on doing with the stand and the miter saw. If you just leave it set up in the shop that's one thing, but if you go out on jobs you want something easy to fold down and set back up again once you get to where you are working.

 

[The Cobbler]

3/4" plywood, folding table legs ... virtually no cost and lots of room for extra pencils, tape measures, pcs of base/shoe mold. I don't care for the manufactured set ups as they lack room for putting that sort of stuff at hands reach

 

[Toolfool]

I like that. I built a Paulk workbench for the table saw in a similar vein.

His design is great, but try setting up and packing up that thing every day. Sometimes twice a day. That's my portability expectations.

 

[rice rocket]

Bosch gravity rise if you don't want to buy twice.

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It's called the T4B here btw.

 

[RenegadeBuilder]

Okay, so sounds like I need to build some saw-horses and use a table for platform. Any suggestions on how to get my 12' or 16' material to be supported on the ends like the stand does? The miter saw will sit 4 or 5" above the table and I don't really like just having blocks of wood at the ends of my material for support.

 

[MushCreek]

I have a 12" Ridgid, and it has to have a good stand. It is way too heavy to pick up, and I move it a lot since I am building a house. I got a Ridgid stand with wheels for $60 on craigslist; I think they sell for about $200. It is nice to be able to fold it up and roll it away in about 30 seconds. If I could leave it set up in one spot, I'd build a stand and tables to support stock on each side.

With the stand I use, it has outriggers that go out a bit over 4'. When I have to handle anything much longer than 8', I have a couple cheap adjustable stands. If you have the space, you could build an 8' table to go on one side. I do 95% of my cutting from one side; I only use a support on the other side to handle the off-cuts. The table that the stock sits on has to be stable enough to allow you to slide the stock. The cheap adjustable stands I use are marginal, even with added weight. They want to move with the stock, making it tricky to position a heavy 16' board.

I like my miter saw, and use it a lot, but when I had a crew frame my barn, they did everything with a circular saw and a speed square. They were much faster than I am, despite my nice saw.

 

[maxpower_hd]

I use blocks of wood and they work fine. I just screw them in place so they don't keep moving around.

I like that Bosh stand though. My saw is a Bosch too so that is a good example for me.

 

[chase237]

Craigslist search, free old gas bbq.

Gut everything and use the frame.

 

[bzinsky]

This is an easy decision and the two types of answers here are likely from two different uses, people that use them mostly at one place and people that bring them to job sites.

Those stands at depot are designed mostly for mobility and people that use them on job sites.

If you need to use it off site, go with the folding stand, I have the ryobi and like it except for how heavy it is. If you don't need to pack it in your vehicle, then build one.

 

[Sachseguy]

I also have the Ryobi stand. IT's quick and to setup and use. It's about 5 years old and I use it several times a week. The only problem I've had is a couple of the tips on the legs came loose.....but it still works great.

 

[Todd.Brock]

I'll put my .02 in. I have the Ryobi. Paid full price (gasp) and would buy it again. 2 things- it's a bit heavy for lugging around job site to job site. Mine gets lugged around just enough to remind me I wouldn't want to make a living with it.

2. The saw that I had , ironically a Ryobi 10" saw would not line up with sliders. I' had to use a a piece of plywood. My new hitachi is fine- but you may have to take a trip to the carriage bolt aisle to get the right hardware.

 

[bggrnchvy]

Home Depot has put the Rigid AC9945 on sale a couple times for $100 and once for $50.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Mobile-Miter-Saw-Stand-AC9945/202673168

It's a really nice stand at $100, for $200 (full price) I'd start leaning to the Bosch Gravity Rise for a bit more.

 

[engineer2]

You might want to look for a Delta Kickstand miter saw stand. Sold under various model numbers like 174 or 50-175. Nice in-feed and out-feed rollers. All steel construction.
Usually around $50 on craigslist.

 

[dfiler2]

I have the Dewalt DWX724 But I would love to get that Bosch stand. I have a 12" Dewalt saw and it is heavy to move around. I'll make you good deal on the Dewalt stand and then I'll order that zero gravity for myself

 

[lonestarky]

Lowes kobalt stand is good too. Leave the saw on the bases, and just take that if you ever have a job where the stand isn't required. Bosch stuff is great, but a bit too spendy for me.

 

[trainer]

Here's how Norm does it.

 

[MagKarl]

I use my B&D Workmate and a roller stand.

 

[buzz4041]

I use my B&D Workmate and a roller stand.

I use my B&D workmate as a portable stand for many tools. Just used it yesterday for the miter saw on a moulding project I did for my sister.

 

[Outlander]

Craigslist search, free old gas bbq.

Gut everything and use the frame.

I use an old computer table/desk. Drawer has spare blades and I bolted the saw to a piece of wood that sits on top. The handles on the side are the right height to use for supports!

 

[hh76]

Bosch gravity rise for me, and so happy I bought it. So easy to move the saw, stores nicely, and it works great when in use.

No more lifting the saw and setting up, simply roll it off the trailer, unfold, and saw away.

 

[Koolmoose]

I have the 12 inch DeWalt on the Rigid stand like on the above posts and like it a lot! But it was $180 and you stated some financial worries. A contractor we once hired used an old door on a pair of saw horses. On the left side he would place his contractor table saw and on the right side his miter saw. It worked well for him. Could this be a short term solution for you? Good luck!
Steve