Mitre saw stands - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Newera · 02-03-2007, 11:08 AM

I'm thinking of getting a mitre saw stand and have narrowed it down to three options. I currently have a 12" single bevel DeWalt mitre saw. I would be using it for framing and finishing as well as at home in the shop.

Any comments from owners/users of these stands would be very helpful. Here's what I like/dislike about each stand.

DeWalt ($299.99)
like - supports 16' material, light weight (35 lbs), supports have built-in stops
dislike - high cost, extra cost for extras (supports, stops)

Ridgid ($169.99)
like - rollers on supports, saw can remain attached to stand, wheels, low cost
dislike - heavy to load into truck (92 lbs plus saw), no stops, only 8' material support

Port-a-Mate ($279.99)
like - rollers on supports, wheel, lots of extras (stop/support, vise, light, power bar), can hold other tools
dislike - 9'-8" material support, twice the weight of the DeWalt (77 lbs)

Note prices are in CDN dollars. Sorry, I wasn't allowed to post links.

Roger Manning · 02-03-2007, 12:12 PM

I use the Rousseau model 2950. It's the best stand I have used, I now have two of them.

VitoFromNJ · 02-03-2007, 08:52 PM

I built a very functunal and cheap bench a few months ago, four 10 foot 2 by 4s. and some scrap 3/4 ply

RobertCDF · 02-03-2007, 09:27 PM

Ridgid... If you go to the tools section of this forum you will see a miter stand thread... LOTS of people voting for the Ridgid.

DecksEtc · 02-04-2007, 08:42 AM

I have the Dewalt and prefer it over the others because it breaks down and fits well in either my trailer or back of the truck - and it's lighter. Like Robert said, the Rigid gets lots of great reviews here but for me it's just a little too much on the heavy and bulky side.

tcleve4911 · 02-04-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Manning

I use the Rousseau model 2950. It's the best stand I have used, I now have two of them.

Finally another Rousseau user !!!

I use the table saw setup with 4 outfeeds & the router table wing.
Rousseau makes some awesome saw stands.
Stop looking at Home Depot & Woodbutchers
Get on line and look at the Rousseau. A little more expensive but built well and very versitile.

TempestV · 02-04-2007, 10:22 AM

I'm using a rousseau portamax tablesaw stand at the job I'm on right now- great quality.
we are also using the rigid stand, it's nice, the only problem that I can see is that I'd like it if the rollers extended out farther.

tcleve4911 · 02-04-2007, 10:27 AM

What brand of table saw did you drop into your rousseau?

TempestV · 02-04-2007, 10:44 AM

Makita

dayspring · 02-04-2007, 11:37 AM

I've been using the RIDGID

for 4 or 5 years. Yes, it is heavy, yes it is bulky. BUT!, it has not once give me trouble. It is sturdy, it doen't wobble around. The wheels have not give me any problems. I use 2 miter saws alot, a 10" Makita SCMS and a 12" standard CMS. The later is not on a stand, I have been looking at other stands for the second saw and none seem to be as durable to me as the Ridgid. Not only has the Ridgid already proven to me it could be called the Timex

of Miter Saw Stands, it is priced right!!

Norrrrrrrrrrrrm · 02-04-2007, 01:14 PM

Newera,
Have you looked at the Bosch? The bosch stand looks good. I am also in the market for a stand

. Amazon has one for $219 with free shipping. Others are selling for as high as $340. It holds up to 18' stock, 44 lbs. and has adjustable legs. I am personally a big fan of Bosch products. Anyone else have experience witht this one?

Danahy · 02-04-2007, 01:31 PM

I rigged my pull out bed in the back of my truck to have support legs, and I do everything from there.

72chevy4x4 · 02-04-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Danahy

I rigged my pull out bed in the back of my truck to have support legs, and I do everything from there.

Danahy-I would LOVE to see a picture. I'm thinking the exact same thing for my box truck-does the end of it pull out and legs drop down to rest on the ground? This would definitely save on setup time-not to mention the back ache I'm nursing

Edsollen · 02-04-2007, 07:22 PM

Ryobi, works well.

Newera · 02-04-2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the info and advice guys. I had a close look at the Ridgid MSUV while at HD this weekend. Looks sturdy, well built, and efficient.

Two issues I have with it.

One being that the rollers only extend to support 8' of material. So how do you cut 1" off of a 14' baseboard? Do you use a stand alone roller support?

The second being that there are no stops along the rail like the DeWalt or Port-A-Mate have. I'm thinking it would be benefecial to have one so you could cut a bunch of cripples, lintels, etc the same length without having to measure and mark them.

How do you, the users of the Ridgid MSUV, get around these issues, or are they not issues for you at all?

Thanks, have a good week!

72chevy4x4 · 02-04-2007, 08:19 PM

found this on the HD review page for the Rigid:

"That makes leveling of the board very easy. Simple to adjust and stays adjusted. If I am cutting a board 16 foot or longer I use a Ridgid Flip Top portable work support with it. Very stable, currently have a DeWalt 12 inch compound Miter Saw on it."

RobertCDF · 02-04-2007, 10:57 PM

The primary reason I like MSUV and makes me overlook a few shortcomings is this. It has nice big wheels so I dont ever have to pick up my saw or my table. It is also very easy to set up and stores nicely standing up.

You can have supports for cutting multiple of the same length... The rollers have a platform for that reason. However its not the best design. I have built my own out of a few 2x4 before when I had to cut a lot of studs. If I needed to use that option more often I would build one and carry it in my trailer. But since its rare I just make it when I need it.

TempestV · 02-04-2007, 11:30 PM

about nine years ago or so, my dad had a miter saw stand built out of plywood and 2x6 that he carried in his van. It was basicly a 18" 2X6 stud wall, turned on it's side with plywood bracing to stiffen it, and a notch cut into the wall half way down with a platform for the saw. you could pick it up pretty easy by grabing the 2x6 cross braces, and set it on some sawhorses for a saw stand. now he has a 12" dewalt SCMS on a stand that was suppose to be the best out there when it came out. after nine years of daily use though, it's about ready to fall apart.

JamesNLA · 02-05-2007, 02:00 AM

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I'm thinking it would be benefecial to have one so you could cut a bunch of cripples, lintels, etc the same length without having to measure and mark them.

I bought the DeWalt stand about 2 years ago and I totally love it. I was on a framming job that had a 8'2" FID and I needed to cut all the sticks for it. I was SO thankful for that stand. I cut about 60 in just under 30 minutes. My framer was looking at me like WTF, then they all start looking at it. Had to lock it up for lunch!! Seriously, it is WELL worth the money, and it is PLENTY sturdy. Remember your not building a piano

dayspring · 02-05-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Newera

Thanks for the info and advice guys. I had a close look at the Ridgid MSUV while at HD this weekend. Looks sturdy, well built, and efficient.

Two issues I have with it.

One being that the rollers only extend to support 8' of material. So how do you cut 1" off of a 14' baseboard? Do you use a stand alone roller support?

The second being that there are no stops along the rail like the DeWalt or Port-A-Mate have. I'm thinking it would be benefecial to have one so you could cut a bunch of cripples, lintels, etc the same length without having to measure and mark them.

How do you, the users of the Ridgid MSUV, get around these issues, or are they not issues for you at all?

Thanks, have a good week!

Personally, I rarely have to cut multiple pieces. I do use roller stands for really long material.