[bbgcarpentry]

I know this thread has been posted many times before.

But I just wanted to see anymore people have purchased the ug stand and how it hold up on decks and heavy duty stuff as well as trim.

Plus have many of you guys tried the fastcap bestfence

 

[tjbnwi]

I have not purchased a UG stand, but the one I use works very well.

Another thing to consider, if you have a Festool MFT 3 or CMS, the UG wings will install on them.

Someone had an issue with the connections of the wings to the stand, I shot this video to show him how secure they should be;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ki5tqtOqE

Tom

 

[DC INC]

My granny's grocery cart looks more durable than that stand! But a great resting place for your krapex and a bunch of hard earned money!!!

 

[Gary H]

My granny's grocery cart looks more durable than that stand! But a great resting place for your krapex and a bunch of hard earned money!!!

I got one and its a great system .

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

My granny's grocery cart looks more durable than that stand! But a great resting place for your krapex and a bunch of hard earned money!!!

I love a good chuckle every now and then....thanks.


I've even doubled up with the UG wings when we were cutting some long, floppy chit.. 2 lefts and 2 rights, still kicks ass.

 

[Gary H]

Side by side or hooked together for a longer fence?

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

Side by side or hooked together for a longer fence?

Hooked together.

I love that about Festool. We thought, "I wonder if you can....?". Sure you can, cuz some obsessive German had considered the possibility.

 

[Gary H]

Hooked together.

I love that about Festool. We thought, "I wonder if you can....?". Sure you can, cuz some obsessive German had considered the possibility.

I'm going to try that Monday. Thanks for the tip

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

I'm going to try that Monday. Thanks for the tip

Only 1 problem with it. You gotta have 2 Lefts or 2 Rights. So it is only accomplished when me and my buddy join our UG collections like The Wonder Twins....."form of....a super long fence!"

 

[Calidecks]

I have the best fence and it's great for decks. It's very accurate as far as the stops are concerned. I use it with a Bosch Gravity rise stand.

 

[bbgcarpentry]

My granny's grocery cart looks more durable than that stand! But a great resting place for your krapex and a bunch of hard earned money!!!

That did make me laugh I must admit.

 

[Northwood]

California decks-
I like the setup on the gravity rise. Looks to be similar to the shape and size of the UG with the advantage that it has material support built in if you don't feel the need to setup the fences.

Anyone know how the Bosch and UG compare in size, weight, etc in comparison? May help the op

 

[Calidecks]

California decks- I like the setup on the gravity rise. Looks to be similar to the shape and size of the UG with the advantage that it has material support built in if you don't feel the need to setup the fences. Anyone know how the Bosch and UG compare in size, weight, etc in comparison? May help the op

The gravity rise is probably heavier then the UG but it sure is stable and easy to setup. The Best fence is made specifically for the Gravity Rise stand. Also the weight isn't a problem because I can get it in my truck by myself. I just put the top in, then raise it from the bottom and it rolls right in.

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

That looks like a great setup.

 

[tonylumps]

I have the best fence Pro. But for fast in and out. I use the Ridgid and Fastcap Kapex connector. I already had the Ridgid stand or else I would have bought the Bosch.It works great.The outrigger braces extend all the way down

 

[bbgcarpentry]

I have the best fence Pro. But for fast in and out. I use the Ridgid and Fastcap Kapex connector. I already had the Ridgid stand or else I would have bought the Bosch.It works great.The outrigger braces extend all the way down

Thanks

But not many guys using the ug stand I wonder how durable it is.

 

[Calidecks]

Thanks But not many guys using the ug stand I wonder how durable it is.

I thought about buying it, because it looks very lightweight, however it doesn't look sturdy enough for heavy composite decking.

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

It looks flimsy, but I have stood on the wings when the whole thing is set up.

Rock solid. I just like having a table under my saw so I use the kapex mft and the wings.

 

[BlueRidgeGreen]

Thanks

But not many guys using the ug stand I wonder how durable it is.

The UGCart is my choice when I do hit and runs.

MFT3 for extended setups.

Both are plenty stout. The UGCart is just quicker to setup and break down. Not by much, but it has that one end-of-day advantage that the MFT lacks........wheels!

My only tiny complaint about the system is that it is a little bit of a PITA on rough and uneven ground. I would've liked a lot more adjustability in the legs. I could say the same for the MFT's.

The Germans weren't counting on setting up in pastures and mountain hollows.

 

[edson group inc]

I have myself and my lead carpenter each setup with the kapex and UG setup, we do interior work so I can't speak on how it would work with decking material. Its been great for the trim and stairs/railings we work on. The big plus has been easy transport, setup, and material support. My one complaint concerns the plastic pieces that hold the extension wings while not in use, during the cold Canadian winters the plastic is very brittle and will crack easily.