Comments on: How To Choose a Miter Saw Stand http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:40:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: BJN http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-428119 BJN Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:49:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-428119 The video was a worthwhile watch. A feature that got me to go for the Delta universal stand vs. the similarly priced Ridgid wheeled stand is that the Delta's mounting sytem works with a benchtop planes as well as with miter saws. This is a two-fer for me so it's a better buy. The video was a worthwhile watch. A feature that got me to go for the Delta universal stand vs. the similarly priced Ridgid wheeled stand is that the Delta’s mounting sytem works with a benchtop planes as well as with miter saws. This is a two-fer for me so it’s a better buy.

]]> By: Kurt Schwind http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-104135 Kurt Schwind Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:41:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-104135 Trojan thinks a LOT of that stand as I went to get one thinking it'd be a hundred bucks or so and I was told it was closer to 200. That's a pair of legs, some rollers and a plate to mount a saw to. That seemed excessive. I've been looking at stands now (especially since I'll be rebuildling a good bit of my deck soon) and I'm waiting on the Ridgid MSUV to go on sale. Grizzly has a good rail system as well, but I think that the Ridgid one looks like it'd suit my needs better. Trojan thinks a LOT of that stand as I went to get one thinking it’d be a hundred bucks or so and I was told it was closer to 200. That’s a pair of legs, some rollers and a plate to mount a saw to. That seemed excessive.

I’ve been looking at stands now (especially since I’ll be rebuildling a good bit of my deck soon) and I’m waiting on the Ridgid MSUV to go on sale. Grizzly has a good rail system as well, but I think that the Ridgid one looks like it’d suit my needs better.

]]> By: Fong http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-94421 Fong Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:58:22 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-94421 Bosch's T4B Gravity Rise Stand is supposed to ship the first of August (according to the customer service rep that took my pre-order). It's much pricier than everyone's expecting at $279 but maybe it'll come down once it's out everywhere: http://www.ohiopowertool.com/item-detail.cfm?&ID=T4B Bosch’s T4B Gravity Rise Stand is supposed to ship the first of August (according to the customer service rep that took my pre-order). It’s much pricier than everyone’s expecting at $279 but maybe it’ll come down once it’s out everywhere: http://www.ohiopowertool.com/item-detail.cfm?&ID=T4B

]]> By: Ivan http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93902 Ivan Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:02:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93902 This looks like a very nice set. Though so far I have been delaying the purchase of one. Reading from my fellow toolmongers it seems that everyone is postponing until the big jobs are done. So why do we always want to save the money till we no longer can stand it anymore and go fetch one. Rather than upfront having the tools we need to make it easier from the first job on? This looks like a very nice set. Though so far I have been delaying the purchase of one. Reading from my fellow toolmongers it seems that everyone is postponing until the big jobs are done. So why do we always want to save the money till we no longer can stand it anymore and go fetch one. Rather than upfront having the tools we need to make it easier from the first job on?

]]> By: Roscoe http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93513 Roscoe Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:39:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93513 The other big benefit of a dedicated stand is that most are equipped with infeed/outfeed supports, which make is much easier and safer to cut long trim to length. This is a big deal for someone working alone. The other big benefit of a dedicated stand is that most are equipped with infeed/outfeed supports, which make is much easier and safer to cut long trim to length. This is a big deal for someone working alone.

]]> By: Lew http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93049 Lew Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:58:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-93049 I did the same thing, on and off, for 20 years - setting up my saw horses, 2x4s, and my miter saw. With 3 more bathrooms and a kitchen renovation in my future, I decided the time was right, for me, to get one. Weekend warriors work on the weekends or whenever time permits. Therefore actual work time is often limited and clean up between those work times is important. We are talking about convenience, nothing more. For $100, my miter saw stand offers me the convenience of wheeling my SCMS (which is heavy) to my project, popping it up, plugging it in and working. When I am done for the day/weekend, I clean it off, compact it, and wheel it back to my shop. I did the same thing, on and off, for 20 years - setting up my saw horses, 2×4s, and my miter saw. With 3 more bathrooms and a kitchen renovation in my future, I decided the time was right, for me, to get one.

Weekend warriors work on the weekends or whenever time permits. Therefore actual work time is often limited and clean up between those work times is important.

We are talking about convenience, nothing more.

For $100, my miter saw stand offers me the convenience of wheeling my SCMS (which is heavy) to my project, popping it up, plugging it in and working. When I am done for the day/weekend, I clean it off, compact it, and wheel it back to my shop.

]]> By: Russ http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92877 Russ Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:29:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92877 I question the need for a dedicated miter saw stand. Sure if you do a huge amount of sawing it might break even, but I was able to build a 700 square foot pool deck with a pair of plastic saw horses and 5 two by fours as a miter saw stand. To me this setup seems much easier and economical for smaller projects and any thing a weekend warrior could encounter. I question the need for a dedicated miter saw stand. Sure if you do a huge amount of sawing it might break even, but I was able to build a 700 square foot pool deck with a pair of plastic saw horses and 5 two by fours as a miter saw stand. To me this setup seems much easier and economical for smaller projects and any thing a weekend warrior could encounter.

]]> By: Roscoe http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92816 Roscoe Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:43:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92816 I'll second the Bosch cooment about the huge delay on their gravity-rise. I've been waiting for months and can't wait to get my Bosch saw off of sawhorses. If they don't have it out by fall, I'm going to take a good hard look at the Delta gravity-rise. I’ll second the Bosch cooment about the huge delay on their gravity-rise. I’ve been waiting for months and can’t wait to get my Bosch saw off of sawhorses. If they don’t have it out by fall, I’m going to take a good hard look at the Delta gravity-rise.

]]> By: Lew http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92770 Lew Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:33:04 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92770 For my last renovation project, I finally researched and purchased a miter saw stand. To date, one of my best 'non-tool' purchases. When I was ready to buy, I did my research and checked out as many stands as I could. Finally, I picked up the Delta Universal Miter Saw (UMS) Stand at Lowes (on sale) - and it is perfect for me. I am a weekend warrior - not a professional contractor. I wanted a stand that was extremely stable, reasonably portable (fold it down - wheel it about) and fold with my SCMS attached, so I can store it away when I am not doing home renovation. What sold me was its stability when I am using it. The Delta model provides me with a steady base and keeps my saw stable when in use. I found the 'rail system' stands to feel flimsy. I did not like the idea that my saw would 'balance' on a rail. Your mileage may vary. Once you fasten your miter saw to the Delta UMS Stand, it is very easy to set up and use. It folds quickly and can be easily moved in both the upright or compact position. I won't lie - it is heavy once you have your miter saw on it. But, if you see in the video, the Delta stand easily pops up and locks in place - even with the saw on it. The tires are heavy duty and wheeling it about is very easy. It took me about 20 minutes to assemble the stand, once I got it home. The instructions were complete and easy to follow. The pro-contractors I know speak highly about the 'rail system' stands they own. They are lightweight, breakdown quickly and are extremely portable. Things they demand since they move their saw from one job site to another. Whichever type you choose, in the end, you will not be sorry. For my last renovation project, I finally researched and purchased a miter saw stand. To date, one of my best ‘non-tool’ purchases.

When I was ready to buy, I did my research and checked out as many stands as I could. Finally, I picked up the Delta Universal Miter Saw (UMS) Stand at Lowes (on sale) - and it is perfect for me. I am a weekend warrior - not a professional contractor. I wanted a stand that was extremely stable, reasonably portable (fold it down - wheel it about) and fold with my SCMS attached, so I can store it away when I am not doing home renovation.

What sold me was its stability when I am using it. The Delta model provides me with a steady base and keeps my saw stable when in use. I found the ‘rail system’ stands to feel flimsy. I did not like the idea that my saw would ‘balance’ on a rail. Your mileage may vary.

Once you fasten your miter saw to the Delta UMS Stand, it is very easy to set up and use. It folds quickly and can be easily moved in both the upright or compact position. I won’t lie - it is heavy once you have your miter saw on it. But, if you see in the video, the Delta stand easily pops up and locks in place - even with the saw on it. The tires are heavy duty and wheeling it about is very easy.

It took me about 20 minutes to assemble the stand, once I got it home. The instructions were complete and easy to follow.

The pro-contractors I know speak highly about the ‘rail system’ stands they own. They are lightweight, breakdown quickly and are extremely portable. Things they demand since they move their saw from one job site to another.

Whichever type you choose, in the end, you will not be sorry.

]]> By: nrChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92653 nrChris Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:44:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92653 Toolmonger seriously needs to check out the Ridgid MSUV. Keep putting it off and I am going to shoot and review my own. Seriously. Toolmonger seriously needs to check out the Ridgid MSUV. Keep putting it off and I am going to shoot and review my own. Seriously.

]]> By: BarelyFitz http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92622 BarelyFitz Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:31:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/07/13/how-to-choose-a-miter-saw-stand/#comment-92622 This is such a tease... the Bosch gravity rise miter-saw stand still doesn't seem to be available for purchase anywhere. Can we get a list of links for the others? This is such a tease… the Bosch gravity rise miter-saw stand still doesn’t seem to be available for purchase anywhere.

Can we get a list of links for the others?

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