Five stands by their makers' figures
| Stand | Moves by | Stand weight | Load rating | Material support | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DWX724 | Folding legs | 29.8 lb | 500 lb beam | Up to 10 ft (page) | 43 in to 100 in (manual); 40 in beam (page) |
| DEWALT DWX723 | Folding legs | Not stated | 500 lb beam | Not stated | 69.5 in to 151 in |
| DEWALT DWX726 | Two wheels | 67 lb | 300 lb | Up to 8 ft | Not stated |
| Bosch T4B | 8 in wheels | 76.7 lb | Not stated | 16 ft | 51.5 in to 103.15 in |
| Bosch T1B | Folding legs | 43.1 lb | Not stated | 16-1/2 ft | Not stated |
Each figure is the maker's own. Load rating and material support are different measures: the first is the weight the stand carries, the second how long a board its supports hold. Not a ranking.
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Bosch T4B
Bosch's T4B from the table above: a steel stand on 8 in wheels that extends from 51.5 to 103.15 in, with 16 ft of material capacity, by Bosch's figures.
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Matching a stand to the work
| Work | What suits it | Why, from the documents |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying a stand separately from the saw | A light folding stand | DWX724: 29.8 lb aluminum; T1B: 43.1 lb |
| Rolling the saw on its stand | A wheeled stand that raises the saw | DWX726: two wheels, pneumatic-assisted lift; T4B: 8 in wheels, saw stays mounted |
| Long boards in a shop | The longest stated support | T1B 16-1/2 ft, T4B 16 ft, DWX724 10 ft (page) |
| A heavy saw | A stated load rating | Only DEWALT states one here: 500 lb (DWX723/724), 300 lb (DWX726) |
| A saw from another maker | A universal mount, as its maker describes it | DEWALT's manual requires a plywood mount for non-DEWALT saws |
Built from the makers' statements. Not a ranking.
What to compare
- Load rating. Check the saw's weight against a stated rating; where none is stated, ask the maker. DEWALT says not to exceed its stand's rating and never to sit or stand on it.
- Support for long work. Supports should hold the board level with the saw table on both sides; a roller stand is one addition for very long stock.
- Folding or rolling. Folding legs make a lighter stand to carry; wheels move the saw and stand together.
- Mounting. Check how your saw fixes to it. DEWALT's manual says only a miter saw may be mounted, fully anchored, and specifies a plywood base for other makers' saws.
- Ground. DEWALT says its stands are for flat, stable ground and lose load capacity on slippery surfaces.
Safety— The stand manuals' rules
Wear eye protection; check that the stand and saw are stable before use; mount nothing but a miter saw; never modify the stand; never climb, sit or stand on it; and use it only on flat, stable, non-slippery ground (DEWALT).
Before choosing a miter saw stand
- Saw's weight against the stand's stated load rating
- Longest board you cut against the material support
- Folding to carry, or wheels to roll
- A mount that fits your saw as its maker describes
- Working height and where it will stand
Choosing the saw itself is in choosing a miter saw and choosing a compact miter saw; setting it up on a stand is covered in the miter saw guide.
Sources
Specification-based: every figure is the maker's own. DEWALT's manual and product page differ on the DWX724's beam and reach — 43 in to 100 in in the manual, a 40 in beam supporting 10 ft of material on the page — and on mounting other saws: the page says it works with all brands, the manual requires a plywood mount for them. Both are shown. Bosch states material capacity but no load rating. No stand was tested and none is ranked.
- 1.
DWX723 Heavy-Duty and DWX724 Compact Miter Saw Stands instruction manual, as hosted by a retailer. DEWALT.
Used for: The DWX723 and DWX724 manual: 69.5 in extending to 151 in (DWX723) and 43 in extending to 100 in (DWX724); a center beam designed to support 500 lb; eye protection; checking stability; no power tool but a miter saw; not climbing, sitting or standing on it; a flat, stable, non-slippery surface; no modification; DEWALT saws bolted to its brackets and other makers' saws mounted on 3/4 in plywood at least 4 in wider than the saw base, a stability requirement.
- 2.
DWX724 Compact Miter Saw Stand. DEWALT.
Used for: The DWX724 page: a 40 in beam extending to support up to 10 ft of material, a 500 lb rating, 29.8 lb aluminum construction, folding legs and a universal design described as working with all brands.
- 3.
DWX726 Rolling Miter Saw Stand. DEWALT.
Used for: The DWX726: 300 lb maximum capacity, up to 8 ft of material support, 67 lb, two wheels, 32-1/2 in extended height, three-position pneumatic-assisted raising and lowering, mounting rails for most miter saws.
- 4.
T4B Gravity-Rise Wheeled Miter Saw Stand. Bosch.
Used for: The T4B: 76.7 lb steel stand on 8 in wheels, 51.5 in long extending to 103.15 in, 48.42 in tall, 16 ft of material capacity, outfeed adjustable up to 12 in in height, universal tool mounts for Bosch and many other saws; no load rating stated.
- 5.
T1B Folding-Leg Miter Saw Stand. Bosch.
Used for: The T1B: 43.1 lb folding-leg stand, 37.3 in tall, supports extending to 8-1/2 ft to support material up to 16-1/2 ft, quick-action universal mounts; no load rating stated.
- 6.
Used for: A miter saw secured to a stable supporting surface, and long work supported rather than held by a helper.
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