When seeking a saw stand, you want something that is not only stable, but that will help keep you safe and make your miter saw easier to use overall. We’ve put our experience to work to bring you our top picks when it comes to saw stands.
The Garden and Yards team has the best saw stands on the market today.
The DEWALT saw stand is one of the most durable saw stands on the market and has the capacity to hold up to 300 pounds! Wheels allow you to easily move it around your shop wherever it needs to go.
We found the Dewalt saw stand super durable and able to be used even on tough projects. Of particular interest to us was the fact that it had adjustable mounting rails, as we were able to use the saw stand with any of our miter saws.
We did find that it’s a little difficult to collapse at first, but after spraying the rotating mechanism on each side with WD40 it folded down easily. The handle to lift and lower the saw stand moved a bit when we used it, which was a tad annoying, but not a deal-breaker.
This sturdy saw stand from Dewalt is heavy-duty, easy to use and works well with other DEWALT tools. The mounting brackets allow you to use it as a tool stand, making it a multi-function item.
We like this Dewalt saw stand because it’s incredibly light and portable, which means it can be used for any project at a moments notice. The brackets are incredibly solid and sturdy despite this lightweight construction, so you don’t have to worry about any moving or shifting.
We found that this saw stand doesn’t adapt to other optional accessories from Dewalt easily, so if you’re interested in buying this stand you may have to make some minor modifications first before using your other tools with it.
The Bora Portamate is an easy to use saw stand that can work with most tools in your shop or job site. The quick attach mounting bars make it easier than ever to switch out tools at a moment’s notice.
We found this Bora Portamate saw stand to be a great value for the money. Of particular note is the height of 36”, which was designed to be ergonomic and comfortable. We found this to be the case and didn’t have any problems working at this saw stand for longer periods of time.
We found that this saw stand is not as rugged as we would have liked it to be after long term repeated use, so you should keep this in mind if you need a saw stand that you plan on using every day.
If you’re not someone who regularly uses tools like miter saws and the like, a saw stand may not be familiar to you. As with most other jobs, working in construction requires the use of certain tools and these tools are often used with accessories and attachments that improve their performance and/or make them easier to use. Case in point: the saw stand.
A saw stand, also often called a miter saw stand or a miter saw table, is a work bench that’s used to hold your saw in place. It also has space for the materials you’re cutting and it serves as a sturdy base so you can achieve the perfect cut every single time. A lot of newbies and DIYers opt to make their own saw stands out of wood and/or metal. If you’re a pro, however, buying a saw stand from a reputable store and a high-quality brand is ideal, since it comes with the assurance that it will be sturdy and durable.
When choosing a saw stand, it’s important to look for one that can handle your needs of your work environment. Here are a few things to consider when buying a saw stand.
Compatibility
If you go online and search for the term “saw stand,” you’ll probably end up with a bunch of sites selling miter saw stands as I did. However, miter saws are not the only power tools that you can use a saw stand with. Chop saws can be used on saw stands, too, as well as table saws and even jigsaws. Look for a saw stand that’s compatible with the kind of saw and projects that fit your needs.
Weight Capacity
Depending on how it’s built and what materials were used to build it, a saw stand’s weight capacity will vary. If you’re an at-home DIYer or a local handyman who only deals with light projects, you can get those that aren’t too heavy-duty. If, however, you’re a professional and you use your saw to cut lots of stuff, including really heavy materials, then you need to make sure that your saw stand can support heavy loads.
Overall size and weight
A heavy saw stand is not always a good thing. Sure, it may be sturdier but it’s harder to carry around as well. If you’re petite and you often work alone, it’s not ideal to buy a saw stand that’s big, bulky, and heavy.
Stability
One of the reasons why a saw stand is recommended is because it helps stabilize your work area to avoid uneven cuts and prevent potential accidents from happening. Choose a saw stand that’s made with high-quality, durable materials. Nothing should feel cheap or flimsy, lest it break and forfeit your entire saw stand’s integrity and ruin a day’s work.
Ease of use
Why buy anything at all if it will only cause you a ton of stress? When choosing a saw stand, look for one that’s easy to use and easy to assemble. A lot of saw stands today are totally collapsible, so putting it back together when you need it shouldn’t be a difficult task.
There are different kinds of saw stands that you can choose from. They’re often categorized by the type of saw they’re used with, the way they’re built, or the materials they’re built from. Check out these popular types of saw stands.
Miter Saw Stand
This is perhaps the most common type of saw stand you’ll find in the market today. Miter saws are used to make angled and circular cuts, so you’ll need yours to be as sturdy and as stable as possible which is why a saw stand could be considered a necessity for this kind of tool. A miter saw stand has a place where you can mount your saw and an area to cut against where you prop your material.
Universal Saw Stand
Not a miter saw user? You can still use a saw stand if you’re looking for a saw accessory that will give you the stability that you need. Finding a saw stand for other types of saws can be challenging. Thankfully, there are universal saw stands that fit most types of saws. While you can’t expect the fit to be as perfect on these, they’re definitely helpful in keeping your saw in place while you cut.
Collapsible/Portable Saw Stand
This type of saw stand is great for those who use their saws frequently as well as those who need to be able to bring their saw stand to different sites. Look for something that’s made with materials that are lightweight and durable. This will allow you to bring your saw stand anywhere without you giving up on quality or durability.
Rolling Saw Stand
Another great option for those looking for a portable saw stand is the rolling saw stand. These have wheels so they’re portable and often made of lightweight but durable materials. Most of these have a universal mount, too, so you can use them with different kinds of saws.
