I needed a stand for my 12" CS Miter saw. I am a homeowner/ DIYer so it isn't going to be getting use on a daily basis or on a job site.
With that being said, I have been contemplating buying this stand for a few weeks now and when amazon dropped the price I pulled the trigger (under $65), for that price I didn't really expect much out of this stand. First impression was with the package, obviously. It came in its own packaging as amazon did not bother to place it in one of its own boxes, so I was a little worried when I was going to open it, as one side of the package was slightly open. To my surprise there was no damage and all the parts were present and intact.
Unpacking the stand took a few seconds and the base and legs are already put together and just need to be opened and placed in the opened and locked position. This is done by a swinging the legs outward and by a self locking/retracting pin, very easy to do. (One other reviewer did mention that when closing the stand the legs have to be closed in the same order they are opened, good tip he said was label them which two go first).
The directions given are the not best written but the rest of the pieces are pretty self explanatory to put together. It comes with the end extension bars which are not rollers just round lightweight aluminum. The only part that took a little extra time was mounting it to the support arms and locking it in place. It does come with bolts to mount the saw to the mounting arms and it gives a few set ups, each set up being a different bolt length. It also comes with small displacement mounting bars for saws that have unusual mounting holes, (mines didn't, but I did read that some people did use this feature).
To adjust the supports arms outward or up and down it comes with plastic knobs that are screwed into the stand to loosen or tighten the support arms to adjust them according to each use. I don't know how long those will last as I dropped one on initial install, it was fine but I don't think it can take too many of those drops before it would break or crack.
Once I had the saw mounted to the support arms, I moved the saw over to the stand and locked it in place and I have to say it was pretty tight and sturdy on there. I also have to mention the legs do have grommets on the bottom of the them that are made to level the stand and are pitched on an angle to add to the support of the legs/base.
I will most likely leave the saw mounted on the stand as I have enough room in my garage to allocate for this, so it will not be getting that much movement unless I am working outside, but I don't think it will be a problem as the stand is relatively light weight and the saw can be transported as shown in the pictures with the mounting bars.
I did get to use it this past weekend for a work bench I am building and the stand performed very well. I cut 2x4x8', 4x4x8' and 2x10x10', each cut I adjusted the supports to what I needed and they performed great. They did sag a little bit when fully extended but not to the point that it affected performance of the cut and also all you have to do is adjust the height of the end supports and problem solved. Height of the stand for me was right on (I am about 6' tall) and made each cut relatively easy.
For me the stand performed well above my expectations. As others have stated if you need it for everyday use on a job-site or will give it very heavy use, I also do not think it will last that long. but if you're a homeowner or DIYer do not hesitate to pick this up you will not be disappointed. I will update my review later on to see how it lasts for the long haul or for the use I will need it for.
| Base Type | Leg |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | No |
| Load Capacity | 500 Pounds |
| Number of Levels | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Affinity Tool Works |
| Part Number | PM-4000 |
| Item Weight | 27.2 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | PM-4000 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 44 x 10 x 6.5 inches |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Power Source | Crank |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Usage | Professional |
| Included Components | PM-4000 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR |
