If you set it up AND IT WONT CLOSE SWAP THE 2 CABLE POSITIONS ON THE TRIGGER!!! It has more throw on the top position which needs to go to the spring to bring the slide back for release to be able to lower it. I just got it and assembled yesterday out of box brand new and it had this issue. Works perfectly now
I went a few steps further with my stand,. I completely removed those worthless heavy extensions and just eliminated the dead weight, I found it much easier and quicker to set up a pair of Rigid Flip Top material supports which I already had, then I added an extra hydraulic ram to the stand to make it easier to lift my heavy DW780 sliding miter saw. I was also breaking my back dragging the saw and stand up stairs due to the small diameter of the wheels causing the frame to bottom out on the edge of the treads. I bought a pair of larger pneumatic wheels and tires from Northern which were on sale for $4.99 ea. and it works much better now.
Riptide 10x Nice! I love inovation... I've considered changing out the support square stock on the support arms with a heavier guage steel. Thanks for the watch...
I was thinking instead of heavier stock maybe some kind of adjustable leg that extends to the floor to keep things level. BTW, your review is much more helpful than all those guys that just try to sell everyone on the positive features, good job.
Thanks for the Good review, differently made me think twice about it. I like the idea of rolling the equipment around but i'm attaching a miter box saw which means i'll have long boards and i want strong supports on either side. Thanks again.
Good actual use review. I suspected it would be a problem because it is an overhung design. Further exacerbated by different weight for different length of lumber overhanging. Now I got confirmation. Thank you. In the end, it is better to have a solid box as a table underneath.
I was going to get the same stand for my miter saw about two months ago before my Dewalt DWS779 arrived from an online purchase, I did a bunch of research and read a bunch of reviews on a couple of miter saw stands, that Dewalt had a fair amount of pros with a cons, the Delta and Makita stands wasn’t ok and the Ridgid stand faired a bit better than the Delta and Makita, what got my interest was the Bosch portable gravity rise wheeled miter saw stand T4B which a bit more pricey but the reviews on the Bosch stand had a much higher ratings so I decided to get the Bosch stand and I’m glad I did the stand hasn’t disappointed me yet.
In fairness to Dewalt, every stand with extensions not supported to the ground deflects unforgivably as your piece gets shorter. I tore the extensions off mine and made my own Kapex style ones that connect directly to the saw. Best thing I’ve done in a while.
Nice. Glad it works out for you. My saw was just on a big project I just finished and I have resided myself to the fact that "the stand is a good storage system". It's a terrible "work system". This particular project was pretty complex and varied in lumber from 16' 2x12 gcpt to 20' Fiberon decking to 40' bamboo shoots. It worked great for the bamboo chutes...... It worked great for moving the saw around and storage... Other than that, I'm finding myself "avoiding the needed sawhorse and roller Jack setup" for support and jusy cutting anything big with circular saws. I've got a few years on the stand now to say that "other than a terrific storage system, it's almost useless" for me in any bigger work.
I have a question? Wonder if you can take the dewalt wide work supports with the wood stops, not the roller ones and mount them to the dwx726 ? I personally like the rolling miter saw set up better than the DWX724 stand , it's just faster to roll it on a job and raise it up but those Worthless rollers need to be changed... Wonder if anyone Has mounted other wood supports other than the rigid Flip-top supports
Thank you. Love your directness. I just found one that is new but it does not have the out feed rollers on it. I found it for $135. Do you think I should pull the trigger on it? Thank you
Thank you for a rather balanced review. You mentioned that it is a very well built saw and that the hydraulic lift/lower is wonderful but the stand is NOT perfect. "DeWalt said that if the extension arm flexes under load just adjust the roller arm up". Huh? That's how Acme Fairly Good Tool Co. might respond but DeWalt shouldn't due to the premium price paid. H-o-w-e-v-e-r... and this isn't something that you should have to do for a premium tool... DeWalt sells adjustable extension arm braces specially made to clamp onto the extended arm and goes to the ground. When one of these is utilized there is absolutely NO DOWNWARD FLEX of the extended arm. That works providing that you don't have to keep moving the extended arm in and out to account for various lengths of stock. The arm should be of thick enough material to NOT flex.
Totally agree. And, if you are cutting stock and adjust the height of the extension roller to compensate for the sag, when you make the cut the remaining stock now weighs less and you don't get as much sag and now need to adjust it again! After each cut!🙄😳
Just bought this stand. Agree the wheels should have been pneumatic. Fairly easy to put together, agree. The rollers are off center for the saw IMO. I cut a 1x12 or 1x10, cant remember, but the wood was only supported by half the roller. I don't wanna move the saw to one edge for fear of throwing the balance off.
very nice setup , would like to see an additional video on how the pneumatics work on raising and lowering the stand as we just bought one and put it together, works nicely but now that we have it opened up , the unit won't fold down now, can't figure out what the issue is on it. thanks
Rachel Conlin to get it to fold down you have to pick ups on the handle when you push the lock handle over to release it and hold the release lever over while lowering it.
Good review. As for the planer I saw a guy mount a piece of 3/4” plywood to the stand and then drilled various holes in it to fit multiple things. Might work for you.
my hydraulic cylinder was frozen when i got it. had to replace. and the threaded hole for the screw for the handle needed to be re-threaded for it to go in. had to buy a special size metric tap and i had to swap the cables on one end and adjust the spring on the end of the cable operating the lift so the cable had enough play to open the holding latch. my first miter saw project is to build a rolling table to put the saw on. the second project is to throw the stand in the recycle bin.
With the issues you pointed out in mind, do you have any thoughts on the Bosch T4B or Makita WST05? I purchased a Dewalt 12" Sliding Compound Miter saw and need a table. I'm not sure the Dewalt will fit the Makita stand, I'm not in the trades, just a home DIY'er…
I use my dads old Black and Decker 700+ workmate and several B&D 300s Ideal for cutting 12ft long skirting. works every time. The down side is you have to carry the machine,it's heavy.Oh and setting it all level at the start of the job but definitely no shift when cutting.
I usually go DeWalt but I ended up buying the Milwaukee roller stand for my DeWalt 12" . The adapters fit fine but Milwaukee extensions work perfect really heavy duty. Although this stand looks like it may roll a bit better and faster setup.
Great review, their latest design has changed these rollers to an even cheaper design than what you have per reviews at least. I like the hyd-assist design but needed a decent Extension setup.
what model number are you talking about BGT? just curious, i just bought the combo dws780 with free stand. im thinking about buying this stand though because my garage space is small.
I agree that the extension arms are a problem and disappointing. I just started a basement remodel and the arms can't even handle 8ft 2x4s. While I agree that 4x4 PT posts might strain any stand, I should be able to do 2x4s.... As an aside, I mounted a small box (think tupperware) to the right side of my saw in the space between the end of the saw base and the stand frame. Great place to put pencils, tape measure, square, etc!
Troy Bataille I was just thinking about a storage box. Pain in the ass that there isn't any place to put something down, but most stands don't have one.
The current Rigid stand has a small tray with a lip, which is where I got the idea. It worked well to throw pencils and a tape measure, so I went a little bigger with a box. The box I used was an empty plastic pneumatic nail box with lid. Speaking of the Rigid stand, I "upgraded" to the DeWalt for the precise issue with the extensions arms. The Rigid ones are also bad. But, I got that stand for $99 on black Friday so I had low expectations. Had I seen your review beforehand, I never would have bothered replacing it with this one. The Rigid is not hydraulic, but I actually think it might have been easier to use (like your video shows, I feel like I'm constantly trying to get my DeWalt to lock in at the right height.) Also, the Rigid stand stood a little taller because it had quick release mounting bars between the stand and the saw. Given the price, the Rigid stand was probably the better purchase.
To be honest, I really like "most" things about the 726. My biggest bitch is all the "paid" reviews that I saw before I bought it. They all were 5 star reviews and NONE of them addressed any of the issues. It's a great stand for storage and mobility... I guess, I've put up with a lot worse on job sites over the years... But now that I have my own shop, I really need to think about a miter station. I just don't use the saw enough anymore. Tablesaws have taken over my life. Although, I'm cutting like an idiot on it today. 8' pt landscape timbers notched to half lap each other.... Lots of kerfs...
Had this stand and sold it asap, I hated it. To be fair all the extension arms of this style tend to sag on all makes. However, the Ridgid M-SUV is waaay better IMO. Much more convenient to fold/unfold and load into the truck. No stupid hydraulics bending or lifting needed. Just hit the release with your foot and it pretty much folds/unfolds by itself using gravity. I use the MSUV for my tile saw as well. The wings work OK for lighter and small quick jobs but if you are going to be setting up on a larger project some good, well supported wings is recommended. I have a ton of Dewalt tools but this one was a stinker all around.
You are bad ass! Love the great review and honestly. We'd get a long and build some great crap! I just sold my DeWalt (Later model) and have a Ridgid coming. Hoping it will be better for my bad back. Great review man! Keep it ALL UP TO CODE!
@@isjav08 I did get the Ridgid stand. Here is my review: I love it 1000 times better than the DeWalt! People with bad backs won't need to bend down to setup or break down! The metal is solid, strong and THICK! You will need to push down on the handle with a little force to go from the rolling position to the the setup position. It's not mechanically assisted like the DeWalt but everything else is so much better that it's a very minor complaint and no deal breaker for me! The latch for setting up in simple and nothing like the DeWalt latch with uses cables that can need adjustment like bike brake cables. The YUGE wheels go over the door threshold so much better than the DeWalt and they surprisingly have some shock resistance. I'm finding that this model is not being carried in my local store anymore but was available online in Late Sept 2020. Probably coming out with a new model soon is my guess. The movable clamps for the saw are easy to remove from the stand and you can keep them on the saw for non-rack use. I did take some time to make sure they are aligned on the saw before tightening the bolts. The out-feed bars and stops are much better than the DeWalt. You can install them backwards so look at the photos. It was $219.00 with free shipping in late Sept 2020 and I would have paid 300-350 easy, knowing what I know from my test drive! It's my favorite accessory in my shop EVER! Universal Mobile Miter Saw Stand with Mounting Braces by RIDGID Model #AC9946 Internet #206992161 www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Universal-Mobile-Miter-Saw-Stand-with-Mounting-Braces-AC9946/206992161
Its really up to you to measure with all these stands as to tool fit. On any of them ;other than light wood you need a vertical support on any of these extensions. Its obvious just looking at them. They are made for the average use of light trim work; not heavy post cutting etc. So it is what it appears to be like others of the type.
The best would've been if they added a folded adjustable leg to each side... I use a piece of 2x4... no big deal... I love the overall stand and how sturdy it is..
Good point and an obvious fix. That said I think the video makes an overly big deal about this. I'm not sure what kind of wood pieces he's putting on their but if they are hanging off by 4' or more then of course it's going to deflect. It's a portable unit not a heavy duty unit designed to support long pieces of wood. I also find it odd he didn't take the time to show how the deflection is a problem.
Thanks for the review. I also want a stand for mobility. Disappointed to hear that those rollers/arms suck. They look like they suck. You would think DeWalt would put a bit more effort into those arms. I had the DWX723, and those arms were not that great either.
As far as the work supports go... where is the weak link? WHY do they sag? Is it the connection to the saw stand? Is it the square tube being too thin? Seems like there are several ways to fix the problem (DIY) if we know where the issue is? I'm ordering one now, and plan to improve it. Or toss the supports and use roller stands that I already have.
Hey Darell, the weak link is the square tube and the design. For a "home owner" stand, it would most likely be fine. However, for a construction jobsite it's has too much deflection. This would be perfect for someone that is doing interior trim work and needs to get "in and out" of houses and up and down stairs. I could fix this a hundred different ways. Like you suggested, I use my bench or a roller stand for secondary outfeed support. This stand is essentially a "way to wheel around your saw and store it in the corner".
I've used mine for 2 years basically only doing trim and finish work. The deflection on the support arms has been a non-issue with baseboard, door/window trim and crown molding.
So i had gotten this stand as a bonus with the dws779 and idk if i should keep it or return both and spend less money because of those rollers. I just intend om cutting 2x4s and 4x4s occasionally maybe a few 2x6s.
@@Mr.NEStalgia some people are saying they improved it. the rollers are more sturdy apparently. I bought it because i wanted a miter saw and the fact that its comes with a FREE rolling miter saw stand. So i won't have to lug it around my house perimeter. it has wheels like a dolly so i could just leave the saw on there and tuck it away. if i had the regular stand, I would have to lug it around. This is review is two years old so it is possible they improved the rollers.
@@Zack16Fair yea i haven't put mine together yet but i got it for the same reason u did . A great deal and the fact its on wheels and u can just stand it up and tuck it away .
Hey William, got one for you. I bought the very same stand in Februrary of this year. I loved the collapsing and sturdiness of the unit. Well I loved the collapsing when it worked. After using it three time it will now not collapse. I adjusted the cables to no avail. I think I know how to fix the issue, but I feel I shouldn't have to work on a product that is less than a year old with minimal use. I looked online and there are tons of people with the same issue. I beleive the s-hook on the collapsing mechanism is too long, I contacted Dewalt and they wanted me to drive it over 150 miles to the nearest service center, or take it apart and ship it. On my dime. Have you had any problems with yours since you made this video? If so did you fix it and how? Ed
Thanks for the "watch". I didn't want to modify the rails on the stand in case I returned it, but thanks for the thought! Clamps do work fine for holding the planer and it does make it easy to rip it off. The mobility of the stand is great and I've used it on a couple of job sites now and it really works well that way. My only wish is that I didn't have to tote around a roller stand for additional support. Thanks again. Keep making wood chips!
William Prophett that was my first thought as well. If that was the main problem, legs would solve it nicely and i find it more practical then extra roller stands
@@williamprophett9148 thanks, we have a few of the static ones already, but having to take the saw off & on to lug it around is a bit tough after a long day of work, the rolling ones seem so much easier but hard to find a good stable one.
ventas tecno if it doesn't fit in its own, all you have to do is take a piece of 3/4 plywood and drill out holes for the mounting bolts on the stand, then mount the table saw to The plywood.
So i had bought one with the miter saw for like $400 i put it together and now the miter saw doesn't fold. It's stuck in it's upright position. Plz help idk what I'm doing wrong, I'm pushing the lever all the way down and pushing it down but it's not going down.
To disengage the locking system, you need to lift up on the black handle to take the weight off the mechanism, then push all the way in on the lever, and then the stand should go down.
I'm not out in the shop right now, but the one that goes from the release lever to the locking mechanism... They have little nuts on threaded ends. Make sure that when you fully compress the lever that it is releasing the lock. If it isn't, tighten the nut at the top so that it shortens the cable and try again till it works.
Chadwick Hare Nice of them to come out with a support for it. I have supports that I use if I need them, or I set up next to my outside bench and have the pieces supported there... Nice find though. Might help someone...
William Prophett it doesn't say it's compatible, but I've been researching these stands and saw your review and then found the support and thought it might work.
I am very disappointed with DeWalt lack of response and accountability. Aside from the already arms support issues I would like to add my own experience to your post. Few months after purchase (2014) it was winter and the shock absorber broke, I called the repair shop to have it replaced, been told that it was not covered because it froze !!! I am in Canada what do you expect? The saw extension is bent and in order to open/close I have to hammer it or ask someone to assist and fight with it. The holding screws require constantly attention because they come loose all the time. Bottom line it's a piece of junk and a shame to DeWalt design team of engineers. Furthermore I am a finish Carpenter and have been in several sites and EVERYONE has the same issues, funny is when customers and other tradesman sees it and ask what is going on... You can imagine my answer 😣
I would give this stand a five start all day. Now my dewalt stand rollers look different tho so I don’t know if the stand was updated. But even with a 4x6 it barely deflects at full extension. But on that note, you have to think people bitch if it’s to heavy, sure they could have built it with no movment but shit it is already a heavy stand. I mean it’s a portable stand for construction. They never claim it to be a precision tool. It’s a stand that is made for a mitter saw and dewalt gives direction on how to turn it to a planer stand. I actually have never seen them advertise as a planner stand also. Now I may be wrong there but just saying what I saw when buying. Now if you are rating this stand for what it was built for then I can totally understand people giving it 5 star.
The DWX 726's extensions adjust up and down... Not really sure why "yours" would be "higher than the table". Lower them... Now, I'm not defending them, but they do lower...
Or you could just put your auxiliary support roller under the extended roller of the stand to hold it up… -But yeah, they are pretty janky… even for trimwork
Bought this for my friend for his birthday, and he loves it. Father-in-law was a little jealous, even. :) Built solid, but light enough to move around for projects. Easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe and makes great precision cuts. Doesn't come with a laser mount, but the fence is straight as an arrow and if you measure carefully, it's not a problem. Can handle dimensional lumber with ease, but of course, there's a limit to how thick. Handled a 4x4" post without a problem, but 4x6" we had to flip and cut twice. Only thing we've noticed is make sure to tighten the nut that holds the saw blade when you take it out of the box and maybe check up on it occasionally. For some, this is probably a no-brainer, but we neglected to do this and a few months in, found the motor running but the blade spinning at about half speed or less. Tightened the nut, and problem was solved. Very happy with this purchase. Dewalt makes sturdy stuff.
That’s the exact complaint I have with it I own over 30 DEWALT tools and as far as I’m concerned the thing is a piece of junk because I’m trying to cut 16 foot crown mold and those adjustments on the out feeds are just horrible I called DEWALT and couldn’t get any satisfaction they basically didn’t care at least the person I was speaking to if there’s a better table out there please let me know because what I am finding they’re saying that this is the best one on the market which I think is very sad
Used that saw and stand for 3 years. Absolutely hate them both. That setup weighs a full 40 lbs more then the Kapex and it’s stand.... The extensions are completely useless and don’t need any weight on them to sag. They will sag 1/2 inch with no weight added, and for some reason Dewalt uses the softest metal for bolts I’ve ever seen, so when one comes loose (and they do) you’re lucky if it doesn’t strip 1st try. The saw is perfectly fine for 99% of users in my opinion but if you’re a cabinet installer where all the product you work with is pre-finished and you can’t even use micro pins to install it, never mind caulk, fill sand and paint after, it’s not square, and a machine square will prove that. Set it to dead square and do a Left then right miter on something 4” tall and one of them will be out. And you can’t fix it. The fence extensions are also out of parallel. I bought one then found all this as soon as I got it home, swapped it right away for a new one and the next one had the same thing. Called the rep and he swapped me for a 3rd. Same issues, so I spent 6hrs shimming the fence and base relatively square and just get by with it. The entire base and fence machining are both milled out of square and plumb. Within 6 months the slides had a full 1/16 of slop in them. And the dust collection is non-existent. You could buy any other saw and it could have at least 1 significant defect or downside compared to this one and be way farther ahead.
the stand os not made to super that much weight, os only designed for cutting Trim which is what your mitter saw is made for, if you want to cut bigger materials use your skill saw
Haha... Yeah, great comment if all you donis cut "trim". And that is exactly what I said in the video. Thanks for "reiterating" exactly what I said. Believe me, I don't need any lessons.
And, given your excellent regurgitation, don't you think Dewalt should point that out so that 100,000 plus people that have watched this reciew didn't "need to"?
The rollers are dog shit. The stand otherwise is amazing. I've been considering welding thicker, longer square stock that nest into each other the way these were "designed" to do. As for now I made custom height sawhorses to match the saw as I look for good adjustable roller/ball stands. Everything I've found is shit. Any ideas lads?
Those supports that pull out of the stand any stand are the same way you can just put a support from the roller down to the ground and you won't have a problem pretty simple nothing's perfect especially those stand supports
Of course the rollers aren’t made for heavy material. If you buy this for a job site project without understanding you’ll need to continue to use your rollers and or saw horses then you overly optimistic. This stand is for mobility.
I have an old Rigid, over the years parts are broken one by one. But very early on, the horizontal pull out knobs (pot metal) for the roller adjustment broke off, both of them but still usable by using a wrench. The dangerous part is ( took me many months to realized it) is the locking feature, even when supported by hydraulic, could drop down any time. Have to go under and see if it's locked or half locked - most of the time it's half locked just hanging in. Not good in a middle of a cut. Other than some other minor stuff, served me well over the years. Hope Ridgid made all the improvements it by now.
I agree with u but I think the stand is junk my bolt on leg has bent I’m guessing from transport in collapsed position and strapped on trailer I don’t reccomend anyone to buy this stand
Silly who actually makes a better stand?. it ain't rigid if you think it's better u should use it there newer msuv is crap flawed horrably the deflection up and down should be rectified with cutting blocks of wood that go from roller to floor or ground that's it good to go
Really poor filming of the compression of the hydraulic lever and how it works. Could not even see it. Should review your videos for content and quality before putting them on you tube. Just saying.
Really Becky? Look through the comments on this "years old" video that was shot on a cell phone. Yup, that's right, 100,000 plus views and "YOU" are the first pretentious, shallow person to comment on the "lack of video quality". Look at the actual comments that "thanked me for the content". But you, nope... First of all, go fuck yourself, I'm not here for your entertainment and don't give a shit what someone so "devoid of a soul and common sense" would think. "Whom" the actual hell do you think you are to criticize someone you don't even know? Enjoy your miserable life.
Thank you for the honest review, it’s getting difficult sorting through the BS paid reviews out here
If you set it up AND IT WONT CLOSE
SWAP THE 2 CABLE POSITIONS ON THE TRIGGER!!!
It has more throw on the top position which needs to go to the spring to bring the slide back for release to be able to lower it.
I just got it and assembled yesterday out of box brand new and it had this issue.
Works perfectly now
I went a few steps further with my stand,. I completely removed those worthless heavy extensions and just eliminated the dead weight, I found it much easier and quicker to set up a pair of Rigid Flip Top material supports which I already had, then I added an extra hydraulic ram to the stand to make it easier to lift my heavy DW780 sliding miter saw. I was also breaking my back dragging the saw and stand up stairs due to the small diameter of the wheels causing the frame to bottom out on the edge of the treads. I bought a pair of larger pneumatic wheels and tires from Northern which were on sale for $4.99 ea. and it works much better now.
Riptide 10x Nice! I love inovation... I've considered changing out the support square stock on the support arms with a heavier guage steel. Thanks for the watch...
I was thinking instead of heavier stock maybe some kind of adjustable leg that extends to the floor to keep things level. BTW, your review is much more helpful than all those guys that just try to sell everyone on the positive features, good job.
Thank you. And you're right. Fold down, adjustable legs would solve the problem. Good call!
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Got a link to those tires?
@Paul Z There's no doubt it did. You would have to drill and add adjustable pads (feet) to the opposite side.
Thanks for the Good review, differently made me think twice about it. I like the idea of rolling the equipment around but i'm attaching a miter box saw which means i'll have long boards and i want strong supports on either side. Thanks again.
Thanks for the review mate, much appreciated, especially the roller part!
I don't know if it's an add on but they do have supports for those you can get. I doubt they were made to hold up heavy pt 4xs. Probably more for trim
Good actual use review.
I suspected it would be a problem because it is an overhung design. Further exacerbated by different weight for different length of lumber overhanging.
Now I got confirmation. Thank you.
In the end, it is better to have a solid box as a table underneath.
I see your point about the supports. I was wondering if you slip a PVC pipe over the vertical post under the roller to help support the weight
I was going to get the same stand for my miter saw about two months ago before my Dewalt DWS779 arrived from an online purchase, I did a bunch of research and read a bunch of reviews on a couple of miter saw stands, that Dewalt had a fair amount of pros with a cons, the Delta and Makita stands wasn’t ok and the Ridgid stand faired a bit better than the Delta and Makita, what got my interest was the Bosch portable gravity rise wheeled miter saw stand T4B which a bit more pricey but the reviews on the Bosch stand had a much higher ratings so I decided to get the Bosch stand and I’m glad I did the stand hasn’t disappointed me yet.
In fairness to Dewalt, every stand with extensions not supported to the ground deflects unforgivably as your piece gets shorter. I tore the extensions off mine and made my own Kapex style ones that connect directly to the saw. Best thing I’ve done in a while.
Nice. Glad it works out for you. My saw was just on a big project I just finished and I have resided myself to the fact that "the stand is a good storage system". It's a terrible "work system". This particular project was pretty complex and varied in lumber from 16' 2x12 gcpt to 20' Fiberon decking to 40' bamboo shoots. It worked great for the bamboo chutes...... It worked great for moving the saw around and storage... Other than that, I'm finding myself "avoiding the needed sawhorse and roller Jack setup" for support and jusy cutting anything big with circular saws. I've got a few years on the stand now to say that "other than a terrific storage system, it's almost useless" for me in any bigger work.
Awesome review, what a breath of fresh air hearing the truth , thank you
I have a question? Wonder if you can take the dewalt wide work supports with the wood stops, not the roller ones and mount them to the dwx726 ? I personally like the rolling miter saw set up better than the DWX724 stand , it's just faster to roll it on a job and raise it up but those Worthless rollers need to be changed... Wonder if anyone Has mounted other wood supports other than the rigid Flip-top supports
Thank you. Love your directness. I just found one that is new but it does not have the out feed rollers on it. I found it for $135. Do you think I should pull the trigger on it? Thank you
Thank you for a rather balanced review. You mentioned that it is a very well built saw and that the hydraulic lift/lower is wonderful but the stand is NOT perfect. "DeWalt said that if the extension arm flexes under load just adjust the roller arm up". Huh? That's how Acme Fairly Good Tool Co. might respond but DeWalt shouldn't due to the premium price paid. H-o-w-e-v-e-r... and this isn't something that you should have to do for a premium tool... DeWalt sells adjustable extension arm braces specially made to clamp onto the extended arm and goes to the ground. When one of these is utilized there is absolutely NO DOWNWARD FLEX of the extended arm. That works providing that you don't have to keep moving the extended arm in and out to account for various lengths of stock. The arm should be of thick enough material to NOT flex.
Totally agree. And, if you are cutting stock and adjust the height of the extension roller to compensate for the sag, when you make the cut the remaining stock now weighs less and you don't get as much sag and now need to adjust it again! After each cut!🙄😳
Just bought this stand. Agree the wheels should have been pneumatic. Fairly easy to put together, agree. The rollers are off center for the saw IMO. I cut a 1x12 or 1x10, cant remember, but the wood was only supported by half the roller. I don't wanna move the saw to one edge for fear of throwing the balance off.
Very revealing for the roller extensions. Helped guide my purchase decision to something else. Thanks
very nice setup , would like to see an additional video on how the pneumatics work on raising and lowering the stand as we just bought one and put it together, works nicely but now that we have it opened up , the unit won't fold down now, can't figure out what the issue is on it.
thanks
Rachel Conlin to get it to fold down you have to pick ups on the handle when you push the lock handle over to release it and hold the release lever over while lowering it.
Great thorough honest review. Thanks!
REALLY helpful. Thanks for a real review!
Good review. As for the planer I saw a guy mount a piece of 3/4” plywood to the stand and then drilled various holes in it to fit multiple things. Might work for you.
That is the way to go. I think I discussed it in the video...
my hydraulic cylinder was frozen when i got it. had to replace. and the threaded hole for the screw for the handle needed to be re-threaded for it to go in. had to buy a special size metric tap and i had to swap the cables on one end and adjust the spring on the end of the cable operating the lift so the cable had enough play to open the holding latch. my first miter saw project is to build a rolling table to put the saw on. the second project is to throw the stand in the recycle bin.
Thanks, William. I was looking at buying this stand, not going too now. Ever since Dewalt sold out they have been going downhill.
Thank you, you told me what I was wondering about, im definitely going with another brand of miter saw stand now
With the issues you pointed out in mind, do you have any thoughts on the Bosch T4B or Makita WST05? I purchased a Dewalt 12" Sliding Compound Miter saw and need a table. I'm not sure the Dewalt will fit the Makita stand, I'm not in the trades, just a home DIY'er…
I use my dads old Black and Decker 700+ workmate and several B&D 300s Ideal for cutting 12ft long skirting. works every time.
The down side is you have to carry the machine,it's heavy.Oh and setting it all level at the start of the job but definitely no shift when cutting.
I just bought a Toughbuilt i think this was my 2nd choice thanks for the honest review
I usually go DeWalt but I ended up buying the Milwaukee roller stand for my DeWalt 12" . The adapters fit fine but Milwaukee extensions work perfect really heavy duty. Although this stand looks like it may roll a bit better and faster setup.
Great review, their latest design has changed these rollers to an even cheaper design than what you have per reviews at least. I like the hyd-assist design but needed a decent Extension setup.
what model number are you talking about BGT?
just curious, i just bought the combo dws780 with free stand. im thinking about buying this stand though because my garage space is small.
Could you take the better supported arms from the DWX723 and put them on the 726?
I agree that the extension arms are a problem and disappointing. I just started a basement remodel and the arms can't even handle 8ft 2x4s. While I agree that 4x4 PT posts might strain any stand, I should be able to do 2x4s....
As an aside, I mounted a small box (think tupperware) to the right side of my saw in the space between the end of the saw base and the stand frame. Great place to put pencils, tape measure, square, etc!
Troy Bataille I was just thinking about a storage box. Pain in the ass that there isn't any place to put something down, but most stands don't have one.
The current Rigid stand has a small tray with a lip, which is where I got the idea. It worked well to throw pencils and a tape measure, so I went a little bigger with a box. The box I used was an empty plastic pneumatic nail box with lid.
Speaking of the Rigid stand, I "upgraded" to the DeWalt for the precise issue with the extensions arms. The Rigid ones are also bad. But, I got that stand for $99 on black Friday so I had low expectations. Had I seen your review beforehand, I never would have bothered replacing it with this one. The Rigid is not hydraulic, but I actually think it might have been easier to use (like your video shows, I feel like I'm constantly trying to get my DeWalt to lock in at the right height.) Also, the Rigid stand stood a little taller because it had quick release mounting bars between the stand and the saw. Given the price, the Rigid stand was probably the better purchase.
To be honest, I really like "most" things about the 726. My biggest bitch is all the "paid" reviews that I saw before I bought it. They all were 5 star reviews and NONE of them addressed any of the issues. It's a great stand for storage and mobility... I guess, I've put up with a lot worse on job sites over the years... But now that I have my own shop, I really need to think about a miter station. I just don't use the saw enough anymore. Tablesaws have taken over my life. Although, I'm cutting like an idiot on it today. 8' pt landscape timbers notched to half lap each other.... Lots of kerfs...
Had this stand and sold it asap, I hated it. To be fair all the extension arms of this style tend to sag on all makes. However, the Ridgid M-SUV is waaay better IMO. Much more convenient to fold/unfold and load into the truck. No stupid hydraulics bending or lifting needed. Just hit the release with your foot and it pretty much folds/unfolds by itself using gravity. I use the MSUV for my tile saw as well. The wings work OK for lighter and small quick jobs but if you are going to be setting up on a larger project some good, well supported wings is recommended. I have a ton of Dewalt tools but this one was a stinker all around.
Thanks for the review. I am considering the rigid saw stand.
same issue
You are bad ass! Love the great review and honestly. We'd get a long and build some great crap! I just sold my DeWalt (Later model) and have a Ridgid coming. Hoping it will be better for my bad back. Great review man! Keep it ALL UP TO CODE!
I'm currently shopping to around to pick something up, do you mind sharing the model of the one you're getting?
@@isjav08 I did get the Ridgid stand. Here is my review:
I love it 1000 times better than the DeWalt!
People with bad backs won't need to bend down to setup or break down!
The metal is solid, strong and THICK!
You will need to push down on the handle with a little force to go from the rolling position to the the setup position. It's not mechanically assisted like the DeWalt but everything else is so much better that it's a very minor complaint and no deal breaker for me!
The latch for setting up in simple and nothing like the DeWalt latch with uses cables that can need adjustment like bike brake cables.
The YUGE wheels go over the door threshold so much better than the DeWalt and they surprisingly have some shock resistance.
I'm finding that this model is not being carried in my local store anymore but was available online in Late Sept 2020. Probably coming out with a new model soon is my guess.
The movable clamps for the saw are easy to remove from the stand and you can keep them on the saw for non-rack use. I did take some time to make sure they are aligned on the saw before tightening the bolts.
The out-feed bars and stops are much better than the DeWalt. You can install them backwards so look at the photos.
It was $219.00 with free shipping in late Sept 2020 and I would have paid 300-350 easy, knowing what I know from my test drive!
It's my favorite accessory in my shop EVER!
Universal Mobile Miter Saw Stand with Mounting Braces by RIDGID
Model #AC9946
Internet #206992161
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Universal-Mobile-Miter-Saw-Stand-with-Mounting-Braces-AC9946/206992161
Thank you for your reply, I ended up going with the dewalt heavy duty miter stand last weekend (not very portable) for really long boards
Its really up to you to measure with all these stands as to tool fit. On any of them ;other than light wood you need a vertical support on any of these extensions. Its obvious just looking at them. They are made for the average use of light trim work; not heavy post cutting etc. So it is what it appears to be like others of the type.
Sorry for your troubles with it. Imagine, 20,000 plus views, and I've NEVER been contacted by them...
I agree, did not even read the instruction. The roller is now solid instead of roller.
Thank you so much. I was going to purchase one of these.
The best would've been if they added a folded adjustable leg to each side... I use a piece of 2x4... no big deal... I love the overall stand and how sturdy it is..
Good point and an obvious fix. That said I think the video makes an overly big deal about this. I'm not sure what kind of wood pieces he's putting on their but if they are hanging off by 4' or more then of course it's going to deflect. It's a portable unit not a heavy duty unit designed to support long pieces of wood. I also find it odd he didn't take the time to show how the deflection is a problem.
Thanks for the review. I also want a stand for mobility. Disappointed to hear that those rollers/arms suck. They look like they suck. You would think DeWalt would put a bit more effort into those arms. I had the DWX723, and those arms were not that great either.
You need to buy the DeWalt support bars to supplement those extension rollers.Of course it will deflect if there is no support bar.
As far as the work supports go... where is the weak link? WHY do they sag? Is it the connection to the saw stand? Is it the square tube being too thin? Seems like there are several ways to fix the problem (DIY) if we know where the issue is? I'm ordering one now, and plan to improve it. Or toss the supports and use roller stands that I already have.
Hey Darell, the weak link is the square tube and the design. For a "home owner" stand, it would most likely be fine. However, for a construction jobsite it's has too much deflection. This would be perfect for someone that is doing interior trim work and needs to get "in and out" of houses and up and down stairs. I could fix this a hundred different ways. Like you suggested, I use my bench or a roller stand for secondary outfeed support. This stand is essentially a "way to wheel around your saw and store it in the corner".
I've used mine for 2 years basically only doing trim and finish work. The deflection on the support arms has been a non-issue with baseboard, door/window trim and crown molding.
Good honest review. Shame dewalt cut corners on them out feed rollers.
now this a real review
thank u sir
So i had gotten this stand as a bonus with the dws779 and idk if i should keep it or return both and spend less money because of those rollers. I just intend om cutting 2x4s and 4x4s occasionally maybe a few 2x6s.
I got the same deal and im unsure of the stand also . Ive heard the Rigid is better but idk what to do im undecided
@@Mr.NEStalgia some people are saying they improved it. the rollers are more sturdy apparently. I bought it because i wanted a miter saw and the fact that its comes with a FREE rolling miter saw stand. So i won't have to lug it around my house perimeter. it has wheels like a dolly so i could just leave the saw on there and tuck it away. if i had the regular stand, I would have to lug it around. This is review is two years old so it is possible they improved the rollers.
@@Zack16Fair yea i haven't put mine together yet but i got it for the same reason u did . A great deal and the fact its on wheels and u can just stand it up and tuck it away .
Hey William, got one for you. I bought the very same stand in Februrary of this year. I loved the collapsing and sturdiness of the unit. Well I loved the collapsing when it worked. After using it three time it will now not collapse. I adjusted the cables to no avail. I think I know how to fix the issue, but I feel I shouldn't have to work on a product that is less than a year old with minimal use. I looked online and there are tons of people with the same issue. I beleive the s-hook on the collapsing mechanism is too long, I contacted Dewalt and they wanted me to drive it over 150 miles to the nearest service center, or take it apart and ship it. On my dime. Have you had any problems with yours since you made this video? If so did you fix it and how?
Ed
I haven't had a problem with the hydraulic mechanism. My outfeed arms stick to each other sometimes....
@@williamprophett9148 Thanks for your reply.
Good video, good review, good info. Nice job.
thank you, also look into DE7028-XJ.
Thanks for telling the truth.
Weird how after searching multiple times over several months for reviews this did not come up until after I bought it.
Also, to get the holes to fit your planer you could use a burr bit in a drill to increase the size of that slot. :)
Thanks for the "watch". I didn't want to modify the rails on the stand in case I returned it, but thanks for the thought! Clamps do work fine for holding the planer and it does make it easy to rip it off. The mobility of the stand is great and I've used it on a couple of job sites now and it really works well that way. My only wish is that I didn't have to tote around a roller stand for additional support. Thanks again. Keep making wood chips!
William Prophett that was my first thought as well. If that was the main problem, legs would solve it nicely and i find it more practical then extra roller stands
It's now 2020. If you had to buy another stand which one would you choose. Thank you for the review.
Every job site I've ever worked on had a Dewalt 723. I've never had a problem with one.
Thank you, appreciate the honesty
i almost pulled the trigger on one of these,, thanks for the review, what miter saw stand do you recommend?
Any of the big name static stands are fine. Dewalt DWX 723. The static "non rolling" stands are far more stable a work station.
@@williamprophett9148 thanks, we have a few of the static ones already, but having to take the saw off & on to lug it around is a bit tough after a long day of work, the rolling ones seem so much easier but hard to find a good stable one.
Hi, could you use my dw745 saw on this stand? Thank you
ventas tecno if it doesn't fit in its own, all you have to do is take a piece of 3/4 plywood and drill out holes for the mounting bolts on the stand, then mount the table saw to The plywood.
Good information. Thanks!
So i had bought one with the miter saw for like $400 i put it together and now the miter saw doesn't fold. It's stuck in it's upright position. Plz help idk what I'm doing wrong, I'm pushing the lever all the way down and pushing it down but it's not going down.
To disengage the locking system, you need to lift up on the black handle to take the weight off the mechanism, then push all the way in on the lever, and then the stand should go down.
@@williamprophett9148 i tried it and it's not working...still stuck in the upright position
Make sure the cable is adjusted tight on the release arm?
@@williamprophett9148 the cable leading to this plastic Y shaped thing?
I'm not out in the shop right now, but the one that goes from the release lever to the locking mechanism... They have little nuts on threaded ends. Make sure that when you fully compress the lever that it is releasing the lock. If it isn't, tighten the nut at the top so that it shortens the cable and try again till it works.
Those extensions sag on all miter saw stands. I have the rigid stand and it sags too. They need to put a leg that swigs down to the ground
I know this vid is old, but what if you tried a DEWALT DW7028?
Chadwick Hare Nice of them to come out with a support for it. I have supports that I use if I need them, or I set up next to my outside bench and have the pieces supported there... Nice find though. Might help someone...
William Prophett it doesn't say it's compatible, but I've been researching these stands and saw your review and then found the support and thought it might work.
I am very disappointed with DeWalt lack of response and accountability. Aside from the already arms support issues I would like to add my own experience to your post. Few months after purchase (2014) it was winter and the shock absorber broke, I called the repair shop to have it replaced, been told that it was not covered because it froze !!! I am in Canada what do you expect? The saw extension is bent and in order to open/close I have to hammer it or ask someone to assist and fight with it. The holding screws require constantly attention because they come loose all the time. Bottom line it's a piece of junk and a shame to DeWalt design team of engineers. Furthermore I am a finish Carpenter and have been in several sites and EVERYONE has the same issues, funny is when customers and other tradesman sees it and ask what is going on... You can imagine my answer 😣
I would give this stand a five start all day. Now my dewalt stand rollers look different tho so I don’t know if the stand was updated. But even with a 4x6 it barely deflects at full extension. But on that note, you have to think people bitch if it’s to heavy, sure they could have built it with no movment but shit it is already a heavy stand. I mean it’s a portable stand for construction. They never claim it to be a precision tool. It’s a stand that is made for a mitter saw and dewalt gives direction on how to turn it to a planer stand. I actually have never seen them advertise as a planner stand also. Now I may be wrong there but just saying what I saw when buying. Now if you are rating this stand for what it was built for then I can totally understand people giving it 5 star.
My DWX 726 didn't come with rollers. it just has a cylindrical tube welded on.
I bought the dwx726 stand and yes the extensions suck they actually sit higher then the miter saw its self..
The DWX 726's extensions adjust up and down... Not really sure why "yours" would be "higher than the table". Lower them... Now, I'm not defending them, but they do lower...
Or you could just put your auxiliary support roller under the extended roller of the stand to hold it up…
-But yeah, they are pretty janky… even for trimwork
the outfeed supports are always pretty shitty. even on my $350 Bosch stand, the supports are pretty bad.
Bought this for my friend for his birthday, and he loves it. Father-in-law was a little jealous, even. :) Built solid, but light enough to move around for projects. Easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe and makes great precision cuts. Doesn't come with a laser mount, but the fence is straight as an arrow and if you measure carefully, it's not a problem. Can handle dimensional lumber with ease, but of course, there's a limit to how thick. Handled a 4x4" post without a problem, but 4x6" we had to flip and cut twice. Only thing we've noticed is make sure to tighten the nut that holds the saw blade when you take it out of the box and maybe check up on it occasionally. For some, this is probably a no-brainer, but we neglected to do this and a few months in, found the motor running but the blade spinning at about half speed or less. Tightened the nut, and problem was solved. Very happy with this purchase. Dewalt makes sturdy stuff.
"low grade street trash" , c'mon william, tell us how you really feel. lol . loved the review man
Jack Maurice thanks bud!
like inscrito no canal!
That’s the exact complaint I have with it I own over 30 DEWALT tools and as far as I’m concerned the thing is a piece of junk because I’m trying to cut 16 foot crown mold and those adjustments on the out feeds are just horrible I called DEWALT and couldn’t get any satisfaction they basically didn’t care at least the person I was speaking to if there’s a better table out there please let me know because what I am finding they’re saying that this is the best one on the market which I think is very sad
Nooice!
Used that saw and stand for 3 years. Absolutely hate them both. That setup weighs a full 40 lbs more then the Kapex and it’s stand....
The extensions are completely useless and don’t need any weight on them to sag. They will sag 1/2 inch with no weight added, and for some reason Dewalt uses the softest metal for bolts I’ve ever seen, so when one comes loose (and they do) you’re lucky if it doesn’t strip 1st try.
The saw is perfectly fine for 99% of users in my opinion but if you’re a cabinet installer where all the product you work with is pre-finished and you can’t even use micro pins to install it, never mind caulk, fill sand and paint after, it’s not square, and a machine square will prove that. Set it to dead square and do a Left then right miter on something 4” tall and one of them will be out. And you can’t fix it. The fence extensions are also out of parallel. I bought one then found all this as soon as I got it home, swapped it right away for a new one and the next one had the same thing. Called the rep and he swapped me for a 3rd. Same issues, so I spent 6hrs shimming the fence and base relatively square and just get by with it. The entire base and fence machining are both milled out of square and plumb. Within 6 months the slides had a full 1/16 of slop in them. And the dust collection is non-existent. You could buy any other saw and it could have at least 1 significant defect or downside compared to this one and be way farther ahead.
bosch gravity stand is the best !
The arms no longer have rollers on this stand. I guess DeWalt saved a few bucks.
Which is why I will not have one of these Dewalt stands ,those extensions are nowhere near long enough.
Yeah those built in roller supports are crap. A total pain to adjust.
DEWALT Miter Saw Stand Extension Support (DW7028)
the stand os not made to super that much weight, os only designed for cutting Trim which is what your mitter saw is made for, if you want to cut bigger materials use your skill saw
Haha... Yeah, great comment if all you donis cut "trim". And that is exactly what I said in the video. Thanks for "reiterating" exactly what I said. Believe me, I don't need any lessons.
And, given your excellent regurgitation, don't you think Dewalt should point that out so that 100,000 plus people that have watched this reciew didn't "need to"?
The rollers are dog shit. The stand otherwise is amazing. I've been considering welding thicker, longer square stock that nest into each other the way these were "designed" to do.
As for now I made custom height sawhorses to match the saw as I look for good adjustable roller/ball stands. Everything I've found is shit. Any ideas lads?
uh, I think you meant 2x6 not 1x6
jim reeder you don't use 2x6 for trim. I meant 1x6...
Those supports that pull out of the stand any stand are the same way you can just put a support from the roller down to the ground and you won't have a problem pretty simple nothing's perfect especially those stand supports
Of course the rollers aren’t made for heavy material. If you buy this for a job site project without understanding you’ll need to continue to use your rollers and or saw horses then you overly optimistic. This stand is for mobility.
if you check out dewalt this stand only gets a 3 star rating
Beelzebob the innocent that seems about right.
should of bought the ridgid
Or the old Dewalt stand without the rollers and the quick release mount.
I have an old Rigid, over the years parts are broken one by one. But very early on, the horizontal pull out knobs (pot metal) for the roller adjustment broke off, both of them but still usable by using a wrench. The dangerous part is ( took me many months to realized it) is the locking feature, even when supported by hydraulic, could drop down any time. Have to go under and see if it's locked or half locked - most of the time it's half locked just hanging in. Not good in a middle of a cut. Other than some other minor stuff, served me well over the years. Hope Ridgid made all the improvements it by now.
my buddy has a ridgid stand and the support arms are the same they are cheap and bend in the same way as the dewalt arms
Thanks I won't be buying it . The portable table saw stand DWE74911 FYI is perfect !
I agree with u but I think the stand is junk my bolt on leg has bent I’m guessing from transport in collapsed position and strapped on trailer I don’t reccomend anyone to buy this stand
Silly who actually makes a better stand?. it ain't rigid if you think it's better u should use it there newer msuv is crap flawed horrably the deflection up and down should be rectified with cutting blocks of wood that go from roller to floor or ground that's it good to go
hopeless recorded video, well-known and buy a tripod - you show how the table plumber works and you frame it wrong and you can't see anything.
Rigids miter stand is 100 times better.
Really poor filming of the compression of the hydraulic lever and how it works. Could not even see it. Should review your videos for content and quality before putting them on you tube. Just saying.
Really Becky? Look through the comments on this "years old" video that was shot on a cell phone. Yup, that's right, 100,000 plus views and "YOU" are the first pretentious, shallow person to comment on the "lack of video quality". Look at the actual comments that "thanked me for the content". But you, nope... First of all, go fuck yourself, I'm not here for your entertainment and don't give a shit what someone so "devoid of a soul and common sense" would think. "Whom" the actual hell do you think you are to criticize someone you don't even know? Enjoy your miserable life.
rollers bends bc they are for trim work etc.. but i agree that dewalt is dropping the ball last years for sure
Nice! Very knowledgeable!