About to purchase the Bosch 1512L SCMS. Need a stand. Any suggestions? Many plugs for TB3 but would like objecive advise. Looking for quality and practicality maybe something multi-faceted.
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For a basic Stand - I love the Dewalt stand I own.
I'm Bosch guy really, but after looking at the Bosch (Or the Tracrac or the Hitachi) they seem very clunky and akward.
I even had the chance to pick up a brand new Bosch stand in the box locally for about $125 and after seeing it in person - can't think of a single reason to own one. I really wanted to like it -- it matched my saw!
The Dewalt stand is simple, extends very long, the saw is easy to mount and to move and the stand folds up to a very small profile.
If I were buying today, I might take a closer look at the new orange stand (made by Portamate?)
I've also owned and used the Ridgid stand (MSUV) and the Stablemate stand.
The AD&E stands are highly thought of here, but I've never seen one in person.
JT
Thanks JT,
Not sure what AD&E is? how did the Dewalt compre with the Rigid?
Totally diff beasts beasts. And I do mean beast - the Ridgid weighs like 75-80lbs.Plus the stops only go out to maybe 4 feet max. Saw doesn't quick release or move side to side.If I was buying a stand for my garage, the Ridgid wouldd be nice, but for taking to jobs and overall usefulness - not that great.And I got mine when they priced at $99 for a while. Sold it after getting the Dewalt.JT
What about AD&E? Not sure what that is. Many different portamates. The 7000 looks good but a heavy package as well. How heavy and versatile is that Dewalt?
If it's the Porta-mate I'm thinking of, I wouldn't recommend it...although it tries to mimic the Dewalt...it is far heavier!
Also, having only one wheel makes it very awkward and tippy (left to right) when transporting, even without the saw being attached. It does have some nice features though.
The Bosch is also very awkward for mounting aswell.
http://www.sawhelper.com/
If you really want a decent stand, it is. I've had several.
Now to be fair, the DW isnt too shabby for what it is. I'd be very content with it for your average framing, decking, whatever where you might want a stand and not have to have the level of precision or repeatability that a trimmer would want. I still have the old one, but I havent used it in some time now.
The AD&E is a very good, well thought out stand, not too complicated. It assembles easily, adjusts easily, etc. For your Bosch you might look at http://www.garymkatz.com and see some of the alternate mounting methods for the Bosch saw. I used one and like it that way. It is not as compact as the DW. I guess that depends a little on what extensions you get, but I got 2 8's and my deck in the middle is almost 4, so set up, its a pretty good wingspan, but thats what I needed. Lots of trim stock comes in 16's and nothings fun about holding on to 1 foot trying to cut while the other 15 is swinging away out there.
I had an Iowa stand for a bit too. Its a different market they cater too. Its ultra simple, but its also ultra cheap, and it is darn stout. That'd be a great outdoor saw in the rain and I don't care stand. I think you'd have to drive over it to hurt it.
Real trucks dont have sparkplugs
Thanks RW,
What's the price range for that AD&E? What are you using now?
I think the stand with 2 8' legs was still under 5 bills. If you mean what saw, I have the Bosch 5412Real trucks dont have sparkplugs
i have the hitachi (tracrack) im not a fan. my housemate has the dewalt which i like very much. but the best one ive used is the saw helper. very clever and very usable. The trojan is pretty nice too
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I bought the Bosch and sent it back. It was too hard to use the cam-locks to get the saw on and off. That meant I'd be trying to load it in my truck as one piece, which is just too much work for one person. The wheels, while a good concept, are too small for rough ground.
I bought a Dewalt (even though it doesn't match my Bosch saw!), and am very happy with it. My only complaint is that the thumb-screws vibrate off in the back of the truck and get lost.
Sue
Oops! Sorry -- I was referring to the TB3, that I bought and then returned. I should have read your post more carefully.Sue
love my hitachi/stacrack, hadit for 4 years
light, easy to fold, 95 % aluminum(no rust), easy secure tool mounting
just wish i could find another set of clamps for other benchtools