PortaMate PM3900 D.I.Y. Miter Saw Stand with 6-inch Wheels
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Product Details
Manufacturer: PortaMateModel: PM3900
Product features:
- Quick-Mount machine mounts
- 2 adjustable 10-inch support T's
- 6-inch wheels for easy mobility
- Fast and easy snap pin set-up
- Lightweight at 28-pounds with a comfortable 34-inch work height
Tools and Hardware Reviews of PortaMate PM3900 D.I.Y. Miter Saw Stand with 6-inch Wheels
Customer Review: Sturdy entry level stand.
Summary: 4 Stars
The short version... it is study, takes time to fine tune if needed, could use a shim kit. Pleased with it, happy with my purchase.
The good, it is sturdy. I'm at a 190lbs and can sit on it and it doesn't feel like it is going to fold up like a cheap lawn chair, it is actually fairly solid feeling when loaded down.
The adjustments are very simple and basic, which means fine tuning it can take a little trial and error. As you secure the knobs for the height adjustment, the arm might shift causing a change, so it can take a few tries to get it set up just right. But once set, just a little care will make sure you don't whack it out of adjustment, easy enough and no problem.
For me, the biggest issue is not so much with the stand, but with my miter saw, a Ridgid brand. The base plate is sort of tapered, so the front mounting holes are further apart than the rear. Now the stand comes with adapters for this, but with my saw, the adapters are too much of a step. This is not a fault of the stand itself, just poor design with my saw. However, when you do install the adapters, one end of the saw is a hair higher then the other, some washers would of been nice to shim it out so it would be level. This will be a very simple and minor thing for me to fix, but it should of come with the washers/shims in the first place.
I've cut my first 4 pieces of extruded aluminum T Slot and the 4 pieces have to be exactly the same length, which is 95% of the reason I purchased this stand. It performed perfect once I got it set up and fine tuned (15 minutes). So with that, I'm very happy with my purchase of this and will enjoy standing up right for future cutting projects instead of huddled on the ground like I have been in the past.
Description of PortaMate PM3900 D.I.Y. Miter Saw Stand with 6-inch Wheels
Lightweight, feature-filled stand is ideal for your 10in. miter saw, providing up to 108in. of material support. Wrench Included: No, Dust Bag Included: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): Variable length x 20 x 48Stands Tools
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