The 5 Best Miter Saw Stands [Ranked]

The Hico folding miter saw stand was the first that we took a look at- it promises a universal design that can accommodate any type of miter saw, wheels to make maneuverability easy, 20-inch attaching tool mounts, easy to snap folding legs, and a rugged tubular steel build that provides a weight capacity of 500 pounds.

There were some mixed reviews for this particular folding miter saw stand- with one buyer saying that it was easy to assemble, worked right away and it was a perfect fit with the attachments.

Because this contractor goes to many different job sites, its mobility enabled him to cart it around, and it was always simple to assemble and then pack up once he was done.

However another reviewer says that the manufacturers skimped on several important features. In particular, he is critical of the wheelbase which he says is way too narrow to support heavier tools without flipping over when it is moving around. The Hico stand another reviewer told us is dangerously unstable and it has the potential to completely destroy your mitre saw if it takes a fall onto a hard surface.

This user not only had trouble transporting it with the saw attached, but even when it was sitting on a level surface, if there were any imperfections on that surface, the stand became heavily unstable. This is a relatively inexpensive miter saw stand, so you really are getting what you pay for here.

The HTC

The HTC folding miter saw stand was another option that we examined- the manufacturers say that it is their top-of-the-line portable stand and features a 4 outlet 110 V power strip, work vise, work light and 8 inch wheels. In addition, it also includes storage racks attached to the front legs, storage compartments and the manufacturers say that it quickly mounts any and all bandsaws, planer saws, miter saws and scroll saws.

The company also says that it is an ideal workbench for contractors and DIY hobbyists- being able to accommodate basically any make and model of miter saw.

Reviews are fairly positive for this folding saw stand, with one buyer telling us that it is feature-rich and highly versatile. He enjoyed the 8-inch diameter wheels, the built-in power strip, the three adjustable material supports that include handy integral stops, and its lightweight construction. In addition, the storage compartment is great for tucking small items and the vise that comes included is heavy-duty.

Another reviewer, however, had a negative experience- he says that he purchased it to use with a Hitachi saw and after several uses the right leg lock broke.

As well, he had trouble maneuvering it, and ultimately concluded that it was not functional as a portable miter saw stand- saying that whenever he tries to move it the leg brackets dig into the ground and it becomes extremely difficult to transport. However, another buyer who is a home woodworker endorses this stand saying that it is rugged enough to be used on a variety of different job sites but also pretty portable. As other reviewers have said, the extra features really pushes the stand over the top, making it into a truly dynamic workstation.

The extra storage capacity, power strip and lighting capabilities mean that it performs as a indispensable workstation for general contractors, construction workers and DIY hobbyists. Regarding some of the other negative comments, this reviewer told us that in a lot of cases people do not know how to properly assemble and even use the miter saw stand so their criticism is unwarranted.

The DeWalt

The DeWalt rolling saw stand was another solid option- its easy-rolling rollers make it simple to perform a series of cuts rapidly, keeping it effortlessly moving, and if you were looking to do a length stop all you have to do is raise the roller around an inch and the surface beneath the roller provides for a perfect stop. This reviewer also praised the quality of the wheels- he told us that they are solid rubber, but not rock-hard, meaning that when you are transporting it the wheels provide a little bit of cushioning when they go over hard edges.

As well, because it is constructed from steel, this is a particularly heavy miter saw stand, but on the positive side this makes it reliable, if somewhat rigid. In his experience, it is able to mount the majority of miter saws on the market and could probably accommodate most of the portable planers, as well. The fasteners and adjustments will can be done using an 8 mm Allen wrench- and for your convenience this can easily be stored on board the work cart itself.

Another reviewer that we spoke to said that it is truly portable, easy to set up, raise and lower, and is pretty convenient to store in an upright configuration. However, he did reserve some criticism for the stabilization rollers, saying that it is a bit difficult to get them to the correct height if you are dealing with different material weight.

He advises novice users that this stand is not engineered to be used for particularly heavy weight material- it requires more support for its extension arms when they are fully extended. Another buyer decided to purchase this to combine it with his Dewalt sliding miter saw- saying that this is the sort of set up he had been dreaming of for several years.

In general, he is pleased with this portability, saying that as a rolling stand it is easy to collapse, but he does advise buyers to purchase stationary models if they are just using it inside of their woodshop. While overall he considers this a great work stand, he does say that there are a few things he would change.

One issue he had is that some of the bolts that came with the stand were improperly threaded- he was able to get replacements easily, but he was disappointed by this. As well, he was critical of the included instructions- he says that DeWalt should have included diagrams to help guide set up.

Another issue is that you need to be careful to wrap the cord after you have collapses saw otherwise when it collapses you could end up punching and potentially damaging it.

Another HTC stand we took a look at was the PM-400 work-stand. This 500 pound capacity, 36 inch work height saw stand is contractor-grade with powder-coated steel finish. HTC says it that it is engineered to adapt to nearly any type and model of a miter saw, providing you a durable and rugged stand that will safely and easily assemble to provide a stable surface for you to work with.

One buyer we spoke with who was highly impressed by this stand said that on the positive side the construction quality is exceptional, it arrived nearly completely assembled, the packaging was easy to open, hardware was included for different styles saw bases, and it is a lightweight but stable stand.

On the other hand, he wish that there were some other color selections available and it would be ideal, he thought, if the stand were configurable for height as says that if you are over 6 foot three or below 5 foot it may not be perfectly sized for you.

He uses it to transport the saw while it is attached, and finds that it is not too difficult to transport this way and says that in essence it is a simple and sturdy long saw stand. 

Another buyer said that it is a simple stand, much cheaper than the DeWalt stand, but as other users have unfortunately experienced there was some minor damage that was incurred during shipping that required him to do some handiwork to correct. Another reviewer we interviewed told us that while he hasn't used it for anything weighing close to 500 pounds, he is confident that this heavy workstand could withstand that weight

The last portable miter saw stand that we took a look at was the Hitachi rolling saw stand- it comes in two different models, one that is portable with wheels and one that is fold and roll. It features a 400 pound weight capacity, material support extensions that extend 8 feet for longer material support, can accept 12-inch sliding compound miter saws, height adjustments without tools, its rubber feet are non-marring to ensure it doesn't cause any surface damage, and material stops are installed to be adjustable for easy repetitive cutting.

One buyer we spoke with said that it is well-engineered, sturdy and a solid value purchase. While the instruction manual says that you should not stand it on its end when storing it, store it with a saw attached to it, or even move it around with the saw attached, this buyer says that it appears that it is actually engineered to do that. One handy feature this buyer appreciated is that it ships with an anchor plate leg attachment so that you can screw it to the floor or stake it to the earth when you are using it for maximum stability.

He does caution new users that you should not try bringing it up or down stairs with the saw attached- saying that ideally this is for a DIY home hobbyist or remodeler and not for a general-purpose commercial construction worker. If you are in the market for a portable miter saw stand, make sure you distinguish between cheaper models that in general are not rugged enough and are more suited to residential applications, and heavier-duty stands that are better suited to commercial applications.