Dewalt stand - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

scrollersmoke · 06-25-2006, 03:31 PM

Hi all. i was just wandering if someone could tell me if the stand is worth getting right now i have mine bolted to a bench and it works fine but i was looking into buying the stand, could someone maybe tell me the pros and cons of haveing it. i would appreciate it Rick

ozarkhillbilly · 06-25-2006, 08:07 PM

One thing I like about the DeWalt stand is that it's rear leg is adjustable, this allows me to elevate the rear of the saw higher then the front, tilting my table towards me at an angle, I prefer this angle of sight to cut my projects, the stand is designed with this in mind and still gives the saw plenty of stability.

My first saw was a Dremel 1680 and I used a stand with it also, but it didn't have this capibility, so I placed a 4x4 under the rear legs and achieved the desired angle I like.

I don't currently have the room to mount my saw to my work bench, plus it's not at the right height any way.

Bill

Bill Wilson · 06-25-2006, 11:52 PM

Yes, I think the stand is worth it. It makes it easier to sit at the saw and get up close and personal. I've found that it's most comfortable for me to sit slightly to the right of center, with my left foot placed on the bottom brace of the stand. Of course your mileage may vary.

lucky788scroller · 06-25-2006, 11:59 PM

Yes, the stand is a valuable piece. It does tilt by adding the extension on the back leg.Leave the bolts loose, then set the saw on and begin tightening the stand from the saw base, and work your way down. You will be happy with it I'm sure. Check ebay for a stand and compare prices. Dale

scrollersmoke · 07-01-2006, 05:16 PM

well i orded my stand today from amazon.com due to the positive feedback on it. thanks to all who replyed Rick

minowevie · 07-01-2006, 09:59 PM

Hi . even though i don't have a Dewalt. i do have a stand on my saw. and it freed up space on my work tabale. you can put it anywhere. even out side. not only that. but you can bolt it to the flore. making it safer from thevfs. and more stabale. its hard to clamp a scrollsaw down on you tabale. at least thats been my experiants. you will injoy it more now with all the options that the ubove has given you. good luck and enjoy. your frined Evie

06-25-2006, 03:31 PM	#1
scrollersmoke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: crossville Tenn. Posts: 65	Dewalt stand Hi all. i was just wandering if someone could tell me if the stand is worth getting right now i have mine bolted to a bench and it works fine but i was looking into buying the stand, could someone maybe tell me the pros and cons of haveing it. i would appreciate it Rick

06-25-2006, 08:07 PM	#2
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,229	One thing I like about the DeWalt stand is that it's rear leg is adjustable, this allows me to elevate the rear of the saw higher then the front, tilting my table towards me at an angle, I prefer this angle of sight to cut my projects, the stand is designed with this in mind and still gives the saw plenty of stability. My first saw was a Dremel 1680 and I used a stand with it also, but it didn't have this capibility, so I placed a 4x4 under the rear legs and achieved the desired angle I like. I don't currently have the room to mount my saw to my work bench, plus it's not at the right height any way. Bill __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

06-25-2006, 11:52 PM	#3
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 590	Yes, I think the stand is worth it. It makes it easier to sit at the saw and get up close and personal. I've found that it's most comfortable for me to sit slightly to the right of center, with my left foot placed on the bottom brace of the stand. Of course your mileage may vary. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

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06-25-2006, 11:59 PM	#4
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Yes, the stand is a valuable piece. It does tilt by adding the extension on the back leg.Leave the bolts loose, then set the saw on and begin tightening the stand from the saw base, and work your way down. You will be happy with it I'm sure. Check ebay for a stand and compare prices. Dale

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minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi . even though i don't have a Dewalt. i do have a stand on my saw. and it freed up space on my work tabale. you can put it anywhere. even out side. not only that. but you can bolt it to the flore. making it safer from thevfs. and more stabale. its hard to clamp a scrollsaw down on you tabale. at least thats been my experiants. you will injoy it more now with all the options that the ubove has given you. good luck and enjoy. your frined Evie