SittingElf
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When I got my Kapex during the sale, I really didn't want the UG stand. I was looking at immediate options with the long-term intent of building a custom Miter Saw bench. So, for the time being, I had my Kapex mounted on a Keter Folding workbench which was fine in my shop, but not easy to move around.
Coming home from Nigeria for my six weeks off, I left my Florida permanent home to go up to our Rental in Georgia where my wife is currently stationed. There are a number of projects that I need to accomplish during the month I will be there. I have to build two new fence gates, replace two rotting outdoor stairs and stringers, build a raised bed garden for my wife, and an extensive repair on a German made bed that has collapsed. Many of these projects will require the use of my Kapex, and using the Keter would be a pain.
I had seen a number of people in the Kapex threads using the DeWalt mobile stand. I wasn't really sure I liked it enough to buy. Others were using the Bosch gravity stand. I had that with a 4100 a number of years ago, and while it was OK, it wasn't great. What to do, what to do?
Back a few years ago, I had two Delta mobile stands that I used to mount a previous miter saw and occasional use for my planer, and other need-to-go tools. The Delta's were pretty good, but not super great. Nonetheless, I wondered how far Delta had come with new designs since that purchase almost 10 years ago. I wasn't even sure they made stands anymore...now that they are Porter Cable. So, I was somewhat surprised while picking up some gate hinges in Lowes to see a Delta mobile mitersaw stand alongside the DeWalt and Kobalt branded stands. It looked very different from the originals I had used earlier, and I took a long hard look. I found it to be extremely well-built, easy to raise and lower, and strong tubular construction without weighing a ton. Took the shot and purchased for $149.00 (on sale) and got it to the house in Georgia where it took all of 15 minutes to assemble, and another 10 to attach the Kapex. I have since put it through it's paces, and I am VERY pleased with the solidity, ergonomics, and hardware that stand has been designed with. Fits the Kapex perfectly, though I needed different bolts than those provided with the stand. (Smaller 1/4").
For those of you looking at options, I strongly recommend you consider the Delta. Major advance over their previous offerings!
Here's the Delta with Kapex mounted in 60 degree lock ready for flat travel, truck or trailer:
[attachimg=1]
Now upright for moving around...
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Set up for cutting
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Extension wings (with stops) extend to almost 10 feet. (This is a 10 foot 1x4 on the table)
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Happy purchase! Now to build the Miter cabinet for my shop! [big grin]
Cheers,
Frank
Coming home from Nigeria for my six weeks off, I left my Florida permanent home to go up to our Rental in Georgia where my wife is currently stationed. There are a number of projects that I need to accomplish during the month I will be there. I have to build two new fence gates, replace two rotting outdoor stairs and stringers, build a raised bed garden for my wife, and an extensive repair on a German made bed that has collapsed. Many of these projects will require the use of my Kapex, and using the Keter would be a pain.
I had seen a number of people in the Kapex threads using the DeWalt mobile stand. I wasn't really sure I liked it enough to buy. Others were using the Bosch gravity stand. I had that with a 4100 a number of years ago, and while it was OK, it wasn't great. What to do, what to do?
Back a few years ago, I had two Delta mobile stands that I used to mount a previous miter saw and occasional use for my planer, and other need-to-go tools. The Delta's were pretty good, but not super great. Nonetheless, I wondered how far Delta had come with new designs since that purchase almost 10 years ago. I wasn't even sure they made stands anymore...now that they are Porter Cable. So, I was somewhat surprised while picking up some gate hinges in Lowes to see a Delta mobile mitersaw stand alongside the DeWalt and Kobalt branded stands. It looked very different from the originals I had used earlier, and I took a long hard look. I found it to be extremely well-built, easy to raise and lower, and strong tubular construction without weighing a ton. Took the shot and purchased for $149.00 (on sale) and got it to the house in Georgia where it took all of 15 minutes to assemble, and another 10 to attach the Kapex. I have since put it through it's paces, and I am VERY pleased with the solidity, ergonomics, and hardware that stand has been designed with. Fits the Kapex perfectly, though I needed different bolts than those provided with the stand. (Smaller 1/4").
For those of you looking at options, I strongly recommend you consider the Delta. Major advance over their previous offerings!
Here's the Delta with Kapex mounted in 60 degree lock ready for flat travel, truck or trailer:
[attachimg=1]
Now upright for moving around...
[attachimg=2]
Set up for cutting
[attachimg=3]
Extension wings (with stops) extend to almost 10 feet. (This is a 10 foot 1x4 on the table)
[attachimg=4]
Happy purchase! Now to build the Miter cabinet for my shop! [big grin]
Cheers,
Frank