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Price The cheapest miter saw stand costs around $60, though rigidity can be suspect. We’d expect to pay $80 to $100 for a strong, basic model. There’s plenty of choice in the $150 to $200 range.

Price The cheapest miter saw stand costs around $60, though rigidity can be suspect. We’d expect to pay $80 to $100 for a strong, basic model. There’s plenty of choice in the $150 to $200 range.

Price The cheapest miter saw stand costs around $60, though rigidity can be suspect. We’d expect to pay $80 to $100 for a strong, basic model. There’s plenty of choice in the $150 to $200 range.

Considerations when choosing miter saw stands The single most important thing with any miter saw stand has to be stability. If you don’t have a rigid working platform, you won’t get accurate cuts.

Best of the best: DeWalt’s Wheeled Miter Saw Stand Our take: Tough, heavy-duty rolling stand can mount bench planers as well as saws. What we like: Pneumatic assist for easy setup.

A stand is an added expense, but if you’re using your miter saw regularly, especially at various job sites, it’s a worthwhile investment, adding safety, reliability, and speed to your work.

Considerations when choosing miter saw stands The single most important thing with any miter saw stand has to be stability. If you don’t have a rigid working platform, you won’t get accurate cuts.