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Rousseau 2850 Shop Style Miter Saw Stand Kit | List Price: $139.00
Discount Price: $88.19
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Brand: Rousseau
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Large 19- by 31-inch platform fits all saws
- 39 inch working height; stable 3-inch industrial locking caster
- Easy fold-down wings for confined spaces and easy storage
- Powder coated finish for durability
- Lifetime warranty
Better than expected [Posted on 2008-02-11]
I work back stage in a small but well equipped community theatre in Brooklyn. We build both back stage and on stage so all our big saws have to be mobile. We have pretty good tools, pneumatics, table saw, etc. and 10" Delta chopper mounted on a a 'Sidewinder' fold up cart. Weighs a ton. While the later works well, it is incredibly cumbersome to set up and I and my colleagues have all thrown our backs humping the thing around. The chopper itself is about 12 years old, the blade guard is long gone, the break fails intermittently, and is constantly out of true. I have been eying a slider and this bench for some time and finally got it. Reading all the reviews was an enormous help and really set my expectations. I actually ordered some nice B/C 3/4 ply and 1" maple for the stops. Even did myself a favor and had the ply precut to the enclosed drawings - if you do this, take an extra 1/4" on the top and bottom shelves.
It all went together very well according to the instructions and took about 3 hours to complete. The bench rolls around easily and when the wheels are locked it is very stable. The shelves are a real plus as well. I also installed an extension cord and outlet on it
I mounted the new DeWalt 8.5" 712 slider/chopper - what a saw! - and took it for a spin. Had a set to build and it behaved beautifully.
What is really great is that it is ideal for the shop and is always shop-ready, no need to unfold it.
Best 100$ I have spent in that shop
Got it together, and it's fine. [Posted on 2008-02-12]
I bought this product at a good price ($92). I built the shelves and the wings of 3/4 inch MDF, which makes it a little heavier than it would be with 3/4 inch plywood, but the MDF is easier to machine. Instead of cutting the wings off at the corners as recommended, I rounded the corners off with a 4 inch radius, giving the same amount of clearance for the casters. I also rounded the top edges of the wings with a 1/4 inch radius router bit, and I'm glad I did. I mounted my DeWalt DW718 dual-bevel compound sliding miter saw on the top shelf. The best mounting position I found worked well except I lost about 3 degrees of miter angle range on the left side, not too important. It was easy to get the wings leveled up with the saw table. The only part that gave me trouble was getting the whole frame squared up. It's tricky, but not all that critical. I exchanged a couple of e-mails with Rousseau staff, and got quick, usable answers: recommended material (MDF) and a question about the c-rings on the casters (not there but not important either). This product does just what I need it to do: provide a solid, accurate base for my big miter saw and fold up compactly for storage. I'll gladly recommend Rousseau Company's products.
And one more thing: I don't have much room in my shop, as stated above. I discovered that the bottom shelf on this stand is perfect for holding portable power tools in their cases. I managed to fit six of them on the shelf. To keep them from falling off, I added hardboard panels at the ends, held on with carpet tape. This is lagniappe (look it up) from Rousseau.
Mitre saw table [Posted on 2008-06-18]
I am yet to assemble this item due to missing parts. The box was open on one end when it was delivered and a number of parts were gone. I have contacted the company and they are shipping the missing items. My suggestion to them would be to review their packing procedures on this item as it is extremely heavy and the cardboard box can't survive handling during shipment.
Great product and time consuming to put together [Posted on 2008-08-18]
The box was a little torn when the stand arrived, but all the parts were there. It took about a half hour to put it together. Just kidding. It took about a day. It was not hard to do, just time consuming. I thought the instructions were sufficient, but more pictures would be helpful. Ok, Ok, I'm a poor reader. Once I had it together, it looked and behaved outstandingly. I could see people who are considering a more expensive stand, buying this one. Takes up very little space, and looks and feels pretty classy. I have already tricked mine out with a measuring fence and stop. I am considering building a cabinet for the existing shelves.
A third supporting rod with an adjustable turn buckle would be nice, so that leveling the wings with the table would be much easier. Good going Rousseau!
Not satisfactory [Posted on 2008-09-16]
The box arrived with one end heavily taped. Before I even opened it, I suspected that some of the hardware would be missing. I didn't want to be, but I was correct. Luckily, Home Depot could match and sell me what I needed -- after a 15 mile trip one way into town. So, I had to pay extra for some of the hardware. A previous review concerning this company's (Rouseeau) assembly directions said that the directions were vague. I didn't how vague a company can be. Some of the numbers are totally missing. For example, the end dimensions of one piece were specified, but the length is nowhere to be found in the directions. Also, some of the directions are beyond the capability of most non-professionals. For example, a certain cut for one of the 24" X 19", 3/4 inch thick, shelves (not supplied) was to be made to the sixteenth of an inch. I have a pretty good table saw and I'm pretty handy -- but not that handy. By trial and error, I'll probably get this miter saw table put together, but it'll be a hard tussle. Fool me once....
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