PM-4000

Miter saw was sitting on a table, not bolted down, not a good setup. So was in the market for a reasonably-priced miter saw stand with outriggers to support the wood being cut. The BORA universal miter saw stand is well-designed. The legs fold down into place and lock well. The mounting system for the saw is well-thought-out and easy to install. The outriggers are adequate from a usage perspective and can extend to a total of around 8 feet or so from side to side. The manual could use a bit better detail. It wasn't clear if the mounting platforms should be set on the stand first and then the saw mounted to it. As it turned out, it was way easier to attach the mounting arms to the saw and then attach the saw to the table. We didn't need them, but mounting adapters and the appropriate bolts are included in case your saw's mounting bolts aren't in a rectangular pattern, a nice touch. The finish seems to be applied well and the stand feels very sturdy. We don't intend to move it now that it is set up, but it seems very easy to remove the saw (by squeezing a couple of levers on the mounting arms) and fold up the legs into a small and light package for transport. Overall, the Bora stand is a nicely-made product at a very reasonable price relative to other products in the market.

I needed a stand for my 12" CS Miter saw. I am a homeowner/ DIYer so it isn't going to be getting use on a daily basis or on a job site. With that being said, I have been contemplating buying this stand for a few weeks now and when amazon dropped the price I pulled the trigger (under $65), for that price I didn't really expect much out of this stand. First impression was with the package, obviously. It came in its own packaging as amazon did not bother to place it in one of its own boxes, so I was a little worried when I was going to open it, as one side of the package was slightly open. To my surprise there was no damage and all the parts were present and intact. Unpacking the stand took a few seconds and the base and legs are already put together and just need to be opened and placed in the opened and locked position. This is done by a swinging the legs outward and by a self locking/retracting pin, very easy to do. (One other reviewer did mention that when closing the stand the legs have to be closed in the same order they are opened, good tip he said was label them which two go first). The directions given are the not best written but the rest of the pieces are pretty self explanatory to put together. It comes with the end extension bars which are not rollers just round lightweight aluminum. The only part that took a little extra time was mounting it to the support arms and locking it in place. It does come with bolts to mount the saw to the mounting arms and it gives a few set ups, each set up being a different bolt length. It also comes with small displacement mounting bars for saws that have unusual mounting holes, (mines didn't, but I did read that some people did use this feature). To adjust the supports arms outward or up and down it comes with plastic knobs that are screwed into the stand to loosen or tighten the support arms to adjust them according to each use. I don't know how long those will last as I dropped one on initial install, it was fine but I don't think it can take too many of those drops before it would break or crack. Once I had the saw mounted to the support arms, I moved the saw over to the stand and locked it in place and I have to say it was pretty tight and sturdy on there. I also have to mention the legs do have grommets on the bottom of the them that are made to level the stand and are pitched on an angle to add to the support of the legs/base. I will most likely leave the saw mounted on the stand as I have enough room in my garage to allocate for this, so it will not be getting that much movement unless I am working outside, but I don't think it will be a problem as the stand is relatively light weight and the saw can be transported as shown in the pictures with the mounting bars. I did get to use it this past weekend for a work bench I am building and the stand performed very well. I cut 2x4x8', 4x4x8' and 2x10x10', each cut I adjusted the supports to what I needed and they performed great. They did sag a little bit when fully extended but not to the point that it affected performance of the cut and also all you have to do is adjust the height of the end supports and problem solved. Height of the stand for me was right on (I am about 6' tall) and made each cut relatively easy. For me the stand performed well above my expectations. As others have stated if you need it for everyday use on a job-site or will give it very heavy use, I also do not think it will last that long. but if you're a homeowner or DIYer do not hesitate to pick this up you will not be disappointed. I will update my review later on to see how it lasts for the long haul or for the use I will need it for.

I'm a homeowner who recently bought a sliding compound miter saw to do some baseboard replacement. I first clamped my new saw to the top of my ancient B & D Workmate. That worked OK, but... ...then I bought this stand, and it's made the job much easier. The PM-4000 is rock solid, the extensions to support the lumber are simple but work fine, and it's great that the miter saw (once you bolt it to the brackets) can mount to the rails or be detached in just a few seconds. Assembling the stand was next to nothing; the only fiddly business was bolting the saw to the mounting brackets, and that really wasn't much to do. When the day is done, I take the saw off, and fold the stand for storage in my tool shed. I guess this stand might not be the best choice for a professional carpenter, but for a DIY guy like me it's great. IMHO/IME it's excellent value for the money.

Easy to set up. Not to heavy but heavy enough. 1/3 the price of Dewalt.

Great product. Quick easy assembly. Lightweight but strong and durable. Holds my 12" slide mitre without any problem.

This miter saw stand is perfect and it arrived very quickly! I ordered it late Thursday night and it arrived on Saturday morning. The quality is quite good and setup is a cinch! Amazon and Affinity Tools must have been listening to customers because mine arrived packed in a second box (the actual Bora box was in perfect condition), there was plenty of protection inside the Bora box, and everything appears to be in good order. "Fit and finish" of the stand is very good - nothing crooked; nothing out of whack; no scratches, etc. Those reviewers who say this is difficult to set up probably shouldn't be using a miter saw because it couldn't be easier. It took me all of 3 minutes. There's really nothing difficult about this at all. You lift up the legs which snap in place securely, you add the extension racks, a few knobs, and then attach the saw mounts (which are spring loaded and attach quickly and easily). All you do next is attach your saw to the mounts. There's nothing more to it. It's sturdy and it's well made. For the price, you absolutely cannot beat this, and from what I see from the reviews, HTC (Affinity Tools) will take care of any problem you might have. If you're hesitating, don't. I'm very critical and very picky, and I can tell you, this is a darned good buy! UPDATE: I set up my 10” Hitachi saw using the extension plates, and then proceeded to cut a few hundred feet of pressure treated lumber for a deck I’m redoing. This stand was a pleasure to use and the height of the saw was perfect. Excellent stand!!

Really works great. It's not like some marvel where you can set up and collapse it with one finger, but it's also not $300. It seems to be welded properly and the build is square/level. Paint coating is also well done. Quick-release clamps work amazingly well. Definitely detach any saw or tool when storing, and hang up the stand separately. Very simple and versatile - I mounted a vise on a small piece of particle board and use some speed clamps to hold it to the stand - worked great. I wish that additional sets of clamp rails were not so expensive by comparison, or maybe they could offer a kit that came with 2 sets at a better package price. I may just order a 2nd stand instead, and use the extra stand as a foldable sawhorse. The thing really is sturdy.

Hard to complain for the price... if you need a semi-mobile miter base. I am using it with the Hitachi C12RSH2 12" sliding 60ish pound miter saw and it seems reasonable stable on even ground for cutting softer wood...not sure if I saw that 12" model listed in questions here when i bought it. The position of the hand tension spring in the middle of the slide track and the oversized holes did cause some issues...I am guessing the holes are wide to accommodate inserting the head of the carriage bolts from the top universally for some saws?...although other than where the spring sits along the track... the carriage bolts can be inserted easily from the bottom without the large holes... The holes prevented mounting this particular miter saw all the way back by maybe 2-3 inches because the holes lined up where the head of the carriage bolt would have been tightened down...small issues in this case...nothing that prevents using this base with this saw When assembling the stand for the first time...to cut ~12inch wide boards on the Hitachi sliding 12 " miter... the hand mechanism on each of the 2 attach points...that act as the miter saw base and main bars to clamp to the stand...has to be on same side as the rear of the saw...and the saw needs to be back almost as deep as possible on the base track...if the hand clamp mechanism is on the front... the bolts won't slide past the spring in the center of the track... to go far enough back using the project steady bars that extend out on each side and line up to fully support cutting the wider boards... The 2 wheels listed as PM 4004 for around $22... several people noted already about the snap lock mechanism unlocking on each load leg ....the whole stand with a heavy saw when making turns will twist and collapse...the feet are ~26" apart deep x ~53.5" apart across when standing and set up...I would tend to agree this wasn't made to be wheeled with the saw attached... and would not be safe...for any portable stand ...its too much weight to support at an angle... For safety sake a large saw needs a much sturdier base with 4 solid steel plated swivels and several inch high urethane locking wheels...which of course isn't very portable or as "affordable" as this is at $80