What MSUV you use, recommend?

[liftoff621@hotmail.com]

Another Vote for the old MSUV

I Have the 12" Ridgid CMS on the old style Ridgid MSUV. It has worked great for me. Very easy to roll to any job in my shop(garage) or in the yard for a project and folds up nicely. As other users have said, it is a huge deal for $99. Pete

[LinuxRandal]

I don't need portability in the way of "rolling" the tool from one spot to the next. What I needed was the ability to move it to the location that I will be working in, like from one house to another or up and down stairs and through doorways. I picked up the Ryobi "Quickstand" for $99 and couldn't be happier. It will handle a heavier load if I care to mount another tool to it (rated at 400 lbs.).

It folds up nicely and is quite narrow when folded, so it easily goes up and down stairs, through doorways, and tucks into my van without taking up a lot of width.

However, the CMS must be carried separately. With the stand's mounting brackets fastened to the CMS, it quickly pops on and off the stand and can be positioned anywhere along the stand's rails, which is a nice feature.

CWS

Granted your driving a van, but that setup allows truck drivers to leave the tool, in the cab, verses exposed like on the suv (no quick disconnect).
It could be an advantadge, or a disadvantadge.

[frumper64]

Ryobi stand

I've got the Ryobi stand and really like it. It's not exactly a lightweight at arounrd 55 pounds, but it sets up easily and is very stable. I looked at the Rigid stand, but it was just too big for me.

[bthere]

I have two of the old style Ridgid MSUVs. One has the 12" SCMS and the other has a regular 12" chop saw. I have the Delta miter/planer stand with a planer on it.

I must say that the Delta is put together nicely, but I don't find it as easy to raise and lower as the Ridgid MSUV. Both of these stands are heavy, but you can get them up into a van or truck without too much effort, but I wouldn't want to do it every day. I don't typically move them anywhere but around the house.

I also have one of the Craftsman stands that is not nearly in the same class as the Delta or the Ridgid. It is hard to fold the legs if you have any serious weight on it and the wheels are small. I don't have anything on this right now.

[dwk]

Another big thumbs-up for the Ryobi. At $99, I think it's great even if you only ever use it as a miter stand.

IMHO though, the open rail design is great as a general-purpose portable work stand. I have bolted my EZ Smart Table to it for cutting up sheet goods, and have a couple extra sets of mounting brackets (available from the Ryobi support store) for more future expansion. Great foundation for a portable workshop.