7 Best Mitre Saw Stands in Australia (2024 Reviews)

What are Mitre Saw Stands?

The purpose of most mitre saw stands is to provide support to your materials at the level of the cutting base. Essentially, they are folding tables, with strong load-bearing legs, and movable platforms for your saw. 

Mitre saw stands provide accurate support for lengths of timber, sheet metal, or piping, making sure your angle is 45 degrees to the material, not 45 degrees to your surface, creating far more cutting possibilities.

What to Look for When Buying a Mitre Saw Stand

There are really just three factors that need to be considered with mitre saw stands; height, price and storage. Beyond that, the standard considerations of build quality, brand trust, and stability are important, but when it comes to choosing your basic specs, stick to the three basic rules:

Height

Some mitre saw stands have adjustable or telescopic legs, but in reality, most are well suited to most users with a table height of around 4ft. The important depth is the cutting depth.

Make sure the supports are the right height for your tool by measuring the tool from its base to the surface of its cutting plate.

Price

While mitre saws can cost upwards of $3000 for the best tools, tables typically cost from $60-$600, with a few high-end exceptions. Don’t focus too much on price though, as the real challenge is finding a mitre saw stand that will work with your own mitre saw.

Focus on depth and height, so you know your own tools can be accommodated. More expensive mitre saw stands tend to be universal with more adaptable guides and supports.

If you know the dimensions you need, you can often save hundreds of dollars.

Folding Vs fixed mitre saw stands

The big, big difference between mitre saw stands is static and folding. For me, I’ll always go for folding tables because our workshop is fairly limited on space, meaning every tool we buy has to earn its keep.

Folding mitre saw tables are just as sturdy as static tables and can be easily stored away when not in use. However, static tables, often with folding supports, are well proportioned, very stable, and often multifunctional (Also acting as a useful stand for pillar drills in alternative situations).

How to Use a Mitre Saw Stand

To set up your new mitre saw stand for the first time, choose somewhere with enough space on either side to accommodate your materials, with space to swing, and move around without restriction.

Once you’ve got a good spot, it’s time to get set up:

1. Make sure your mitre saw stand is set up on level ground. Adjust legs if necessary.
2. Attach your mitre saw to the stand top (most come with simple wing nuts to secure saws firmly and safely)
3. Ensure the supports on either side match up with the level of the saw itself to prevent any bowing or unnecessary pressure.
4. Connect your mitre saw to its power supply (battery or corded).
5. Tighten all moving parts to keep them in place.
6. Set up your materials and mark them out as normal (adjusting your measurement for the width of the blade).
7. Clamp materials in place.
8. Cut.

Mitre Saw Stands Safety Guide

Mitre saw tables provide an extra safety blanket when using mitre saws. These powerful tools can be dangerous with heavy heads and powerful blades. This is why it is imperitive to use a proper stand. Using an old wobbly chair or table or a plant stand will not provide a safe workspace. 

Mitre saw stands make for a safer workspace, and generally prevent accidents, meaning there aren’t many safety guidelines arising from them that don’t already exist from the saw itself.

However, ensure your mitre saw is set up on level ground, with no risk of rocking while in use. Tighten all moving parts using the fittings provided with your table.

1. Milwaukee Mitre Saw Stand (MSL3000) 

We can’t find fault with this durable mitre saw stand from Milwaukee. While there isn’t much to excite the senses, it does what’s important, and it does it well.

If you want a sturdy, reliable mitre saw stand for a reasonable price, from a reliable manufacturer, then the Milwaukee Mitre Saw Stand with wheels has to be worth considering.

It’s easy to move, incredibly easy to set up, and fits most mitre saws on the base place, making it ideal for busy workshops, or even working on the go.

Even with the mitre saw attached, this saw stand is easy to move around. Simply flick the legs back in and roll it like a trolley from the van to site.

2. Metabo Folding Mitre Saw Stand (KSU 401)

Metabo has always seemed like a budget brand to me, but I’m starting to reevaluate that. Their current product range outshines many competitors with versatile products that work as well, if not better than some of the leading tool brands.

This folding mitre saw stand is the perfect example of how Metabo have shifted their focus and started building products to suit a wider range of users.

By far the biggest mitre saw stand on review, this table extends to 4m across, with sturdy supports that are easy to adjust. On top of that, the base plate for your saw is incredibly simple to fix in place and creates incredibly accurate cuts.

3. Makita Mitre Saw Stand (DEBWST06) 

Makita’s budget-friendly mitre saw is an outstanding example of what can be achieved when manufacturers pay attention to the needs of consumers. It's smooth and easy to use, and works at just the right height, meaning less strain over long periods of use.

The sturdy wheels and handles make it a great portable option too, with durable, load-bearing base supports to get set up and attach your mitre saw too quickly.

4. Milwaukee Folding Mitre Saw Stand (MSL2000) 

This simple folding mitre saw stand from Milwaukee is a little bit more complicated to set up, but it is lightweight, compact, and easy to store, making it an ideal choice for craftspeople on the go.

The adjustable supports can be used to lock in materials or to balance them, depending on the job, and the stand itself is universal with the appropriate fittings with your existing saw.

5. Metabo Mitre Saw Stand

Metabo’s mitre saw stand provides the absolute bare minimum that you would expect of a mitre saw stand. It’s lightweight, folds away easily, and keeps your tools at a good height.

But that really is it. It's not an exciting tool accessory, and it probably won’t revolutionise your workshop, but if you need a surface that’s stable, with a cavity for the blade to drop into, then this does the job.

6. Dewalt Heavy Duty Mitre Saw Workstation Stand

Dewalt’s heavy-duty mitre saw stand is exactly what you need for busy sites. It’s strong enough to be bashed around and can take the weight of materials up to 227kg. 

While it’s a little more complicated to set up, its guide support is ideal for multiple applications and can provide support for 3.8m lengths of material.

The inbuilt folding legs make it easy to store too, as well as being assembled and ready right out of the box.

7. Milwaukee Mitre Saw Stand (MSL1000) 

We’re big fans of Milwaukee here, and their compact mitre saw stand shows you why. The 8-10” mitre saw stand is ideal for DIY users with limited space in their garages or workshops, but is durable enough for contractors too.

Manufacturers that make tools for all price ranges like Milwaukee are always worth remembering. This mitre saw stand is built to withstand professional jobs, but fits well into domestic workshops too.

At its basic size, it’s just 1.08m wide, accommodating 2.4m of materials, but can be extended in larger spaces to 2.08m, and is easily capable of holding 3m timbers.

The Milwaukee Mitre Saw Stand with Wheels for 10"-12" Mitre Saws isn’t just the best mitre saw table of 2024, it's one of the best we’ve ever seen. Its durable wheels make it easy to transport, with a lightweight frame that’s simple to store, and comfortable to carry.

As well as comfort and convenience though, it’s capable of holding weights up to 250kg, with a brilliantly simple saw stand that can be slid from side to side for even more versatility when it comes to cutting long materials, meaning it can cut within a 1m range anywhere along a 4m length thanks to the extendable 3m supports.

Whether you’re working on personal projects in your own workshop, or out on-site as a contractor, there is nothing the Metabo Folding Mitre Saw Stand with Wheels can’t achieve.

As well as being easy to store, it’s got a telescopic leg that makes it easy to adjust the level for uneven ground, as well as simple tension clips that help secure heavy mitre saws in place before you work.

In terms of affordable accessories for mitre saws, we’ve never seen a saw stand that’s quite as capable as this Metabo table.

The best value mitre saw stand on the market right now has to be the Makita 2.5m Portable Mitre Saw Stand. Its frame is incredibly well manufactured, with durable handles and wheels to support transportation, while still having the functionality of much more expensive models.

The rollers and adjustable saw base make it ideal for any DIY setting or small professional jobs where space is a concern.

Mitre Saw Stands FAQs

Are mitre saw stands universal?

Not all mitre saw stands are universal, but most will fit the majority of mitre saws on the market today. It’s important to check the base dimensions for any mitre saw before buying a mitre saw stand and vice versa.

Do I need a special stand for a mitre saw?

While mitre saws can be used on any workbench, buying a purpose-made mitre saw stand makes cuts much easier and far more efficient.

However, for portable use, mitre saws can be used anywhere you can find a flat surface, provided you have the right supports at either end for your materials.

Can you use a mitre saw on the floor?

You can use mitre saws on the floor, but be careful to turn them off at the wall when not in use to prevent accidents. Mitre saw stands not only make cutting easier and more accurate, but they take some of the risk out of storing mitre saws too.

Can you store a mitre saw on its stand?

Mitre saws should be stored anywhere cool and dry provided they are safe and out of harm’s way. However, mitre saw blades can rust and degrade faster when left in the open.

While your saw can be stored on its stand, it’s worth storing the blade itself in a separate airtight container to prevent rust.

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