DeWalt Saw Stand FOREVER Clip Repair!

As popular as DeWalt®'s portable miter and table saw stands are, they have an “Achilles Heel” - the brittle mounting clips that hold the brackets to the saw stand. There’s a great fix on the market, and it’s BETTER than what DeWalt® offers!

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DeWalt® DWX7231, DWX726 miter saw stands, DW7440RS, and DWE74911 portable table saw stands are VERY popular. Coupled with DeWalt®’s miter saw and table saw portable lines, these hardworking tools have become a common sight on the construction site.

DeWalt® isn’t the only manufacturer of these tools. Other sought-after brands include Makita®, Milwaukee®, Bosch®, Ridgid®, Grizzly®, Ryobi®, and the latest, SawStop®. They all have various approaches to the stands and carts offered with these products. However, DeWalt® has been in the market for a long time (about 3 decades!) and has gained quite a following.

DeWalt®’s tool mobility product is made up of a collapsible bottom section with wheels and stiff arms that allow the saw to be lowered on the base and rolled into position. The stiff arms prevent the saw from tipping over on its top when the saw is in the stowed and upright/vertical position.

The top portion of the stand is comprised of twin extruded rails that run the length of the stand. This is both the “backbone” of the stand and where mounting brackets are clipped to. The two robust mounting brackets are bolted to the saw, and the brackets are attached to the twin rails using clips and release levers. These allow the saw and brackets to “hold on” whether the saw is in use, transported/wheeled, or stored vertically.

The main difference between the miter and table saw versions is the spacing of the twin rails and the stance of the stand. For the table saw version, both the rail spacing and stance are wider.

To set the saw up from the vertical position, the legs of the stand are extended and locked in place, and then the whole stand with the saw affixed is stood up in position. Simple.

It’s all good until the weak spot shows up - the release levers. For some unknown reason, DeWalt® decided to mold the levers as a “shell.” The shape of the lever is correct, but it is inherently weak due to the piece not being solid. It’s hollow, so it is prone to breakage. Replacement parts are readily available, but if you use your saw pretty regularly, you’re going to go through a lot of these types of clips.

There’s a better way.

We found SOLID release levers at www.fixmystand.com. These levers are easy to install, will last as long as the rest of the stand does, are reasonably priced, and are available in a variety of colors.

While you’re at it, buy the kit that provides both the active and passive release components, saw bracket bumpers, and stand feet. You can choose the color, making it easier to identify your equipment on a job site.

These parts fit both DeWalt®’s portable miter and table saw stand lines. I like that when I purchased these parts, I was supporting a U.S. micro company. I think it’s good to support your country’s industrial base. I talked to the inventor of this product. Gabe worked for many years supervising installation crews for a very well-known American closet fixtures design and installation company.

During Gabe’s time in the field, he saw release levers fail over and over. His crews had to have spares on hand to take care of the problem ongoing. He knew there had to be a better way, and www.fixmystand.com was born.

The refurbishment of these stands is straightforward, and the results are great! Follow along with DirtFarmer Jay as he shows how to make this great upgrade to your saw stand!

JUST DO IT YOURSELF!

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