Ridgid AC9945
According to the specs, the Ridgid AC9945 Miter Saw Utility Vehicle (12) weighs just 57 pounds and extends to an overall length of about 9 ¹/2 feet. That’s about 33 pounds lighter and a foot longer than the Bosch T4B. The Ridgid also costs about $100 less than the Bosch. To set it up, you position the folded stand upright with or without the saw mounted, step on a foot pedal, and pull the handles down until the stand locks into the working position. Like many other popular stands, it has quick-release saw mounts.
Dan Miles, owner of Miles Construction, in Bucks County, Pa., says that he and his crews have used many Ridgid models—mostly for cutting deck railings and exterior trim—and the stands typically last about two to three years tops. But replacement stands are as close as the nearest Home Depot, and the price is competitive. Miles likes the AC9945 better than the older models. He describes the setup as “two clicks and it’s open.” One person can easily load the stand into a pickup with the saw attached, and the tubular frame is convenient to grab for lifting. Miles had to tweak the universal quick-release brackets to make them work for his Makita saw (13).
Ridgid AC9945 / $200 / 800.474.3443 / ridgid.com
