{"id":1372,"date":"2021-11-30T19:18:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T22:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:13:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:13:33","slug":"use-miter-saw-without-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/use-miter-saw-without-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Really Use a Miter Saw Without a Stand?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Owning a stand can take up quite a bit of room in your shed or garage, which is a problem if you’re stuck for storage space. So can you save space by using your miter saw on the ground?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although you don’t need a stand to operate a miter saw, using one will increase accuracy. Holding the wooden board and trying to keep it level is challenging without the use of a stand. Prolonged use of a miter saw on the ground may also lead to issues with your back and knees.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re stuck for space, then I have a few recommendations in this article for portable stands that won’t take up a lot of room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is possible to use a miter saw on the floor and you won’t damage the tool, but it might make using it a bit more difficult for you in the long run. This is because you usually use a miter saw to make quick and accurate miter cuts, but using it on the ground or on a table can make it much more difficult to use, especially if you are cutting long lengths of wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are cutting long lengths then you will probably need to create a stand to lay the board on so that it does not move while you are cutting it. If you are using a miter saw on the floor then you’ll probably need to use something to hold the wood in one place while you cut it and it probably won’t be as accurate as if you were using a mounted saw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as not being as accurate, you could end up with wasted lumber, and using a miter saw on the floor could be dangerous for you. If you are using it on the floor then you will need to make sure that the floor is solid and not likely to be damaged easily as miter saws are extremely powerful and produce a lot of vibration when they are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the miter saw itself wouldn’t damage the floor the wood that falls after you have cut it could. Therefore, it is best to use the saw on a concrete floor if possible. Also, you should always make sure that you are using it in a dry area as using a power tool anywhere near water could be extremely dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another thing to consider if you are planning to use your miter saw on the floor is the toll that it can take on your back if you are using it for a long time while it is not at the correct height for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If space is an issue for you then you can use your miter saw on the floor, but it would be better if you were to mount it on something that is stable and can support the wood that you are cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you use a miter saw on the floor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What if space is an issue?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Folding miter saw stand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n