In this video, contributing editor Mike Guertin explains the four different classes of miter-saw-stands and the benefits of each. He also highlights important parts of each stand, and which models—well—stand out.

Mike and Rick Arnold also rated miter-saw-stands in the article 6 Great Miter-Saw Stands  from the August/September 2007 issue of Fine Homebuilding. Their reviews of several stands from that article are only available online, in the magazine tie-in titled More Miter-Saw Stands Reviewed. 

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Craftsman - 21180 7-1/4-in. Miter Saw with Laser Trac
This 16-lb., 71/4-in. miter saw from Craftsman looks minuscule compared to 10-in. and 12-in. saws, but its mobility makes it useful.

Delta - 36-136 Miter-Saw Stand
This miter-saw stand by Delta sets up quickly and can be stored with the saw mounted

(1 user review) Ryobi - A18MS01 Miter-Saw Stand
This miter-saw stand from Ryobi is compact and stable, and it has quick-release locks with large handles that are easy to grab

(1 user review) Ridgid - AC 9941 Miter-Saw Stand
Ridgid's miter-saw stand features a quick-release saw mount and extension arms that reach out to nearly 10 ft.

Bosch - T4B Miter-Saw Stand
This miter-saw stand from Bosch is easy to set up, and its medium-diameter pneumatic wheels make pulling it over rough terrain and up stairs easy