Customer Reviews

Rousseau 2750 PortaMak Wheeled Folding Table Saw Stand for Makita Table Saws Only

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I am a remodeling contractor and my work consists of kitchen and bath remodeling, some cabinet making and a lot of misc. construction projects. For the last 20 years, I have lugged a Makita table saw around in my truck and for the most part, cut material with the saw placed on the floor or ground. Now that I'm older and don't bend over as well as I used to, I've searched for a good saw stand that is portable and found, in my opinion, the perfect one.
I have owned the Rousseau 2950 for my Dewalt DW708 miter saw for about 2 years now. At first I thought I made a mistake because of the size of the unit and the limited space in my van. I'm here to tell you, besides the saw, the stand was the best purchase I made in years. This lead me back to the Rousseau line of products for my consideration of a table saw stand for my Makita 2708 table saw.
Originally I ordered the Rousseau 2700XL kit. The more investigating I did the more I started to question my decision to purchase the 3-piece set. Where or how will I store it in my van? Taking the saw out and storing it just meant more space being swallowed up. I was having buyer's remorse only days after placing the order.
I called Rousseau and questioned them on the 2750 Portamak. Another problem I was dealing with was the replacement of my old 2708. I wasn't sure what I wanted to buy to replace it. I needed / wanted a 10" saw and wasn't sure if Makita was going to be my choice. Considering all the pros and cons, Makita makes a workhorse saw and the pros for me outweighed the cons. Another plus is that my 2708 can still retain a spot in my collection of tools till I'm ready to spend another $300.00 for a new portable saw. Rousseau told me they sell many of the 2750 Portamak tables. I was surprised because I never see any reviews on it. The fella went on to explain it's portability and that the saw bolts to the stand permanently. My problem solved!
I quickly went back to Amazon and cancelled my order for the 2700XL kit. Purchasing the 2750 with the out feed table, router table and extension wing cost a few more bucks than buying the 2700XLK however this wheeled stand is well worth the extra money. I have total portability on the jobsite to boot! I just fold up my stand with saw attached and roll it up and down stairs to and from my truck! My back is happy and I am happy!
Setup is simple. There are hex screws that adjust for table alignment and fence rail alignment. The fence slides freely across the extension and router table joints very nicely. With the router table and standard extensions installed I have about 8' of table width. Full sheets of plywood are a breeze to cut AND I'm standing up! I only wish I bought this table sooner.
I want to express how customer friendly the Rousseau guys are. They are tops in my book. Any questions I had were answered on the spot. After receiving my table I had noticed the edge of the table was damaged in shipping. No problem, they sent me a replacement! I questioned a design oversight on their part and they made the part and shipped it to me. Rousseau gets an A++++++ . If this stand holds up to all the bouncing banging and rolling around that my 2950 takes, this is going to be one heck of a stand.
Keep in mind that this is a portable stand made for a portable saw. This setup will not match the ability or sturdiness of a floor mounted shop saw, BUT is comes darn close for what I need it for. The ability to use my router for quick dadoing using the same dead on saw fence is an added plus. Mounting a router fence to the table is also possible.
The 2750 stand accepts all the options offered in the 2700XL version with wheeled portability. The only saws that fit the 2750 are Makita2702, 2703 and the 2708. If you have or are going to purchase a Makita saw, you need this stand!! If you have another brand saw, you will need to get the 2700XL and lug it around, but setup and ability to use your saw like a stationary saw is worth the effort!

Thanks again Rousseau for the "2750 Portamak Saw Stand"!

Awesome portable saw set up. This stand makes my Makita feel like a new saw. The fence is as accurate as my shop saw and once squared it stays that way, unlike the fence that came with the saw. I always had to make sure it was lined up and parallel to the blade. Not any more. I also bought the outfeed table which is a must for ripping full sheets of plywood. It is so easy to pack all my tools up, set-up shop at the site, and take-down again. The wheels make it almost effortless.
The one thing that I could not figure out until I purchased this stand was how the wheels work? Now I know and thought I would pass it on to anyone thinking of buying this. It should not change your opinion in any way, just for the information sake. In the pictures the wheels are both on the legs of the stand (in the set-up position) and on the top and bottom of the saw in the folded position. This is actually achieved by quickly removing a cotter pin that holds the wheel on an axel, and moving the wheels to a mount for rolling in the folded position. It is simple to do but the wheels do not stay in the same place folded up as when the unit is set up. You do actually have to remove the wheels and remount them when unfolding the stand. Other than that this stand is perfect!! A must have in the carpentry business.

great table.i've had this table for around 10 years and,i've not had one problem with it.it's been loaded and unloaded many times in my van.great product.the wheels are a pleasure.just fold it up and roll it on.just make sure you get the right table saw for it ten stars here.they are tubebless tires.

I have to tell you that I don't own this table. That's because I'm still using the Rousseau table I bought over 20 years ago. I've have to make some repairs and such but the thing just won't die. I can't begin to tell you all the money I've made with this table. I've built whole kitchens of cabinets on site with this table.

I can't vouch for the new ones but I'm a big fan of the company....

This is a great product. I love it and would not change it for the world or a new wife... Now that is love.

I have been using Rousseau products for nearly 20 years. They have made me a lot of money in terms of saved time and have really extended the repertoire of my work.I have ripped whole sheets of 3/4" MDF with this tool! If you need a jobsite saw, this is the one.

Purchased the makita, hated it. Paid the extra $270 dollors for this stand and now its a good saw. Most of the downfalls of the makita saw are corrected by purchasing this stand.

One of the best things I bought for my guy. He loves it, and so does the guys he works with now they want one too.