Rousseau 2875XL Miter Saw Stand

by Rousseau

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Wood magazine loves this stand, and for good reason. It is truly high quality, it's hefty and stable, and this XL model is 9 inches wider than its little brother, the SS2875, so it accommodates even the biggest miter saws--up to 36 inches wide. Rugged, industrial locking casters roll smoothly; the wings fold down easily for storage with quick-release hinges if you're short on space. The powder-coated finish will stand up to anything, and the cross-bracing offers added stability. This larger model lets you set a stop all the way out to 84 inches. Optional accessories are available, and we suggest picking up a hand truck kit for extra portability. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

SS2875XL Woodshop miter saw stand. Sturdy all metal construction and powder coated finish. Easy fold up/down wings for quick setup and compact storage when not in use. Includes SS3800L stop system which measures approx. 84 inches from blade. Saw platform measures 36 by 19-1/4 inches. Designed for saws with wider bases and sliding back fences, such as Delta 36-235K, Bosch 3912B/3915B, Porter-Cable 3802/3807, Makita LS1211/1212, DeWalt DW705/708 & Milwaukee 6496/6497. Now includes XB 75XL cross brace kit.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 92.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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• ASIN: B0000224QY
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• Item model number: 2875XL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,654 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is a bear, strong and accurate, April 4, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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At first I was disappointed when opening the box to find that the SS2875XL was black instead of the blue gray as shown in the picture. I like the blue to brighten up the shop. Anyhow, I quickly got over it when I discovered just how substantially this stand is made. Much thicker metal than the stands you see at major retailers.
Assembly is a breeze. It comes with both sides pre-assembled. So the sides with the wings are already attached and ready to go. All you have to do is install the top and bottom trays, the measuring-stop system, and wheels. The trays have two bolts and nuts in each corner. After hand tightening, you use a tape measure, and cross measure to make sure it is square. Then tighten it up. The cross brace keeps it true. Then you turn it over and install the wheels, using a block of wood and a hammer. They are meant to go in an never come out, unless you insist they do. The locking mechanism on the wheels is very accurate. They lock and unlock easily with a foot lever, and it holds the unit true-no moving.
This thing is a monster. When they call it the XL model, that definitely stands for EXTRA LARGE. I love it. When it folds down, it conveniently takes up a lot less space, but when fully extended by simply lifting up the wings on each side, it has a 9 foot width.
The stop system (something they call the stop system, which is actually the well made aluminum track) has two stops and two measuring tapes, one for long stock, and one for short, and they are super heavy duty. No bending a measurement. It has the clear plastic with a hairline measuring line. Everything on this unit is adjustable, so you can set it up accurately, and still tweak it in the future. That is thanks to the quad T-mounting slots under the stop system. Choose which one lines up with the fence on your saw, then for extra adjustment, they provide slotted out grooves, so you can slide the bolts front or back to perfectly align the fence-guide system to your saw. Additionally the wings have a slide adjustment on them so you can tweak them to create a perfectly flat and level stand alongs it's entire 9 foot length. The upper tray that holds your saw, has the same option, multiple mounting holes, and slotting to zero in the final setting, thereby giving you a perfectly flat mating to your saws base.
One thing that is important. I am using a Makita LS1212 on it, and that requires an optional bracket. If your saw is larger than most, check with the listing in Amazon.com's Tool Crib catalogue for the part. It is available via 800 number and phone order with Visa card etc. Even though the table on this unit is large, the Mikita base extends out the back of it. So the optional kit is neccessary. The kit is not available online.
The SS2875XL is not designed for portable use. It does have an optional larger wheel kit, but this thing is 87 pounds. Add to that my 48.5 pound saw, and you can see that hauling around a 120 pound unit, is not what you want to carry up and down the stairs. What this is, is a great unit for the shop. That is what Rousseau calls it in their catalogue that you will get with your stand. They call it a "Shop Style" stand. They have the Porta Max, and the quick fold stand if you want lighter weight, and large wheels. If I had to be portable, I think their portable unit like model 2950 is better made than the lightweight units available on the market. They give you one wing that is the same as the SS2875XL, and the other wing is like the single roller that you see on the Dewalt stands on both sides. On the left side wing, you can get the optional stop system-measuring, which is very accurate, probably the most accurate of the portables. It also gives you the advantage of a left side rack that you can place all different size boards on without having to readjust a single roller every time. It is a complete wing like the shop stand.
So there you have it. What are your needs? It would be nice to have the shop space, and be able to install a permenant miter saw with complete support out both sides. That takes up a lot of space. On the other end of the spectrum is the super lightweight portables, that are more limited in their usability, and without built in measuring systems. The SS2875XL is the ultimate answer for handling space concerns, and still getting dead on accuracy. It rolls around so easily, and is relatively compact with the wings folded down. The wings fold down so easily, with a single stop button that needs to be pushed in, and holds very well. I pop the wings up and down, just for the fun of doing it, it is that easy. It is also a super accurate stand, in holding up substantial pieces of wood, (I wouldn't hesitate to put a 12 foot 2x12 on it for cutting) and still give you hairline cutting accuracy when you want to build furniture or make any type of cut. That's quite an accomplishment. My hat is off to Rousseau. This is one first class piece of equipment.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Match your saw to the proper stand, August 6, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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I wanted to add to my other review. It is important to know that the SS2875 is the same exact miter saw stand as the SS2875XL, except that the upper shelf is 9" longer on the XL. Every other part of the SS2875 is exactly the same. Same thick materials, same heavy gauge setup. The manufacturers information ... identifies some of the larger saws Delta 36-235K, Bosch 3912B/3915B, Porter-Cable 3802/3807, Makita LS1211/1212, DeWalt DW705/708 & Milwaukee 6496/6497
... I contacted Rousseau about this, and they reassured me, that they are both the same stand, except for the 9" difference in the shelf-platform. You could use the XL with a smaller saw, but you create a larger distance from your saws base, to the beginning of the extension wings. If you do have the XL with a 10" saw, you may choose to offset the installation to the left, bringing it to within 1/8" of the stop system. Or you could center it, then move the stop measuring system over to the right, to an eighth of an inch of your saws fence. So the XL can work with a smaller saw, although it is best to mate it up with the proper model, to shorten the overall distance from the left and right wings.
I have to say, overall, once you set it up, and calibrate your measuring system, look forward to setting aside your tape measure, with the floppy tab on the end, and drawing a pencil line, that is difficult to decipher. Just set the hairline on your stop system, lay down your board, and cut it to the perfect length.
Rousseau seems to go the extra mile in their engineering, and this stand is a good example of that. Hope this helps.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected! Great Stand!, November 30, 2001

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Jeffrey A. Smith "jasncompany" (Athens, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rousseau 2875XL Miter Saw Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

This stand is underrated in the other reviews here. One thing that's not discussed much is the overall weight and quality of the fence and stop system. The photos make the stops look like cheap plastic, and they're not... they're steel, and there's no flex in the stops. There are two stops built into the fence and two separate rulers. One ruler is for cuts inside the fence, and the other is for cuts longer than the fence (using the built-in extension, which is a super feature). This is mighty handy, and allows accurate measurements without the use of a ruler over a wide range of lengths. The stops flip up and out of the way smoothly, and they move easily when you're ready to change the setup.

Also, the stand was not hard to assemble. It went together quickly and everything fit well. The finish of the stand was great, too. The casters are good quality, and the whole thing (even the rubber bungee cord that's included) is made here in the USA.

If I were going to move my saw a lot (take it to a jobsite), I'd pick another stand. This one is not intended for that use. Rousseau makes another model for that. This is a workshop stand, and for that purpose, it's great. It's huge when the wings are extended, but it folds down (without having to remove the fence) and gets out of the way when you need the space back. It's very accurate and it's well-built. I added a piece of plywood under the saw platform to allow me to use T-nuts to attach the saw plus provide some sound-deadening.

This thing isn't cheap, and to me, it's a specialized stand for in-shop use. For mobility, pick another model... but if you want a great saw stand for a furniture shop, pick this one and you won't be sorry.

Don't forget, some large saws require a special bracket (...) You can't order the bracket through Amazon/Tool Crib, but you can get it through Tool Crib directly. It's about 10 bucks.

Happy Sawing!