POWERTEC Tool Stand, MDF Split Top Expands to 20"x25", 32" Work Height Power Tool Stand for Drill Press, Belt Sander, Bench Grinder, Band Saw, Scroll saw, and Planer (UT1002)

I was looking for a new tool stand recent. I used to buy Craftsman tool stands for my bench top tools but they aren't available anymore. This Powertec stand appears to be identical except the hardware is now metric hex bolts instead of SAE button head phillips bolts and they added metric measurement to the table top. If you look at the picture, even the warning markings are the same. The supplied wood - I've mounted a miter saw, router, band saw and a 100lb drill press to these MDF tops without issues. Mine look a little darker in the picture because I usually put a couple of coats of clear poly on them because MDF doesn't do well if they absorb liquids. If you’re mounting something in the middle of the board instead of near the edges you’d probably want to use plywood instead. Should they supply plywood instead? That's more cost passed on to the consumers plus plywood tends to have a lot of voids in the layers that show on the edging unless you add edging. The shelf is thin. I mainly use it to storage light weight attachments like router bits, saw fence attachments, etc. Yes the two piece shelf will bow in the middle under any kind of significant weight but it would make assembly much more challenging if it was a single piece of wood. The hardware – I didn’t have any issues with the count, breaking, etc. except one phillips screw for the table top had a bit of scrap metal suck in the cross. I was able to pry it out with a pick and the screw worked just fine. It’s easy to strip out the MDI with wood screws so I always tighten them by hand, no power tools unless they on the lowest torque settings. The bolts are marked as grade 4.8 so use them/torque them with that in mind. I don't see a strength issue for my application of supporting a bench belt sander. The metal legs and brackets – I measured the thickness to be about .051”. That’s with paint. It’s rigid enough as a stationary stand. 500lbs would really seem to be pushing it though. I’d be hesitant to add casters directly to the legs. The “feet” are only plastic which will eventually crack but adding casters will add more stress on the legs as they will want to spread out on their own due to the trapezoidal design of the legs. Think of standing with your feet apart wearing sneakers verses putting bunch of marbles under those sneakers. Get casters that either sit on a plate or are locked to each other if you go that route. This is a good tool stand at this price point. I couldn't find anything else available that is comparable except for the tool stand from the discount tool supplier. That one doesn't provide any kind of top or shelf. I'm satisfied with this stand for my usage (DIYer bench top power tools).

I bought several of these. One for the power miter saw, one for the jig saw, and one for the bandsaw. They are sturdy, easy to assemble and the top is good quality. The size is perfect too.

Excellent product however middle shelf is flimsy. Assembly is a small challenge. DO NOT tighten the bolts just like it says. Assembly loosely, put it on the top upside down and secure the top. Tighten everything and install center shelf. I put a bench top jointer on mine and it holds it just fine. Will make a new center shelf out of 1/2" plywood and discard the 2 pieces of the shelf. The two pieces of the top when pushed all the way together are very sturdy. Just finished putting together one that was twice as expensive, twice as hard to assemble and half as good a product.

Medium duty bench. Works well.

This is the identical product to one I bought from Sears 15 years ago, and have my drill press mounted on. When I realized this new stand was the same, I was most pleased. It’s not difficult to assemble, just a bit ‘wobbly’ until fully assembled. Great product, and the am confident I will get twenty years out of this one as well. I concluded there were not a lot of this type of bench on Amazon. I will be mounting my band saw on this one. The top consists of two halves that can be separated by about 6” if you need a wider table, but don’t mind having a gap in the middle. I’ve never used that feature.

I was looking for a stand for my bench top belt sander and researched options on Amazon, Home Depot, and Harbor Freight and settled on this model. At the end of the day it gets the job done, but there are certainly some things I was not impressed with. PROS: * comes with MDF top and shelf - some options at this price point are frame only. * assembly is straight-forward - wish the illustrations were a little bit bigger in the instructions. * I was able to install casters - the holes are 8mm but with a little squeezing a 3/8 inch stem was able to fit. (See pictures) CONS: * Legs are a little bit flimsy, especially when applying a twisting force to the table. * No screws to attach shelf - it did fit snugly and could be a pressure fit, but I definitely wanted it secured. Tip - the fit is very tight, if screwing them in don't fasten one before they are both in place, you won't be able to get the second one in. * the feet are plastic and not very secure. The feet are also the only way to mount casters to this - which it isn't really designed for. It certainly can not support 500 pounds if you put casters on, but for a 40 pound tool it was okay - im not sure if I'll buy another one for a heavier tool like my table saw - since mobility is important to me.

I ordered a 9" bandsaw and needed a stand. After reviewing several here and from other sellers, I decided on the POWERTEC UT1002 Universal Tool Stand. As I was using it for a bandsaw, I ordered it with the WEN foot switch (glad I did as I love it too). The stand is relatively easy to assemble. As instructed I assembled the 2 longer sides first, leaving the hardware loose. Then attached the brackets for the shorter ends, thus adjoining the long sides. I did use wood glue to join the two top pieces together (hopefully strengthening them also). As I glued them, I used a pair of clamps to keep them together. I didn't have any problems with the included hardware. The two lower shelf pieces, I attached to the rails (there are holes already drilled) using some 10x32 hardware I had. I think that made the legs stiffer than with those pieces loose. After I had it together, I sprayed the top down with polyurethane. The next day I attached the bandsaw. As I wanted to be able to move it around the shop, I used the saw to cut out some scrap wood and attach some casters. I used a set of casters I already had (the kind similar to those on common desk chairs). I'm completely satisfied with the stand and would buy it again. No it might not be suitable for a really heavy tool, but for this bandsaw it's perfect. Great stand for the money; a real value!

The stand works as intended. The stand falls in the category of just good enough. As long as you have realistic expectation you won't be disappointed. The stand has some wobble but that is expected with the guage of steel used to make it. As for the so called single leveling foot. You can not LEVEL a 4 legged stand with 1 adjustable foot, you can only stabilize. It requires 2 or more adjustable feet to actually level a stand. Your floor needs to be off by as much as the thickness of the 1 adjustable foot or more or you will be chasing your problem. Which is about 1/4". So if your stand would wobble less than 1/4" you will need to live with the wobble or get additional adjustable feet.

Excelente

The stand was easy to assemble and the parts seemed well made. I've been using it as a stand for a small drill press and a small belt sander - it's been very solid and hasn't caused any issues so far. You may want to put a clear coat on the MDF top / shelf pieces if you think there's any risk that they're going to get wet or get oil on them, though, as they're completely unfinished.

Me semble très bien

Práctica, fácil de armar, me gustaría que trajera otro nivelador de las patas, (solo trae 1)

Overall, pretty decent and strudy. Easy to setup. I use it as a 3d printer stand and when I was setting it up I was concerned it would wobble but once you get all the bolts shored up it's pretty solid. The wood is particle board so a little fragile but you can easily cut new ones out of plywood. For me, works great.