How to Setup DWX726 DeWalt Miter Saw Stand

[@lindaducey3754]

So I’m a 70 yr old gal and your tutorial was amazing, Thank you for for this👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@berlinbuilds]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped!

[@markjohnson3493]

Just assembled this stand last night. If I had watched your video first, it would have cut my assembly time and frustration in half. Lesson learned. Thanks for posting this!

[@berlinbuilds]

No problem! Sorry you had a rough go with it! It’s an awesome stand though so it’ll make up for the frustration.

[@DanFree7]

Mark are you still happy with the miter saw stand?

[@markjohnson3493]

Yes Dan. Working well. Thanks. @@DanFree7

[@KrdJz]

Excellent video. I have read numerous comments (elsewhere) indicating difficulty trying to collapse this stand. Needless to say I was curious to see if you would experience said difficulty. Your stand collapsed with no such problem....glad to see that. Your instructions were clear, concise and greatly appreciated. Thanks for the video. I have decided to make the purchase.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I think you’ll be really happy with it. I haven’t had any issues with mine and have been loving it!

[@kitchenpinoy5974]

Just push up then push it down. Help it with your hand pushing it down

[@advanced8526]

If you set it up AND IT WONT CLOSE SWAP THE 2 CABLE POSITIONS ON THE TRIGGER!!! It has more throw on the top position which needs to go to the spring to bring the slide back for release to be able to lower it. I just got it and assembled yesterday out of box brand new and it had this issue. Works perfectly now

[@zencone]

Your video was excellent. Made it so much easier to put together instead of going through the tiny print graphic instructions. Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad it made it easier for you!

[@heathochs1290]

Just put mine together thank you for posting this video i would have had a hard time of it without your help. I bought the same miter saw you have but it has not been delivered yet. So i out everything together and just waiting to mount my miter saw thanks! Awesome job!

[@25christian]

I purchased two of these. One for the U.S. and the other in Toronto. Thank God I bought the one in Canada for only $100 at Lowe’s because it was a floor model. Now, the inflation is insane!!! Tools are almost double!!!

[@berlinbuilds]

Yeah it’s crazy right now! Hopefully things start to settle back down soon.

[@Somong]

I'm on the fence about building a table vs. buying this one. Your video provided a lot of missing details! Thank you for investing the time to share.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! Good luck! What did you decide to do? I’m wanting a table for in my garage but on job sites I’ve been enjoying this rolling one.

[@advanced8526]

If you set it up AND IT WONT CLOSE SWAP THE 2 CABLE POSITIONS ON THE TRIGGER!!! It has more throw on the top position which needs to go to the spring to bring the slide back for release to be able to lower it. I just got it and assembled yesterday out of box brand new and it had this issue. Works perfectly now

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks for the tip for others!

[@ptlentz]

Yep, mine wont go down. Not sure what you mean. I regret buying this.

[@MikesBestof]

Great video! I just purchased the stand and the instructions are terrible. Your video made it so much easier! Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear this helped!

[@AnandDesai-hk3se]

Thank you for this excellent video. The instructions that came with the saw and the stand were not very clear - I got the stand assembled, but wasn't sure how to attach the saw to the stand. Your video was very useful for that. Keep up the great work!!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad this helped out!

[@sherrie4065]

Thank you for this great video. I followed along with the written instructions and watched your video. It made the experience of setting up my new saw and stand pretty trouble free.

[@berlinbuilds]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped out! Thank you!

[@timconnell1984]

Thank you for the video. Made this a dream to assemble. You explained everything perfect. No need for instructions, not that I read them anyway.

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, thanks man! I’m glad this was helpful to you!

[@williamgreatheart875]

Awesome video big guy! This video saved me a huge headache by me not having to read the convoluted instructions. Thanks much!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks William! I’m glad this helped out!

[@travispierce3777]

Watching your video made assembly so much easier. Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! I’m glad this helped!

[@stevep1373]

Your video is excellent and simple to follow. Thanks for your effort. I have two suggestions, only because I had to fix my first attempts. 1. The fixed supports on the 779 should be on opposite sides of the saw. The longer edge should be facing the user. No wood will be behind the fence. 2. I have a 779 saw as well. The saw needs to be mounted on the 726 so that the extension support bars are toward the user as well. The Dewalt instructions illustration shows opposite and does not make sense. Again no wood will be behind the fence. You will see the supports work much better in this direction.

[@berlinbuilds]

Agreed! I built some extension tables for my setup and realized it then that it would make more sense for things to be flipped around. Thanks for your comment!

[@shepdogsd]

I flipped it too. Dewalt got their instructions backwards.

[@malcolmfaulk4265]

My wheel bolts were actually 18mm on the bolt and 3/4" on the nut. Thanks for the help by doing this video.

[@berlinbuilds]

Glad to help! And thanks for the info on the 18mm bolt 👍

[@TommyTactix]

Thanks for posting this my stand actually didn't come with instructions! I appreciate ya!

[@berlinbuilds]

I’m glad this helped out!

[@mrsdianadiana]

Wow!! Thank you for an outstanding video. I am going to be watching lots of your videos. I just upgraded my miter saw to a Dewalt similar to yours and was looking for a stand for it.

[@berlinbuilds]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! DeWalt makes a great miter saw so I hope you have a lot of fun building!

[@Barb5625]

I am so happy I found your video. I was hesitant to purchase because I thought it might be too difficult for me to put together but you have made it look quite easy. Thanks again, Barbara.

[@berlinbuilds]

Oh awesome! I’m glad this was helpful. It’s been a great stand for me 👍

[@phillipknezevich2705]

This is a fantastic video - really helped me out. Your instructions and helpful hints all came good. Awesome stuff, you rock!!! Shame on anyone who dislike this..

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad this helped you out! You made a good purchase. I’ve really been loving this stand!

[@robgarcia1377]

Awesome video thank you ✌️.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Nice job! One tip that has helped me with assembly efficiency is using a cutoff wheel or reciprocating saw to cutoff the Allen wrench to make it straight so you can use it in a low speed screwdriver setting in your drill.

[@berlinbuilds]

Dang, that’s a good idea. I’ll have to remember that for the future! Thank you!

[@adamplummer2190]

Buy a set of Allen bits for your drill. Save the Allen for torquing it. Drills will either over tighten or under tighten.

[@johnnyspot783]

Thanks for the video, didn't have to look at the directions once..... I still almost screwed the small screw from the other side....lol. Thanks again from Minnesota..😎

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, thanks! I’m glad it helped out!

[@faragmostafa633]

Everything in description very accurately.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you!

[@deigo2629]

Great video ... just saved me a ton of time ... done in less than 20 minutes Never even opened the instructions 😂🤣

[@berlinbuilds]

Awesome! I’m glad this helped!!

[@donovanraaum3259]

Thank you so much. Mine didn't have Instructions in it. You saved me.

[@berlinbuilds]

I’m glad this helped! Have fun with it!

[@EricGrimm-c5v]

Thank you so much. You made assembly much easier.

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome! Glad to help!

[@The_SmokeHut]

Great how to video especially after looking at the beginning of other videos.. Nice Job!!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@kurtisloew108]

Thanks! Much easier to follow you! Great stand and no more back ache lol

[@rickyabbott7236]

Thanks. Great video. Makes everything easier. Downloaded and ready to go and setup 👍

[@berlinbuilds]

Great to hear! Best of luck with it!

[@floppyebrokent8578]

Did you end up flipping the saw 180 on the stand? It doesn't line up well with the outrigger supports as specified in the instructions, and I found it easier rotated 180

[@berlinbuilds]

I did! Once it’s flipped it made it so you have better material support.

[@distortedodin]

Thanks. This saved me so much hassle!

[@berlinbuilds]

I’m glad this helped!

[@shaynewyatt255]

just wondering if everyone that gots this stand the locking and up and down mechanism did it break???? do your stand still go up and down? after 2 years??? I got the tough built mine broke it sucked

[@berlinbuilds]

Mine’s still going strong. The cable came unattached once but it just had a hook on the end and I put it back on easy enough 👍

[@shaynewyatt255]

@@berlinbuilds I have a toughbuilt one that seems to be built better

[@ptlentz]

So, my saw is on backwards and I can't get it to go down. Can I take the saw off while it is raised? I think people are saying to switch the cables too.

[@TheRayfield77]

My wife bought me one of these. Unfortunately the mounting brackets do not get far enough apart for the Ridgid saw that I have. I tilted it just a tad and was able to mount it with 2 screws instead of 4 placing them in the upper left and lower right corners. But you can understand my hesitancy in relying on this. I was wondering about any other options. I saw another video mention that you can actually mount the saw to a flat thick plywood, and then mount that to the stand. So I may try that unless you have another option? I thought about taking the table back but I wasn't sure if they'd take since it's all put together now.

[@berlinbuilds]

I’ve seen guys mount it to a piece of 3/4” plywood like you’ve mentioned and had good success that way. I think that’s probably your best route right now.

[@Kookaburra4509]

Great video. I have the saw and the stand is on order. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I did out the saw on backwards on the stand in the video, so be sure to place it how you want it!

[@Kookaburra4509]

Oh snap. I set it up just like you did 😂. Does it really make a difference?

[@berlinbuilds]

Not too big of a difference! You just get a little more support from the support arms the other way.

[@SDCC2010]

Did you install the saw backwards? Was assuming the blade side would be faced with the logo on the stand.

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha, maybe. I like having it this direction because it stacks into my trailer better and just the way my brain works. Either direction should be fine though.

[@mattbrierley5363]

You are correct, the saw is backwards. I also thought it odd that the front of the saw wouldn't face the decals. Pages 4,5,6 & 7 of the handbook show the saw installed the way the video shows. Once you mount the extension arms you notice they are on the wrong side of the saw. Took the 4 bolts out...again...and turned the saw around.

[@berlinbuilds]

@@mattbrierley5363 I just built some wing extensions for it. In doing so I flipped the saw the other way around. It looks like the support arms give better support with the saw flipped opposite of what I had in the video.

[@Fishon6969]

Not bad. Just a little recommendation for the future. All the parts where you realized you did something wrong or could have done something easier, maybe edit that out and just start off with that.

[@apembertonfowler]

Thanks for the video. Just put mine together a few days ago. Attached the saw today. Problem is it didn’t raise easily like yours did. My hubby and I struggled to raise it and now it won’t collapse at all. The locking mechanism under that black cover will not budge. I loathe the fact that I may have to return it after all that work putting it together. So frustrating. Do you know what the problem might be? At least I’ll have you to help me assemble another one if I have to do it over again.

[@berlinbuilds]

Under that black cover there’s a cable that connects. It may have gotten dislodged. I’s say pop the cover and see if anything looks screwy

[@ana-lisagarcia9757]

what are the mounting bolts called? I need to get some replacement ones. Ours won't come off or loosen at all; we'll have to cut them off and get replacement bolts.

[@berlinbuilds]

Pretty sure they are called mounting bolts. You can take the pieces into a hardware store and match the diameter and thread spacing to be sure you get the right ones 👍

[@TheRayfield77]

Mine was extremely tight and took a lot of effort to loosen.

[@casperscuts2627]

Great information, thanks. Do you know if the saw can be mounted pointing either direction?

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! You can mount it either way. I just prefer the hydraulic control being on the right because, well, I just like it that way 😂 So, go ahead and mount it how you feel!

[@stonecoldmoogie7458]

With the extender bars mounted where they are, it looks like you have your saw mounted opposite side from where it’s supposed to be???

[@berlinbuilds]

Yes. I realized that a while later when I made wings for the stand. I’d recommend installing it the opposite direction of what I have shown here.

[@kencunningham2206]

Great presentation you made it vey easy to follow . Thank you

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad this could help!

[@130ambulance]

Nice instruction video. However I have to say and I’m sure you figured it out by now, but you have the saw facing the wrong side of the stand the front of the stand says DeWALT the way you mounted it the extending roller arms are not usable the way they were intended. I know this because I followed your directions 😂.

[@berlinbuilds]

Haha yeah. If my memory serves me right that’s how the manual shows it mounted too. I’ve got it flipped around now 👍

[@davidconner5441]

You’re a saved me on this. Thanks

[@berlinbuilds]

Glad to hear it!

[@Tippis.]

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[@doyleroberts1940]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@berlinbuilds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samuelfreeman2181]

how do you set the extension wing STOP and still support the wood ??

[@berlinbuilds]

I wish I knew! I've been wondering the same thing!

[@billdgator5051]

You put it on backwards. The stop is to the outside not inside like you put it on.

[@mte188]

Thank you! Saved me a ton of time!

[@berlinbuilds]

Glad to help!

[@bull5919]

how does this compare to the rigid miter saw stand?

[@berlinbuilds]

I like the DeWalt a lot better. The Rigid is still a solid setup, it’s just harder to set the stand up by yourself and store in the trailer than the DeWalt.

[@discreetfire]

nice stand! great video! thanks!

[@alanparrott3112]

Will this deWalt miter table work for a Milwaukee miter saw?

[@berlinbuilds]

It should. The bars for mounting are adjustable. Worst case you can mount the saw to a piece of plywood and then mount it to the stand.

[@rosereppond2667]

Can I put my dewalt planner on this stand.

[@berlinbuilds]

I think so. You may need to set it on a sheet of 3/4” plywood in your worst case scenario and then mount that to the stand, but I remember someone else having the planer mounted to it.

[@mattrettinger8715]

Isn't that on the stand backwards? You can only use a 3rd of your rest that way. The saw front should coincide with the Dewalt decal

[@berlinbuilds]

Yep! I’m not sure why the directions in the manual said to do it that way, but like a lemming I followed them 😅 I’ve switched mine around since.

[@DEVILFISH1122]

Unfortunately the lifting mechanism catch cable was out of adjustment and it would not lift , after a few curses I took the plastic cap off and adjusted it

[@berlinbuilds]

Nuts. I’m glad you got it working!

[@mdcoop1967]

Handy setup help, thanks!

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad it helped out!

[@masgitz]

Can't get this large bolt on the handle - gets really tough to turn once started

[@berlinbuilds]

Did you get it figured out?

[@masgitz]

@@berlinbuilds WD40 😀

[@berlinbuilds]

WD40 can fix a lot of things!

[@ptlentz]

Same here.

[@Davideducates]

Amazing help . I'm ready thanks 2 you

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad this helped. Best of luck to you on your projects!

[@warrenlowe676]

Saw is facing the wrong way on the stand, both you and the instruction Manuel are incorrect 😂. Thanks Dewalt

[@berlinbuilds]

Yep. I’ve flipped it since. I guess that’s what I get for following the manufacturer booklet! 😂

[@ptlentz]

Are you kidding me? I also can't get mine to go down. Others have had the same trouble.

[@danielgilbert1765]

Can you post the way your saw is positioned on your stand for reference please warren

[@warrenlowe676]

I finally got it to go down after following a youtube video where you have to switch the cables near the handle @@ptlentz

[@kurtisloew108]

Yes in deed! The only thing I had to change. Now the supports are perfect!

[@doitbyyourself66]

Thanks Very informative

[@berlinbuilds]

Thank you!

[@WhistleLad]

Thank you!

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@DontKnowNoSnakes]

Does anyone here have a solution to collapsing it? It simply isn't budging. Im jealous of this video. Why won't mine do the same? I just assembled this today. Was excited to see it lift into position, then crestfallen when it would not collapse

[@berlinbuilds]

Under the unit is a black plastic cap. There are cables under it and it sounds like one of yours has been knocked loose. Pop the cap off and see if one looks loose/disconnected

[@DontKnowNoSnakes]

@@berlinbuilds yes! I discovered that shortly after posting. So my issue is that the left side flap is not flipping out enough, and thus sets back into the slot. I have worked out that if i nudge the unit along while holding the lever down, it helps it past that point and works as expected. Not happy about that, but not unhappy enough to return it

[@advanced8526]

If you set it up AND IT WONT CLOSE SWAP THE 2 CABLE POSITIONS ON THE TRIGGER!!! It has more throw on the top position which needs to go to the spring to bring the slide back for release to be able to lower it. I just got it and assembled yesterday out of box brand new and it had this issue. Works perfectly now

[@DontKnowNoSnakes]

@@advanced8526 it turned out that the left side latch would not retract. Using a stick or a bar i could reach that latch and push in while operating the trigger.

[@DontKnowNoSnakes]

As of October 2024, neither flap is working and I think it is now permanently locked. Very upsetting.

[@JEKYLLandHYDE69]

Good video but he did two things wrong. The first was that he mounted his saw in the wrong direction. The reason being is that the holes where the extensions rods are inserted are set back (they are not centered from front to back). So, with the way he mounted the saw the t-bar that your material sits on will be too far back behind the fence. In short, if you're facing the saw as if you are operating it, the controls (the lever and handle to make it go up and down) should be on your left (the non wheel side of the stand). The other mistake he made was he installed the t-bar backwards. That little stop plate should be on the outside, not inside.

[@chriscostanzo6747]

Excellent video man! Maybe next time tell the mistake you made while you’re explaining how to do it not after. Thanks

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! That’s good advice! That would probably be pretty helpful 😂

[@bpprod.4981]

I’m at the first step trying to screw in the little bolt and curved washer and it won’t go. I’m losing my mind! You screwed yours in so easily but mine won’t catch/screw in. Any advice? My handlebar was also extremely difficult to slide in to where the holes appeared.

[@berlinbuilds]

Were you able to get it together? That sounds like such a strange problem. Maybe double check that you are inserting it into the side that has the red handle for the hydraulic release?

[@gregmartin8664]

@@berlinbuilds Problem is the poor machining of the threads. Out of 8 nuts, 6 of them were incredibly hard to put in due to the threads. I finally just forced it, cross threading them, to get it assembled. Very poor quality threads cut into the frame.

[@stevehunt9703]

When lowering from the top position pull up and squeeze the latch and it should drop to the next level. Then squeeze the trigger and push down to collapse the gas strutt. Should go down no problem. I also found the instructions have the saw backwards so the material rests are not usefull. I really question why not use the aluminum beam and clamps from the other stand so tools can be switched easily and material stops ad rollers used instead of two pieces of pipe. The adjustable stop is so flimsy it is no use. Needs to be thicker material and one each end. Knobs are poor quality and had to turn because the threads are bad. Overall all a good sturdy stand but the Chinese factory needs better qualty control. Perhaps it would be better built somewhere else. Instructions are poor so much so this video is required for most people. Thanks for doing a great job.

[@robertgreen7679]

Great Video....but your saw needs to be turned around to line up with lumber support arms

[@travisjanik11]

I was wondering about this too because I just assembled mine tonight. The way he has it is the way the instructions show but you’re right, it doesn’t line up correctly with the support arms.

[@berlinbuilds]

Yes I ended up switching mine around eventually when I built miter wings for the saw.

[@thebigrobshow8406]

Saws bolted on backwards. The dewalt sign on the front is where your saw front should be

[@berlinbuilds]

Yep! I’ve swapped it since. Not a good way go edit the video though.

[@thebigrobshow8406]

Still alot of value in the video. I watched it for tips on setting up mine. Thanks man

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!@@thebigrobshow8406

[@Alpha_Omega_1541]

Thx

[@berlinbuilds]

No problem!

[@tmackie1694]

Thank you

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re welcome!

[@shaynesabala]

Good video but you mounter it backwards. The instructions are wrong. When you mount it the way that the instructions say the extensions are out of position. They are offset on the on the lift body, so only a small part of the extension is exposed to the wood when mounting it their way. If you flip the saw around you get more of the extension exposed, and that will give you more stability when cutting larger pieces. Hope that helps someone. I would add pics to show you what I mean if I could figure out how to do so.

[@berlinbuilds]

You’re totally right! I ended up flipping it around later when I built some wing extensions for it.

[@shaynesabala]

It’s crazy because at first I was, oh he made a mistake, but after looking at the instructions I realized that’s how they say to do it. Good video regardless, thank you.

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks! I’m glad you mentioned it. I hope other people notice your comment so they can correct it if they want to.

[@joe-say-did-it6201]

I cute them!! 😂

[@berlinbuilds]

Thanks!

[@carolynwolfer2406]

Should have watched video first. I cut the zipties!!!! Had to attach new zipties. Now watching video to make sure I connect everything correctly.

[@berlinbuilds]

Oh no!! I’m sorry about your zipties! I hope it all went smooth for you 👍

[@galvanizedgnome]

Needed help with the rails. You skipped right over it. Thanks

[@berlinbuilds]

Well, good luck! Sorry about that! Did you get it figured out?

[@SeriousPoo]

Thanks!

[@berlinbuilds]

Hey thank you very much!