RIDGID Universal Miter Saw Stand with Wheels - REVIEW (AC9946)

RIDGID Universal Miter Saw Stand REVIEW MS-UV AC9946 Miter Stand with Wheels - This is a review of the RIDGID MS-UV AC9946 Miter Saw Utility Vehicle. In this video I share my likes and dislikes about this tool as well as issues I had with the product and RIDGID. I purchased this stand from the Home Depot for $129 in 2020 and have used it for a few years prior to reviewing it. In short, it's a sturdy stand with lots of nice features, which I demonstrate in the review.
Points In The Video:
0:10 Why I got this stand.
0:27 Top 5 Things I Like About This Stand (work support dimensions)
0:46 Raising and Lowering The Stand
1:09 Work Support and Stop Dimensions
1:37 Going Up and Down Stairs (The 12" Wheels)
2:07 Wheel To Wheel Width (vs. Standard Door Width)
2:16 Height of Stand When Upright
2:20 Quick Release Brackets and Replacement Part Number
2:46 Top 5 Things I'm Not So Crazy About
2:55 Height From Ground To Top Of Brackets
3:21 Assembly Instructions (Note: Assembly not demonstrated in this video.)
3:54 Getting parts from RIDGID / Customer Service
4:37 Free Parts & Service (Lifetime Warranty?) - Registering
5:07 Things To Note
5:18 Value for the $
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*****UPDATE: While my stand came with a "Life Service Agreement" (Yes, I have the documentation), RIDGID has taken it upon themselves to reduce it to a "3 Year Limited Warranty." That's a bait and switch! If you buy the stand as of 2024, you will now only get a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
***Always refer to the manufacturer's website or consult the manufacturer for exact product specifications. Opinions expressed in this video are my opinions.

[@JT_70]

I bought this stand several years ago on sale for $99! It works great with my 56# DeWalt 12” sliding compound miter saw. We just bought a couple to replace folding DeWalt and Milwaukee stands that were a pain to set up and dismantle daily on the job site.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing that! $99 was a bargain.

[@daivernon7346]

Best review I found

[@BruceAlanR]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@harrydoherty8299]

thanks to all reviewer’s on you tube. i actually found a new ridged AC 9946 on line . a gentleman was selling it only 10 minutes from where we travel to my sisters in law. waited for a sale that never came i came across this one for$149.00 or best offer. i gave him $160.00. it was a bargain.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Post back how you like it once you’ve had it a while.

[@harrydoherty8299]

just an added note . after setting up my miter saw on the stand i noticed it’s easier to put the stand in the horizontal position if the saw is in the highest position when vertical. so before storing the stand move the saw to the left.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

@@harrydoherty8299 I have an Admiral 12-inch compound miter saw from Harbor Freight. I turn the saw at a 45 degree left angle and lower the saw completely and lock it in place before storage. Minimal floor space utilized, for my purposes.

[@DeeneOgden]

I love this video. Great review.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks so much! 😃👍

[@dmeemd7787]

I can't confirm that, I mean don't leave it in the rain obviously but this thing is amazing, super easy to load into a truck for example and the way it's balanced, the first time you folded up, it feels like it's going to fall over or slam into itself, it does not. Very very well built and I think it was on sale recently at Home Depot as well but generally speaking, this thing is amazing and I believe you can use it with any other saw it has the added rails for long Lumber and all that good stuff, thing is amazing!

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I like this thing to. I wheel it up and down, in and out a few days a week and it’s solid.

[@dean314videos9]

I got mine for $199 at home depot… you’re right. … the instructions was like trying to watch old people F…. Thank God for KZbin so I could assemble it. Great video. I hope it last… I think for a home owner it’s ok. I think for a professional probably want something else

[@BruceAlanR]

😂 I would have to agree it’s a bit bulky for professionals to travel with.

[@afbigfish1]

I had the dewalt stand for 1 day before selling it and buying the msuv. Just FYI if you put your saw in the middle it will be more balanced and make folding and unfolding easy. This is my fav. stand. all the supports sag so i cant fault it. Overall best bang for the buck. the tough built looks very similar and sure its good too. I also have the bosh gravity stand for my table saw and the msuv is easier to use.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have to tighten the screws on my mounts because every time I raise or lower the stand the saw slides.

[@tgilldesign]

I have an older model of this same stand.... the new one has larger circumference wheels and the handle is now a 'closed-loop'..... whereas, my handles are individual handles.... so, it seems improved in a few ways to me. I LOVE this stand...... it is SO EASY to employ to a working stand and retract into storage mode and wheels around the yard very easily. I have showed this stand to several people over the years and they all agree what a sweet design it is. I just replaced my Ridgid 12 inch Compound miter saw with a new Dewalt saw, and it mounted in the universal mounts of this stand super-easily..... another plus!! I debated on getting a color matched Dewalt stand, but decided it would be a waste of money, since I love the functionality of this stand so much.... plus; The Ridgid Stand has a nice recessed storage area on the left side of the 'saw' which is great for storing pencils, small notepad, nuts/bolts/screws/wrenches etc. I don't believe the folding Dewalt has such a feature.

[@BruceAlanR]

Yes, this stand has definitely made my life easier. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

I have one of these. Purchased a few years ago (it's 2023 as I write this). I like the Ridgid MSUV for the most part. The one flaw is the placement of the tension levers which lock/unlock the wing/supports for extending/contracting. The frame of the MSUV prevents the lever on the rear-left-side from being turned while the stand is fully-deployed. The right-side-front is fine. But the stand has to be at least partially folded-up in order for the left-rear tensioner to be turned freely. This is awkward for one person, but can be done. Other than that, I've appreciated the otherwise user-friendly and strong-enough-for-my-tasks nature of this portable stand. I've got an Admiral 12-inch compound-miter-saw (from Harbor Freight) mounted on mine. Overall, I don't think I could have done better for the money spent. :-)

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your experience and I completely agree on the placement of the wing lock/unlock levers.

[@johnmathers5990]

That lever is spring loaded, pull out on it, turn it whatever way suits you, then set it back on different flats of the hex, that it fits over. Then operate the lever as normal (Fig 22 in the manual).

[@Gabriellariz]

I’ve debating between this one and the Dewalt. I have a 12” slider that is breaking my back to install it on my non rolling saw horse type stand. This one has the huge wheels that will definitely help out, they seem weak where they’re attached though. Thanks for sharing your experience, I’m leaning on Ridgid, yes it’s currently on sale for $150.

[@BruceAlanR]

The Ridgid is a good deal when on sale. I have no regrets. I roll this thing in and out, up and down, and it’s still rock solid.

[@Cotocon1]

Great Vid thanks

[@BruceAlanR]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@chriscolameco6850]

I've had very good experiences with their warranty

[@BruceAlanR]

That’s great! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ScottieBMan]

Thanks

[@BruceAlanR]

👍

[@davidgoodwin3935]

I was in the market for a new Miter Saw so I bought the Ridgid 12in Miter Saw and got the stand FREE 😁

[@BruceAlanR]

Free stand? Bonus! 😃👍

[@BruceAlanR]

Awesome! …and thank you for your service!

[@fabianuriarte2519]

Just bought the delwalt726. The drawbacks are: it sits low, wheels are too small to go up bumpy yards, and it only comes with one handle bar. The latter is a big problem as two handle bars are needed to operate it as a wheelbarrow or hand dolly. I am looking at the Rigid now for the reasons mentioned above.

[@BruceAlanR]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I thought the dewalt had 3 height settings. Am I mistaken or is it the highest setting is too low?

[@kidsdolls5249]

@@BruceAlanR i owned the DeWalt for 2 days before returning it. I bought the Rigid after watching your video. I noticed 2 height settings on the DeWalt where the highest setting was too low. Also, the DeWalt does not have the quick release arms that bolt below the miter saw. Instead, the DeWalt has sliding brackets afixed to the DeWalt frame where a miter saw can be bolted on to. I prefer the quick release arms as it makes it easy to separate the saw from the stand.

[@flbchbm]

I have ~26 ridgid power tools, about 8 batteries and a few chargers registered. I have had two batteries replaced under warranty that I bought in 2010. They are slug-slow at changing the 3yr to lifetime, so you DO have to follow up with an agent to get them to change it, but they gladly do. Their customer service agents are not the kind Canadians you know so well. These must be those angry french-candians.... And for reference. This stand in 2023 is now $250, but in 2019 was ~$130 !!!!! THAT is some BS.

[@BruceAlanR]

That’s been my experience too. During Dec and Jan the stand was on sale at my local HD for $169. It’s currently $250, but hopefully it goes on sale again soon or else it’s just not worth it.

[@flbchbm]

I just bought one from tool direct on eBay for $110 shipped. It had a 30% off special. It was 150 normally.. It says it's used but it's probably refurbed. I do not think it's direct tools outlet, since it says tools direct. It arrives Wednesday and I can let you know. They had two left after I bought mine. It says it has all the pieces and accessories, but might not be in the factory box.

[@BruceAlanR]

Let me know how it works out.

[@flbchbm]

Turned out fantastic! The box looks like it has been around the world. Tons of holes and tears in the box. So far only one tube was bent on the end and I can easily knock that back into round. Definitely worth $110 with shipping and tax. Go grab one! I have pics and video, but I'm at work right now so no time to post them. This thing is heavy too.

[@BruceAlanR]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@harrydoherty8299]

we’ll i’ve had mine a while now and it’s a great stand to have my 12 inch miter saw on. very portable . i’ve used it in the yard to replace shed doors and new trim on the under deck trim. built a new mantle . this is the perfect rolling miter stand for the $$ . like it was said in the video , being tall is helpful in raising this stand with the saw mounted . i’m only 76 and it’s no problem at all . keeps you in shape . bought mine on facebook new for $160 so shop around if you don’t want to pay $260 . if your a contractor than go for the bosch @ $340.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@bigchungus7720]

Does this work with a Milwaukee 10in miter?

[@BruceAlanR]

I haven’t tried it with the Milwaukee 10”, but I’d be very surprised if it didn’t work.

[@ncooty]

That thing went from about $129 in Oct 2021 to $219 Dec 2023, both from Home Depot. That's absurd. I'll wait for it to go on sale or come back down. Otherwise, they can keep it.

[@BruceAlanR]

Ooofff! $219 is ridiculous. At that price I’d tell them to keep it too!

[@eminence55]

Ya it's $300 in Canada atm Jan 2024...yuck...

[@BruceAlanR]

@@eminence55 Yikes! Hard pass for $300.

[@NSDaishi]

Don't leave it outside. Bought it at a yardsale and ants live inside of the pipes (two weeks of them coming out to find food from lumber). Came with broken work supports and I have searched everywhere to buy new ones with no avail. 3:22 previous owners assembled it wrong and I had to reassemble it with no instructions (used photos of it built online and lots of patience).

[@NSDaishi]

After watching this video, I learned the parts I wanted to replace are called "work supports" and fu** paying $50 for those things. Might as well just buy a new one at that point.

[@BruceAlanR]

I completely agree. That’s ridiculous!

[@BruceAlanR]

Ants in the pipes? Never heard that before. The stand does have caps on the ends of most pipes, but I occasionally find them on the ground because they pop out. The caps don’t impact performance, but they would keep wildlife out.

[@NSDaishi]

@@BruceAlanR so you mentioned that the caps pop off easily and probably why I have none. And pins that hold seperate pieces are not with the used version so they crawl into there too. I notice the previous owner didn't put the rubber feet.

[@harrydoherty8299]

a little glue. good as new on the end caps

[@leestebbins5051]

I will echo the comments on assembly instructions and the diagrams in the manual, not good. Besides that, love it so much that I’m buying another one for my thickness planer when I have room. Literature says chop saw only but the stand is rated for 350 lbs.

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing that. I’d be curious to know how it handles a thickness planer.

[@harrydoherty8299]

the powertec mt4009 rolling stand is great for planners and table saws. ck it out.

[@leestebbins5051]

@@BruceAlanR Bought a second hand MSUV last summer and found plans for a Dewalt planer mount with a Google search. Can be a challenge to deploy because of the weight but love the mobility.

[@victorfeliciano6094]

nice video, i had 4 dewalt miter stand ($229) all of them had to go back to home depot due to issues on the cable it will lock and stay lock it has cable issues / if you can stay away it a pain..

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad I chose not to go with the DeWalt as I’ve heard of folks having that same issue.

[@verylchavez6643]

I have had the Dewalt 726 stand I DID NOT like it, once set up, sits to low, its top heavy when have 12" miter on, the extended arms pain to open and close.....

[@BruceAlanR]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the DeWalt!

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Yeah, Ridgid customer service isn't the best... Had to deal with them a few years ago and nope, won't do it again. It's a shame, but to hell with them.

[@BruceAlanR]

I’m currently dealing with Milwaukee via their website repair eservice. So far so good, although I feel like they’ve set it up so they don’t have to deal directly with people. 🤣

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

@@BruceAlanR Still, should be better than Ridgid. lol It's a shame.

[@BruceAlanR]

Milwaukee was really good and fast when it came to the warranty on my compact handheld vac. I mailed it back to them (they provided a prepaid fedex label) and within like 10 days they sent me an entirely new one. I guess it was easier than repairing it. Ha!

[@stevelucas4650]

OMG. Bought this today. WORST instructions for a product I have ever purchased! Including IKEA crap! Had to watch 2 KZbin videos to figure out how to assemble this. I felt dumb! Also, missing screws too!

[@BruceAlanR]

That was my experience as well.

[@robertharris419]

dewalt

[@BruceAlanR]

Fair enough!

[@dandrson7903]

The instructions are awful. I had all the parts. I looked at the instructions for some guidance but had to use common sense to get it done. I got the stand for free when I bought the Rigid saw.

[@BruceAlanR]

Yup. I totally agree. Instructions are terrible!

[@dalel8454]

❣️ p̶r̶o̶m̶o̶s̶m̶

[@BruceAlanR]

👍