Buy a Ridgid 10" or 12" sliding mitre saw and get a free stand:

$449 for the 12" saw: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001235328
$398 for the 10" saw: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001093823

The free stand you get (usually $199): https://www.homedepot.ca/product/1001531105

The 12" one seems like a great deal so I picked one up when I saw the deal in store. I always regretted buying a 10" cheapo 15 years ago instead of a sliding 12" which makes it much easier for mitre cuts and larger lumber

Reviews indicate blade wobble with the 12" but that seems to be on the older model (R4221).

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Mar 6th, 2022 2:02 pm

xxxibgdrgn: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2019; 1034 posts; 725 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2022 2:02 pm

Do these take a lot of room? especailly the back side the arm stands out I think.

I think Bosch came out with space saving mechanism. I wonder if Ridgid one does the same?

Mar 6th, 2022 2:06 pm

mart242 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2003; 6512 posts; 280 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2022 2:06 pm

xxxibgdrgn wrote: ↑ Do these take a lot of room? especailly the back side the arm stands out I think.

They definitely aren't small. They seem to have a new one that uses a different mechanism but only available in the US for now https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-i ... /315635552 but it has no LSA.

Video about it here:

Mar 6th, 2022 2:26 pm

xxxibgdrgn: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2019; 1034 posts; 725 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2022 2:26 pm

mart242 wrote: ↑ They definitely aren't small. They seem to have a new one that uses a different mechanism but only available in the US for now https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-i ... /315635552 but it has no LSA.

Video about it here:

Ye ok, that robot looking arm is the space saver. I hope I can snag the old one on sale, which I think it was at some places a couple of weeks ago.

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Mar 6th, 2022 7:58 pm

DudebuD: Sr. Member; Feb 7, 2007; 531 posts; 440 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 6th, 2022 7:58 pm

xxxibgdrgn wrote: ↑ Ye ok, that robot looking arm is the space saver. I hope I can snag the old one on sale, which I think it was at some places a couple of weeks ago.

I don't recommend the old one. Bought one, couldn't square it to save it's life. Then the fence screws decided to strip despite the fact I was using the tool provided to adjust the fence. Cuts were 1/8 off over 9.5 inches, and that's adjusted the best I could get it

Mar 6th, 2022 9:39 pm

mart242 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2003; 6512 posts; 280 upvotes

Mar 6th, 2022 9:39 pm

DudebuD wrote: ↑ I don't recommend the old one. Bought one, couldn't square it to save it's life. Then the fence screws decided to strip despite the fact I was using the tool provided to adjust the fence. Cuts were 1/8 off over 9.5 inches, and that's adjusted the best I could get it

You're talking about the R4222? Or the one before?

Mar 6th, 2022 11:11 pm

DudebuD: Sr. Member; Feb 7, 2007; 531 posts; 440 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 6th, 2022 11:11 pm

mart242 wrote: ↑ You're talking about the R4222? Or the one before?

Can't remember but I bought it in 2018 or 2019. Either way the r4221 and r4222 are crap and have problems.

Mar 7th, 2022 7:18 am

koesdibyo: Jr. Member; Mar 4, 2010; 110 posts; 196 upvotes; Orillia

Mar 7th, 2022 7:18 am

Does the receipt show partial values?

Ie. Can the stand be returned?

Already have the stand, and would be definitely interested in upgrading my 10" dewalt to a sliding mitre.

Mar 7th, 2022 9:02 am

mart242 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2003; 6512 posts; 280 upvotes

Mar 7th, 2022 9:02 am

koesdibyo wrote: ↑ Does the receipt show partial values?

Ie. Can the stand be returned?

Already have the stand, and would be definitely interested in upgrading my 10" dewalt to a sliding mitre.

Here's what my receipt shows:

-------Ridgid Tool Takeover Event-------
648846071787 Saw <A> 449.00
MAX REFUND VALUE $311.11
648846075952 Stand <A> 199.00
MAX REFUND VALUE $137.89
Free Ridgid Mitre Saw St -199.00

What stand do you have? That one? Do you like it? I was hoping they'd restock the "gravity" one and that I could pay the difference but it seems out of stock everywhere and no clue if it will ever come back

Mar 7th, 2022 9:07 am

jugojugo: Deal Addict; Feb 3, 2009; 2704 posts; 1812 upvotes; Durham

Mar 7th, 2022 9:07 am

been waiting for this for a long time!

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Mar 7th, 2022 9:58 am

newbiesniper: Newbie; Sep 24, 2009; 38 posts; 25 upvotes

Mar 7th, 2022 9:58 am

I'm looking to redo all the baseboards and window trims in the house. is the 10" saw a good buy at the moment with the free stand? anyone have issues with some of the reported blade wobble or fence not aligned?

Mar 7th, 2022 10:11 am

rbell76: Sr. Member; Aug 20, 2020; 613 posts; 723 upvotes

Mar 7th, 2022 10:11 am

the 12in being on sale too with the free stand is a Hot deal.

Been waiting since before Christmas for this to come back with the free stand and now it being on sale, even better.

Mar 7th, 2022 10:27 am

koesdibyo: Jr. Member; Mar 4, 2010; 110 posts; 196 upvotes; Orillia

Mar 7th, 2022 10:27 am

mart242 wrote: ↑
Here's what my receipt shows:

-------Ridgid Tool Takeover Event-------
648846071787 Saw <A> 449.00
MAX REFUND VALUE $311.11
648846075952 Stand <A> 199.00
MAX REFUND VALUE $137.89
Free Ridgid Mitre Saw St -199.00

What stand do you have? That one? Do you like it? I was hoping they'd restock the "gravity" one and that I could pay the difference but it seems out of stock everywhere and no clue if it will ever come back

lowes-dewalt-compact-mitre-saw-stand-14 ... #p35544833

This is the one I have.
Caught it on the sale from CDN tire and PMd at HD.

Mar 7th, 2022 3:12 pm

pylon: Member; Dec 21, 2006; 231 posts; 105 upvotes

Mar 7th, 2022 3:12 pm

Buyer beware: Ridgid 12in Sliding Miter Saw: Setup & Review - BUYER BEWARE

Mar 7th, 2022 4:44 pm

mart242 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2003; 6512 posts; 280 upvotes

Mar 7th, 2022 4:44 pm

pylon wrote: ↑ Buyer beware: Ridgid 12in Sliding Miter Saw: Setup & Review - BUYER BEWARE

That's the previous model based on everything I could find.. hopefully I'm right and this new one is much better.

Mar 7th, 2022 5:02 pm

NotJoPapa: Jr. Member; Dec 24, 2017; 109 posts; 161 upvotes; GTA

Mar 7th, 2022 5:02 pm

pylon wrote: ↑ Buyer beware: Ridgid 12in Sliding Miter Saw: Setup & Review - BUYER BEWARE

I had a 10” one and it wobbled as well after a couple uses. After about a month of use, I started getting shocked by the trigger during activation. Thankfully, this was during the extended COVID return window for Home Depot and I was able to get a refund.

Mar 8th, 2022 7:48 pm

DudebuD: Sr. Member; Feb 7, 2007; 531 posts; 440 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 8th, 2022 7:48 pm

newbiesniper wrote: ↑ I'm looking to redo all the baseboards and window trims in the house. is the 10" saw a good buy at the moment with the free stand? anyone have issues with some of the reported blade wobble or fence not aligned?

I did. And returned it. It's a POS that I'd avoid.

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Mar 8th, 2022 9:12 pm

SizzleChest: Deal Fanatic; Jan 22, 2008; 7973 posts; 9614 upvotes; BC

Mar 8th, 2022 9:12 pm

mart242 wrote: ↑ That's the previous model based on everything I could find.. hopefully I'm right and this new one is much better.

I did some research about 18 months ago and yes, it was only a specific range of serial numbers for the 4221 that had the wobble issue. The current model isn't even made by the same manufacturer that made the 4221 if I recall correctly.

Mar 9th, 2022 6:47 am

Smittybit: Newbie; Oct 3, 2016; 81 posts; 58 upvotes

Mar 9th, 2022 6:47 am

DO NOT use the compact stand with the 12" miter saw, unless it's in your shop and on perfectly flat solid ground. It will flip over sideways incredibly easy when moving it or flipping out for use.
Use DeWalt heavy duty or Ridgid's msuv at minimum, the 12" is a big heavy beast.

Probably ok for the 10", but not on gravel, unpacked dirt, or grass.

Mar 9th, 2022 6:56 am

Smittybit: Newbie; Oct 3, 2016; 81 posts; 58 upvotes

Mar 9th, 2022 6:56 am

DudebuD wrote: ↑ Can't remember but I bought it in 2018 or 2019. Either way the r4221 and r4222 are crap and have problems.

Nice catch-all there bud. Ridgid makes changes mid model number all the time so your 3-4 years old model ain't exactly relevant. I have the R4222, built end of 2021 and it's anything but crap. It's a beast, does 2x12 at 45 bevel and miter same time. It's accurate, it's doesn't deflect hardly at all, and no, it doesn't have blade wobble.

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