Last Updated on June 21, 2024 by teamobn
The work vise
It’s ‘vise’, not ‘vice’ Mr. Port-A-Mate. But I’ll forgive the error because it’s a great addition to the unit. It’s as solid as it looks and adds significantly to the functionality of the work stand.
Work material support
The Port-A-Mate 7000 excels in supporting long workpieces, a critical feature for those handling extensive materials like decking. With its impressive 294 cm (9.65 feet) support span, it effortlessly accommodates 3.6-meter (12-foot) lengths of wood, making tasks like trimming and cutting more manageable. These extended supports ensure that your materials remain steady and aligned, minimizing the risk of warping or movement during cutting.
This stability is invaluable for achieving precise, clean cuts, especially when working with large or heavy pieces. The Port-A-Mate 7000 transforms cumbersome tasks into streamlined processes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy in your projects.
Work stops:
The Port-A-Mate 7000’s flip-up work stops are a game-changer for making repetitive cuts with precision. These stops allow you to set a consistent length for multiple cuts, ensuring uniformity across your project. This feature is particularly useful for tasks requiring identical pieces, such as framing or creating multiple segments of decking.
By providing a reliable reference point, the flip-up work stops eliminate the need for constant measuring and marking, saving you significant time and effort. The convenience and accuracy of these work stops enhance the Port-A-Mate 7000’s functionality, making it an indispensable tool for both professional and DIY enthusiasts.
Conclusion
When I decided to go looking for a new work-stand, Port-A-Mate was not on the list. In fact, I’d never heard of the brand. But after considering a multitude of alternatives, it won my vote and opened my wallet. The real bonus was that it cost me less than I would have paid for the Dewalt Mitre Saw Stand DWX723-XE that I had been considering and considerably less than the Bosch GTA3800 Professional Work Bench that was at the top of my wish-list when I started the buying process.
Here in Australia, the unit is only available from Masters Home Improvements. The cost is $219 which represents excellent value since the recommended retail price is $USD 329.99! There are various retailers in the USA and Canada but the best price we could find is on Amazon at $239.00 including delivery.
I hope that helps you with your choice of work-stands. If you have any questions or comments, don’t be bashful… just type them in below and I’ll respond as soon as I can 🙂
