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It took me about 40 minutes to put it together with the planer on top. I did however find it cheaper (think green tools and a type of bear) and bought it. They aren't great, but not too difficult to decipher. I too think this is weird, but the stand doesn't need any more support once it's all together because the leg rests on the base.
I found that I can just lift the frame and the wheel pops down to roll it around, and then push the pedal to pick the wheel up and drop it to the ground. There is no flex. That modification makes it much more user friendly. First I'll say that I did not consider this stand at its current price point. There is plenty of foam and plastic to protect everything. In my opinion if you can't follow these directions, then you shouldn't be using a planer. The MDF top is more than sufficient since most of the weight is around the outside.
Lastly I like the height but would use caution buying this stand for a scroll saw or sander because it's a little low for that. I was impressed with the packaging and the abused box contained untouched pieces. There is a single bolt at the bottom of each leg like some have mentioned. I'm really happy for the price I paid, but would be more a lot reluctant at $160. A great idea from "D.E.Meek's" review and supplied pictures is to turn the pedal around on it's hinge if you mount the wheel inside the frame.
I am already planning modifications by adding a 24" x 14.5" x 10" high drawer for keeping my pin, brad and finish nailers close at hand, in addition to various air compressor assessories. I may add a drawer pull to the front short side for ease of moving it around. The MDF top is OK, I would have preferred if the planner mount holes had not been predrilled and the top had been an inch or two longer and wider. I purchased this expressly for my D55141 Air Compressor. I recently received my DW7350 Mobile Stand and am really impressed with the overall quality and ease of assembly.
I will replace the top in the future. It took me less that an hour. This drawer will be mounted on bottom slides. I am also adding acorn nuts (8) to the bolt ends on the base, foot pedals and rubber feet for aesthetics.
I purchased this stand for my DW734 Planer after moving it around by hand was not going to be productive to long term back care.Dewalt has a mounting template for mounting both Dewalt DW734/735 planers,also, it would not be very hard to drill mounting holes for other portable planers out there in the market other than Dewalt to fit this stand.
Amazon shipping was prompt and on time. It requires about an hour to assemble, but instructions are complete and all the parts fit. I found this stand an excellent addition to the DW734 planer. The stand is very stable and compact and contains the vibration of the operating planer well. Everything considered,this was a good purchase for me. It allows the planer to be easily moved around the shop, an important feature to me with my limited shop space.
Slightly complicated to assemble as the directions don't give a lot of guidance. If you choose to mount it on the inside, you have to contort your body a bit to get your foot under there to push it down and lift it up. If you choose outside, the pedal will stick out really far and you will trip on it and snag every cord you ever use on it. Good sturdy stand--very solid. The pedal that you step on to raise or lower the wheels is in an incredibly awkward place. The stand is great for its purpose and I would reccommend it, but the pedal was poorly designed. You can install it either inside the frame or outside.
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