Removing Ridgid R4512 lift mechanism

I have a craftsman 21833….. basically the same saw. there is no reason why you cant remove the mobile base

I would say it will de-value the saw.
The base is the one feature that most folks say they like and generally agree works well.

How is the base in the way of your dust collector hook up? Mine just clamps to the 4” outlet and turns and comes out the side opposite the power cord; no where near the caster mounting components.

-- Michael :-{| Diapers and politicians both need to be changed often; and for the same reason.

I’m not really concerned about the value of the saw. I simply will not be moving it.

I have a dust collection hose going to the area at the back of the saw, not on the side, and I have a Y connector there with one branch going to the table saw. In my case, while I can still connect it without a problem, the caster assembly is still in the way a little bit, and I have also been thinking that I could reuse it to install on something else that I might have reason to move around. This is not big deal, but then again it’s only 2 bolts on each foot to remove.

-- David - Tucson, AZ

You can take it off without compromising the stability of the saw. It is a bit of a pain with the d/c hose, agreed. I move my saw frequently enough though that I’m glad it has the mobility kit.

-- John, BC, Canada

Thanks. When I looked at it, it seemed that it might have acted as cross-members for the base, but probably not.

-- David - Tucson, AZ