Need mobile base opinions

Ken, What’s the weight of the saw? Alot of mobile bases I’ve seen were not capable of handling the weight capacity they claimed. The last thing you need is that beast wobbling around while trying to cut something. I’ve had to reweld one and modify the other. Nothing beats a homemade welded base.

John

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Hey John…..I am guessing somewhere in the neighborhood of 400#. I know that a welded base would be the best but I dont have the time and access to a welder is almost non existent. I can weld, no welder.

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•Expands from 14” x 14” (36×36 cm) to 22” x 54” (56×137 cm) to accommodate table saws, drill presses, etc

•Maximum dimension of 38 sq. ft

•400 lb. (181 kg) capacity

•Foot-lever action raises base for mobility, lowers base onto levelling feet for added support on uneven surfaces

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/GMman_2008/0556838_1.jpg•Heavy-duty 3” casters for easy manoeuvrability

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Was $100 on sale for $40

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Hey Ken, Grizzly sells this, says it has a 700# capasity:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Heavy-Duty-Mobile-Base/G7314

And here’s an extention kit for it

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Extension-Kit-For-Shop-Fox-Mobile-Bases/G8684

Hope this helps.
Chris

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Chris…you have exatly what Ken needs.
The price is good too.

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The Grizzly product looks good, I have a mobile base on my drum sander that has a lever sicking out the front that you step on to move the sander, the problem is that the lever sticks out too far and I am constantly triping over it or banging my ankle on it. Hate the thing but i guess not enough to change it out, avoid that kind of product.

-- Paul, La Center, Washington

GMman…. the photo has been removed from the hosting site. I am interested in what you have posted but I can see a pic. If you could repost it would be appreciated.

Chris….I had one of the Shop Fox bases under a jointer, same model in fact, and I didnt like it. The leveling feet are held inplace by magnets, and not very good ones either. When moved the feet would fall out and get caught in the joints in the concrete. I almost dumped the jointer more than once.

Paul…I would be interested in seeing what you have. I like the idea of foot operated. In your case do you have the option of moving the actuator to the side of the machine that doesnt see as much traffic? On my unisaw I would be able to place the foot lever under the router table and not be a hazard but still able to use.

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Oh, sorry about the experience with the base. I just remember seeing them in the Grizzly catolog. I hope you find what you need.

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You might want to take a look at the HTC3000. It has a 700lb capacity and cost about 95.00 thru rockler. Nice sturdy base for the money. Cheers/Wudbutcher

-- Big Steve

I would go with the HTC. I’ve had it under my Delta tilting arbor with extension table ever since I bought the saw 15 years ago. Constantly moving it around and the never had a problem.

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Ken,
You can use mine if you want. Just a thought. If you do buy one, the HTC is a good way to go. That’s what I use for my Router Table and I know that beast weighs at least 200lb – 300 lb.

John

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I have this (an older version) on mine:
http://www.deltaportercable.com/Products/AccessoriesDetail.aspx?ProductID=14043
I hate it.
I’m saving my pennies for this one:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21257&filter=mobile%20base
I have a few smaller shop fox mobile bases, I won’t be buying them anymore.
These are my favorites:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005114/8164/Universal-Mobile-Base-Hardware.aspx

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•Expands from 14” x 14” (36×36 cm) to 22” x 54” (56×137 cm) to accommodate table saws, drill presses, etc

•Maximum dimension of 38 sq. ft

•400 lb. (181 kg) capacity

•Foot-lever action raises base for mobility, lowers base onto levelling feet for added support on uneven surfaces

•Heavy-duty 3” casters for easy manoeuvrability

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Very good buy Date: July 20, 2009

“I bought mine at 65% off.
This is a simple device. The construction is solid and the base feel firm under my band saw.

My only regret is that I did not buy another one for my drill press.

Highly recommended when on sale.”
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I have the HTC, use it on my band saw. About half the weight of your saw, but either would be well within specs. I like it.

Don’t buy the grizzly (shop fox) base. I have it on my band saw and it is a POS. The frame is good but the casters suck. Even with the light weight of a 300# band saw it is still hard as hell to steer the thing around. Save up a few more bucks and by and HTC. IF you want the cats meow check to see if the SS industrial base will fit. Hydraulic rasing and lowering, but it is a $300 base.

I bought a “pump truck” for a “buck” at an auction,...........one $ dollar $

I put my cabinet saw/system on a skid, bolted it down, and use a manual skid steer ( aka manual pump truck ) and I dont think anyone can beat it…..............for a buck, it works like a MILLION bucks. I simply use the pump and pump up the skid the CS is bolted down on….......move the whole system to where it works…....release the pressure of the hydraulics….........and get to work

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