TS portable base

[Matt Walton]

I have a delta table saw (don't know the model number off the top of my head, but it has an open base), and whenever I need to make a cut, I need to wheel it out of the shop. currently, I put two legs on a creeper, and lift the other two to carry it out, but would like something like the base of this (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100642039) on the bottom, does anybody sell something like this, that would go on aftermarket? I think that TS has the base, but I will describe it: basically, there are two wheels permanently on the ground, and then you step on something, causing two other wheels to contact the ground, making it possible to roll easily.

[Frank Trinkle]

How 'bout this one:

http://www.toolsforless.com/product/3270/Delta_50-345_Universal_Mobile_Base

I have the same base for my planer, but it's universal with two on the ground and one foot operated wheel like you want.

Up to 300 Pounds.

[Cary Falk]

Home Depot used to sell those separately but they don't any more. I had one under my table saw and I have another one under my lathe. They are great. Maybe something like this from Woodcraft would work.
http://www.woodcraft.com/images/products/141550_230.jpg

[Matt Walton]

Almost, but do they make one with big wheels? I need to get it across some sliding hangar door tracks, which are a pain in the whatever to do. I will try to post some pics tomorrow, as it is almost 9:45, and very dark. Wheels like a wheelbarrow would be nice (okay, a little smaller, but you get the point).

[Matt Walton]

Here are the pics.
That deep track is 1 1/2" deep

[Bill Huber]

Here are the pics.
That deep track is 1 1/2" deep

I would say you are going to have to make a base yourself.

The other way is maybe make a cover over the tracks and then you would not have to have wheels as big.

[Matt Walton]

I was kind of afraid of that. :) Guess I better get busy planning. what materials would you suggest? plywood, metal?
At least I get the size tires I want. :D

[glenn bradley]

Almost, but do they make one with big wheels? I need to get it across some sliding hangar door tracks, which are a pain in the whatever to do. I will try to post some pics tomorrow, as it is almost 9:45, and very dark. Wheels like a wheelbarrow would be nice (okay, a little smaller, but you get the point).

For just that purpose: http://www.rockler.com/gallery.cfm?Offerings_ID=21257&TabSelect=Details

[Jason White]

You're much better off building a cabinet with wheels and putting the saw on top. Plus you'll gain some extra storage, can adjust the height to your taste, built-in dust collection, yada yada yada. Lots of plans on the web for these.

Jason


I have a delta table saw (don't know the model number off the top of my head, but it has an open base), and whenever I need to make a cut, I need to wheel it out of the shop. currently, I put two legs on a creeper, and lift the other two to carry it out, but would like something like the base of this (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100642039) on the bottom, does anybody sell something like this, that would go on aftermarket? I think that TS has the base, but I will describe it: basically, there are two wheels permanently on the ground, and then you step on something, causing two other wheels to contact the ground, making it possible to roll easily.

[Jim Mattheiss]

:mad: -1 on the Woodcraft casters.

I had them on my contractor saw and they bent. The chrome hood over the wheel bent and when raised would not litf the saw of the base. I might have been a little rough with them but the were by no means STOUT.

Your results may vary.

Cheers

Jim

[Mark Norman]

I would suggest you make some wood stock to fit down in the door tack so you don't need big wheels.

And build a base cabinet like Jason mentioned.

[Jason White]

Here's what I did with my last saw (picture). I never got around to building the drawers for it before I sold it. It was built for a tall person (me), and luckily the person who bought it (my neighbor) is the same height!





I have a delta table saw (don't know the model number off the top of my head, but it has an open base), and whenever I need to make a cut, I need to wheel it out of the shop. currently, I put two legs on a creeper, and lift the other two to carry it out, but would like something like the base of this (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100642039) on the bottom, does anybody sell something like this, that would go on aftermarket? I think that TS has the base, but I will describe it: basically, there are two wheels permanently on the ground, and then you step on something, causing two other wheels to contact the ground, making it possible to roll easily.

[Matt Walton]

Mine is a full table saw, it just doesn't have the closed in base. I guess that's what is called a contractor's saw. Actually the saw is my dad's (I'm 14), and I present each possibility to him and he nixes them.
Maybe we could retrofit some big wheels onto one of those...:)
The problem with the Rockler is that my dad doesn't want to have to lock/unlock each wheel separately.

[david brum]

Hi Matt

The mobile base on that Rigid saw is called a Herc U Lift. They used to sell them at HD as an accessory. They are kind of like an erector set to assemble but will fit pretty much any contractor's saw if you don't mind drilling holes in the bottoms of the legs. I think I have some old ones. If you're interested, PM me.