Mobile saw base

[beer is good]

I am thinking of getting a mobile saw stand from Timbecon. Does anyone have any experience with these? They don't have lockable castors, but use a screw leg on two corners which you screw down to lift the base just off the floor or level the saw. They are a fair bit cheaper than the CarbaTec model.

[jchappo]

Get one with brakes.
I have the Jet Heavy Duty which just needs a quick flip up or down with the toe of my shoe.
Don't even need to take my hands off the job.

[SAISAY]

I bought 4 heavy duty braked castors and put them on a hardwood frame, rebated to fit the saw inside the frame.
My saw weighs about 130 kg and my concrete floor is uneven. So far I have had no problems with it.
If it wobbles a bit, I put a wedge under it and, of course, always brake the wheels.
However, the mobile kits I bought for my bandsaw and thicknesser are rather unstable on the floor and will be replaced as soon as finances allow it.
Cheers
Wolffie

[Therapy]

I agree with jchappo and Wolffie– get one with brakes.

I use both types of mobile bases on a level and smooth concrete floor.

I use one like the Timbercon base under my bandsaw and it is very stable. I have bases with brakes under my cabinet saw and jointer and they too are stable.

Having to bend down to wind the two screw legs up and down each time you move your saw will become a chore, if you need to do it frequently. Locking/unlocking the brakes with your foot is far simpler and quicker.

[More_Firewood]

Hi, I have one of these under a 10HB table saw (190Kg) on a concrete floor. It does not move unless you push it fairly hard. It has a couple of pads that act as brakes (one did not fit correctly) but I do not use them.

Andrew

[orraloon]

I have a similar one from Hare & Forbrs and it works fine. I have one of the ones that you put together with hardwood frame and has 1 lifting wheel at the front. It worked great on the bandsaw but a larger footprint to take the table saw legs ment too much flex on the front timber frame. The pads would hardly lift at all. It is back under a bandsaw again and happy.

[Tung tied]

Hi Beer,

I've got the carbatec one with the lokcable castors as I have a small shop and have to move machines around to use them. The lockable castors are worth their weight in gold as the ts gets moved frequently and I can't be bothered bending over to wind down legs every time. I suppose it depends on $ as well and you're a lot closer to timbercon than I am.

cheers

Bryan

[rsser]

I got one of these (http://www.majorwoodworking.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=452) for the ML392 jointer/thicknesser.

It works pretty well on the uneven concrete floor. It has two lockable swing wheels and two lockable fixed.

drawback is that the rail holes are not well matched to the size of the machine base and to work best an MDF plate should be fitted.

ps came from Northern Machinery, Preston, Melb. IIRC it was a lot less than $120

[Phil Spencer]

I am thinking of getting a mobile saw stand from Timbecon. Does anyone have any experience with these? They don't have lockable castors, but use a screw leg on two corners which you screw down to lift the base just off the floor or level the saw. They are a fair bit cheaper than the CarbaTec model.


I have that type of mobile base on my spindle moulder, it is awkward to move around, I made my own for my table saw it has 100mm dia wheels each wheel is rated at 100kg and two diagonally are braked the 230Kg saw rolls around the workshop eaisly (a lot easier than the spindle moulder). :)


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[IanW]

You certainly get a range of opinions on any topic, here!

Here's my 2c.

I have a Carbatec base with braked wheels under my tablesaw. It works well, but if you happen to lean on the saw a bit hard, the brakes don't hold. I'm used to it now, but it can be a bit of a nuisance at times, like when I was sawing up a long, heavy chunk of Kwila the other day for my boaty friend. Pushing on the heavy board kept slewing the saw round so the board missed the outfeed roller. It's usually not a problem though, as I rarely put such heavy stuff over my tablesaw.

I have a H&F base with cam-operated castors under my 18" bandsaw. You just stomp on the metal cam-caps over the front castors to lift it, then flip them up with the toe of your boot to drop it when it's in position. It sits down hard on two adjustable, rubber-padded feet. Not quite as easy as the Carbatec base, but close, & it stays put. I prefer this type, so when I bought my new planer last year, I got a similar base for it (from Carbatec).

Cheers,

[Kev Y.]

Hi, I have one of these under a 10HB table saw (190Kg) on a concrete floor. It does not move unless you push it fairly hard. It has a couple of pads that act as brakes (one did not fit correctly) but I do not use them.

Andrew

Same here, Very stable on a concrete floor, however you have to make sure that the wheels will swivel properly, when you go to move it.

[rod1949]

On Monday I went looking for a mobile base for my new Jet 22-44 drum sander. Wandered into Carbatec and seen a HTC base similar to this http://www.htcproductsinc.com/products.php , lockers on the side and single swivel one end. I measured it up and it would be a perfect fit. The cost $60, I'm pretty sure it was a one off old stock and old design. Took it home and it fitted like a glove.

[fletty]

Hi beer,
I had one of those bought mobile bases under my table saw and I simply learnt to live with its flexing BUT I put a router table into the tabletop extension changed the balance point and started to have some problems. One fateful day I was routing the edge of a heavy workpiece and felt the whole table saw start to topple. I couldnt let go of the workpiece and I needed to keep it pressed against the table so the workpiece, my hands and me all followed the table to the floor!
I then welded up a mobile base with a footprint the same size as the tablesaw/router combo with 4 large wheels, 2 swivel, 2 fixed, all braked.
The saw now moves across the floor with much less effort, is much more stable and cost less than $100 in material,
fletty