trz Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Let's see them, whose got the "best" shop made mobile base design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Maybe should be moved to jigs forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think "The Shop" is appropriate. A jig positions the tool in relation to the work (like a pocket hole jig) or the work in relation to the tool (like a table saw sled). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 For my cabinet saw. Larger wheels roll over giblets and 1/4 metal does not flex. Funny thing...I can easily move the saw around but it never moves during a cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Whoa! That is one sweet base... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 For my cabinet saw. Larger wheels roll over giblets and 1/4 metal does not flex. Funny thing...I can easily move the saw around but it never moves during a cut. Sharkeater, ya done good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 For my cabinet saw. Larger wheels roll over giblets and 1/4 metal does not flex. Funny thing...I can easily move the saw around but it never moves during a cut. Care to share any details on that build? Wheel size, swivel/non swivel? Lockdown device? Great looking MB. TWood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 1/4 x 2 x 2 angle iron for the base. I just made it 1" bigger on the inside than the cabinet saw foot print. The outriggers are 1/4 x 4" flat bar and the castors are 4" and all swivel. I chose the larger wheels not for the weight they will handle; but the size - they roll over wood giblets easier. I figured how large the outrigger had to be for the wheel to swivel and still not hit the base and basically doubled that length. I heated and bent the outriggers to 90 degrees and then welded the castor base to the outriggers. Then I set the main square base on a piece of 1/2" plywood because I wanted it to end up 1/2" off of the floor when the saw is placed in it. Then put the outriggers with the attached wheels against the base with the wheels sitting on the table and welded the outrigger to the base. Doing it like this, it takes into account any small differences between the outriggers. I made the locks by welding a acme thread nut to a piece of tubing which acts as a spacer. The locks are unnecessary in my case - I don't even use them. The cabinet saw has enough weight to stay in place when leaning against the saw or cutting something. Cut a piece of 3/4" Ply for the interior and you're done. I painted it gold and red because the Incra fence system on the saw is gold and has red trim and the Grizzly cabinet saw has green and gold trim. No flexing, no bolting together, made specifically for your saw. Price - about $30 for everything. One of the best things I've bought for my shop is the Lincoln 180 wire welder and a torch and set of tanks. I'm like many of you, I have to save the nickels and buy in stages but I don't regret a bit of it. I can make anything out of metal that I need for the shop. The local welding shop will sell you flat bar or angle iron and a stick of it here and there is not expensive. You may say "I can't weld", but if you can squirt a consistent line of toothpaste on the toothbrush, you can weld 1/4 metal strong and neat enough for anything you'll want to do in your woodworking shop. Guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I always wish I had taken the time to learn how to weld. My grandfather and an uncle knew how to weld . Learned how to drill and tap , solder copper then I foucsed more on woodworking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I always wish I had taken the time to learn how to weld. My grandfather and an uncle knew how to weld . Learned how to drill and tap , solder copper then I foucsed more on woodworking. Same here, I would love to add that skill to my bag of tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I actually won a 16 week course on welding while I lived in MN. Then I got to practice a lot while at school for DHS. I have welded with lots of different set ups but don't now because if the gases get into my system I could get bummed off the transplant list for 6 months to a year. I like tig welding most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks very detailed I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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