Popular Post Cliff Posted May 5, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Link: http://www.grizzly.com/products/-Bear-Crawl-Heavy-Duty-Mobile-Base/T28000 When I bought my Laguna 1412, I figured I'd pick up the mobile base later. After repeatedly moving it in the latest garage remodel, I decided it was time. But man that Laguna base is $150 for some small pieces of metal. I'm sure it works fine but it seems like a ripoff. So I ordered the Bear Crawl from Grizzly as it was on sale for $55.95 (still is.) Shipping was pretty fast. I always expect Grizzly to be slow but it came in a few days. It's packed fine, box is a little torn up. The parts are very well made, very heavy. It's pretty easy to put together. The instructions could be a bit more clearer on which bolt goes where or what the different parts are, but after a while you sorta realize there is only one way they should go. If I was back to being a noob like when I started then it would have been very frustrating, but at this point I've put enough machines together that it was more intuitive. I do think that if one were to buy this, I would put it together in a different order than the instructions say to. It was not easy to get the swivel casters on while the base was under the Bandsaw. I'd put all the wheels on before ever sitting the base on the floor. Also, when they say you should have two people, you REALLY should have two people. Unless you like holding a 300 lb bandsaw tipped at 15 degree angle while attempting to push the corner pieces onto the metal bars that connect to the other corner pieces. Also, it's just a tad too big for the 1412. Not so much that it needs a mounting plate (a drill press would need one, and it does explain how to do that.) In fact I think I will end up getting another for my drill press. The pedals are easy to flip up and down, the roll action on it is smooth. I'm definitely pleased with this and glad I didn't waste money on the Laguna mobile base. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Its great that you could save some cash and still get something your happy with. Good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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