JohnG Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Does anyone else make a mobile base like the SawStop industrial mobile base, where it has a foot pump that raises the tool off the ground so that it can roll around but then a simple press on the other side lowers the tool to the ground so it has no chance of moving around while in use? I just ordered a bandsaw but I am freshly spoiled by my SS Industrial mobile base, so the other offerings I am seeing look lame. The Rockler "All Terrain Mobile Base" looks decent but the swivel casters appear to only be single locks, and having to lock all wheels separately is not as convenient as one lever for the whole base. Anyone have recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1rdhunter Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 What brand of bandsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 I'm not aware of anything after-market that matches the single-step SS integrated stand. I have a Grizzly "Heavy-Duty Mobile Base" which I actually took my bandsaw off of since it ended being more trouble than it was worth. Grizzly does have a new "Bear Crawl" base with a pair of toe-flip-stops which look to be much nicer than the "locking" casters on the old base. Two steps rather than one, but it's at least less than four and should be a lot more secure than just the casters. Delta has a three-wheeled base with a single step to engage... But I've not used this style of base personally, and it honestly looks a bit flimsy just from pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 1:29 PM, B1rdhunter said: What brand of bandsaw? I’m giving the Harvey Alpha a shot. On 12/23/2021 at 2:05 PM, BonPacific said: I'm not aware of anything after-market that matches the single-step SS integrated stand. I have a Grizzly "Heavy-Duty Mobile Base" which I actually took my bandsaw off of since it ended being more trouble than it was worth. Grizzly does have a new "Bear Crawl" base with a pair of toe-flip-stops which look to be much nicer than the "locking" casters on the old base. Two steps rather than one, but it's at least less than four and should be a lot more secure than just the casters. Delta has a three-wheeled base with a single step to engage... But I've not used this style of base personally, and it honestly looks a bit flimsy just from pictures. Thanks! The Grizzly looks decent. I’m also going to check the dimensions to see if the bandsaw footprint could work with the SS mobile base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 My old Rigid tablesaw has the 'Hercu-lift' base that works that way, but it is integral. I don't know of a commercial offering, but there are plenty of how-to videos for the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Bora makes a few similar to the Grizzly one. Mine swivels on the front and the back wheels don’t. You have to lock the two front wheels individually but simple enough to do with your feet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 4:57 PM, legenddc said: Bora makes a few similar to the Grizzly one. Mine swivels on the front and the back wheels don’t. You have to lock the two front wheels individually but simple enough to do with your feet. +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Yeah the SS base is the best, but I don't know of an all purpose version. I have gone to using the Bora 3500 & 3550 bases. The wheels are bigger and wider so they roll better and the frames are stiff and don't sag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Bora also has a mobile base series that has all swivel wheels if you want them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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