Shop Built Mobile Base

This is a shop built mobile base I made after taking elements of several other shop built bases and making one that I liked. Total cost was less than 10 bucks.

note: I already had the casters from a previous project. I failed to mention this in the video.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• woodworking
• mobile
• base
• shop
• built
• tools
• workshop

[4vinos]

I will take some photos but I have to wait until my son gets back from a trip. I just don't know how to post photos. I liked the hinges you used and attempted to look for them online but to no avail. I just bought some door hinges at H.D. Again, your design is simple yet extremely useful to move my delta contractor table saw around.

[par5endos562]

@4vinos The hinges were just standard 1 1/2" Stanley cabinet hinges I got from the bargain bin at the local discount store. I just mounted them a little different so that there wouldn't be too much stress on the screws.

[4vinos]

I made one using your video. I used 2 inch wheels (they are a bit small) I should have used wheels a bit larger. I say this because sawdust accumulates and attempting to roll it becomes difficult. I used two 1/2 steel tubes that protrude about four inches so that I can use my feet to raise and lover the table. Thank you very much for your post.

[par5endos562]

@4vinos I'd love to see a video or pictures of your version. Can you post a video reply, or send some pics?

[par5endos562]

I'm glad people are finding this video useful. I took elements from several designs to make this one, and I posted this video as a resource for people to take elements from this design to apply to their own base. Mine is certainly not refined by any means, but it is just a shop fixture and it serves its purpose. I'm kicking around some ideas for a mobile planer stand with storage underneath. I'll be sure to post a video if I come up with anything useful.

[MotoGuy75a]

that is a great design.Did you use 2x4 for the sides and middle piece?What size wheels did you use?

Thanks,Daren

[par5endos562]

@MotoGuy75a 2x3 for the base because I had some left over from another project. The wheels are 2" I think.

[tuvix72]

Just finished two of these, great design! Sending the video as a reply...

[MoltenMozzarella]

@rfd578 if new (old) means new (never used), lol, I have alot of new (never used) saws and other I need to put to work myself. I have a new (old) table saw that I bought an extended warranty on over a year ago and I haven't even plugged it in yet, but Saturday, I'm going to run up the electric bill and do some buildin. Neighbors are gonna hate me, maybe, it might get them outta the house too. lol

[rslane32]

awesome

[OldSchoolSkill]

Good design that provides LOTS of mechanical advantage!

Well done!

[rfd578]

Excellent design, love the price. I will be making one for my new (old) table saw.

[lomejordecapusotto]

Very creative ...thanks for share it.

[ddistrbd1]

I just love the simplicity of your design,and yet it's fully functional,well done.

I will definitely make one just like it.

Thank you .

Ken.