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JCochrun

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I've got several tools that I will need to make mobile. They are all on stands. I made a mobile base for one but it was a pain. Any suggestions for a pre-made mobile base or some easy to follow plans to make one? I appreciate any assistance.

Jim
 
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I have used these in the past. They work well, but if your floor has dips and rises, as does mine (perhaps it was poured and trolled after a liquid lunch) it make setting level a bit difficult. It can be done, but but the base has to be moved a little to one side or the other to set level.
Ron
 
I have the typical three stall garage, with one stall being "mine". I have all my tools on wheels. 11 tools to be exact. Lately I have been modifying some of the wheel sets. I originally had everything on the htc systems as "zig" mentioned. I still have several tools on them.
They work fairly well if you are tolerant of a couple things. The tools all sit at a slight angle until you lower them onto the adjustable pads. They tear your work boots up on top where you "flip" the wheel contacts over and the wheels stick out 8 inches or so.

I have a set of wheels made by General, which also stick out a ways but they push straight down and are made for heavy duty tools. I have a 700 lb planer on them. They work well...pretty pricey.

As in your original post though, you want to avoid building your own. Actually, I am in the process of building my own for some of the tools and getting rid of the boughten ones. By building your own you can in most cases lessen the footprint, and get better wheels for less money. I have noticed recently that you can get double lock wheels for 8 to $15 in a miriad of places. One of the better places is Woodcraft and Highland Woodworking. I usually buy two double lock and two non-swiveling, no locking so I can steer it easier.

The other thing I have noticed is the manufacturer wheel set that are made for the machine are infinitely superior to whatever you are going to buy as an aftermarket. Lately I have been spending the extra cash and getting them when I can too.

Just my .02 worth...I wish I did not need any wheels, and I could just set everything up in a permanet spot like many of the shops shown here, but this is what I am stuck with for now, so I have been trying to refine the solutions.
 
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I have one of the small HTC bases (PM-1000) that I bought on closeout at Rockler. I don't care for it. While you can mount the raise/lower cam levers for the wheels in either direction, unless you shorten the lever handles, they're likely to be in the way in one position or the other. I have a scratch on door frame and a faded scar on my ankle to remind me of my bargain buy.
 
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