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   kesac | May 15, 2005 10:08pm | #1

   I remember the article, but that is about all.  I have mounted my tablesaw on a torque box platform, with casters.  The base is about 30"x60", and has allowed me to put storage drawers beneath it for saw accesories, and router accesories to go with the router table I have mounted on the right table.  Takes no brains, and and very little money to add one idea at a time as material and inspiration come free from some other project.

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   efarmer4 | May 15, 2005 11:50pm | #2

   Sounds like a vaiant on the the way they move sets on stage. See: http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?0207 And look at the photo of the table, which is not what you are looking for but may help with ideas.

   Edward
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   woodhoarder | May 16, 2005 06:46pm | #3

   I built that work table 2 years ago. After adding some additional bracing and making a true torsion box for the sub-frame, it is ROCK solid when the wheels are disengaged. No sliding. The wheel assembly is simple and really handy. It would be great for use with an open tool base.

   Tony

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   ohcomeon | May 17, 2005 05:19am | #4

   How do the casters on that engage/disengage?  I'm trying to figure out how to create something simple (and affordable) for a 64A (in other words, cheaper in materials than simply buying a mobile base).

   thanks, JH

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   AlanWS | May 17, 2005 06:32am | #5

   The casters are on the bottom of the slat, hinged along its long side. When you lift the table, it pivots until the slat is horizontal and little braces at each end of the slats pivot down on their hinges to lock the slat in place to position the wheels. Those little braces are also simply hanging on their hinges, but have a string between them. To lower the table off the wheels, you lift and pull on the string, which pulls the braces out of the way so it settles onto the legs.

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   geezergeek | May 17, 2005 12:47pm | #6

   Smitty:

   I remember the info on the mobile base but can't locate the document specifics.  However, in the current issue of shopnotes the reader who won the free router for the best shop tip describes a mobile base that migght be along the lines of what you are looking for.  Simple, cost effective, and what looks like it would be very functional.

   It seems that no matter if you are looking at "store bought" or diy, the first place the designs depart from one another is when they answer the question of:  "Will the casters retract or allow a leveler to raise them, or will the casters remain on the floor and be somehow locked rigidly in place.

   This guys design locks the casters in place with two hinged boards that are pulled into the back of the caster wheel, looks like a good approach, I may try it myself.  Anywho, FYI my friend.  If I find the other article I will post it as well.  regards, Joe. 

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 17, 2005 05:44pm | #7

   Here's a simple mobility solution.   The wheels are only on one side of the saw, and they normally don't touch the ground.  To move the saw, you pick up on the ends of the rip-fence rails and roll the saw around like a wheelbarrow. 

    

    

   
   

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   Edited 5/17/2005 10:45 am ET by JAMIE_BUXTON

   
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   WillGeorge | May 17, 2005 09:09pm | #9

   I like it BUT at 65 I'm not sure I want to lift that wheelbarrow!  LOL

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 18, 2005 02:56am | #10

   Will --

   Try tilting your saw by the rails before you give up on this approach.  I'm only a couple years younger than you, and I'm not a bug guy, but it works just fine for me.

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   WillGeorge | May 17, 2005 09:07pm | #8

   The post is a little old but..

   Go to Home Depot and look at the RIDGID saw caster assembly..

   I have one and like my saw.. I would like bigger casters but works good..

   It would be very easy to build your own..

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   datachanel | May 18, 2005 03:05am | #11

   Hello, I know the method of which you're refering to. I know of one variation with drawing available from the New Yankee Workshop. http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?0207
   hope that helps.

   Datachanel

   Doing things the hard way