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Homemade Mobile Base f/1000lb Jointer
Guys I need to make a mobile base for a jointer that weighs around 1000lb plus.The base has two sections that I can construct two bases w/4 wheels for each section to help w/ the weight.I have a welder and some 2"X1" tubing,but I am wondering about the wheels.I would like some low profile if possible,or maybe 2"-4" wheels.What type of wheels would you suggest for this project?Should I get the ones w/ steel,rubber,plastic,what ever else there is.And where could I purchase these?I have look on e-bay,and casters are there by the thousands.Some wheels there have a rating of 450lb per wheel.And the floor in my shop is concrete.If you have any pics of your mobile base for something this heavy,please post with some pics your thoughts on this.Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving as I did.Thanks again guys for the help.
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Shopfox mobile base casters no good.
I 100% agree.
This base was recommended by technical support as the heavy duty base for heavy equipment like my 5 HP Belsaw planer. I got it all put together & couldn't budge it I put the wheel mount bolts in like it showed with the nuts on the bottom & they wouldn't swivel. So I changed them & I still couldn't budge it. The wheel s themselves just were not up to the job.
I had to buy better wheels at $15 each & make & weld on extender plates to mount the new wheels to. All this was done on a week end so I should charge Grizzly double time.
I did talk to Bill Crofutt's assistant but don't know what came of it.
The whole outcome of this is I have a much better base with lockable wheels that will roll up over the 1/2" thick interlocking anti fatigue mat so I don't have to remove the mat to get the planer out.
I really don't think I should have had to do this but I needed it right away because pulling the planer around with no wheels wasn't doing my back any good.