Well, I figured after my planer purchase my tool budget was all used up. Naturally I came across a deal I couldn't refuse on a little jointer- (isn't that the way it always happens?) LOML was very understanding and Saturday I came home with a 1-1/2 year old Craftsman 6" jointer for less than half what it costs on sale (which it is right now). With reference to the recent thread on which jointer to buy - I'm in the "not enough space" and the "not enough $$" camps. The 6" is HUGE in my shop (about 250sqft.). So, a little paint and rust removal here she is.
Anyhow, along with the gloat, I thought I would pass along the info on the mobile base I picked up for it. I came across a post on OWWM about this adjustable machine base for $15.95 (+ shipping). It is similar to the ShopFox units, though I have not used one of those so I'm going by pictures I've seen. As a friend says, It's "anvil technology". Nothing fancy - the fit and finish are servicable but nothing to rave about. Everything fit fine and went together without a problem. Though if you don't have snap ring pliers get a pair - snap rings are used to hold the stationary feet onto the handscrews. The jointer is about 250 lbs. and the base holds it without a problem. It moves around on cast iron wheels easily and the handscrews are less of a pain than I thought they would be. So for $28.50 (with shipping 35lbs) I think it works really well. It can be found here:
http://jordanindustrial.zoovy.com/product/MI91480
The usual caveats apply - not affiliated etc.
Thanks for looking,
Wes