I have a cabinet saw on a Delta Mobile base. Only have the 'short' rails. I've got a bigger garage now and want to upgrade to a 50" fence for the saw. Can I use the same mobile base? It doesn't have the extension piece on it, but as long as I properly support the legs on the table to the right of the saw when the base not engaged (i.e. wheel is up) can I use the base I have today?
Reason I ask is the base w/ the extension for the legs just doesn't seem like it's supporting the table extension/legs very much if at all. It looks (from pictures) like it's only purpose is to give the extension legs a solid footing when the base is not engaged. I would like to have the space under the extension available for a mobile shop cart/storage. But can't do this if the mobile base extensions for the legs are on.
So looking for 'guidance' - Is the mobile base extension for the legs really necessary to move the saw around as long as the legs properly support the table saw table when it's in use??
Thanks,
Perry