I'm expecting delivery of this unit in April, and could use some advice about removing it from its crate and putting it on some sort of mobile base or casters. It apparently weighs 600 pounds.The manual gives no clue about how to lift it. I assume it's not a good idea to lift it by the tables. I can lift it using straps and a chain hoist, but I'm not sure where to safely attach the straps.
Jet does not make a mobile base specifically for this unit. They make a universal base which will fit it, but it's "rated" for 700 pounds, and some reviewers say that it's flimsy at that weight.
I looked at leveling casters made by Great Lakes casters. I saw a posting indicating that someone used them on this unit, but Jet tech support says that casters should not be used on this unit, because the base could be damaged.
I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with first-hand experience with these issues.
Thanks,
Tony