I just put one of these together for my table saw & have lost my voice due to my nonstop cursing & screaming. Also lost about a pint of blood through my knuckle wounds cause by punching the walls in a fit of rage. But hey, now that it’s done it works great & worth every penny of that $39 and just as good as the far more expensive Bora, Rockler etc products.
That can be HF for you. Many items are "kits" that need finishing. After all the blood, cussing and screaming- you've cut your teeth....lol. Now you're prepared for the next venture. Take care, G.
Great review. After watching I bought one and the assembly went fairly smooth. I did find drilling the holes much easier drilling the wood while clamped into the corner pieces using a 21/64" bit (the largest bit that fit through the holes in the corner pieces) and the bolts went right through.
Ghostses, this is definitely a great step by step video. I certainly feel less stressed out to tackle this project going, I've had this box sitting around collecting dust for quite some time. Thanks again Cheers from Chicago!
after watching your video, i went and bought one, best money i spent in years, went together pretty easy, took me maybe 1 1/2 hours to put together. sure saves my back over dragging the saw around my small shop
Good deal! Yes, this kit requires a little bit of work, but the savings are worth it in my opinion. And the ease of moving things is priceless. Take care, G.
I appreciate people like yourself doing reviews on tools and items from Harbor Freight. I really helps when making a decision to spend money on items Harbor Freight sells and especially so since it is an actual review and not one that was sponsored.
I have a couple of these units in my shop. I have no complaints with them. Thanks for the video. I just bought another one and needed a refresher course on assembly.
If you were abundantly concerned about the wobble, you could drill through to the bracket and bolt the saw right to the base. But it seems far stable enough. Nice build.
Thank you much. That was a great review that saved me some time. Very well thought out and explained. I'm giving you a thumbs up, 10 stars, and a YOU DA MAN!
I put an old rug under my big delta saw and it helps when dragging around. Even when I leave the smooth cement of garage on to the asphalt driveway. Try it!!!
That is an exact duplicate of the universal mobile base kit I used to buy from Rockler when they used to sell the 1-9/16x1-9/16xlength hard wood. Rockler sold this same mobile base kit (minus the wood) for more than $40. I like them a lot. If you have room to mount the pivot wheel assembly inside, do so then flip the foot so it points out. Remove the c-clip that is holding the pin that is holding the foot pedal. Remove the pin and four flat washers, flip the foot pedal and reassemble.
Thank you for the video. Just two improvements: 1- take both nuts for the swivel caster wheels and put them on the top you don't need one on the bottom of the bracket that is why they were probably not the nylon locking washers because the two of them together will lock it. Also the directions are spot on when it tells you how to measure the size of your board pieces. For the length, you just subtract 1 and three-quarter inches from the size you needed to be and then the width you add five eights inches
No problem Mark! Glad you found it useful. I typically don't trust their manuals, so it's good to know they were correct about the measurements. They may have made a change to either the casters or brackets since my posting this. If I were to put both nuts on top of the bracket, it would drag the ground. The nut below the bracket is acting like a spacer- at least on mine. Thanks for the info and take care, G.
I just wanted to confirm, that I am having the same problem mentioned by ghostses 3 weeks ago with the two nuts on top, it does need the extra one underneath as a spacer so that the adjustable feet can be high enough to clear the ground when you move it. On perfectly flat pavement it might work, but I am going to swap it out for a lock nut too! :)
I just put mine together. BUT was missing a wheel 😕 turned around and my big dog was halfway through his new chew toy. Oh and prior to this he had chewed up half the instructions and I was winging it assembling.
Sound's like you need to keep the dog out of your space till he/she gets past tearing up your stuff. I've lost plenty to dogs myself. Seems like "this old dog" can't learn....lol. Do it for the both of us, please... Take care, G.
I put one of these together today. The instructions are every bit as bad as everyone has been saying, but I got it figured out with some trial and error. It works well now that it's assembled.
I watched this and got a pair of these for my heavy frickin jointer and drill press the very next day. The way it keeps the base of the machine barely off the ground is way more stable than anything I could have easily done with wood, and there is not a single ding I can give these, quality-wise. I also greased the rollers, and I'm sure they will break in and continue to loosen up. Thanks for the heads up. Now I can reorganize my tiny shop in a way that makes way more sense and not constantly weave around the heavy stuff that I hate to move. The harbor freight shipping container stink really doesn't trip me out too much, it's just the smell of inexpensive new toys.
Glad it was helpful, David. I agree, the low profile makes things extremely stable. I feel you on having a tiny shop. I'm in a 1 car and it's really tight. The smell doesn't bother me too much- and does go away in time. I assume it's a petroleum based product smell but I've only ever noticed it with HF tools. The swivel casters are prone to developing a flat spot if you don't turn them in a large circle. I have a short video you might want to check out. Just some additional information. Update - Harbor Freight Mobile Base Review Item 95288 Take care, G.
Thanks for the heads up on the swivels. I noticed the center hole on one of my rear wheels is a little off center, but it wasn't worth going back for to me. Just something to be aware of next time.
Looking to get one of these to use with a HF Universal Tool Stand to mount a heavy vise on... Looks like it should work fine. Your video will surely help out ! Too bad Harbor Freight no longer has there 20% off coupons, or even a printed catalog with coupons. Now they just have special online coupons, mainly valid for their special weekend sales. A HF sales clerk told me that they are saving millions by eliminating the paper coupons and catalogs.
Yeah, things have changed over the years for sure. I used to look to them first, especially when the 20%/25% coupons were available. Not so much these days though. But I do hope you come up with whatever works for you, and the cost is palatable. Good luck and take care, G.
Pretty good product for the price. I had bought a coupe of all metal mobile bases from Sears for 69.00 bucks each because I didn't know about the harbor freight versions. I'm like you in that I have to be able to move my tools around to be able to use them as my shop is in the garage and space is at a premium.
I have a Craftsman base on my table saw. It's an older version and is a bit different than what they show on their site now. I believe that's about what I paid for it probably 10yrs ago. The HF works good enough for me. I know for sure about space- I'm just about out of it myself. Thanks for the post, G.
I want to use the mobile base for a Craftsman chop saw so I can move easily in my garage. My only concern is how well can one lock the wheels down to keep the saw from moving? Thanks
Very nice review and the assembly demo/instructions were great. Thanks for taking the time to help us. Do they have one that's taller, that would work on shorter tools? Thanks again, Rodney
I put this together for my table saw and here are my conclusions. The minimum size object the HF Mobile base will accept is 10-1/8" square between the tops of the nuts on each side with each corner bracket touching. If the side with both the castors can be called the "front" and the side with both the 3" wheels can be called the "back" then the other sides are left and right. Here's how I measured to get the length of the wood: The left and right sides will be 1-1/2 inches shorter than the length you need so the wood doesn't extend into the 3" wheel wells. The front and back sides are 3/4 inch longer than the length you need. For example: To make the minimum size base the wood length for the front and back would be 10-7/8 inches (10-1/8 inches + 3/4 inch) and the left and right sides would be 8-5/8 inches (10-1/8 inches minus 1-1/2 inches). I have an old Craftsman 113.299040 10” contactors saw. It had rollers but they were a pain to use, but even worse not to. I put the saw in the HF Mobile base tonight and the difference is like day and night, the new base is so much easier. Thanks for your video!
Thanks great informative how-to video. I just bought one for a drill press and I know this will help. The directions suggest using a hardwood and I was wondering what you used and how it's held up these past 15 months? Thanks again.
Craig Schwarz Thanks Craig! I'm glad you like it. I simply used scrap 2x4's to make the pieces instead of hardwood. I've not had any problems using it. It's holding up like day one. Hope this helps and good luck, G.
Great review as usual. I was just given a 1940's Delta/Milwaukee drill press. It's a brute and needs a mobile base. I am seriously leaning towards the HF base. My concern is the base of the drill press is rounded on one end. My plan was to drop apiece of 3/4" plywood into the mobile base or perhaps even slide a piece of 1/4 plate under the bolt heads if it will clear to get full support of the d/p base. I think I will also use 1.25"X1.25" square tubing instead of the wood struts. Do you know how deep the recess is that actually hold the intended machine and the gap between the bolt head and the triangular corner pieces? Thanks much!!!
Thanks James! That was a nice score! I'm familiar with shape of the base on those old presses. The recess is 1.25". It's hard for me to measure the bolt head height, but it looks to be .25" if you line the flats parallel to the base. You might be able to squeeze a .25 plate under them, or perhaps would need to grind some off one flat on each bolt to get more clearance. I'm not sure how much the press weighs, but I have about 215lb for over 3yrs now on mine and the wood is still like day one. But by all means, use whatever makes you feel comfortable. Since the press is top heavy, you might consider drilling holes in the base triangles to secure your ply or plate down, and then bolt the press to the substrate. Hope this helps and let me know how it turns out. Good luck, G.
The product works fine. However, I probably would not have purchased it if I had known that typical 2x2s would not fit. Grrrr. Thankfully, I have a jointer.
Thanks for the great video. Do you know if it would be stronger to use 1 1/4" square steel tubing instead of the wood? I think it might flex less. What do you think?
Thanks Jim. Personally, I think steel tubing would be overkill. The forces applied are pretty much isolated to the corners. There is very little applied to the midpoint of the span. My 2cents for all it's worth. Good luck, G.
I bought the mobile base for the Harbor Freight universal tool stand w/ a Craftsman router table on top. Not too much weight - maybe 35 pounds. I ended up cutting the short side (the stand is not square) a little too short so to stretch it out I used the rear two holes on the caster end, instead of the first two on the left and right So long story short the bolts that you install at 3:48 are not going through wood, instead the two behind it are. It seems plenty strong and again not too much weight. Having owned one for a long time now, do you see this as a big deal? I don't mind cutting new pieces but it's a lot easier not to after all that work :P Thanks!
yowmymen No problem. They claim a capacity of up to 300lbs so I'm not sure. I guess you could try it and use some oak for something for the wooden parts. G.
Hey buddy! Me again. Haven’t heard or seen anything from you in awhile so picked this old one to check up on you? Of course don’t forget to delete our conversations after we’re done…haha How are you and did the renovated house rental go ok? I’m fine. Had a triple a few months ago but ok now. Just finished building a desk for my son’s room. Waiting for it to warm up again around here (NC) then gonna ride the Harley for the first time for awhile woo hooo. What kind of stuff you been doing?
What's up Mac. I/we are doing well. A triple? That's rough man. Glad you're doing well and are getting back to normal- whatever that is. Post the desk for your son so I can check it out. Oh, the Harley... I had one eons ago in my early twenties and did love to ride, but hung my hat up after too many idiots were out there trying to kill me.. I know you know what I'm speaking about. So, be safe out there. I have many videos I've recorded in the past year or so, but just haven't brought myself to edit and post. It takes more time then the projects and is a pain in the a.. Good to hear from you my friend. I do really appreciate you reaching out to see if I'm alright. Best wishes you you, you and yours. G.
+dmmflys No problem! Yes, it still works well but the casters developed flat spots due to the way I was moving it around it around. I have an update video showing in more detail. Good luck, G. ruclips.net/video/GYaUic6Kpsk/видео.html
Frank, the front brackets are the same- so it wouldn't make any change. I took a look at mine, and I don't see any reason the front wheel brackets couldn't be mounted to the left and right sides- instead of the front. That would give it a wider footprint- on the front at least.If you try it out, let me know how it goes. Good luck, G.
I must be doing something wrong. There doesn't seem to be enough room left on the wood to drill a hole closest to the leveler. I only have about 1/4" to the end of the wood to drill a 3/8" hole! I can't push the wood in any further because it will collide with the leveler foot. Am I doing something wrong? 3 holes need to be drilled in that section of the wood.
It sounds like you don't have something quite right Rob. Here's a spot in the video of what it should look like at the front corners. You can pause there and see if your wood stops where it does on mine. Hope this helps, G. ruclips.net/video/I0WCqJp28Ws/видео.html
Thanks for the help. Turns out I just didn't cut the piece long enough. Even 1/8" off on both sides makes a big difference apparently. It's all done and I like it a lot!
Do your wheel's still stink,I hate that smell I have issues with Migraines every time I go into Harbor freight that smell gives me an instant headache.
I know that stench you're talking about..lol I don't have a great sense of smell, but they don't seem to smell now. The wheels are pretty small, so I think the stench leaches out fairly fast. If it bothers you too much, I guess you could leave them outside for a while till it dissipates. Good luck, G.
@@ghostses Hi,I just got this mobil base for my sandblaster and I'm thinking on putting the front casters on the side not at front like the owner's manual says,do you think this is going to create any problem?
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Best explanation of measuring the wood for the base!! Thanks.
Thanks Jan! Glad you found it informative. Take care, G.
I just put one of these together for my table saw & have lost my voice due to my nonstop cursing & screaming. Also lost about a pint of blood through my knuckle wounds cause by punching the walls in a fit of rage. But hey, now that it’s done it works great & worth every penny of that $39 and just as good as the far more expensive Bora, Rockler etc products.
That can be HF for you. Many items are "kits" that need finishing. After all the blood, cussing and screaming- you've cut your teeth....lol. Now you're prepared for the next venture. Take care, G.
Thank you for the great review. It really helped. Harbor freight and I both owe you for the good assembly instructions/demonstration.
No problem! Glad the video was useful! Take care, G.
Thanks for this video. I was really scratching my head at the instructions and your video answered all my questions. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful Peter! Take care, G.
Great review. After watching I bought one and the assembly went fairly smooth. I did find drilling the holes much easier drilling the wood while clamped into the corner pieces using a 21/64" bit (the largest bit that fit through the holes in the corner pieces) and the bolts went right through.
Thanks James! Good tip! Glad it went well. Take care, G.
Thanks for taking the mystery out of factory assembly instructions. I will always go with the practical system.
+Frank Toro
No problem Frank! Most of the HF manuals leave much to be desired- especially if assembly is required. G.
Ghostses, this is definitely a great step by step video. I certainly feel less stressed out to tackle this project going, I've had this box sitting around collecting dust for quite some time. Thanks again
Cheers from Chicago!
Thanks Jose. Good luck! G.
after watching your video, i went and bought one, best money i spent in years, went together pretty easy, took me maybe 1 1/2 hours to put together. sure saves my back over dragging the saw around my small shop
Good deal! Yes, this kit requires a little bit of work, but the savings are worth it in my opinion. And the ease of moving things is priceless. Take care, G.
Super helpful even after 9 years - thank you!
Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.
I appreciate people like yourself doing reviews on tools and items from Harbor Freight. I really helps when making a decision to spend money on items Harbor Freight sells and especially so since it is an actual review and not one that was sponsored.
Thanks! Glad you like the videos. Yeah, no sponsorship here. Even if I was, I would still call them like I see them. Take care, G.
Great tutorial for how to put this thing together. The instructions were pretty lacking, but your video made it perfectly clear.
Thanks John! Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.
I have a couple of these units in my shop. I have no complaints with them. Thanks for the video. I just bought another one and needed a refresher course on assembly.
+Tom Wilcox
That's cool Tom. I'm please with it overall- especially for the money! Glad the video will refresh your memory..lol. Good luck, G.
Class content!!! 🫡 New subscriber! Your attention to details is commendable! Thank you!
Thanks Keith! Feel free to look through my content for anything of interest. Take care, G.
If you were abundantly concerned about the wobble, you could drill through to the bracket and bolt the saw right to the base. But it seems far stable enough. Nice build.
That's true! As it turned out, it's plenty sable as you've said. G.
Very helpful video. thanks so much!
No problem. Take care, G.
It's on clearance and thought after reading reviews on HF, I'd look on youtube for a video, thanks for sharing
No problem Jeff! Good luck, G.
Thank you much. That was a great review that saved me some time. Very well thought out and explained. I'm giving you a thumbs up, 10 stars, and a YOU DA MAN!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful, G.
I put an old rug under my big delta saw and it helps when dragging around. Even when I leave the smooth cement of garage on to the asphalt driveway. Try it!!!
Good tip! G.
That is an exact duplicate of the universal mobile base kit I used to buy from Rockler when they
used to sell the 1-9/16x1-9/16xlength hard wood. Rockler sold this same mobile base kit
(minus the wood) for more than $40. I like them a lot.
If you have room to mount the pivot wheel assembly inside, do so then flip the foot so it points out.
Remove the c-clip that is holding the pin that is holding the foot pedal. Remove the pin and four
flat washers, flip the foot pedal and reassemble.
Thanks for the info. I'm still satisfied with mine. Take care, G.
I think you just sold me on this. Your videos are very helpful, thanks.
It works well. Glad you like the videos. Good luck, G.
Thank you for the video. Just two improvements: 1- take both nuts for the swivel caster wheels and put them on the top you don't need one on the bottom of the bracket that is why they were probably not the nylon locking washers because the two of them together will lock it. Also the directions are spot on when it tells you how to measure the size of your board pieces. For the length, you just subtract 1 and three-quarter inches from the size you needed to be and then the width you add five eights inches
No problem Mark! Glad you found it useful. I typically don't trust their manuals, so it's good to know they were correct about the measurements. They may have made a change to either the casters or brackets since my posting this. If I were to put both nuts on top of the bracket, it would drag the ground. The nut below the bracket is acting like a spacer- at least on mine. Thanks for the info and take care, G.
I just wanted to confirm, that I am having the same problem mentioned by ghostses 3 weeks ago with the two nuts on top, it does need the extra one underneath as a spacer so that the adjustable feet can be high enough to clear the ground when you move it. On perfectly flat pavement it might work, but I am going to swap it out for a lock nut too! :)
Thanks for the followup Mark! It sounds like they're still the same. Nothing wrong with adding nylocks for good measure. Good luck, G.
I just put mine together. BUT was missing a wheel 😕 turned around and my big dog was halfway through his new chew toy. Oh and prior to this he had chewed up half the instructions and I was winging it assembling.
Sound's like you need to keep the dog out of your space till he/she gets past tearing up your stuff. I've lost plenty to dogs myself. Seems like "this old dog" can't learn....lol. Do it for the both of us, please... Take care, G.
I put one of these together today. The instructions are every bit as bad as everyone has been saying, but I got it figured out with some trial and error. It works well now that it's assembled.
Good deal Timothy! Glad you got it sorted out. Aside from the pain- they do work well. Take care, G.
I watched this and got a pair of these for my heavy frickin jointer and drill press the very next day. The way it keeps the base of the machine barely off the ground is way more stable than anything I could have easily done with wood, and there is not a single ding I can give these, quality-wise. I also greased the rollers, and I'm sure they will break in and continue to loosen up. Thanks for the heads up. Now I can reorganize my tiny shop in a way that makes way more sense and not constantly weave around the heavy stuff that I hate to move. The harbor freight shipping container stink really doesn't trip me out too much, it's just the smell of inexpensive new toys.
Glad it was helpful, David. I agree, the low profile makes things extremely stable. I feel you on having a tiny shop. I'm in a 1 car and it's really tight. The smell doesn't bother me too much- and does go away in time. I assume it's a petroleum based product smell but I've only ever noticed it with HF tools.
The swivel casters are prone to developing a flat spot if you don't turn them in a large circle. I have a short video you might want to check out. Just some additional information.
Update - Harbor Freight Mobile Base Review Item 95288
Take care,
G.
Thanks for the heads up on the swivels. I noticed the center hole on one of my rear wheels is a little off center, but it wasn't worth going back for to me. Just something to be aware of next time.
David Crook
No problem. Good to know on the wheels. If/when I pickup another one, I will be sure to check it out first. Thanks David, G.
Looking to get one of these to use with a HF Universal Tool Stand to mount a heavy vise on... Looks like it should work fine.
Your video will surely help out !
Too bad Harbor Freight no longer has there 20% off coupons, or even a printed catalog with coupons.
Now they just have special online coupons, mainly valid for their special weekend sales.
A HF sales clerk told me that they are saving millions by eliminating the paper coupons and catalogs.
Yeah, things have changed over the years for sure. I used to look to them first, especially when the 20%/25% coupons were available. Not so much these days though. But I do hope you come up with whatever works for you, and the cost is palatable. Good luck and take care, G.
Excellent video!!
Thanks Peter. Take care, G.
Great job explaining, thank you
Thanks Alan! Glad you like it, G.
Pretty good product for the price. I had bought a coupe of all metal mobile bases from Sears for 69.00 bucks each because I didn't know about the harbor freight versions. I'm like you in that I have to be able to move my tools around to be able to use them as my shop is in the garage and space is at a premium.
I have a Craftsman base on my table saw. It's an older version and is a bit different than what they show on their site now. I believe that's about what I paid for it probably 10yrs ago. The HF works good enough for me. I know for sure about space- I'm just about out of it myself. Thanks for the post, G.
Looks good to me and I'm trying to find something for my table saw, band saw and jointer.
I think it would work great for all your machines. Good luck, G.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing
Thanks Mark. Take care, G.
Thanks for the video and review. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Take care, G.
very cost effective, I would cosider this for anything below 300 max limit for roll around , would not worry about load in stationary position .
Thanks. G.
Just what I needed. Thank you sir.
+Zerostar369
Glad it was helpful. Good luck, G.
I want to use the mobile base for a Craftsman chop saw so I can move easily in my garage. My only concern is how well can one lock the wheels down to keep the saw from moving? Thanks
I wouldn't give it a second thought Joe. Once the locks are in place, it's quite solid and stable. Give it a go, G.
Very nice review and the assembly demo/instructions were great. Thanks for taking the time to help us. Do they have one that's taller, that would work on shorter tools? Thanks again, Rodney
Thanks Rodney. I don't think so, but you might be able to make a wooden box and then mount your shorter tools to it. Good luck, G.
I put this together for my table saw and here are my conclusions.
The minimum size object the HF Mobile base will accept is 10-1/8" square between the tops of the nuts on each side with each corner bracket touching.
If the side with both the castors can be called the "front" and the side with both the 3" wheels can be called the "back" then the other sides are left and right. Here's how I measured to get the length of the wood:
The left and right sides will be 1-1/2 inches shorter than the length you need so the wood doesn't extend into the 3" wheel wells. The front and back sides are 3/4 inch longer than the length you need.
For example:
To make the minimum size base the wood length for the front and back would be 10-7/8 inches (10-1/8 inches + 3/4 inch) and the left and right sides would be 8-5/8 inches (10-1/8 inches minus 1-1/2 inches).
I have an old Craftsman 113.299040 10” contactors saw. It had rollers but they were a pain to use, but even worse not to. I put the saw in the HF Mobile base tonight and the difference is like day and night, the new base is so much easier.
Thanks for your video!
+Pat Crowe
Very cool and good info Pat! I'm glad the video helped and you came up with an easier way to get the dimensions you needed. Take care, G.
Nice Job
Thanks Jeff! Take care, G.
Thanks great informative how-to video. I just bought one for a drill press and I know this will help. The directions suggest using a hardwood and I was wondering what you used and how it's held up these past 15 months? Thanks again.
Craig Schwarz Thanks Craig! I'm glad you like it. I simply used scrap 2x4's to make the pieces instead of hardwood. I've not had any problems using it. It's holding up like day one. Hope this helps and good luck, G.
Great review as usual. I was just given a 1940's Delta/Milwaukee drill press. It's a brute and needs a mobile base. I am seriously leaning towards the HF base. My concern is the base of the drill press is rounded on one end. My plan was to drop apiece of 3/4" plywood into the mobile base or perhaps even slide a piece of 1/4 plate under the bolt heads if it will clear to get full support of the d/p base. I think I will also use 1.25"X1.25" square tubing instead of the wood struts. Do you know how deep the recess is that actually hold the intended machine and the gap between the bolt head and the triangular corner pieces? Thanks much!!!
Thanks James! That was a nice score! I'm familiar with shape of the base on those old presses. The recess is 1.25". It's hard for me to measure the bolt head height, but it looks to be .25" if you line the flats parallel to the base. You might be able to squeeze a .25 plate under them, or perhaps would need to grind some off one flat on each bolt to get more clearance. I'm not sure how much the press weighs, but I have about 215lb for over 3yrs now on mine and the wood is still like day one. But by all means, use whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Since the press is top heavy, you might consider drilling holes in the base triangles to secure your ply or plate down, and then bolt the press to the substrate.
Hope this helps and let me know how it turns out. Good luck, G.
The product works fine. However, I probably would not have purchased it if I had known that typical 2x2s would not fit. Grrrr. Thankfully, I have a jointer.
After the pain Stefan, it does work great. Take care, G.
Thanks for the great video. Do you know if it would be stronger to use 1 1/4" square steel tubing instead of the wood? I think it might flex less. What do you think?
Thanks Jim. Personally, I think steel tubing would be overkill. The forces applied are pretty much isolated to the corners. There is very little applied to the midpoint of the span. My 2cents for all it's worth. Good luck, G.
Thanks, this answered a bunch of my questions. What kind of wood did you use?
Thanks William. I used a simple pine 2x4 and cut it to what I needed. Been working well since posting. Take care, G.
great info
Thanks Mark, glad you found it useful. Good luck, G.
I bought the mobile base for the Harbor Freight universal tool stand w/ a Craftsman router table on top. Not too much weight - maybe 35 pounds. I ended up cutting the short side (the stand is not square) a little too short so to stretch it out I used the rear two holes on the caster end, instead of the first two on the left and right So long story short the bolts that you install at 3:48 are not going through wood, instead the two behind it are. It seems plenty strong and again not too much weight. Having owned one for a long time now, do you see this as a big deal? I don't mind cutting new pieces but it's a lot easier not to after all that work :P Thanks!
I don't see that being a problem, especially since you don't have that much weight on it. I would just go with it. G.
Thanks! Great video BTW
No problem and Thanks! G.
Thank you for sharing, do you think this will hold a 400 pounds table saw?
yowmymen No problem. They claim a capacity of up to 300lbs so I'm not sure. I guess you could try it and use some oak for something for the wooden parts. G.
Hey buddy! Me again. Haven’t heard or seen anything from you in awhile so picked this old one to check up on you? Of course don’t forget to delete our conversations after we’re done…haha
How are you and did the renovated house rental go ok?
I’m fine. Had a triple a few months ago but ok now. Just finished building a desk for my son’s room.
Waiting for it to warm up again around here (NC) then gonna ride the Harley for the first time for awhile woo hooo.
What kind of stuff you been doing?
What's up Mac. I/we are doing well. A triple? That's rough man. Glad you're doing well and are getting back to normal- whatever that is. Post the desk for your son so I can check it out.
Oh, the Harley... I had one eons ago in my early twenties and did love to ride, but hung my hat up after too many idiots were out there trying to kill me.. I know you know what I'm speaking about. So, be safe out there.
I have many videos I've recorded in the past year or so, but just haven't brought myself to edit and post. It takes more time then the projects and is a pain in the a..
Good to hear from you my friend. I do really appreciate you reaching out to see if I'm alright. Best wishes you you, you and yours. G.
Thanks for detailed video. Is it still working well?
+dmmflys
No problem! Yes, it still works well but the casters developed flat spots due to the way I was moving it around it around. I have an update video showing in more detail. Good luck, G.
ruclips.net/video/GYaUic6Kpsk/видео.html
On the front wheels can you put the right on the left & the left on the right to make it more stable ?
Frank, the front brackets are the same- so it wouldn't make any change. I took a look at mine, and I don't see any reason the front wheel brackets couldn't be mounted to the left and right sides- instead of the front. That would give it a wider footprint- on the front at least.If you try it out, let me know how it goes. Good luck, G.
I must be doing something wrong. There doesn't seem to be enough room left on the wood to drill a hole closest to the leveler. I only have about 1/4" to the end of the wood to drill a 3/8" hole! I can't push the wood in any further because it will collide with the leveler foot. Am I doing something wrong? 3 holes need to be drilled in that section of the wood.
It sounds like you don't have something quite right Rob. Here's a spot in the video of what it should look like at the front corners. You can pause there and see if your wood stops where it does on mine. Hope this helps, G.
ruclips.net/video/I0WCqJp28Ws/видео.html
Thanks for the help. Turns out I just didn't cut the piece long enough. Even 1/8" off on both sides makes a big difference apparently. It's all done and I like it a lot!
No problem! Glad you figured it out. Take care, G.
It would like nicer if you reverse the bolts. Out to in.
Yes, but they would hit the frame on my saw since they're a bit too long. Take care, G.
down fall of this. should be 4 wheel swivels with 4 corner levelers. Moving stuff around the shop can be a real pain at times.
I don't have a problem with it Bryan- but I see your point. Take care, G.
@@ghostses Happy Building.
You too Bryan! Good luck, G.
What's in the garbage bags in the upper right?
+James McIntyre
Wouldn't you like to know know James???...lol. I think I see a free HF tarp- the rest I don't know. G.
Do your wheel's still stink,I hate that smell I have issues with
Migraines every time I go into Harbor freight that smell gives me an instant headache.
I know that stench you're talking about..lol I don't have a great sense of smell, but they don't seem to smell now. The wheels are pretty small, so I think the stench leaches out fairly fast. If it bothers you too much, I guess you could leave them outside for a while till it dissipates. Good luck, G.
Get a Kitty. Most people are allergic to Cats so your nose will be stuffed and you won't smell it.
@@ghostses Hi,I just got this mobil base for my sandblaster and I'm thinking on putting the front casters on the side not at front like the owner's manual says,do you think this is going to create any problem?
It should work fine however you decide to set the cabinet on. Good luck, G.
@@ghostses Thank you.