Mobile machine bases

[RichD1]

I want to make some moveable bases for my mitre saw, drill press and router table but was wondering how good/stable are locking castors on their own when the machines are being used, especially when using the router and larger pieces of wood are being pushed through the cutter. If possible I'd like to avoid the complication of some sort of jacking system to allow the cabinets to sit on feet.

Richard

 

[Baldhead]

Richard how about something like this

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3-Lzt7BFY

Baldhead

 

[MMUK]

Richard how about something like this

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3-Lzt7BFY

Baldhead

Nice idea but I think I'd modify that into one lever at a more convenient height

 

[carlb40]

I have my planer, thicknesser, tablesaw/ router table combo all on movable bases. All are stable, however like most i use 2 fixed and 2 locking casters.

This also looks good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZVj3AY9rJw

 

[DTR]

Need to make something like this for my bandsaw... :-k

 

[Grahamshed]

I have all my machines ( Bandsaw, Mitre saw, radial arm saw,router table, Big radial arm drill ) on bases or cupboards with 4 inch Axi lockable castors. Absolutely no problems at all so far although inly the front two are ever locked.

 

[andersonec]

I have all mine on wheels, 2 lock, 2 free and they work fine. Lidl have some 3inch ones http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-5AC49 ... il&id=9000

Andy

 

[SteveF]

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-03556 ... =8999&ar=1

 

[myturn]

I use a strengthened version of these to move my lathe around but allow it to stand on its own feet while in use....

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodwo...stors-machine-mobilty-castor-set-dakota+dkmmc

 

[MickCheese]

How about these from Lidl?

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-B...our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=8999

Mick

 

[siggy_7]

Andersonec, what's the heaviest machine you have on those 3" Aldi castors? Load capacity isn't stated, although they look sturdy in the image.

 

[andersonec]

Andersonec, what's the heaviest machine you have on those 3" Aldi castors? Load capacity isn't stated, although they look sturdy in the image.

Sorry for the delay.

These things will take about 70 kilo's each so four will take 280 kg, that's nearly 12 bags of cement, I have a planer thicknesser fitted, my router table (very heavy) is also fitted, the Band saw and table saw are also on wheels, in a garage so they have to go away at night.

The two links to the lidl ones which are wide black things will not work in your shop, the smallest piece of dirt or shavings will bring them to a stop.

Axminster have some http://www.axminster.co.uk/catalogsearc ... ?q=castors

Andy

 

[carlb40]

Andersonec, what's the heaviest machine you have on those 3" Aldi castors? Load capacity isn't stated, although they look sturdy in the image.

Sorry for the delay.

These things will take about 70 kilo's each so four will take 280 kg, that's nearly 12 bags of cement, I have a planer thicknesser fitted, my router table (very heavy) is also fitted, the Band saw and table saw are also on wheels, in a garage so they have to go away at night.

The two links to the lidl ones which are wide black things will not work in your shop, the smallest piece of dirt or shavings will bring them to a stop.

Axminster have some http://www.axminster.co.uk/catalogsearc ... ?q=castors

Andy

Yep my castors are from Axi. Never had any probs with any of them.

 

[siggy_7]

Thanks Andy, should be ok for my saw / router station then, I reckon maybe 250kg for the whole thing. I'm planning to put the base on adjustable feet and make lifting castor mechanisms from Bob (9fingers) plans, see here: https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/custom-made-mobile-bases-t17861.html

 

[RichD1]

Hi Guys, I've got a hard wood floor, won't those Lidl nylon castors slip? Don't you need a rubber type tread to stop slip?

Richard

 

[andersonec]

Hi Guys, I've got a hard wood floor, won't those Lidl nylon castors slip? Don't you need a rubber type tread to stop slip?

Richard

I don't think it makes any difference Richard, one pair of castors are fixed and will only move in one direction and when the others are locked they wont move at all, sideways slip would be difficult with all that weight on top and I would have thought there's quite a bit of friction on a used wood floor, it's not that smooth is it?

Andy

 

[myturn]

Hi Guys, I've got a hard wood floor, won't those Lidl nylon castors slip? Don't you need a rubber type tread to stop slip?

Richard

Rubber non-slip casters WILL give better grip than smooth nylon ones, irrespective of the weight.