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sibosop

30/11/2009 10:21 PM

Mobile Base for WT table saw

I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw which is currently bolted
to a very high dolly. It's okay for me (6' 3"), but is clearly a
danger to my girlfriend. I was wondering:
* Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs (other
than really heavy)
* Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
advertised?

thanks


This topic has 9 replies

sb

sibosop

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 2:39 PM

On Dec 1, 1:43=A0pm, "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just Wondering wrote:
> > Christopher Glaeser wrote:
> >>> * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
> >>> advertised?
>
> >> The Rockler All-Terrain mobile base has recieved excellent reviews.
> >> The large wheels allow easy movement of heavy equipment.
>
> >> Best,
> >> Christopher
>
> > A partial sheet of 3/4" plywood, attached four 3" casters. =A0Total cos=
t
> > about $30-$50, depending on how fancy you want the wheels.
>
> And that raises the tool the height of the casters plus the thickness of =
the
> plywood.

Right. That is basically the setup I have now.

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RonB

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 2:30 PM

On Dec 1, 12:21=A0am, sibosop <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw which is currently bolted
> to a very high dolly. It's okay for me (6' 3"), but is clearly a
> danger to my girlfriend. I was wondering:
> =A0* Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs (other
> than really heavy)
> =A0* Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
> advertised?
>
> thanks

Can't help with the weight, but take a look at the Shop Fox bases at
Grizzly.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/searchresults.aspx?q=3Dmobile%20base

These are adjustable in size, have a variety of weight capacities, are
stable and barely raise the machine 1/2" to 1" off of the floor. They
are reasonably priced too. I have one under my Grizzly 1023S which
has a weight of around 450 pounds; and our son uses one under his
contractor saw. Both of us are very pleased.

RonB

sb

sibosop

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 2:38 PM

On Dec 1, 1:03=A0pm, "SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Try looking over atwww.OWWM.com(Old Wood Working Machines) you
> mightbe able to find a manual with weight spec for your saw or one
> like it.

Yes. I finally found it in a catalog with some help.
375 pounds shipping weight.

Ss

"SteveA"

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

04/12/2009 2:34 PM

I recently picked up the "extra heavy duty" shopfox mobile base from Grizzly
for my PM3000. The base is 'rated' #800 and keeps it barely an inch off the
floor, you might want to take a look at it. They have some that are rated
#1300...wonder why I did not see that one....

http://www.grizzly.com/products/searchresults.aspx?q=mobile base


"sibosop" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:ee926402-28a8-49c4-9b88-c55646703ed9@b36g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw which is currently bolted
> to a very high dolly. It's okay for me (6' 3"), but is clearly a
> danger to my girlfriend. I was wondering:
> * Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs (other
> than really heavy)
> * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
> advertised?
>
> thanks

Sb

"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 1:03 PM

Try looking over at www.OWWM.com (Old Wood Working Machines) you
mightbe able to find a manual with weight spec for your saw or one
like it.

On Nov 30, 10:21=A0pm, sibosop <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw which is currently bolted
> to a very high dolly. It's okay for me (6' 3"), but is clearly a
> danger to my girlfriend. I was wondering:
> =A0* Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs (other
> than really heavy)
> =A0* Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
> advertised?
>
> thanks

JC

"J. Clarke"

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 4:43 PM

Just Wondering wrote:
> Christopher Glaeser wrote:
>>> * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
>>> advertised?
>>
>> The Rockler All-Terrain mobile base has recieved excellent reviews.
>> The large wheels allow easy movement of heavy equipment.
>>
>> Best,
>> Christopher
>>
>>
> A partial sheet of 3/4" plywood, attached four 3" casters. Total cost
> about $30-$50, depending on how fancy you want the wheels.

And that raises the tool the height of the casters plus the thickness of the
plywood.

dn

dpb

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 4:16 PM

sibosop wrote:
> I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw ...
> * Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs ...

Don't know it by model number well enough to hazard guess, but look up
weight of current Powermatic of same size blade and add, say, 50lb to
account for the motor difference from then/now and some shields, etc.,
and I'll wager you'd be adequately safe for the purpose...

--

CG

"Christopher Glaeser"

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 12:22 AM

> * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
> advertised?

The Rockler All-Terrain mobile base has recieved excellent reviews. The
large wheels allow easy movement of heavy equipment.

Best,
Christopher

JW

Just Wondering

in reply to sibosop on 30/11/2009 10:21 PM

01/12/2009 1:14 PM

Christopher Glaeser wrote:
>> * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see
>> advertised?
>
> The Rockler All-Terrain mobile base has recieved excellent reviews. The
> large wheels allow easy movement of heavy equipment.
>
> Best,
> Christopher
>
>
A partial sheet of 3/4" plywood, attached four 3" casters. Total cost
about $30-$50, depending on how fancy you want the wheels.


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