Not sure how big the base of the saw it, but I just got a Grizzly Bear Crawl base for my G2013 table saw and it's pretty nice. Adjustable size, built really well, retractable castors on one end. They just had a sale on them for under $100
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Generally I despise the fixed wheel front, steer me back type of base. My only exception is on a bandsaw, I guess they are the correct footprint for it. Anyhow on both my BS's I have the fixed front base, and I really like them. I'm not sure of the brand, it's been a while since I bought them, but this is the one on the 14" saw. Same type on the 18".
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I'm modifying my Grizzly Bear Crawls. Those foot operated leveling pads are not stable, they will release on their own and if you are in a cut that could result in an accident.
Fortunately Grizzly sells the foot operated mono wheel which you will find on some of their heavy 15" and 20" planers. Those things are BIG heavy duty beasts. Makes moving a machine around the shop a dream, you can do a 360 like a zero turn mower.
Unlike the Bear Crawl foot operated leveling pads, when this mono wheel is released the machine rests down onto the pads for rock solid stable operation.
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Fortunately Grizzly sells the foot operated mono wheel which you will find on some of their heavy 15" and 20" planers. Those things are BIG heavy duty beasts. Makes moving a machine around the shop a dream, you can do a 360 like a zero turn mower.
Unlike the Bear Crawl foot operated leveling pads, when this mono wheel is released the machine rests down onto the pads for rock solid stable operation.
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You can build a pretty decent base for less than $10 if you have a welder and some old bed frame angle iron 
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( See this thread for more info and other ideas )
For an out of the box solution, I have a 1950 Delta BS came on a flare leg stand that had been slightly modified… the PO put two wheels on the left side of the stand, and the heels of two work boots as pads under the right side of the stand. It worked so well that I left it as is when I restored the machine:
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What isn't shown is that if you add two handles sticking out from the base on the left side (same side as the wheels), then you can move it like you would a hand cart. Grab the handles, tip the top back to lift the front pads, and roll it wherever you want.
Cheers,
Brad
( See this thread for more info and other ideas )
For an out of the box solution, I have a 1950 Delta BS came on a flare leg stand that had been slightly modified… the PO put two wheels on the left side of the stand, and the heels of two work boots as pads under the right side of the stand. It worked so well that I left it as is when I restored the machine:
What isn't shown is that if you add two handles sticking out from the base on the left side (same side as the wheels), then you can move it like you would a hand cart. Grab the handles, tip the top back to lift the front pads, and roll it wherever you want.
Cheers,
Brad
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Here's an idea for building your own.
I have 15 machines on this style of shop built, foot pedal operated retractable castors. The castors act as a fulcrum for the lifting lever and the pedal rotates to lock in the travel mode. The castors are underneath and out of the way.
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I have 15 machines on this style of shop built, foot pedal operated retractable castors. The castors act as a fulcrum for the lifting lever and the pedal rotates to lock in the travel mode. The castors are underneath and out of the way.
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Well, I think that I've found the best solution for my shop that gives me the best mobility with the most stable unit when parked plus it's priced right without being a "cheap" solution, found these at Peachtree, has anyone tried them?
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Does your shop have concrete floors? Expansion joints, or smooth floor?
If you have a smooth floor, then the two casters you have mentioned may be fine.
I unfortunately have expansion joints, and I have tried some bases with smaller wheels, and they suck!
I have built bases for may lathes. 3" and 4" casters.
And my bandsaw sits on a Rockler All Terrain base. It has been worth every penny.
All four wheels lock, and it is very smooth. Rolls across the joints with ease.
Also be careful with all four wheel swivel. Did that on one of my lathes, and it is very hard to steer it in a straight line. Will get away from you real quick. Lathe casters are removable. I never use those machines while they are on wheels. But sure nice to be able to move them out of the way when needed.
Good luck.
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I had those on 2 tools in years past, one was a Delta drum sander, the second a 6" jointer with open stand. They work, but probably wouldn't be my first choice for a splay legged open stand tool. The legs aren't that stiff and you can get some squirrelly action when rolling the tool around…I suspect on an enclosed stand they would work better keeping in mind the expansion cuts in the floor and the small wheels on the casters. On my jointer I had to add stretchers across the legs to keep them from flexing too much.Well, I think that I ve found the best solution for my shop that gives me the best mobility with the most stable unit when parked plus it s priced right without being a "cheap" solution, found these at Peachtree, has anyone tried them?
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