Table saw stand?

[tomplum]

So I seem to have inherited an older Delta table saw. I spoke up for it if no one else wanted it as mine is one of those plastic deluxe models. It is a pretty heavy saw and will need to be rolled in and out of the corner of the shop and of course have lockable wheels. When I look at the basic carts, they have two straight wheels and 2 swivel. I'm thinking that I'd rather have all four swivel and lock. Could that make it less stable? It has a pretty good sized top.

 

[spitter]

No .. All my power tools have 4 swivel locking casters , To many tools not enough shop. When they are locked they don't move. Just don't cheese out on the casters.:drink:

 

[Gem99ultra]

So I seem to have inherited an older Delta table saw. I spoke up for it if no one else wanted it as mine is one of those plastic deluxe models. It is a pretty heavy saw and will need to be rolled in and out of the corner of the shop and of course have lockable wheels. When I look at the basic carts, they have two straight wheels and 2 swivel. I'm thinking that I'd rather have all four swivel and lock. Could that make it less stable? It has a pretty good sized top.

All swivel casters do make it more maneuverable as far as being able to wiggle the saw into a particular spot. On the other hand, I like two fixed casters and two locking swivel casters for more stability.

Either way will be good for you, but for sure, use large casters. That will prove valuable when you roll the saw over a pebble or some other trash on the floor. You can, however, mount the casters up on the legs to give a small increase in height of the saw. For something as heavy as a cast iron table saw, I would probably not go smaller casters than 4"; 5" would be much better.

 

[4570Man]

I’d go with the traditional design of 2 swivel wheels. 4 swivels tend to go crazy and are hard to control with one person. I’ve got 2 carts like that and I hate both of them.

 

[mike48130]

I use the mobile bases designed for what you are doing and they work well. I have one on my bandsaw and one on my joiner. My Ridgid table saw came with one built in and works great.

They seem better than wheels since it will actually sit on the ground not on wheels when you use it.

I have these Delta ones. You can use wood, or steel or AL if you want.

https://www.amazon.com/DELTA-50-345...ocphy=9016842&hvtargid=pla-524379495780&psc=1

A review I found:

Best Mobile Base for Table saw And Bandsaw: Top Seven Reviews in 219

 

[tomplum]

Lots of good stuff here. Thanks guys. I'm not all bent on making it, but should I there's lots of ideas in that link. I'll do an inventory here this weekend about what I've got for casters. Buying good casters and making it does probably cost more than buying it. Stability along with maneuverability is the key.

 

[spitter]

If you buy the good swivel casters they have a indent for a pin in them that you could pull out when you want them to swivel and lock into place when you don,t want them to swivel.:thumbsup:Seems that every time I want to turn some thing the wheels that swivel are always on the wrong side.:drink:

 

[Teachu2]

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Something like these might be just the ticket: 5" x 2" SWIVEL PLATE CASTER w/BRAKE | Plate Casters | Casters | Wheels | www.surpluscenter.com

Or if you want two swivel and two fixed, like I put under a 12" radial arm saw, these would be good: 5x2 Kobalt Toolbox Plate Caster Set 112 lbs | Plate Casters | Casters | Wheels | www.surpluscenter.com

 

[Teachu2]

I bought a dozen of these to make dollies for 3 pt attachments. have a set under my 600lb Miller welder, makes it easy to roll around my shop or driveway.

5 x 2 Albion Swivel Plate Polyurethane Caster w/Brake | New Arrivals | www.surpluscenter.com

 

[mike48130]

Well if you ever used a table saw to cut larger pieces, you know stability is key. Table saw are dangerous if you don't respect them and take care. I've meet several people with missing finger tips. The casters make for easy moving, but not sure I would want to use the saw for plywood on casters. It's hard enough to manipulate the material let alone fight a saw that's moving. I use mine to make cabinets and such, so maybe different use than you. Just my thoughts.