Do 600+lb capacity. mobile bases exist?
nosmas99
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I’m presently considering purchasing Powermatic’s new 8″ parallelogram jointer that weighs some 600+ lbs. I’ve even considered Oliver’s 10″ jointer but at 1000lbs… I’m way at a loss as to how to move the dang thing short of gettng a forklift! Maybe I’m just dreaming too big for a home shop. But really, are there any mobile bases out there that will handle 600-700lbs?
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Grizzly's new 8" parallelogram jointer has an integral mobile base...
So what exactly is the advantage of parallelogram beds on a jointer? Is this another adjustment that can be thrown out of whack?
The p-gram design maintains both the infeed and outfeed tables closer to the cutter head. I think Deta introduced the design ~15 years ago. I'm not sure if it has much pratical advantage over the DT way design, but it will stay true. Since I tend to take light passes with my jointer (which is a DT design), my tables stay pretty close to the cutterhead in any event. If you use your jointer to cut rabbets, then a p-gram might have an advantage. I'd be curious if anyone with experience with both designs has a preference and if it is practical or theoretical...Glaucon
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Thanks,
I'd be interested too, if someone could shed light onto which design is better practically speaking. From a calibration stand point more moving parts equals broader overall tolerance specs.
I picked up a Shop Fox HD unit a few years back for use on a monster drill press that's something like 600-700 Lbs. I think the base was rated for use up to 1200 LB. It's the adjustable size type with bolt holes every inch or so to size it to the machine base.
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My Oliver 299 (18" cast iron planer) weighed about 1600 lbs. It was built before mobile bases and dust collection systems existed (1927). I made a dolly on 4 heavy duty wheels with some 8/4 white oak, and recessed it up in the base, and set it so the planer rode about 2" off the ground. I've seen both ends of a 24" jointer supported by the same type of shop made dolly (it's where I got the idea from!). I'm pretty sure I invested less than $30 and an hour in the shop to make it. It worked great, and when I sold the planer, the dolly went with it, so it's still working.
Jeff
Wow! A 24" jointer?!!! But hey, thanks for the idea. I actually had thought about making something like what you mentioned but didn't know if it would handle the weight. But if it worked for you, I'm sure I can come up with something. I think I may reconsider that Oliver jointer afterall.
nomas99,
Something to think about...If you decide to go with a Shop Fox, like most mobil bases, there are two fixed wheels and two 360 wheels. Grizzly was able to identify suitable wheels so that I could swap out the two fixed and have 4-360's on the mobil base...each wheel cost about $4-5.00
The part # for the mobil base for the Powermatic PJ882 jointer is 1610078. It has a list price of $229.00 You should be able to get one fron your powermatic dealer. The web site has a look up for dealers .. Good luck
http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=dealersearch
Thanks for info!
Jet makes two of 'em I've seen: one with a 600lb capacity, and one with a 1,200lb capacity. They assemble very quickly and easily without tools. The local Rockler (San Diego, CA) sometimes has them in stock.
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