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   Ricks503 | Jun 08, 2005 04:09pm | #1

   Check out this info

   http://www.rd.com/americanwoodworker/toolguide/TT_MobileBase.pdf

    

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   woodenhead | Jun 09, 2005 04:01pm | #5

   THANKS FOR THE INFO.THE GENERAL LOOKS LIKE THE WINNER. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I CUT IT, ITS STILL TOO SHORT.

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   Samson | Jun 08, 2005 04:18pm | #2

   FWW Tools and Shops No. 167 from Winter 2003/2004 has a great review article of mobile bases.  I'd guess you could buy the back issue on this site.

   As far as personal experience, I have the HTC 2000 base that can support up to 500 punds and is adjustable in size.  I am pleased with it and the price is right.  It is stable  when locked, easy to put together, and roll well when you need it to.  I probably would not use it on a cabinet saw, however, as that begins to push the weight limit.

   That said, my first choice for most machines are the dedicated bases that are made to fit them perfectly.  I bought the powermatic base for my 14 inch Powermatic bandsaw, for instance, and really like how well it all works together seamlessly.

   I likewise have the Powermatic base for my powermatic 64 table saw.  Again, I like the made to fit aspect and the price was pretty reasonable.

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   douglas2cats | Jun 09, 2005 02:42am | #4

   That said, my first choice for most machines are the dedicated bases that are made to fit them perfectly. 

   I'd have to add my vote to your's. You might pay a tiny bit more, but for most of us that need mobile bases, it's because we're tight on space and have to wheel things in and out to work. Keeping the footprint to just what's required for the tool is a plus. I've also got a couple of the adjustable ones to fit some oddball antiques, but IMHO the dedicated ones are better quality than the adjustable ones. Waddaya mean it wont fit through the door?

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   BG | Jun 09, 2005 02:24am | #3

   budweiser,
   I use the shop fox for the cabinet saw which works fine and I don't own a joiner. The bandsaw however, is a different story. I picked up a Delta mobil base @ 70% discount(WWarehouse going out of business sale). Working with heavy stock the light BS needs to be stable...the mobil base makes it very easy to lift up, move and put back down...no fuss, no bending over.