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   highfigh | Jan 07, 2006 12:33am | #1

   If the BS and jointer have holes in the bottom of their bases, 2x4's or plywood could be screwed to them, effectively widening them and making it a lot harder to tip. If this won't be possible, you can unbolt the saw and jointer from their respective base and in the case of the BS, bolt it to a piece of plywood (wider so it's close to the back wall of the pickup bed, then strap it vertically, flat against end wall of the bed). Make sure the plywood is wider than the saw so it won't tip sideways, and deeper so the jointer can be set on it. The bases can be wrapped with moving blankets (or other kinds) and strapped so they won't move. If it's not far and there aren't too many ijits on the road, it shouldn't be a bad move.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   GrGramps | Jan 07, 2006 02:14am | #2

   Highfigh, Great suggestions - and I was concerned about getting an answer before tomorrow - what took you so long? Less than 30 minutes and free. What more could a guy want? The people on this forum never cease to amaze me. Did I say thanks?

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   highfigh | Jan 07, 2006 02:56am | #3

   I'll send a bill. (yeah, right!)
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   BG | Jan 07, 2006 05:05am | #4

   GrGramps,
   When I received my cabinet saw and (I think) bandsaw the motor was secured to the side of the cabinet. They usually design the support for the motor for hanging down only....maybe you could pad the motor same way to relieve any strain from either laying on its side or the vibrations if standing up?

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   AndyE | Jan 07, 2006 06:02am | #5

   Take em apart into manageable size pieces. It is better to spend the time reassembling than to spend the money to fix a tool that is dropped or tipped over (been there, done that).

   If both tools can be pared down to motor, base and frame that might be enough so they can be handled without too much problem. A few scraps of plywood to bolt to and some dollies and ramps can make moving them a breeze.

   And don't let them slide around loose in the bed of the pickup!

   Andy

   "It seemed like a good idea at the time"

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   GrGramps | Jan 09, 2006 12:45am | #6

   As it turned out, we didn't have the time that we expected so we decided against the disassembly. They were heavy, but we managed and everything turned out OK. Wouldn't care if I never had to do that again.
   Thanks again for the suggestions.

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   forestgirl | Jan 09, 2006 02:20am | #7

   "Wouldn't care if I never had to do that again."  No kidding!  We recruited the son/stepson this morning (again) to move the old wood stove outside.  I wouldn't be surprised if he quit visiting us for awhile, LOL!!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)