Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - Printable Version

Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - Printable Version

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Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - Oldwood2409 - 12-01-2023

Has anyone built or purchase a mobile base for a large band saw? Like a Jet 20 inch 5 hp. I have built bases for almost all of my shop tools. The wrinkle I have challenged with is the bottom door swings open almost 90 degrees in order to change blades. I typically place my casters as far to the outside to provide a more stable base.

Any suggestions/thoughts?

Greg

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - fredhargis - 12-02-2023

My MM16 has the same situation, with the lower door. I bought it used and the PO put these style casters on it from Casterdepot. I have to say it's not as convenient sas having a foot pedal to step on and move things, but I don't move the saw that much, when I do these work just fine. You can get these with a single stem mount if you want. I just ordered another set of them to put on my lathe.

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - jteneyck - 12-02-2023

(12-01-2023, 06:41 PM)Oldwood2409 Wrote: Has anyone built or purchase a mobile base for a large band saw? Like a Jet 20 inch 5 hp. I have built bases for almost all of my shop tools. The wrinkle I have challenged with is the bottom door swings open almost 90 degrees in order to change blades. I typically place my casters as far to the outside to provide a more stable base.

Any suggestions/thoughts?

Greg

I put a ShopFox mobile base on my 17" 5 hp Grizzly. It works great and gives full access for the lower door. I'm not sure they still make that base, but the Grizzly Bear Crawl base looks similar.

John

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - Admiral - 12-02-2023

I've got this one under my 20" 3hp Grizzly bandsaw, 1k lb capacity. Works for me.

https://www.grizzly.com/products/shop-fox-heavy-duty-mobile-base/d2057a

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - jteneyck - 12-02-2023

(12-02-2023, 02:46 PM)Admiral Wrote: I've got this one under my 20" 3hp Grizzly bandsaw, 1k lb capacity. Works for me.

https://www.grizzly.com/products/shop-fox-heavy-duty-mobile-base/d2057a

That's the one I have, too, under my 650 lb saw. No issues.

John

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - EvilTwin - 12-07-2023

I have the shopfox as well under a 20" Rockwell/Delta. It moves, but barely. And now that its on a garage tile floor its even harder. Thankfully I don't ever have to move it much.

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - skeeterk - 12-12-2023

I have a Bora Portamate rated for 1500 lbs under the PM 1800. I mainly just swing the saw 90 degs in one spot depending if I need more length for ripping longer stock but it has not sieged up after 3 years now.

RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - CARYinWA - 12-14-2023

(12-01-2023, 06:41 PM)Oldwood2409 Wrote: Has anyone built or purchase a mobile base for a large band saw? Like a Jet 20 inch 5 hp. I have built bases for almost all of my shop tools. The wrinkle I have challenged with is the bottom door swings open almost 90 degrees in order to change blades. I typically place my casters as far to the outside to provide a more stable base.

Any suggestions/thoughts?

Greg

This is the easiest no weld solution if you are ok with the added height. 2 pieces of square tube bolted length wise to the bottom. The holes are probably already there. Put 4 2-way locking casters on the ends. This is a Laguna 18HD. I did the same thing on my 17" Grizzly. no issues.
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RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base - Stwood_ - 12-14-2023

On my MM16, the bolt head for a castor or other platform is in the way of the lower door.