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07-23-2017, 10:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-23-2017, 02:26 PM by dm3stone.)
I'm trying to locate plans or suggestions to make a large cabinet mobile. I saw an idea online (unfortunately I'm not able to locate it now) which involved using a long piece of all thread which when turned activates a set of wedges underneath and are concealed. When turning the all thread or threaded rod it will raise or lower a set of casters. Upon placement of the cabinet you can then turn the threaded rod and cabinet would lower.
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Welcome to WoodNet.
I have seen something very similar but have no idea of where, sorry.
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07-23-2017, 06:51 PM
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The only screw-type base I remember uses a single scissor jack to raise and lower the casters on a workbench.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.p...&p=2169327 -- Reply #7
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You can't use locking casters?
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(07-24-2017, 10:48 AM)Wizard of Oz Wrote: Take a look at these plans.
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http://carlholmgrenwoodworking.com/produ...nch-plans/
I like that. I am planning on doing something similar to my lathe. I don't really want to lift it too far, and I don't like the typical mobile base setup where one wheel moves up and down.
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I could but I'm looking for something which will keep the casters concealed.
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I made Carl's miter saw stand, and the wheels are consealed, and works great. Same principle.
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Very neat ideas. Thanks for the heads up.
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There is a local person in the cities that sells plans for a what he calls a Jack Bench. He uses a Motor cycle Jack for the base and a scissor car jack to raise the bench. Always liked the concept, and when I am ready I will buy his plans. They are reasonable in cost.
https://www.jack-bench.com/ Dan
