So I am moving on after losing my war with Minimax and getting my saw repaired and ready to go to work. First order of business is to make the saw mobile. I don't do a lot of side-to-side moves, but forward and backward is essential. Its hefty and closes in on 1000 lbs, so it was critical that the base be sturdy enough to deal with that. Dan over at Lion Welding in Lombard put it together, and the guys over at Renew Machinery Restoration blasted the scale off and shot it with a hard enamel that they use on utility trucks. The casters came from U-Line I think, they were 6" and rated 400 lbs each. The front two casters swivel and lock
I had a frigid 10F day when the fudge (ahhh... the use of utensil references is blocked...) lift rental company did the lift and raised it into the base
My lack of engineering background was apparent after I got it in the base. I should have had one more swivel because this caster drags. Its not bad, but for future reference if you ever build a base for one of these things.
I had a frigid 10F day when the fudge (ahhh... the use of utensil references is blocked...) lift rental company did the lift and raised it into the base
My lack of engineering background was apparent after I got it in the base. I should have had one more swivel because this caster drags. Its not bad, but for future reference if you ever build a base for one of these things.