Mobile base for Delta DJ-20 jointer

Mar 13, 2005 1 Replies
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I just acquired a Delta DJ-20 jointer. I looked at the Delta custom base for the DJ-20, but it looks like it is designed to roll the jointer in the direction of the tables. This would not do for me since I plan to store the jointer against a wall in my garage workshop. It looks like it would be difficult to roll it out from the wall.



So, I looked at the Shop Fox Super Heavy Duty mobile base. I have used the Shop Fox bases for other tools and they work well. There are extension bars for this base that allow it to support a minimum capacity of 18" x 34" to a maximum of 28 - 1/2" x 44". My concern is that the custom Delta DJ-20 base has inside dimensions 17-1/4 by 36-3/4 inches. Should I be concerned about the extra 3/4" (17-1/4 vs. 18)?



Does anyone have experience with using the Shop Fox base with a DJ-20?



Jim



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The only problem you might see is that the jointer might shift on the base while moving it in and out of storage, though the weight of the jointer would make this unlikely. Easily solved by a 3/4" piece of scrap between the jointer and base.

I have the Delta base for my DJ-20. Rolling it out from the wall is not a problem. The base does not fit up tight against the wall since the fence sticks out the back. The outfeed end extends about 16" beyond the fixed wheels, which are about 21" apart. Pulling out on the infeed end of the jointer pivots the base on the outside fixed wheel, so you can actually pull the jointer out 90 degrees without striking the wall.

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