I have an old Walker Turner 2221 table saw which is currently bolted to a very high dolly. It's okay for me (6' 3"), but is clearly a danger to my girlfriend. I was wondering: * Can anybody give me a ball park estimate on what it weighs (other than really heavy) * Does anybody have opinions about the various "Mobile Bases" I see advertised?
thanks
The Rockler All-Terrain mobile base has recieved excellent reviews. The large wheels allow easy movement of heavy equipment.
Best, Christopher
A partial sheet of 3/4" plywood, attached four 3" casters. Total cost about $30-$50, depending on how fancy you want the wheels.
And that raises the tool the height of the casters plus the thickness of the plywood.
Don't know it by model number well enough to hazard guess, but look up weight of current Powermatic of same size blade and add, say, 50lb to account for the motor difference from then/now and some shields, etc., and I'll wager you'd be adequately safe for the purpose...
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Can't help with the weight, but take a look at the Shop Fox bases at Grizzly.
RonB
Yes. I finally found it in a catalog with some help.
375 pounds shipping weight.
Right. That is basically the setup I have now.
bI recently picked up the "extra heavy duty" shopfox mobile base from Grizzly for my PM3000. The base is 'rated' #800 and keeps it barely an inch off the floor, you might want to take a look at it. They have some that are rated #1300...wonder why I did not see that one....
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