Re: Build mobil base for drill press.

Sep 06, 2005 3 Replies
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I have a pretty heavy(200lb?) bench top drill press and want to build a


>mobile base for it. Did anyone tried building mobile base? What would be
>your recommendation about design and casters?
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>Thanks!

I'll post a picture of the cabinet I made for my dp on a.b.p.w.



It's made from left-overs. Lyptus top and corner post. Sides are 3/4 maple ply Back 1/2 maple ply Maple face frame Oak draw fronts Inside draw supports are mystery wood. Draws are pine, poplar, fir?, with 3/8 ply bottoms.



The casters were salvaged from something. I cant remember what, but they aren't big enough. It's solid but doesn't move easy.



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If it were me, I'd build a cabinet to put the desktop tool on and then buy a mobile base such as this:

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you have more money to spend, the 3 wheel delta mobile bases are a lot nicer (around 80-100 each), but they are not adjustable. No big deal, just build your cabinent to fit.

IMO, the HTC base wouldn't cost that much more than good casters and it's a lot easier to keep it stationary when you need it to be.

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