Clever Mechanism for DIY Mobile Tool Base

I got some cheap 2" casters, some scrap wood and a half inch threaded rod to create this DIY mobile tool base that keeps the wheels retracted when you want the tool to stay still and down when you want to move it in any direction.

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[DIYZONE]

I really like how you found a “hidden” solution. I'm trying something like this myself so that I can freely move my Hammer A2-26 planer, let's see what we come up with!

[tone]

I keep an archive of good ideas that can help me out with future projects, This will definitely be added. Thank you.

[TizeN]

Made it for my son's home made dinausaurus observation tower (Montessori), best idea ever! No need to break my back again to move it all over the kitchen 😍

[klannstyle]

2:22 LOOOOL

As a beginner noob rookie that I am now, I draw, make ideas for what I need to do and when I do it, I adjust the final product on the fly... because sometime I cut the wrong dimension for backer board, but I find a way to adapt it as it is instead of cutting another one. That last one was a stand for my hand belt sander machine. I found that I can put all I have in the small back wall that I cut, instead of a longer one. And it did well. The same went for the multitool support and some workshop benches for some other machines.

As I just start to do this, I don't really care about the final look as long as it does it's job right. Later on, I will start sanding, maybe changing the design and apply some finish just to learn that path too 🙂

Damn, woodworking and other stuff that I want to do are making me so happy. You always need to find a solution to a small or a bigger problem that you have in your shop, no matter the profile of it, and finding a solution on internet or just by your imagination, is soooo freaking coool!

Then, share it with the world and having others being helped by what you did is so awesome!

Sharing is caring, always!

Cheers.

[Rudy]

The step of using the spacers (2:30) and getting them at the correct height as you have done is critical to success for the rest of the build. There are many variations of levers and cams, but if the height of the hinged caster supports is off, success will be impossible. Great job, thank you for sharing a very comprehensive process.

[smagnut]

Sandals, socks and good ideas - that a mixture 👍

[ZOEng]

I made a base using a lever to lift the hinged plates, it's a bit of a pain. Your solution is sweet. I may have to retro fit mine. Thanks...subscribed

[TheParkAttendant]

I'm still here my friend. It's good to see you running again!

[MCsCreations]

That's just brilliant, dude! Fantastic work! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[kevinoconnell]

I'm new to your channel, long-time old timer, and when I saw you working in sandles with heavy stuff, I didn't have hope for your work, but you impressed me. Good job. I will check out your other videos.

[SujMenon]

Cam'on. Awesome one, mate. Solved the problem elegantly 👍

[jaayjones]

Nicely explained process. 8 years ago
ColoradoDemings
made the same setup for a table saw. You gave a better explanation in some areas. We all learn from each other.

[mitziseyfferdt]

Great video Brad, I specially saved it for today so I have a treat for my birthday. Love the design, will try it out as soon as I get my new workbenches. Love to the family, Mitzi from South Africa

[Sportsvee]

First thing I did when I got a bandsaw was to make a wheeled base for it. Locking wheels work a treat. Love it 👍

[brett]

I built very similar contraptions for a couple mobile tool bases in my shop. I used 1" oak dowels instead of the threaded rod, helps a bit with deflection. Still needed support blocks mid span though. Also came to find out the lever was the weak spot in my applications. Ended up re-cutting the levers out of 2 pieces of 3/4 plywood glued together, then gluing and screwing it onto my 1" dowel. That 3/4 pine board lever won't hold up long when all the torque is bearing on the little surfaces around the nut. Especially if employed on heavier tool bases. Good job though, enjoyed your take, as there are some differences to my own.

[mikedtubey]

Thanks for the great solution for shop mobile tool base. Very easy to follow!!!

[dangir]

Good design!! Im going to use it on my Bandsaw!! Thanks!!

[LiqdPT]

2:13 ah, the sign of a Canadian DIYer! Princess Auto... ;)

[BradPow]

One of the engineers at work built a mini hovercraft under his equipment. He flipped a switch and suddenly he was gliding machines around his shop with no effort. Completely overkill and amazing

[robertkerby]

Wow, absolutely cool; great design and build!
Well done, Sir!