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Ron Magen Ron Magen is offline
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Default table saw wheels

'Pap',

FWIW I'll describe the simple set-up on my Ryobi 3000SX . . .

The saw is mounted on a 'skirted' stand. The frame is built up from lengths
of 'angle iron', but it is VERY STABLE when everything is snugged down. The
bottom of all 4 'legs' have screw-adjustable, rubber-covered feet. On the
left side {from the operators position} a pair of non-rotating casters
{about 3in dia}are mounted on the legs - about an inch or so above 'touching
the floor'. {note - this is also the 'motor side' of the saw}.

To use, the instructions say to pick the saw up by the rails on the OPPOSITE
side, until the wheels touch, then move the say. I'm guessing this puts less
pressure on the rails, although it feels awkward. I've actually done it from
both sides.

For the sake of 'paranoia', a basic 'hand truck' can be gotten from Harbor
Freight for the same price as set of 'Brand Name' casters. Maybe a dash more
trouble, but a 'multi-tasking tool' that's just plain handy to have in a
corner !!

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop

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I have a table saw I want to put wheels on to move it around.
Rather than having a frame setup with all 4 wheels, I would rather
have wheels on the back legs and two pipes like a wheelbarrow setup
to move it around.
I would welcome any ideas.
I really like this forum. Especially the thread of doing work for
*friends*.
That was an eye opener for me as I have been in the same position
of helping friends who don't seem to appreciate fixin' help unless it's
free.