Mobile base

[starman]

I have a Hegner 22 scroll saw.  I want to be able to move the saw easily when needed. My plan is to make a base of 3/4" plywood and  Porta-mate casters.  At rest, the back of the platform will contact the ground through the rear casters.  The front will be lowered to the floor, resting on legs. The saw is nearly vibration free when sitting on the concrete floor of my shop; however i don't know if i am asking for problems withe the saw on the mobile base.  Does anyone have experience with Hegner saws and mobile bases?

[LarryEA]

Wish I knew the answer, not even a guess. 

BUT, at worst case you redesign a couple times until it works.

And I bet it will work.

[Wilson142]

Are you looking for a way to simply move it out of the way to make room in the space it currently is? I was at Harbor Freight the other day and was looking at moving pads that go under the legs, sit flat on the floor and make it easy to slide around. I may buy a set so I can move my saw to another spot in my shop occasionally. Obviously if steps are involved that wouldn't work but sometimes keeping it simple works. 

[Rolf]

I have casters on the back legs of my Hawk. With a handle at the front. To move the saw I lift up the front of the saw until the rear wheels touch. when I set it back down the caster wheels do not touch. The handle serves as a place for me to put a scrap bag also.

[ike]

I donddd't have a Hegar 22 but I would put wheels flat on the back.( locking Wheels) that would make youdr saw with the back raised ( which for me it is more confy to run.) with a handle on the front  for moving the saw. the locking dwheels helpds getting awaay with any vibration it might cause.

IKE

[planeur]

Ronald

I have an excalibur on that kind of base ( which I put to an angle ) and with rollers,  front ones can be locked .

Work perfectly!

 

planeur

Edited March 11, 2020 by planeur

[OCtoolguy]

I built a wooden stand/table for my EX21. I incorporated 2 Harbor Freight 6" wheels with 1/2" axles in the rear two legs. I added 2 pvc handles along side of the table that slide in/out of themselves so that I can lift the back end (nearest to me) and move the saw in and out of my shop. I have a 6" drop off from the shop down to the driveway. I made a ramp that helps get in and out of the shop. 

[Davevand]

I built a mobile base/storage base to replace my Excalibur base.  I just put small locking caster on my unit, but I have never had to lock them when I use it.

 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Davevand said:

I built a mobile base/storage base to replace my Excalibur base.  I just put small locking caster on my unit, but I have never had to lock them when I use it.

 

Very nice stand. I like it.

[amazingkevin]

I to have my DeWalt on wheels with the Ryobe planner underneath the scroll saw. No vibration or walking when sawing. I have 4" wheels all around with the back of the saw raised 10".

[teachnlearn]

Note to public; a scroll saw user was using their scroll saw mounted on wheels, and left it running. He now asking for its location. It was last seen running down I-35. RJF

Edited March 23, 2020 by teachnlearn

[OCtoolguy]

The "great escape"?

[NC Scroller]

Just remember if you put it on a base you are actually raising the saw which might not be comfortable.  Rolf 's solution is best.  If you have a vibration issue you can always add weight down below.  I know many turners do that with mini lathes on mobile bases.

[oldhudson]

On 3/16/2020 at 9:48 AM, Davevand said:

I built a mobile base/storage base to replace my Excalibur base.  I just put small locking caster on my unit, but I have never had to lock them when I use it.

 

Very clever with the adjustable tilt to the table. You should do a thread on that build.

[oldhudson]

I made a retractable castor system. It works but I'm not thrilled. Some of the 'wheel barrel' style others have used may be better for me. My shop is in two different rooms and I have to cross two thresholds and make a 90 degree turn at the door. I thought it best that the stand be on the floor and not wheels when in use. The lever system to raise the saw onto the wheels just doesn't work well. Pic 1: up on wheels. Pic 2: up on wheels with view of the lever and lock.  Pic 3: lock released, machine on floor.  Pic 4: view of how the lever operates. Feel free to have a good laugh.

[teachnlearn]

2 hours ago, oldhudson said:

I made a retractable castor system. It works but I'm not thrilled. Some of the 'wheel barrel' style others have used may be better for me. My shop is in two different rooms and I have to cross two thresholds and make a 90 degree turn at the door. I thought it best that the stand be on the floor and not wheels when in use. The lever system to raise the saw onto the wheels just doesn't work well. Pic 1: up on wheels. Pic 2: up on wheels with view of the lever and lock.  Pic 3: lock released, machine on floor.  Pic 4: view of how the lever operates. Feel free to have a good laugh.

Creative. Constant problems, lead to solutions. RJF

[OCtoolguy]

The idea is good. You just need to "work out" the kinks. There are many videos on Youtube that might help.

[Davevand]

On 3/24/2020 at 7:46 AM, oldhudson said:

Very clever with the adjustable tilt to the table. You should do a thread on that build.

I basically design on the fly, I have a general idea of what I want when I start and start building,  The stand came out just about the way I envisioned it, the only thing I would change is the space in the front I would make deeper so there is more room for the foot pedal.  Since I am somewhat vertically challenged the saw is also lower than even the lowest setting from the stand that I bought with the saw, also the is no cross bar in the front that I was constantly banging my shin on.

[rash_powder]

My Hegner 22 is on a plywood stand made from 3/4” BB ply, and rolls on casters.  I don’t think I built the stand heavy enough as the saw shakes like hell in the middle 1/2 of the speeds.  I would recommend over build it as heavier will be better.  The casters mine is on roll it around great.  I like four swivels, 2 front and 2 back, that makes it much more maneuverable.  I am going to remake the top and instead of 3/4” ply, it will be 2x6 cut down to about 2x5, 15” wide and 26” ish long.  I think my shake is that the table top flexes.  A table of laminated 2x5 should not flex!!

[BadBob]

I have my scroll saws mounted on a 2x4 frame with swivel double locking casters on all four corners. Other than testing the locking mechanism, I have never locked them. The saw stays put.