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  • 650 lb. capacity
  • Adjusts in one inch increments - 12 x 12 inches to 36 x 36 inches square, or up to a 20 x 52 inch rectangle
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Amazon [amazon.com] has PortaMate Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base Bora PM-2500 (650 lb. capacity) for $57.79
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  • 650 lb. capacity
  • Adjusts in one inch increments - 12 x 12 inches to 36 x 36 inches square, or up to a 20 x 52 inch rectangle
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Model: PortaMate Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base Bora PM-2500. A Tough, Fully Adjustable Mobile Base for Mobilizing Large Tools, Machines and Other Applications

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    Product Name: PortaMate Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base Bora PM-2500. A Tough, Fully Adjustable Mobile Base for Mobilizing Large Tools, Machines and Other Applications
    Manufacturer: PortaMate
    Model Number: PM-2500
    Product SKU: B00PATV14A
    ASIN: B00PATV14A
    Brand: PortaMate
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 34 x 34 x 0.56 Inches
    Item Weight: 18.02 Pounds
    Item model number: PM-2500
    Manufacturer: PortaMate
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    What part of "650 lb. capacity" you can't comprehend?
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    I'll get one and slide it under my mother-in law to get her to her car, after the holiday.
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    Dedvw
    11-24-2022 at 06:45 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 06:45 AM.
    Quote from BuyMoreChuck :
    If you had a old Delta cast iron top table saw, would this work? It is heavy and I currently have the whole things in a frame with maybe 3 or 4 inch wheels. Works great for moving, but I have no way of leveling. If I use on my driveway, I can use a 4x4 in the front, lifting the wheels and it is almost perfectly flat top. But the wheels do not lock.

    I wouldn't do it. These are fairly light weight especially when you start to max out opening capacity. They are great for lighter tools with a narrow footprint like a floor standing drill press.
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    roninido
    11-24-2022 at 07:05 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:05 AM.
    Quote from KnightRid :
    I have one of these on my baby portable table saw and it works great EXCEPT, there is nothing to hold the legs of the saw on to board (you provide the plywood). I wish they had some sort of hold down system so when the item doesn't fit perfect you could still push it without it moving. Basically if you make the base for say 20x20 and then you put an item on that is 14x14 it will move around unless you redo the whole base with a new piece of plywood.

    Thinking about it, I guess this is why everyone buys multiple units....hmmm touche BORA, touche
    If you're using this with plywood, buy two packs of angle brackets like these [lowes.com] and bolt them to the plywood, then the legs to the brackets.
    Or, since it is about woodworking, screw some scrap 2x4 offcuts to the plywood inside the legs of the saw.
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    tictaktoe
    11-24-2022 at 07:09 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:09 AM.
    Quote from LEOMHK1.0 :
    I'll get one and slide it under my mother-in law to get her to her car, after the holiday.

    From a comment above -
    You might want to check out the heavier version that supports 1500 pounds. I think it is the pm-3500.
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    marob
    11-24-2022 at 07:10 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:10 AM.
    Quote from bobdob :
    Not sure what saw you are using it with, but I've never used plywood with these kind of bases. Just put the legs directly into the corners.
    There are two versions of this. This one comes with the rails to assemble it. There's also this one [amazon.com] that you need to supply the plywood yourself, which is the one he's talking about.
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    roninido
    11-24-2022 at 07:53 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:53 AM.
    Quote :
    Quote from marob :
    There are two versions of this. This one comes with the rails to assemble it. There's also this one [amazon.com] that you need to supply the plywood yourself, which is the one he's talking about.
    Yeah, I bought two of the PM-1100 (plywood required) in April of 2020 when they were $35 each from Home Depot. I haven't gotten around to making a base for my saw or planer yet, so they are still sitting in a box on the shelf.
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    bobdob
    11-24-2022 at 08:30 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 08:30 AM.
    Quote from marob :
    There are two versions of this. This one comes with the rails to assemble it. There's also this one [amazon.com] that you need to supply the plywood yourself, which is the one he's talking about.
    That looks terrible in comparison. I mean, I'm sure there are use cases where it makes sense, but the metal rails version being fully adjustable is so much easier.
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    11-24-2022 at 09:54 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 09:54 AM.
    Quote from Dedvw :
    I wouldn't do it. These are fairly light weight especially when you start to max out opening capacity. They are great for lighter tools with a narrow footprint like a floor standing drill press.
    Thanks for the information. I will look elsewhere.
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    11-24-2022 at 09:56 AM.
    11-24-2022 at 09:56 AM.
    Quote from Faradaze :
    You might want to check out the heavier version that supports 1500 pounds. I think it is the pm-3500.
    Thanks, I will check it out and keep looking.
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    11-24-2022 at 01:56 PM.
    11-24-2022 at 01:56 PM.
    Quote from couchpotato013 :
    For those that clicked on this because it hit the frontpage and they have no idea what to use it for...

    Put your clothes Dryer on it so you can wheel it away and clean the vents yourself.
    I wish our laundry floor was made of sterner stuff and wouldn't mind the casters.
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    11-24-2022 at 07:42 PM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:42 PM.
    Quote from bobdob :
    That looks terrible in comparison. I mean, I'm sure there are use cases where it makes sense, but the metal rails version being fully adjustable is so much easier.
    Yeah, I bought those without realizing the metal rail ones exist. It can be kind of useful because it's an extra shelf at the bottom but I would've rather just been able to set it up and go. You have to use at least 3/4 ply too , which isn't as cheap as it once was.
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    11-24-2022 at 07:44 PM.
    11-24-2022 at 07:44 PM.
    Quote from BuyMoreChuck :
    If you had a old Delta cast iron top table saw, would this work? It is heavy and I currently have the whole things in a frame with maybe 3 or 4 inch wheels. Works great for moving, but I have no way of leveling. If I use on my driveway, I can use a 4x4 in the front, lifting the wheels and it is almost perfectly flat top. But the wheels do not lock.
    I have these wheels on my cast iron Craftsman contractor saw, they work fine but they don't level. If your current set up rolls I wouldn't change it.
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    11-26-2022 at 01:28 PM.
    11-26-2022 at 01:28 PM.
    I have one of these under my bandsaw, its well under 650lbs and the weld broke on one of the front feet from raising and lowering it. I was within the warranty period luckily and Bora sent me a whole new kit.
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    11-27-2022 at 06:34 PM.
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    polyxo
    11-28-2022 at 04:01 PM.
    11-28-2022 at 04:01 PM.
    Quote from BuyMoreChuck :
    If you had a old Delta cast iron top table saw, would this work? It is heavy and I currently have the whole things in a frame with maybe 3 or 4 inch wheels. Works great for moving, but I have no way of leveling. If I use on my driveway, I can use a 4x4 in the front, lifting the wheels and it is almost perfectly flat top. But the wheels do not lock.

    I bought these for mine. Not available anymore, but I'm sure there are similar ones around. I drilled holes in the legs and bolted the wheels to it. Easy to raise and lower and there's no frame needed. DCT Heavy-Duty Retractable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MDS...b_ap_share
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    11-28-2022 at 04:09 PM.
    11-28-2022 at 04:09 PM.
    Quote from polyxo :
    I bought these for mine. Not available anymore, but I'm sure there are similar ones around. I drilled holes in the legs and bolted the wheels to it. Easy to raise and lower and there's no frame needed. DCT Heavy-Duty Retractable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MDS...b_ap_share
    Wow this is great. I never even knew something like this existed. This or something similar might be a winner. Thanks again.
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