Drill Press Mobility

[jackellis]

I have a large (17") drill press I want to put on a movable base that will probably be shop-made rather than store bought. For anyone who has done this, I'd appreciate advice and answers to a couple of questions:

What size casters did you use and did one or more of them lock?

Rod Kirby's DP appears to be on a base with a flat top. I'm wondering whether it's better to build a base that does not allow the DP to slip off. What I have in mind is a 2x4 frame with 3/4 plywood screwed and glued to the bottom but I'm not sure how well the screws will hold up under this kind of tensile loading.

Any problems with tipping?

[LCHIEN]

http://www.bt3central.com/showthread...=hitachi+B16RM

couple of ideas in this thread around pages 3 & 4 (posts 20 and up)

[newbie2wood]

I built a flat platform using several pieces of 3/4" x 4" lumber. The pieces are held together by two cross strips underneath the platform. My drill press is bolted to the platform so this is no chance of it sliding off. I used 2" casters but the drill press does not glide freely due to the weight. I wished I had used 3" casters. Make sure to get the locking casters.

I guess tipping is a possibility if I move it too fast or push it too hard. I tend to be careful when I move it, and it is usually moved only a short distance from the wall.
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[jackellis]

Thanks, fellas. It appears my concerns about the weight on a mobile base were unfounded. I need to be able to move the thing infrequently, so relatively small casters and a really simple base that doesn't have to carry a tank will be fine. I have a bunch of 2" swiveling casters I picked up at a garage sale that should be perfect.