Noticing some new heavy duty (ish) mobile base options from Harbor Freight and Wen.

[dbhost]

Just noticed Harbor Freight's mobile base got a new version out that looks promising and reasonably priced.

https://tinyurl.com/5dz7jw3f

This 500 lb. Capacity Universal Mobile Base turns stationary tools into mobile machines. This mobile base is designed for use with band saws, table saws, drill presses, planers, and more. The base fits a wide range of machine sizes with either square or rectangular footprints.

• Steel frame construction for improved support and durability
• Two 2-15/16 in. fixed casters and two 2-1/2 in. swivel casters with foot-locking brakes
• Fits rectangular bases up to 52-1/4 in. x 20-1/4 in.

Looks like Wen is offering up a similar base on Amazon for about $2.00 less but of course HF coupons...

• Turn your stationary tools into mobile machines, helping you to get the most out of your work space
• Perfect for band saws, table saws, tool chests, cabinets, safes, planers, sanders, jointers, drill presses and more
• Fits square base configurations anywhere from 11.8 by 11.8 inches up to 35.4 by 35.4 inches
• Fits rectangular bases up to 51.2 by 19.7 inches in size
• Features two fixed casters, two swivel casters, two foot-locking brakes, and a two-year warranty

https://amzn.to/4jFifa1

[jabe]

Yeah, I bought 3 of the WEN from Amazon as we don't have HF in Hawaii. The WEN base has worked great for my BT3000 base cabinet and my WEN bandsaw. The price of 4 quality casters is about the same cost of these moblle base.

[JamesDean19]

this new HF base actually looks pretty solid for the price. Nice to see the steel frame and locking brakes. The Wen version looks almost the same, but with HF coupons, you could probably snag the Harbor Freight one for less anyway. Would be interesting to see how they compare in real-world use.