easy to build mobile base

[devonwoody]

I got an email this morning (every Friday) from
http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/2006/07/21/sn/
of a mobile base that looks easy to build.

Does anyone already use one of this design?
My query is that the outside 4x2 attached with the piano hinge does not appear to have any fastening allowed for when used in its stationery position.
Any good ideas?

 

[tibbs]

Hi DW

Haven't seen that design before - as you imply, it does look as though the machine might wobble a bit on the 2x4s unless they're locked in the down position somehow.

Have you seen Norms Work Table design ? - the one with the casters mounted on a board that hinges down when you lift up one side of the machine/base a little that also has 2 other boards that hinges down & lock the caster board in place - the 2 lock boards are joined by a piece of rope that allows you to pull them up out the way allowing the caster board to hinge out of the way when you raise the machine/base a little & then lower it again. Probably as clear as mud after that explanation :roll: - hopefully the drawing (& 'see photo' link) in the link above will make it somewhat clearer.

Richard

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks tibbs for the link, it took me a while to work that one out as well.

 

[mrbingley]

The easiest way I can think of to secure the feet when in the down position, is a panhead screw in the end of each 4" X 2" and a strip of metal with a slot in either end to drop over the screws, or a couple of keyhole holes.

Chris.