5 comments about Bench Dog 40-011 Feather-Loc Double Featherboard for Table Saws & Router Tables.

1. I agree with most of the other reviewers. It is deceptive ...a "buy both" picture is not the same as TELLING you that you have to have the miter slot adapters for the majority of tables. They should give us all a $10 credit....ya, that will happen. UPDATE...GUESS WHAT? I JUST RECEIVED THE "SINGLE" FEATHER BOARD I ORDERED PREVIOUSLY AND IT HAD A MITER SLOT ADAPTER ATTACHED....AND IT STILL DOESN'T FIT MY MITER SLOT. ANYONE WANT TO LOAN ME A SURFACE GRINDER??? JUST KIDDING, I'M OFF TO THE BELT SANDER...HOPE FOR THE BEST.



2. Sometimes a piece is critical when it comes to the cut. The feather-lock keeps you piece secure against the fence as promised. I use this both for table and router saws. It leaves both hand available for feeding the piece. That way you can not only guide the piece better, but you can continuously feed it in order to avoid burning the wood (it matters when you expect to have an exposed edge but don't really need to plane it and also when you need the surface unburnished in order for glues to hold properly). For a lot of table saw work, the bench dog is overkill and is a loss of time.
   
   Make sure to double check that the lock will hold. Sometimes it can seem to have locked correctly and then it'll slip when the pieces are fed through the saw. Took me a little while to get used to. I don't have that problem anymore.



3. My dad got these for his woodworking shop! He liked them so much, he bought more in different sizes!



4. I received these featherboards as a promotional item when I purchased a Bench Dog router table. As an accessory item they are invaluable when milling long, thin work pieces. In my situation I was fabricating rails and stiles for raised panel doors. If consistent even pressure is not applied when running the piece through the router bit, the end result could be an uneven cut, or worse, a ruined piece. I highly recommend that you consider using featherboards any time they can be employed. The design of this product makes it fairly easy to do so.
   I also found that if you bring the featherboard against the work piece and tighten the trailing end, then roll it forward to create a slight deflection in the fingers, you will achieve the optimum amount of pressure. Additionally, if you want to mount these in the 3/4" miter slot of your table saw, you will need the Bench Dog 10-012 Miter Slot Adapter. Overall this is a well made product and a valuable addition to my work shop.



5. These featherboards looked good so I bought. In use they are hard to adjust because the slots are not parallel and the bolts bind. Because the slots get closer as you move the fingers closer to the blade, the featherboard has more leverage on it and is not that stable. They should have kept the slots parallel
   
   Also, featherboards only work when the fingertips are parallel to the fence and these are hard to adjust.
   
   The other problem is only one of the bolt knobs actually cause the miter track to expand to hold the featherboard in!! This is the biggest problem. The other bolt only pulls the orange plastic down to the track but does not expand in the slot. So there is always some rotational play in the featherboard.
   
   The bottom line is-- this is an expensive featherboard with two insurmontable problems, so keep looking.

5 comments about DEWALT DW7231 Miter Saw Workstation Tool Mounting Brackets.

1. I absolutely love these brackets. But!!! I had to run to the hardware store to purchase the bolts needed to secure these brackets to my saw. I would strongly suggest to Dewalt to include the hardware for future sales.



2. Nice product but throw in the bolts Dewalt. It needs four 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts like someone else pointed out. Throw in four 5/16" flat washers and four wing nuts and you have a nice solution. I love the HW packaging too, they put 3 wingnuts in a plastic pack to make you buy two. Everyone is trying to screw the guy on the bottom out of the green stuff :) It all costs about $3 at HD and for the guy who said we are whiners complaining about the bolts it is not the $3 and heck probably $5 when you factor in the gas for my truck, however it is a big waste of a 45 minutes of my time to go fetch something that should be thrown in to start with. This hardware set I listed might not work for every saw but it will work for most and for sure my Dewalt saw. In high quantity these parts probably would cost Dewalt less than a $1, just add dollar to it's over priced tag to begin with and be done with it Dewalt. Bad PR for a lousy $1 worth of HW.



3. Nice product but throw in the bolts Dewalt. It needs four 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts like someone else pointed out. Throw in four 5/16" flat washers and four wing nuts and you have a nice solution.



4. I needed a second set of these for another saw. Great product. Another good job by Dewalt.



5. These things are great. First I had a set for my DeWalt miter saw, then I used another set to install a stone cutter on my miter workstation to get it up off the ground. I want a few more sets so that I can mount other useful tools where my old back can make better use of those tools.

5 comments about Milwaukee 48-89-1105 20 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/2-Inch Titanium Coated Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Plastic Index.

1. I have purchased this set several times to give as gifts and to carry in various "kits" I have created for different jobs.
   
   These are not the absolute best bits Milwaukee makes or the absolute best on the market, but this set IS THE BEST basic bit set you can buy at this kind of a price.
   
   135 degree split point tips for easy starting in a range of materials, quality titanium coating for longer life when drilling metal, good organizing case, flatted shanks for no chuck slippage and today Amazon is selling this set for about 80 cents per bit.
   
   At that price, I'd expect junk quality. This set delivers excellent quality. Unless you are willing to pay a lot more money, this is the set to buy.



2. Drill bits cut smooth and clean. I guess the 135° Split Point has something to do with it. It also self-centers and keeps the drill bits from roaming on hard, smooth surfaces.
   
   This set also boasts "titanium coating" which should last much longer. I have not had the drill bits long enough to put that to the test yet.
   
   Another feature I really like on this set is the "3-Flat Shank" which prevents the bit from slipping in the chuck. My other bits at times just spin in the chuck.
   
   This set includes:
   (2) 1/16 inch bits
   (2) 5/64 inch bits
   (2) 3/32 inch bits
   (2) 7/64 inch bits
   (2) 1/8 inch bits
   (1) 9/64 inch bit
   (1) 5/32 inch bit
   (1) 11/64 inch bit
   (1) 3/16 inch bit
   (1) 13/64 inch bit
   (1) 7/32 inch bit
   (1) ¼ inch bit
   (1) 5/16 inch bit
   (1) 3/8 inch bit
   (1) ½ inch bit
   and plastic case with sliding lock.
   
   I don't know how well these drill bits would stand up to a contractors standards, but it is a great little set for home improvement people when you don't want to haul around a huge set.



3. having owned some cheap drill bits before which broke, i was hesitant to buy these, given the affordable price. however, these work great. no problems so far. and the case is nicely designed. just awesome!



4. These aren't the highest quality bits out there, but the tough little case is great for jobs away from the homestead. I'm happy with this product.



5. My old drill bit set had several dull bits. I considered a drill bit sharpener but they bits weren't that expensive to begin with so I bought these replacements. I'm quite happy with the purchase. They are a good set of bits, lots of sizes, and it's convenient carrying case too.

5 comments about Factory-Reconditioned RotoZip RZ20-2100-RT Premium Cut-Off Kit.

1. I have used my little roto zip a few times and would like to add a little positive juice here. I do tile work and found I can cut heavy floor tiles with the diamond blade to make right angle(and more) cuts. This saves breaking out the wet tile cutter- just a simple scoring type cutter and this little unit- for most floors or whatever. I also found it(metal blade) cut aluminum siding no problem. Didn't affect my blade at all really. I don't really see what one other reviewer was complaining about. I also cut a heavy four inch iron pipe all the way around. I have to admit it makes a lot of muss and fuss when often a hand tool will suffice. But other times and in other situations- I gotta have it. The blades are wicked expensive- (typical for German stuff) but decent quality- and the same logic applies- right tool for right job. It is quality over all - and of coarse there will always be the Paul Bunyon paradox- its just another tool in the aresenal. BTW- get the kit - the whole kit- no use having for some thing but not another- and again the Germans eat your lunch if you buy seperate



2. I have researched all of the tool sellers in my area and found this particular kit to be the very best value. The kit arrived as scheduled and it's performance matches, or exceeds, it's value. I could not be more satisfied.



3. I had a rotozip and just wanted the updated features and at this price I was sold. Item as stated and fully warranted.



4. I have 2 other RotoZip kits (an early unit, and a batt-operated unit) this unit was needed for use with a close-cut R/A adapter. The price, features, and power of this unit makes it a "real-deal" in my tool arsenal.



5. Had mine for about 3 weeks. It works and does its job which is what I wanted. It is definitely a refurb, it came pretty beat-up scuffs, scrapes and dings, more than I expected for a refurb. The cutoff attachemnt being the most beat up. All the parts came (for me) in a large tool bag. So far it works well, when I got it there were 2 or 3 bent and damaged washers in the bottom of the bag, I was worried these were pieces of the unit, but haven't had any issues yet. If you don't mind that it may not be pretty, then it is well worth the price.

5 comments about Makita 193159-1 1834 18-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod-Style Battery.

1. Never thought that the products purchased online, where really very reliable, but I was certainly wrong. This product is every bit as good as any that has been purchase in the retail stores. A great product and I have used it quite a bit already, easily reacharged and ready to go.



2. The price of the Makita 18 volt 2.6 amp battery is a great price, but, the age of the battery is my bigest concern. The last two digets of the serial # is the age of the Makita battery. I would insist on knowing the age of the battery befor placing the orders. How do I get this info. before ordering.



3. I had to replace 2 of these after 2 years' LIGHT service. However, the Makita 18V tools are excellent and these batteries are much better than the NiCads that most other manufacturers supply. I bought the more expensive Makita tool set because of the NiMH batteries and I have no regrets, even though the replacement batteries are more expensive -- their use and service is sufficiently better (IMHO) to justify the price.



4. I am a designer in the film industry and am often heavily involved in construction. Having used every tool out there, there is no better than Makita for reliability, resilience and responsiveness. The fast charger has never left me int he lurch. I keep two on chargers while my other two are drilling, splitting and ripping. For two years no battery has failed me. Makita is the superior tool out there. While on the pricier side of tools... they are worth their weight in gold when it comes to their abbility. The time I have saved using Makita tools (and not waiting for a slow chraging Dewalt or suffering through the lag at the end of the battery on a craftsman) has paid for my tool kit twice over.



5. As expected the batteries which I purchased are great. Price and free shipping were both fantastic!

5 comments about DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base.

1. I received my planer stand promptly and well packaged in the original box. It was everything it said it was and works perfectly for my planer.



2. Very happy with the stand. Rolls easily; very heavy; solid base for the planer.DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base



3. This stand arrived quickly and in good shape. The instructions were complete and, while not very user friendly, were able to be deciphered with a little effort. The stand is solid, heavy and large enough to do its job well. The packaging was well padded and secure. The only hiccup I experienced was that one nut was missing from the packaging; there were enough but one was the wrong size. I went to a local hardware store to get a replacement and everything went together smoothly.
   I would very much recommend getting the Folding Table Extensions,(DW 7351), for this planer as they make the entire unit more stable and eliminate a great deal of the problems associated with snipe.[[ASIN:B0000CCXUA DEWALT DW7351 Folding Table for DW735 Planer]



4. I bought this stand to go with a DeWalt Surface Planer. It only took a few minutes (30) to assemble but I would suggest you have some knowledge about assembly and especially squaring the legs. Once assembled it is a really solid working surface. The only complaint I have is the foot lever that you use to move the stand around the work area. It is very ackward to get your foot into the inside while moving the stand. I would recommend using the outside option to install the foot release. All in all though I give this a glowing plus when it comes to portable equipment stands. I highly recommend it for either of the DeWalt planers, or it could be adapted to many other applications as well.



5. Easy to assemble, almost without the instruction sheet in an easy 45 minutes including interruptions from my wife asking why I needed another mobile base. Yes, the instructions were wrong about the bolt sizing, but anyone investing in a DeWalt Planner should be able to afford both Standard & Metric wrenches, and the reviews here prepared me for it. Pay attention to where to use flat washers or lock washers as the illustration alone doesn't show a difference, but the written instructions and hardware lettering do. They could add one more of each piece of hardware, just in case. Mounting the single wheel on the inside works well, so well I switched all of the other mobile bases the same (might change Band Saw back due to balance issues as mounting on inside changes the 'wheel base' of the stand, but this has nothing to do with the DeWalt stand as it's not an issues. UPS was a little rough on the packing with slight damage to the table top, but not enough to fuss about (and I wanted to assemble it NOW).
   
   Additional shelf is where I store the air filtration hose, plus adds stability to the stand. Learned that the plastic hose adapter that came with the planner can be removed so the add-on shelves will fold up for completely.
   
   Only suggestion for DeWalt would be to add one more carriage bolt to each leg attachment to the base.

5 comments about Palm-Size Digital Multimeter - DT830B.

1. My son carried off both of my husband's multimeters so this was a replacement for one of them. It was an inexpensive model, so I was hesitant. My husband is very pleased with this item - it works even better than his more expensive ones did!



2. the product is fine but what was really outstanding was the service. The first one I got was defective, but they sent me a replacement within 48 hours, no questions asked!



3. As others have said, good for the price but keep your expectations reasonable. I carry it in our racing trailer so I won't be upset if it gets lost or broken, but didn't realize that to change the batteries you need to have a mini Philips screwdriver (jeweler size, which I didn't have). So waited till I got home and then broke one of the cheap Chinese screws trying to get it out. But still works OK with one less screw holding it in....



4. It's fair value for the price. It will do all the basic measurements you need. If you know more about electronics you will probably buy something more robust with more fatures - and more expensive. For ocasional measurements on car or around the house this will do fine.



5. A good multimeter. It works perfectly fine as a multimeter itself. I bought it just for household usage, such as checking batteries, electric wires, outlets, and so forth, and it is fuctioning for that purpose. I don't expect more than that from this cheap one. If your expectation is about those ranges, get this one. I researched multimeters a little bit and it was the cheapest I found in July 2008, only when delivery is free.

5 comments about Henkel Loctite 4-Gram Super Glue Control #01-30622.

1. I've purchased countless tubes of super glue only to find that the tubes clog or the product dries up almost immediately so there's never a chance for a second usage.
   Not so with Loctite super glue Control...I used it up all the way to the bottom of the container which took more than a year to do.
   It's the only brand and type of dispenser that I'll ever buy again.



2. Tried this on a pair of sun glasses that had a broken arm. This super glue is much improved over past versions. No need to use a pin to puncture the hole, it has some sort of internal twist mechanism that breaks the seal the first time for you. The red grip/squeezers on the side allow for a highly controlled flow of glue. Bonded the sunglasses in about 30 seconds, and the seal appears seamless. Good stuff.



3. So I didn't know I was supposed to squeeze the two red sides to actually get the glue out...
   
   I didn't really read the instructions/cardboard package... lol
   
   Anyways, it is an awesome design. It lets you get the amount you want out, keeps it from getting all over the place, and it won't dry up in the bottle.
   
   The only problem is I used it on some glass, and it dries up opaque-ly, which happens with most super glue.
   
   *I was glueing some cardboard together and it was smoking (melting the pieces together?) o.O



4. all supperglues are pretty much the same. the difference is in the container. this container design is very thoughtful. the squeeze dispense mechanism works well. so far, the nozzle doesn't clog up yet (crossing my fingers). ps. try not to place your face close to the glue while dispensing, the vapor is noxious to your eyes.



5. I've used other brands of super glue and they all perform pretty much the same. The problem always is how to keep the glue from solidifying before you use it all. The last brand I bought in a large size ended up with half the bottle a solid mass. This was because the design of the dispensing was poor. I was constantly having to repuncture the dispenser because it wouldn't prevent the glue from blocking it when you closed the top. It got so bad I had to snip the tip down several times because I couldn't get the blockage removed.
   
   The Loctite design is far superior. After using it for two months now I haven't had to take a needle to reopen the dispensing spout and no spillage yet. The remaining glue is still as fluid as the day I opened the bottle.
   
   So if you use super glue in large quantities, this Loctite bottle design is just what you are looking for.

5 comments about Milwaukee 48-11-2830 V28 Lithium-Ion Battery-Pack.

1. I order these for my brother who is in the construction trades. He absolutely gets them cheaper and on time here in florida. good quality-good value. no problem.



2. The best battery and tools on the market! This battery is powerful and charges quickly. Holds a charge for a long time seeing I use these sporadically and not a professional contractor.
   Great battery for great tools!!!!



3. I have six batteries and three chargers that power my crew's circular saw, band saw, 2 hammer drills, sawzall, rattle gun, and roto-hammer. They have been our primary tools over the last year and a 1/2 and have done most of the concrete work on one high rise and one 120,000 gallon fish tank.
   
   best on the market.
   
   the battery has enough power on the skilsaw to rip a 16ft. 2x4 down the middle. the porta-band is a juice hog. have drilled as many as 130 3/16" inch holes through 3/16" tempered steel on one battery.
   
   the lone drawback is that if the batteries are left out overnight in the cold, like in a gang box in Seattle, a full battery can go dead in minutes. but will last hours in the cold after heated up on the charger.
   
   6 full batteries last a crew of 5 an eight hour shift of constant use with only charging a couple of them on the 1 hour charger.
   
   the man hours saved are outrageous.



4. Wow, when I replace my aging cordless drill with the new Milwaukee V28 series stuff...breathless. The power, staying power and recharge times have been all impressive so far.
   I especially like the battery life meter.
   
   Only down side is the cost.
   But you do get what you paid for.
   So go get one now!



5. This is the best battery I've used in 30 years BUT...........
   Do not let it get wet!!!!
   I work in the rain regularly and haven't had a problem if the battery is in a tool however I had one out of the case for a short amount of time and that was it, done, dead, gone.....
   At the replacement cost you don't want to make this mistake!!

5 comments about HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base.

1. I recently decided to put four of my tools on mobile bases. Because of the different sizes of the tools, I ended up buying two from Jet (Jet 708118 JMB-UMB Universal Mobile Base) and two from HTC (HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base). Since all four showed up at the same time, I was in a position to make a head-to-head comparison of them, and decided to write about it. As a result, you'll find this same review under both the Jet and the HTC Universal Base listings.
   
   Upon Arrival:
   
   All four bases were purchased from Amazon with free shipping, and all four arrived within just a couple of days via UPS. The HTC base pieces were wrapped in bubble wrap inside a cardboard outer box, and the Jet bases were in Styrofoam cutouts inside a cardboard outer box, so nothing sustained any shipping damage.
   
   The next day, before I even unpacked anything, UPS showed up again with a bag. Inside were two pieces of thick, perforated steel about 18" long - no note, no explanation, no return address, nothing. It turns out that one of the Jet bases was missing these two pieces. Someone - I assume at Amazon - caught it and rectified it, literally before I knew they were missing. When I examined everything closer, it was obvious that this particular base had been purchased by someone else and returned to Amazon, then resold. Not a big deal, but I think that explains the missing/found parts.
   
   Unpacking:
   
   I opened up and unpacked one HTC and one Jet base at the same time, to compare parts, instructions, and tool requirements before starting.
   
   The HTC instructions were a 20-page stapled booklet in three languages. This is a particular pet peeve of mine, since I feel that if a company is going to sell to a particular country, then the instructions should be in that country's language. Again, not a big deal, just a minor irritant.
   
   The HTC parts list showed a total of 108 parts, including nuts and bolts. I carefully compared the list to the actual contents, and found that several of the listed nuts and bolts were not there, with others apparently substituted. More on that later. The instructions listed the tools needed as a 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" wrench, 7/16" socket, tape measure, and pliers. More on that later as well.
   
   The Jet instructions are a single sheet, in English only. One side has the assembly instructions, the other side has a complete parts breakdown. Most of the Jet base is preassembled, so the parts list only has 8 items on it. No tools are listed because none are required for assembly.
   
   Assembly of the HTC Base:
   
   The HTC base requires a lot more assembly, so I decided to start with that one while my patience level was higher. The instructions are not great, but they're not the worst I've ever encountered. This is one instance where it really pays to read and pay attention to them.
   
   The instructions show a couple of different configurations for how to mount the casters. This is a nice feature, allowing you a little more flexibility in how the base will move after assembly.
   
   I read through everything, measured the base as instructed (the drill press was the first tool to be mounted), and bolted everything together. The base size can be adjusted in 1" increments. Since the nuts and bolts included with the kit don't match up to what's in the instruction sheet, there's a little head scratching involved to figure out what goes where, but it wasn't too bad. Also, the substituted hardware doesn't match up with the sizes of the listed tools, including some nuts that are metric. An adjustable wrench solved that problem. All the hardware is of good quality - no problems with snapped bolts.
   
   The drill press is too heavy to lift straight up and onto the base, but the instructions suggest that you can put your tool up on blocks and build the stand around it. I tried that and it didn't work, I think primarily because a drill press has such a small base in relation to its height, and ended up being dangerously unstable. Instead, I laid it on its side, then tipped it up onto the base. Not ideal, but it worked. I will say, however, that with both the HTC and the Jet base, if you can get some help to lift the tools straight onto the base, you're far better off.
   
   All in all - including my aborted attempt at assembling the base around the tool and then having to take it apart again - the assembly took about 2 hours. This is probably not the greatest kit for someone who's a novice at assembling things, or for someone who won't read instructions.
   
   Assembly of the Jet Base:
   
   The Jet base has two front and two rear corners with the casters already installed. Unfortunately, you don't have the same flexibility of caster placement that you do with the HTC. There are also four side rails that slip into the corner pieces, and are held in place by spring-loaded pins that snap into the holes in the side rails. Adjustment is done in 1" increments. Assembly took just a couple of minutes, with no nuts and bolts and no tools.
   
   The first tool on a Jet base was the sander. Again I couldn't lift it straight up and on, but I "walked" in onto the base with no problems.
   
   Operation:
   
   The HTC has two fixed rear wheels that don't lock. The two front casters swivel, and lock via two bright orange, high-impact plastic levers that you step on. The levers are large and mounted on top of the wheels, so they are very easy to see and step on. With the wheels down, the base moves very easily and the tool feels stable, although it takes a little effort to pivot the wheels into their down position.
   
   The Jet has two fixed rear wheels with locks, and two front swivel casters with locks. The rear wheel locks are pretty easy to reach and operate, but the front ones are on the sides of the casters and partially hidden, which I found made them difficult to see and even more difficult to step on. When the wheels are unlocked, the base moves very easily and the tool feels very stable in motion.
   
   Stability:
   
   You obviously spend a lot more time with the tool locked in the operating position then you do moving it around, so this to me is the most important criteria.
   
   With the HTC, when the tool is in the down position it rests on two rear wheels and two adjustable front leveling feet. The Jet stand is always resting on the four wheels. As a result, the Jet base moves more, even when locked. The HTC leveling feet also allow you to adjust the base to conform to an uneven floor, something you can't do with the Jet.
   
   But the biggest difference between the two is how the pieces fit and lock together. Because the Jet base relies on side rails that slide into the corners and lock with a single pin, there is a lot of movement between the pieces. The design makes it impossible to tighten any of the pieces to one another - short of drilling the corner pieces and installing bolts - and as a result there is too much flex and movement in the Jet base.
   
   The HTC on the other hand, because of all those irritating bolts and nuts you have to install, is actually more rigid. I found a lot less flex in the HTC base, and when combined with the fixed leveling feet, I found the HTC base to be a lot more stable in the down and locked position then the Jet.
   
   What Went Where:
   
   Sander: The sander went onto a Jet base, and it fits the open stand very nicely. The tool rocks slightly in the down position, but it's a pretty heavy tool, so that seems to add some stability. The wheel locks are hard to reach and operate, but I rarely move this tool, so that's not a big deal. This one remains on the Jet stand.
   
   Drill press: The drill press went onto one of the HTC bases, but in the end I found that I didn't like having my drill press on a mobile base. It's so top heavy that no matter what I did, it still didn't feel very stable. I ended up taking it off the mobile base altogether.
   
   Router table: This went onto the HTC base as originally intended. It moves very nicely when necessary, and locks down nice and stable the rest of the time. I'm very happy with this setup.
   
   Bandsaw: Initially, the bandsaw went onto a Jet base. But as I mentioned above, there was too much flex in the base for the saw to feel very stable. This is also a tool that gets moved more often, and the Jet caster locks were too much of a pain. I ended up taking this off the Jet base and putting it on the HTC that had originally been used for the drill press, and again I am very happy with it in both the rolling and locked positions. The second Jet base was returned to the store.
   
   The Bottom Line:
   
   Despite the Jet having a clear advantage in how easy it is to assemble, I would definitely recommend the HTC over the Jet. You have more flexibility in the location of the front casters, the caster locks are easier to operate, there is less flex in the frame, and the machines sit down with more stability in the locked position.



2. I bought five of these after reading several reviews. One box was short of the hex bolts while having the correct number of nuts. The overall results are good. Easy to adjust for the size of each tool. After I did the first base for the tool that weighted the least, I was faced with the task of trying to lift the tool onto the mobile base.
   
   I found that some tools can be loaded my one person by two methods. If you can tip one end of the tool you can slide the assembled base under that end then work the other end the same way. OR assemble two end pieces and slide them under the tool on each end, then use a couple of pipe clamps to draw them together.
   
   Once installed these roll very well and are stable when in the park position.



3. Perfect for my needs. I have a smallish garage and this allows for me to store my tools along the outer wall and pull them into the center when I need them. I have an older version that I bought a few years ago at Sears and this is by far easier to set up and use. It also feels more stought than the older version. I would recommend this unit without reservation to anyone looking to make their shoptools more mobile.



4. This base is well made, sturdy, and works well. The base is readily adjustable for different sizes. You need to take your time with the pieces and lay them all out and measure first, then bolt them together. The directions could have been a bit clearer, but if you study the directions, compared to the parts that you have, it is not too difficult to put the base together. The levers to raise and lower the base work well. When you lower the machine with the levers, there are adjustable rubber feet that lower down onto the floor and make the machine stable.
   This is definitely a viable alternative to getting a mobile base that is specific to the tool that you have. This base is the only way to go if you made your own machine stand and now want to make it mobile.
   All in all I was happy with this universal mobile base.



5. It works, it's a little labor intensive to initially set up but it does the job well. It would be more convienient if only one peddle were required to seat and lift the unit.