Floor Standing Drill Press On Wheels?

[Mike Goetzke]

My garage is my shop so my tools need to be mobile. I built a mobile base for my Nova Voyager out of a welded fabrication of steel. I have a small welder but not a very experienced welder and this base came out great as did a lock-lift-'N roll base I made for my lathe. Fun project!

 

[jeffinsgf]

That is the film. And I saw it in an IMAX theater. But it seems it was shot on 35mm film (I just googled it). But the filming challenges were real. And it was an Eastwood film.

One of his best, in my opinion. Up there with Unforgiven, Play Misty for Me and Gran Torino. Other than Bronco Billy and Any Which Way But Loose, there's not much Eastwood I don't like. Ooh. Just remembered Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. A reunion between Eiger Sanction stars Eastwood and George Kennedy with newcomer Jeff Bridges.

 

[Packard]

The physical size of the IMAX camera is staggering. And gone digital.

 

[Christopher Fitch]

I have mine on a base with wheels. I picked up one of these

Search - Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

www.grizzly.com

Then I mounted it on a thick piece of heavy duty plywood and everything is bolted down. It's very convenient.

When I move it, I go slow and I am cautious. It's been great for me for many years.

Sorry for the mess in the picture

 

[Alex]

There is also this:

 

[Packard]

There is also this:

Mistake. Probably good if you have a unpaved, uneven dirt floor. Otherwise, three legs equals a tippy stand.

 

[Alex]

Mistake. Probably good if you have a unpaved, uneven dirt floor. Otherwise, three legs equals a tippy stand.

I do agree with you there!
He suggests he's going to use his foot to stabilize the tripod at the end of the video.
But that's just a work-around.

Still, really like the overall functionality.

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone

This may help but do note the precautions that I take to stop it falling over. It is easy to do and the drill can be moved easily but must always be re-secured before use.



Peter

 

[Michael Kellough]

Glad to see you posting more frequently Peter.

 

[Max Fracas]

I built a cabinet around the base and column of my old Craftsman drill press. Have liked having all the bits right there at the machine. One downside is that the casters and base do make the table a bit higher than I’d like. But overall I’m happy with it.