Kapex: Telescopic Handle with soft grips, Stair Climbers, Locking Clip

[NYC Tiny Shop]

This week, I used the UG Miter Station and was really impressed...but, getting it up and down four flights of an old NYC building was complete drudgery...it also wasn't fun wheeling it six city blocks.
If only it had a telescopic handle, it would have been so much better.  The handle is too short for stairs and long distances. Add to that soft grip handles, pneumatic tires, stair climbers, and a locking clip for the wings (a bungee cord worked well). Also, a nice weather-proof-fitted-cover would be helpful (I used a tarp with Bungees). I'm not asking Festool to change it's product, but it would be cool if these were accessories, at least... Or, possibilities for an after-market company item.

 

[Samo]

I have to definitely agree with you.  [cool]

I think the UG Cart is the best system going, but I'd like to have the time to do all the above improvements.  I did throw a key-chain lanyard over the extensions and back to the frame.  They tend to start to fall off at the worst times on me.

Then when I'm rolling, I carry the wings and use the lanyard as a handle extender.  Still not the best.  Definitely need pneumatic tires.

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[tjbnwi]

If you go with pneumatic tires, make sure you purchase white ones. No fun cleaning black rubber marks from floor surfaces.

Tom

 

[leakyroof]

If you go with pneumatic tires, make sure you purchase white ones. No fun cleaning black rubber marks from floor surfaces.

Tom

  But Tom, you can't show off your donuts you made on the customers floor without the marking tires....  [wink]

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Tom, maybe not pneumatic tires, if they are going to make those nasty black marks. DeWalt's new table saw stand has very nice composite tires that don't mark wooden floors...maybe something like those? ...or, perhaps the synthetic wheels that Steelex uses on their casters? Those are great! The weight of the UG stand with the saw and wings is just not right for the current tires on NYC sidewalks and old 7-1/2" staircases with over-hanging lips. (Tom, I think that it would be difficult for me to carry the saw down four flights of twisting stairs. I will try it, though.)

 

[Sparktrician]

Well, as long as you're going for a wish list, why not add in two small geared motors that will power the climbing wheels on the UG stand while running on Festool tool batteries, and a set of up/down switches on the handle to aid in telling it whether you want to ascend or descend the stairs... 

[poke]  [popcorn] 

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Well, as long as you're going for a wish list, why not add in two small geared motors that will power the climbing wheels on the UG stand while running on Festool tool batteries, and a set of up/down switches on the handle to aid in telling it whether you want to ascend or descend the stairs... 

[poke]   [popcorn] 

[dead horse]

 

[tjbnwi]

Tom, maybe not pneumatic tires, if they are going to make those nasty black marks. DeWalt's new table saw stand has very nice composite tires that don't mark wooden floors...maybe something like those? ...or, perhaps the synthetic wheels that Steelex uses on their casters? Those are great! The weight of the UG stand with the saw and wings is just not right for the current tires on NYC sidewalks and old 7-1/2" staircases with over-hanging lips. (Tom, I think that it would be difficult for me to carry the saw down four flights of twisting stairs. I will try it, though.)

The problem is not the cart, it's the New York city sidewalks.

Gravity will solve any problem you have carrying it on the winding stairs [eek]

Tom

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Tom, maybe not pneumatic tires, if they are going to make those nasty black marks. DeWalt's new table saw stand has very nice composite tires that don't mark wooden floors...maybe something like those? ...or, perhaps the synthetic wheels that Steelex uses on their casters? Those are great! The weight of the UG stand with the saw and wings is just not right for the current tires on NYC sidewalks and old 7-1/2" staircases with over-hanging lips. (Tom, I think that it would be difficult for me to carry the saw down four flights of twisting stairs. I will try it, though.)

The problem is not the cart, it's the New York city sidewalks.

Gravity will solve any problem you have carrying it on the winding stairs [eek]

Tom

WADR, You guys are missing the point. The cart is fine. I really like it. It's about finding ways to adapt it to work better for woodworkers who live in cities having to deal with different terrain and circumstances from those working in more rural areas.

 

[glass1]

Take the elevator.  [thumbs up]

 

[tjbnwi]

Take the elevator.   [thumbs up]

Problem solved.

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Tom, maybe not pneumatic tires, if they are going to make those nasty black marks. DeWalt's new table saw stand has very nice composite tires that don't mark wooden floors...maybe something like those? ...or, perhaps the synthetic wheels that Steelex uses on their casters? Those are great! The weight of the UG stand with the saw and wings is just not right for the current tires on NYC sidewalks and old 7-1/2" staircases with over-hanging lips. (Tom, I think that it would be difficult for me to carry the saw down four flights of twisting stairs. I will try it, though.)

The problem is not the cart, it's the New York city sidewalks.

Gravity will solve any problem you have carrying it on the winding stairs [eek]

Tom

WADR, You guys are missing the point. The cart is fine. I really like it. It's about finding ways to adapt it to work better for woodworkers who live in cities having to deal with different terrain and circumstances from those working in more rural areas.

Some of the adaptations, one must create on their own. Everyone works differently, make the tools work for you, post the changes, it may help others. I have very few "stock" tools.

I do not consider the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs rural. I do live in a rural area.

Tom

 

[mastercabman]

If you go with pneumatic tires, make sure you purchase white ones. No fun cleaning black rubber marks from floor surfaces.

Tom

Maybe you have better access than I do but where can you get white pneumatic tires?