jointer & caster gloat

[jhreed]

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The Ridgid jointer is my large gloat. the casters under it and the bandsaw are my small gloats. The cast iron surfaces on the jointer are like a mirror. They put my Delta equipment to shame. The casters came from Rockler #58866 $34.98/set of 4. They have 1/2" threaded spindle, so I had to drill out so they would fit. The swivel and wheel both lock, so I can position the wheels outboard of the machines for more stability. They work very well on both machines and they dont catch debris like a mobile base plus are cheaper. It is much easier to roll a 200# machine than it is to drag it.
James

 

[erasmussen]

good on ya, very nice jointer. :icon_cheers:icon_cheers
But I am afraid there are going to roll to the bottom of the picture.

 

[Canuck]

Both tools will serve you well, I am sure!

Nice to have stability AND mobility with one install.:wsmile:

Now..............get 'em dusty!!!:gar-Bi

Wayne

 

[LeftyTom]

James, you have doubled up on the [BANANA][GLOW=orange]You Rock![/GLOW][/BANANA]

 

[TracyP]

Nice Gloat.

 

[Bob Alexander]

Casters are necessary for our small shop. We built cabinets with casters under the table saw, bandsaw, planer/moulder, and lathe. This makes for a lot of flexibility in a small 12x12 shop. My nephew, Don is responsible for the design and construction of most of it.

 

[JCraig]

James,

I'm happy you got the jointer you wanted. The casters look great on the band saw. I might have to do the same thing to the band saw you helped me get at Lowe's.

 

[MrAudio815]

Hey James Congratulations..


Let us know how you like the casters on that jointer.

I don't like mine, but then again they don't lock like yours. And they are welded on. I would love to remove them and get some casters like yours if that is, you like it.

Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend~!

Matthew

 

[Cato]

James, good score. I really have enjoyed my Ridgid jointer in the few months that I have had it.

I have a mobile base on both the jointer, planer, and table saw, and it does make it convenient to wheel them out of the way.