Making a Mobile Tool Base

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8 жыл бұрын

In this video I show you how to build a mobile tool base. I spent too much money on tools and didn't want to / couldn't afford to purchase a mobile tool base so I decided to build my own using the lumber I had laying around. The foot activated lifting mechanism is based on the design of metal foot activated foot levers.
This video goes over how I built it and step by step instructions along with a complete materials list, dimensions, and templates you can print to build the caster assembly, can be found on the Tool Craze website toolcraze.net/how-to-make-a-mo...
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@mikel.1395 8 жыл бұрын

I get quite a bit of enjoyment making practical things. Some times it's cheaper to buy what you need, but there's nothing like the satisfaction of making something yourself. Great job.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike L. thanks Mike, yeah it's always fun building things yourself.

@jmcalcote 4 жыл бұрын

I've searched far and wide. This is the best home made mobile base design I've ever found. Thanks!!

@marcharmon5902 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video- it’s exactly what I wanted to make... and KNEW was possible... but my wee brain always got discouraged by the negative nellies saying it couldn’t be done effectively. You’re an inspiration and a gift. I’m particularly impressed with how you take time to thoughtfully read and respond to many comments and it’s obvious from your videos that you put a lot of effort into thinking through many use cases and situations and offering advice. Cheers! And here’s to your continued success! And I like the chill way you handle the trolls and other bulls!t.

@ToolCraze 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Really appreciate it. Hope you have a blast making your own. Don't forget to check out the step by step instructions with free plans on my website toolcraze.net/how-to-make-a-mobile-tool-base/

@paulcastro1361 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this simple easy and functional mobile base. So far the easiest and inexpensive to build. Again, thank you!

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

@markarnold159 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!! Just the video I needed to watch. I have 2 bases to make now... Great job!!!!!

@Perspectologist 8 жыл бұрын

This seems like a great approach. Thanks for sharing it.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Perspectologist thank you

@iesusegoconfidoinvobis4309 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched a number of these build your own mobile base, this was the best one for my application. Thanks.

@ToolCraze 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏼 make sure to check out the website for the free plans and step by step instructions and detailed items list www.toolcraze.net

@scooter3554 8 жыл бұрын

Cool design, I like that it does not add much to the height of the tool. I may have to borrow this idea for my table saw.

@etakerns 8 жыл бұрын

This is excellent, I created an account just so I could say thank you for your time and hard work. This certainly will help a lot of people.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I'm glad you like the design

@Neibs 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@ekingaslan 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work, sir. You saved me a ton of work and I really appreciate your efforts!

@ToolCraze 6 жыл бұрын

don't forget to check out the website for the full step by step instructions and free plans toolcraze.net/how-to-make-a-mobile-tool-base/

@Mopar_Roc 5 жыл бұрын

Damn man! You’re super talented with this stuff. Keep up the great work

@kenseastrand7428 6 жыл бұрын

Great job thanks for sharing!

@tonywalsh3707 7 жыл бұрын

hey guy.....I've searched all over the 'net, and your solution is my favorite by far. Thanks for sharing!!!

@ToolCraze 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! Check out the website for full set of instructions, plans, and materials list www.toolcraze.net

@callux93 8 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely be using this! Thanks man!

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+J Calderon awesome, let me know how it turns out!

@hdhhbsbbauudb 4 жыл бұрын

dude, you are awesome! I was trying to figure out how to make something lime this. definitely using your plans, thanks!!

@ToolCraze 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@edcaffey4248 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing

@acrocha1222 2 ай бұрын

I see that you have the Worx “Switch Driver” like I do, gosh I Love that tool!

@undergroundKuztoms 8 жыл бұрын

this is what I was waiting for. For you to do some projects with all the cool tools you review. keep'em coming

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+vic Good to hear that, I'm actually working on another how to video so we can expect that soon

@cybercapri 8 жыл бұрын

Great design, very simple and elegant...

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Bialozor thanks Paul, glad you liked it

@DesertBumWoodWorkn 8 жыл бұрын

That's a perfect design for a tool mobile base!!! Chuck

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@sigung01 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really clever idea, bravo!, and thanks for sharing.

@malcolmoxley1274 5 жыл бұрын

great job ,I made just the same for my large bench and got into an argument with one rockler user that you cant make them, oh yes you can well done very informative video

@enelgaragedemartincho 8 жыл бұрын

Great Job

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+martin chavarria thanks Martin

@louietheplumber3609 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff smart dude

@chuckpechan 6 жыл бұрын

NICE JOB!

@whiskeycreek4038 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice work J-Dog. Awesome design.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Brien thanks B-Dog

@dennisdesroches1748 5 жыл бұрын

I like it. Good mobile base. Your video is excellent. Concise and no stammering, stuttering, heavy breathing that makes so many others hard to watch. Lots of folks would have taken 4Xs the amount of time that you did to present this. Again, excellent design and video. Looking at that band saw, I am wondering how you got it atop the base? Did Superman stop by to lend a hand?

@abelbatz 8 жыл бұрын

Very very good job Javier!!!👍

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+A B thanks man

@Thorr97 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Good presentation. You showed the finished project first. That allows your viewers to see what's going on and what all those individual steps will lead to. That helps in understanding each of those individual steps. That makes for a much more effective presentation overall. Smart move with the sheet metal. Too many other home-built lifting rigs don't account for the wear on the wood involved with the mechanisms they use. And sheet metal like the pieces you're using is inexpensive and easy to use. Good solution, that. Thanks for sharing this!

@ToolCraze 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I learned very quickly with the first one I built that the two pieces of wood that made contact in the lifting mechanism were wearing on each other so the idea for sheet metal was after testing and fixing any issues.

@lloyddillion1656 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Work.

@morawilbert 8 жыл бұрын

muy buen trabajo javier a mi me gustan muchas la herramientas tambien y hacer coasas con madera siempre miro tus tool reviews

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Wilbert Mora gracias Wilbert, trabajar con las manos y herramientas es nuestra pacion

@TrevorHeathPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I have been looking for designs to support a very heavy table saw but almost all had internal lifting mechanisms that just didn't work with the full-length sides on my saw. Your approach is perfect for my situation so I will be using your plans for sure with adjustments to my size of course. Nice work man - you have gained a new sub! 👍

@ToolCraze 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, I designed it for that very reason! Don't forget to check out the website for step by step instructions and free plans toolcraze.net/category/how-to/

@tgguadarrama 8 жыл бұрын

Te quedó muy bien tu base movil.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Tomás Gerardo Guadarrama Sánchez gracias Tomas, saludos

@RGSABloke 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, really enjoyed this video and as I say to everyone, nothing happens without physics being involved somewhere!! Also I have seen many of you videos on Milwaukee power tools which I believe are superb quality and fit for purpose. Keep up the good work young man, your testing is credible and from I can see unbiased. Joe.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe McIntyre thanks Joe, glad you liked the video

@BrenticusMaximus1 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job Javier, very innovative 👍

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+BrenticusMaximus1 thanks

@whirled_peas 4 жыл бұрын

If your machine was heavier (which mine is) you could have an extendable lever too on a hinge. Good design!

@bulldogg187 8 жыл бұрын

just found your channel. Glad i did. Good work

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+ernest jr sanford thanks bro, glad you enjoyed this vid

@acrocha1222 2 ай бұрын

Really good home made mobile base! Maybe best on YT! Thank you. New subscriber.

@bt6266 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👌

@jtchurren 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thanks a lot! How would I go about making this without the rabbet cuts? I don't have any power saws of any kind. Apartment living is hell when you got the woodworking itch.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+JTC Hurren thanks! You don't need the rabbet cuts to build this. The only reason I used them was so that they made a channel to fit the plywood bottoms so you wouldn't see the boards from the outside. Really to clean up the overall look. So just follow all the steps without the rabbets and it will turn out fine. Only difference is that the plywood bottoms will be exposed on the sides and your build will look more like my first prototype that's holding the jointer. Happy woodworking!

@johngibson3594 8 жыл бұрын

Once again a great idea and video keep them coming I saw you used the worx drill.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+John Gibson Thanks John, I put that Worx drill to good use.

@peterszy49 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@harleyrider025 8 жыл бұрын

i had made one for my uncle out of 4 pieces of angle welded together, with locking caster wheels....it was for his bandsaw and worked great

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Jody Reed before I made one of these, my first idea was to make it out of square tubing or angle but unfortunately prices of in-store stock at my local home improvement would bring the total price of that of a fully made one that I could have just purchased and unfortunately even if I wanted to, I don't have a welder. I may have to pick one up soon

@harleyrider025 8 жыл бұрын

gotcha...i work in a steel factory and the material was free....we usually scrap those size pieces anyway...which was 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 angle

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Jody Reed free is the best! On my builds, I already had all the lumber laying around so it didnt cost me any extra to go out and purchase any of it. Only had to pay for the hardware, but much of it like the screws I already had and the sheet metal was plenty enough for both builds. Actually the sheet metal I bought can be used for maybe another 4 more

@barryroberts6470 8 жыл бұрын

That's one brilliant design for a mobile base, you want to try and get it patented and get a company to make em up, you will rake it in. Take Care and Well Done, Barry (from England)

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Barry!

@glenbronco2 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Question: Do you not have the Ryobi band saw anymore? was there a problem with it? Thanks!

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+glenbronco2 thanks it's on my work table behind me, you can see it if you pay close attention

@joshuaburgess3701 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, you should make videos like this for all your projects. some good craftsmanship and nice to see lots of different tool brands all being used, and holy cow that band saw is huge! I'm guessing you used at least 2 casters from HF and maybe got the others at HD. Awesome video and a good design that most people should be able to tackle at home or at the shop.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Burgess Thanks Joshua, either that bandsaw is huge or I'm tiny, lol! My first mobile tool base used casters from harbor freight and I got the 2" casters from lowes. I got all the hardware from lowes.

@joshuaburgess3701 8 жыл бұрын

awesome! I think the best part is that chicks dig it! I think I need to make one.

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Burgess hahaha I was wondering when someone would catch that

@thommc1771 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool base, great build man. Where you bought the wheels? Thanks for sharing it.

@ToolCraze 5 жыл бұрын

Can't remember exactly but I'm thinking it was at harbor freight

@randybaylor9431 6 жыл бұрын

I have that worx switch driver. Its AWESOME right? I haven't seen anyone on you tube with one

@ToolCraze 6 жыл бұрын

I like the idea and functionality of it, it just needs more torque to be the go to tool

@snapjamwoodworks710 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Can the "4x6" be created by lamenting two 2x6s?

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+Bosn Ski thanks, you could and also you can stack 2x4's as well. The 4x6 lumber is used to make the foot lever. I used the 4x6 because I wanted to keep the foot lever as one piece but you can achieve the same result from stacking other 2x material.

@JANTHEMAN1975 7 жыл бұрын

how heavy things can you roll with it? I have a 930 lbs Fuho bandsaw for which I need something to move it around with.

@ToolCraze 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what the max capacity is but the heaviest tool I have on them is the bandsaw at about 250 lbs and over a year later it's still holding up great. There's also ways to beef up the existing design if one was to load it up with much heavier loads. If I were you I'd using thicker screws or small lags too hold the plywood underneath and swap out many of the components with hardwoods to beef everything up.

@brentr8365 7 жыл бұрын

Do you think there would be a any issues if you installed 360 casters instead of the stationary ones?

@ToolCraze 7 жыл бұрын

my guess is that most likely you'll get added vibration on that side when you park it and use the tool

@sheldonlondner2553 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. You obviously spent a lot of time coming up with a clever and simple design and then clearly explained it. I do have some questions though. The materials list shows 1/4 inch copper pipe. How does a 5/16 diameter bolt fit into a 4/16 diameter pipe? Also I'm having trouble locating pipe this size. Where did you purchase it? Can it be left out or will the rotating action cause the bolt to rub against the wood, enlarging the hole?

@ToolCraze 3 ай бұрын

Hey there Sheldon, thanks for the positive words! I understand the sizing doesn't make sense. I've had others bring it up before. However I bought the hardware from Lowes and that's exactly how they had it marked. When I acquired the hardware, I sized the pipe fittings so that they were snug around the bolt but let it spin freely. You can probably get away with not using the pipe around the bolt but I think it would work better as a bushing around the bolt and spin smoother but that's just my guesstimate. I would say to get the bolt at the store and play around with the pipe sizes and get the one that closely matches your bolt. Hope that helps, and make sure to check out my website with written instructions and to get the free plans. There you'll also be able to see others who have created this same mobile tool base with these plans. The link is in the description.

@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 8 жыл бұрын

HI what you think about ryobi tools my friend thank you :)

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+TJ'S WOODWORKING SHOP so far I've had good experience with them and they are good for the price. A lot of their newer cordless 18v tools are getting performance similar to pro brands. Check out my reviews for several ryobi tools

@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 8 жыл бұрын

Ok sir thank you my friend,thanks for you're comment :)

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+TJ'S WOODWORKING SHOP you're welcome

@WorthICT 3 жыл бұрын

Would glue be advised or are screws enough?

@ToolCraze 3 жыл бұрын

screws are enough for both of mine still holding up well for many years but glue wouldn't hurt if you want to add some

@ddowell473 7 жыл бұрын

How do you insert 5/16" o.d. bolts into 1/4" i.d. copper pipe? As Foghorn Leghorn would say, "It just don't add up!"

@ToolCraze 7 жыл бұрын

Watch the video and see how. All the parts where labeled that at the store although they didn't list od on bolts and the copper pipe doesn't list id either. Just listed as a 5/16" x length bolt and 1/4" copper pipe. It worked even though the listed sizes didn't make sense, but if you disagree with the way they were described by the store you, you may take it up with the manufacturers.

@ddowell473 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think complaining to a manufacturer that one cannot fit a 5/16" bolt into a 1/4" tube will bear much fruit, but thanks for the recommendation!

@04caoz 8 жыл бұрын

eso esta bien pero no para alguien que no tiene un garage para. aserlo pero. te doy un like

@ToolCraze 8 жыл бұрын

+caoz ortiz gracias por el like

@HDVrock 5 жыл бұрын

Great design. btw don't use gloves while using the table saw.

@Frank50505 4 жыл бұрын

Ugh! That f’d up music! Awesome build.

@johnhintz2694 4 жыл бұрын

A vice would have been nice to hold stuff....😀

@ToolCraze 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the "Hintz"

@walleyeye Жыл бұрын

I dont understand the need for plywood in this frame. I think a 2x4 frame would be more cost effective and lighter as well. Nice idea though.

@ToolCraze Жыл бұрын

Plywood is to support the tool off of the ground.

@georgequalls5043 6 ай бұрын

Oh, God, get rid of the annoying background music it runs the entire presentation

@ToolCraze 6 ай бұрын

You mad bro?

@georgequalls5043 6 ай бұрын

@@ToolCraze yes, I might have watched the entire thing otherwise. The real artists don’t need anything but their presentation. Not music, jokes, cartoons, flashy intros etc.

@ToolCraze 6 ай бұрын

@@georgequalls5043 I can imagine you walking out of a theater or turning off the TV because of music that ruined your experience. Music is everywhere including many KZfaq channels, TV, movies, etc. Do you rant about the music in every video you watch?

@georgequalls5043 6 ай бұрын

@@ToolCraze yes