So I have my XR on castors and when I move it into position to cut I lower the adjustable feet to level it.
Problem with that is they turn pretty hard to jack the low side up. Anyone figure out a better system?
I thought maybe I could add a thrust bearing to the adjustable feet or maybe somebody has came up with a better idea?
I don’t know what kind of table it was but someone said they mounted one of these on each corner of their table. They said it was fast and secure.
I did think of that and that might be my best option. I will have to investigate going that route.
thanks
I welded my cators to the leveling pads,they swivel with the castor plate. Very easy to turn.Only had to level once, when I roll table out to clean floor it goes back to same area where it was leveled.
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That’s a great idea, thanks for sharing. Is that a recent picture? Table looks brand new!
It’s almost 3 years old over 500 hours on it. I clean it twice a week and wipe down with wd-40.
Not an XR but here is what I did. 5” casters from HF and hockey puck leveling feet.
All the parts are on fireshare.
Eric
I like that set up also. I currently roll over to where I need it and use a wrench down on the floor, level that way. I like your screw jacks!
I am still in the planning stages, thanks for sharing
Thanks! You can buy leveling feet from McMaster Carr. For me the design and making them myself is all part of the hobby… Buying them off the shelf is probably more economical when you consider your time. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
It will be awhile I took on a little more work than I should have. I also will be starting a new fixture table once I get the top back from the machinist.
I did that exact thing. My floor is so out that 2 corners were high enough to make those 2 caster bolts splay out when full of water. So, i just happened to have to very heavy c4 long enough to stick out each side a foot. 4x4 and shims under each corner for now to get the weight off the casters. I plan to make something akin to jack stands with a saddle for the c4 and bolt connection. Stable enough for now but we have had some good quakes here…
Anyways…the casters are a fantastic idea no matter how you do it. If you are limited on shop space its nice to be able to move as needed
