The DELTA 50-345 Universal Mobile Base lets you easily and safely move machines out of the way when not in use, so you'll be able to maximize the space in your shop. The 50-345 fits most base sizes and will hold up to 300 pounds; you simply add your own hardwood rails. The mobile machine base features a foot-operated control lever that lets you easily raise and lower the base for either moving or locking it in place. When lowered into position, the base has adjustable foot pads to ensure even contact with the floor. It is made of durable steel.

Increases the mobility of your woodworking machines. Conforms to most base sizes; just add your own hardwood rails. Features 11-gage, steel corner brackets and easy-gliding wheels

Designed to provide mobility for your woodworking machines

Foot-operated control lever makes lowering and raising of base easy

Durable steel construction

Mobile machine base includes base, control lever, and adjustable foot pads

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I bought an HTC mobile stand for my table saw, in part to compare the two models. On design, the Delta wins. The freely rotating front caster makes the unit very maneuverable, much easier to move around the shop than the HTC. In addition, the lever in front gives a much greater range of motion, so it lifts the unit much further off the stationary feet. The two units are roughly equivalent in difficulty of assembly. Do your own measurements for the wood; the unit will take a tad more than the 1 1/2 inch square cross section recommended. I also recommend drilling the bolt holes with a drill press if at all possible. I don't own a drill press, so I couldn't get the holes drilled perfectly square, and the unit looks like it was assembled by a drunken sailor. It works great, but I can't really blame Delta for the appearance.

One downside to the Delta is the need for the hardwood rails for heavier equipment. If you don't have a lot of scrap hardwood lying around, you should include the price of the wood in your price comparison. You should also have access to a planer and joiner to square up the wood, something that wasn't necessary with the pine.

27 of 28 found the following review helpful:

Easy to assemble - a dream to useJul 16, 2001
By D. Grant "handyman"
This mobile base is easy to assemble as long as you accurately mark and drill the holes for the bolts that attach the corner pieces to the wooden frame. Assuming you have the 1.5 inch stock needed to make the side rails on hand, you can put the whole thing together in less than an hour. And when you're done, you have a mobile base that is the equal, in ease of use, to anything I have seen on the market. I especially like the foot operated third wheel, that easily engages by simply stepping on the lever mechanism, and disengages by lifting up on the lever with your foot. Nothing could be easier! And the base moves smoothly over the floor on three wheels rather than having to lift one side and push your tool on two wheels like an ungainly wheelbarrow.

19 of 19 found the following review helpful:

DELTA 50-345 MOBILE BASENov 21, 2000
By ROY M JONES
I PRESENTLY HAVE ABOUT 10 OF THESE BASES IN USE.I RESTORE & SELL OLD DELTA WW MACHINERY & OFTEN HAVE TO MOVE THINGS AROUND A LOT. MY ORIGINAL SUPPLIER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS & MOST CATALOGS NOW ARE CHARGING WELL ABV ... FOR THESE UNITS.DONT EVEN THINK OF FINDING ONE AT A LOCAL DEALER.EVEN A TOWN AS LARGE AS RICHMOND,VA MOST DEALERS WILL ORDER ONE FOR NEAR LIST PRICE PLUS A HEFTY SHIPPING CHARGE.A HINT TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS: I USE 1-1/2X1-1/2 STEEL UNISTRUT FOR MY FRAME.HD HAS IT FOR ABOUT $12 A 10' PC.DONT BUY THEM OUT SINCE I PLAN TO GET MORE.

20 of 21 found the following review helpful:

Shop on wheels !!Aug 15, 2000
By David Landry
The Delta mobile kit does the job. Just a push of the lever, and your are moving 300 pounds across the floor. Can easily rearrange the shop in seconds. A drill press is must to put the base together. Did not bother to use hard wood for smaller equipment...ripped some pt for the the rails. Instructions for assembly need improvement....don't drill the extra hole in the ends of the rails!! Careful with the clip the secures the hinge for the foot lever..it will fly across the room if it slips out of your pliers during installation...tough little bugger to find.

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