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Post by beginner on May 21, 2016 11:10:02 GMT -5
Hi---I'm new here. I just got my first saw (QEP 3/4 HP Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Diamond Blade) from HD. I would like to get a sturdy rolling cart (with good wheel breaks, of course!), in order to roll my saw from inside (where it's being stored) to outside where I could use it on the cart as a base. Does anyone have any ideas for a cart like this? I have been googling, but thought maybe someone else has done this and would have something to recommend. Thank you!  |
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ol3m3
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Post by ol3m3 on May 21, 2016 11:20:02 GMT -5
Try some place like harbor supply, or northern tool, both have rolling carts, you will probably have to get a pc of plywood to put on top as most of the carts have a recessed tray.
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Post by manofglass on May 21, 2016 11:33:46 GMT -5
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Post by Jugglerguy on May 21, 2016 11:49:50 GMT -5
i built my own cart. It wasn't difficult. With a tile saw, you'll be spewing water, so you will need to think about waterproofing. I used locking wheels from Home Depot. Here's mine:    I used two by fours, scrap particle board, and luan plywood for the sides. I built shelves for more rock storage. |
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Post by beginner on May 21, 2016 11:58:55 GMT -5
Thank you all for the suggestions and welcome. Rob--what a beautiful job you did on your cart--and so functional, with storage, too. I don't have the skills or tools to do something like that, unfortunately. I will have to visit some stores. Online it is hard to tell how sturdy things are. And I don't really want to spend more on a cart than I spent on a saw!  ? |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on May 21, 2016 12:56:23 GMT -5
Check thrift stores or if you have a ReStore nearby try there too.
I was at a restore after picking up my daughter from college & they had a perfect cart for my trim saw for $35. Of course I was 150 miles from home with my truck bulging at the seams with dorm room stuff...
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Post by jakesrocks on May 21, 2016 13:00:07 GMT -5
Try checking for used equipment stands on ebay. I bought one of these complete with the wheels for less than what this seller is asking. They're very heavy duty, and the height is adjustable on the old ones. www.ebay.com/itm/322114684898?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITThese are made with threaded holes in the bottoms of the legs that the wheels screw into. Any locking wheels with 5/16" threaded mount will work. The stand legs & other parts are made of 14 gage steel, unlike the 18 gage steel being used in the new ones. A storage shelf can be added to the bottom braces very easily. |
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Post by beginner on May 21, 2016 14:59:21 GMT -5
Nate--we're picking up my son and his girlfriend from college next week, so I just may look around there! Thanks!
Don--thanks for the Craftsman stand info--I wouldn't have known you could easily put wheels on those!
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Post by jakesrocks on May 21, 2016 15:46:45 GMT -5
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Post by Fossilman on May 26, 2016 17:07:07 GMT -5
Built my own cart too-easy to do and you build it the way you want it built!
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Post by Pat on May 26, 2016 17:19:17 GMT -5
I think I have the same saw ( used). I put it on a used cart with wheels. I'll go check it out soon. Must use it outside.
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