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Built a base for my new contractor table saw used 3 inch wheels to small. Just upgraded to 5 inch wheels.

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The 3 inch wheels were just too small could not move easily. I'll have to take some photos.
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I don't think it's the size of the wheels there is something else causing the problem. I use small swivel wheels off an office chair on a 2x3 foot dolly and can easily move a car engine around the garage.
The 3 inch wheels were just too small could not move easily. I'll have to take some photos.
On what surface? On smooth concrete 3" should be good, the rougher or softer the surface the bigger the wheels need to be.
The problem is the threshold out the door to the carport small wheel does not like to roll over. Rolls much easier with bigger wheels.
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Here is picture with new wheels.
Motor vehicle Wood Gas Automotive exterior Asphalt
Motor vehicle Wood Gas Automotive exterior Asphalt

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Finished and all bolted down. Except for miter groves cut into top .
here is a picture.

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I like it - and like the bigger wheels too. Good Job.
Bigger wheels only make sense . I hate getting stuck on an ant lol
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Good choice. I like to use casters that lock both wheel turning and swivel. I don't like it when the base swivels sideways as I'm trying to feed something through. On some of my later shop stands, I used 2x4s underneath, which extend a few inches in front of the stand (like outriggers), then used fixed casters on the back and double lock swivels on the front. The outrigger made it easier to step on the locks, and the fixed back wheels eliminated any movement.
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