Customer Reviews

DELTA 50-274 Mobile Machine Base (For Light Duty Shaper, Belt/Disc Machine, 14D Band Saw)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

It's a great and well made base but unfortunately it does not fit (despite its description of "fits all Delta 14" bandsaws) the new Delta 28-206 bandsaw. You could make it work by bolting a square of plywood to the mobile base then attaching the saw to that. Kind of a pain.

A couple of years ago, I experienced a water line leaking above my Unisaw. By the time I discovered the leak, the cast iron table top and extension had started to rust. I immediately got a Delta Mobile Base to move the saw. I have been so pleased with the setup that I decided to purchase a mobile base for the 14" band saw. My bandsaw is an older model without the black metal casing at the bottom of the enclosed stand. Despite the smaller dimensions of my bandsaw at the bottom, the fit in the mobile base is good, although I may add some 1" lumber (thickness) around the bottom perimiter of the stand to create a tighter fit. The foot lever for elavating the base is easy to operate and when engaged, the base easily rolls on two wide wheels. When stationary, the base is very stable. Whether you need a mobile base due to limited shop space or as a means for protecting your equipment from overhead water lines, I strongly recommend this base - even for older Rockwell/Delta woodworking equipment.

I bought the Delta 28-206 enclosed base band saw just today, and I got the mobile base with it so I could set it all up together. It's great being able to move it around, since I have limited space and lots of power tools. The only complaint is I find it a little wobbly, but it probably won't be a problem. And the 94 bucks it cost seems a little high, but I'll someday forget how much it cost, right? I'm definitely glad I bought it. It lifts the machine and sets it back down very easily, but won't roll over a deep expansion groove in my concrete floor very well. But I still like it. Oh, and the saw's great, too!

I bought this for my circa 1991 Delta Bandsaw I'm rebuilding. Please note this base (i.e. model number) fits the U.S. Made Bandsaws with an enclosed base, and was the only mobile base listed as of 1997/98 in the Delta Machinery Catalog (for the enclosed base saws). It measures 17 1/4" x 19 1/2" inside the rails with a little extra room (which most mobile bases have, but it's not too much extra). It's my understanding the new bandsaws (I don't know the cutoff date) have a slightly larger base, and it's a different number. Whether it fits bandsaws made overseas between 1997/98 and now, I have no idea.

Why four stars? Because Delta moved the manufacturing to China. The base is made in China.

Delta has stumbled a lot in recent years, but I must say that their mobile bases are simply the best out there. I bought a 250 lb Jet JSG-6DC belt/disc sander, built a wooden cabinet for it to sit on, and mounted the cabinet on this base. It is a snap to assemble, rolls smoothly, steers well with its two fixed casters and one swiveling one, the single foot lever is easy to actuate, it is rock-solid in the down position, and it is easy to level. Well-designed, well-made, and reasonably priced in today's market. Nice job, Delta.

updated design moves to a foot pedal to actuate the rolling caster. Very strong - no wobble or shifting with the rubber feet down. Perfect fit for the 14 inch bandsaws. I added some rubber gasket (an old bicycle tire tube) to the corners to increase the friction between the stand and the mobile base.

Rolling the bandsaw anywhere is easy, and never feels like tipping. Definitely recommended, especially for the smaller shop.

I bought the Delta 28-206 14" enclosed base band saw, and the Platinum accessory package which included the 50-274 mobile base. There were instructions on how to assemble the base, but not on how to attach it to my band saw. It looked like it was supposed to replace the 4" thick base that came with the saw, but it didn't fit. It was about a 1/4" to narrow for the band saw base to fit in it. I solved it by putting the regular base back on, and drilling holes in it to bolt the mobile base to the standard base. With 8 bolts holding it in place it is solid enough, but its about 4 inches higher than normal. Since I'm a tall guy its not a problem for me. The mobile base is still a great idea though. I have a standard 2 car garage for a shop, so the ability to move my stuff around is really important. This base works like a dream. I'd recommend it, just be aware you may have to do a few modifications to mount your equipment.