Customer Reviews

HTC HRS-10G Mobile Base for Delta Unisaw Table Saw with 52-Inch Unifence and Jet JTAS Table Saw with 50-Inch Xacta Fence

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

 

 

I have one under my 5hp Jet saw and it is the only way to move that saw without suffering a hernia! The base is almost completely assembled - just add the wheels and the angle iron support for the table legs and it is ready. I did recruit a buddy to help me get the saw on the base. We tipped the saw up from the table end as far as we dared, slid the base under it and lowered the saw. A few nudges later and the saw cabinet dropped into the frame. The welded construction looks like it should never fail unless I tow it down the Interstate with my pickup.

I read all the reviews at Amazon.com on this item and still did not believe that the HTC mobile base could be as bad as some folks say it is. After receiving it, I can say that the reviews were right. Without leveling bolts, the base is useless and the wheel lock-downs are made of cheep materials. The base can be unstable on uneven floors. I stood on the center rail that holds the extended table and my 155 Lb weigth caused the base to sag. This was before the saw was placed on it. HTC said I have 30 days to return it with no questions asked. I would except that I invested [money] and two days to beef it up and put levelers on the thing...

I WAS DISSAPOINTED IN HOW ACCESSABLE THE LOCK WAS ON SWIVEL WHEEL AND HOW SECURE IT LOCKED. VERY HARD TO USE

I purchased the mobile base with Jet table saw and also found that when the saw was initially placed on the base (before adding the fence rails and extension table) the base bowed toward the floor in the middle; in fact the bottom of the saw was a good half inch lower toward the center of the base than toward the outside of it. The base ulitmately relies on the rigidity of the fence rails and extension table in order to keep it straight/level. I also found that this made it difficult to line up the extension table with the cast iron top during assembly. As another reviewer noted, the base would also be more useful if it had some sort of jack screws to allow it to be leveled when not in rolling mode. I purchased two heavy duty toggle clamps and mounted them to the base so that they push against the floor when the base is parked. For the price of this base, I would have expected more.

The design of the Delta mobile base seems to be more solid; it has two rails between the saw and the end of the extension table rather than one (more strength and less bowing), and it does have leveling screws incorporated into its design. If I could easily lift the saw and place it on a Delta base, I would be tempted to do so.

I wish I had read the reviews on Amazon before purchasing this item. One of the holes for the brake lock screws was not completely tapped. The hardware for the extension wing was not included. The unit flexes when moved.

I tapped the hole myself, bought some nuts and bolts, and made it work. However, I wish I had purchased the Shop Fox portable base instead. I saw one under the same table saw a few days ago at a Woodcraft store and it appeared to be of much higher quality.

I recently purchased this base to move my new Jet cabinet saw in and out of my small work shop and onto the deck in front. There is a small drop (1/2") from one floor to the other. This method of base construction will not allow the saw to make this type of transition. For me that was a big negative. The base is of no use. Also, the base arrived with one of the two taped holes for the wheel locks left blank. Any minimal quality check would have spotted this. When I called HTC they said to tap the hole myself. For what I paid for this base I could have made my own much better. The only good thing I can say is it's sturdy and the finish is good. I guess I'll try to sell it. Look carefully before buyung this base.

I purchased the mobile base with Jet table saw. It went together rather easily. You have to only attach the wheels and the angled bracket that holds the extension table legs. But what did bother me was that the saw tilted inward when it was on the base alone. This leaning made it difficult to line up the extension table with the cast iron top. I solved this by placing a heavy tool box on the opposing side to get the saw to tip the other way. The saw is straight after the extension table was bolted in. I just hope it stays that way over time.

Purchased to provide mobile base for my new Delta 36-960L. Used in conjunction with side and end (run-off)tables it is solid as if it were on the floor. The angle iron used to support the side table has to be installed the reverse of that shown to accomodate the legs but no extra effort required. Legs of end table not supported.

I bought my base with my new 36-960L Unisaw because I knew I'd need to be able to position it and reposition it alone.
I am pleased with it, and it rolls the big HEAVY saw around fine.
My bone is when I have the saw positioned, I wish it had jacking screws to anchor it and plumb it.
So I'm making some corner "Shoes" with jacking bolts for that very use.
My garage floor has a slight slant to it for drainage reasons and I have resorted to wedging the HTC base to plumb it up level.

Otherwise, I think it's a fine base and made moving the big saw in/out/and around very easy.
I'm very glad I got it! With jacking bolts I'd give it 5 solid starz.

I purchased the mobile base with Jet table saw. It went together rather easily. You have to only attach the wheels and the angled bracket that holds the extension table legs. But what did bother me was that the saw tilted inward when it was on the base alone. This leaning made it difficult to line up the extension table with the cast iron top. I solved this by placing a heavy tool box on the opposing side to get the saw to tip the other way. The saw is straight after the extension table was bolted in. I just hope it stays that way over time.