HTC HSJ-1413 Mobile Base for Jet JWBS-14CS Bandsaw

by HTC

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your shop floor clear with HTC's Mobile Base System. The HTC Mobile Base provides a solid, stable stance that requires no tilting or adjusting, and also allows you to quickly move it when not in use. You can reposition the base for cutting long stock, as well as freeing up space on your shops floor. With this base your machine is held 3/4 inches off the floor at all times, eliminating the need to recalibrate those important machine setting that can be thrown off by raising and lowering the machine. This welded, one-piece base features the HTC exclusive three-point system, and two rigid wheels with locks. The base is constructed of heavy-gauge steel, and full-welded for strength and finished appearance. It also includes one locking swivel wheel to make moving your machine in any direction a breeze. The base is specifically designed for the Jet JWBS-14CS 14-inch bandsaw.

From the Manufacturer

Accessory for JWBS-14CSW. Increase your work space by mounting your machines on HTC mobile machine bases. Gain floor space by positioning machine location to suit your needs, or store machines not in use. Most HTC mobile bases have two rigid-type wheels and one swivel wheel arranged to raise your machine by only 3/4-inch off the floor. Standard easy-set brake knobs on the two rigid wheels provide positive control without use of the controls. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel; full-welded for strength and finished appearance.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 20.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223LF
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• Item model number: HSJ-1413
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,689 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #68 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Mobile Bases

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful shop accessory, February 3, 2000

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John T. Conklin (South San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTC HSJ-1413 Mobile Base for Jet JWBS-14CS Bandsaw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have two HTC mobile bases. The HSJ-678 for the Jet JJ-6CSX 6" Jointer, and the HSJ-1413 for the Jet JWBS-14CS enclosed stand band saw.

Assembly of the bases is easy, taking only a few minutes. On one of my bases, the threads for the one of the lock bolts had not been tapped properly. Rather than returning it, I ended up (re-)tapping it myself.

The base is "locked" in place by hand-tightening a pair of bolts (with plastic knobs) which press against thin metal "brake shoes" which in turn press against the rear wheels. The brake shoes increase the surface area holding the wheels and prevent the bolts digging in and deforming them.

It is possible to move a machine with the wheels locked, but it takes a awful lot of force. A bit less than what's required if the tool was on solid ground, but probably more than what you'll use in normal operation.

Even though I ordered these mobile bases, I didn't think I'd ever move my tools around very much. But now that I can (move them), I find I'm doing so. This is allowing me to come up with the optimum layout for my shop.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MUCH BETTER THAN THE "UNIVERSAL" BASE, February 23, 2003

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KRASSEL (SPANAWAY, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTC HSJ-1413 Mobile Base for Jet JWBS-14CS Bandsaw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this base at my local woodworkers store after trying one of the so called "Universal" mobile bases. No matter how I configured the universal base, I was not happy with the way it fit the machine base, I returned it and bought the OEM. The Jet mobile base is better constructed, heavier materials, and fits the saw base much better. I replaced the swivel wheel with one of Grizzly's locking casters of the same size, because their lock also locks the swivel feature. I drilled some holes in the base, and bolted the saw to the base. I don't know that this is needed, but it doesn't take much time and I believe in "suspenders and belt". The base moves the saw well and I have experienced no tipping or lateral movement when sawing. I generally just lock the swivel caster and have at it.
I was told at the woodworker store to make sure and mount it with the swivel caster to the rear of the machine (as in the picture on this page), and to slide the base of the saw as far forward in the mobile base as I could get it. This puts the table almost directly over the dual wheels and precludes tipping. I followed that advice and am pleased with the result.
They also told me that this was an improved model over last years, but didn't say how it was improved. I gave the base 4 stars instead of 5, because of the initial cost and the poor quality of the swivel caster. I am happy with the overall performance, fit and finish and would reccommend this base to anyone, over one of the cheaper "universal bases".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better than nothing, May 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: HTC HSJ-1413 Mobile Base for Jet JWBS-14CS Bandsaw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The rear wheels are cheap, fairly small and don't turn very well. The plastic knobs to lock the rear wheels are also cheap, a bit hard to turn, and will probably wear out soon. The front wheel's caster hardware is also flimsy and 2 of the 4 carriage bolts broke off during assembly while I was tightening them.

Keep in mind that this is a tricycle design. As such it teeters a little so be careful not to apply too much horizontal force. Also, the front wheel is a caster type roller and even though you can keep it from rolling, you can't prevent it from twisting.

This base is only worth half the price being asked for it and I recommend it only if you cannot find an alternative.