Stand with Wheels

[btseed357]

Hello out there,

For portability reasons, I’m considering adding wheels to my scroll saw stand. Does adding wheels cause instability or increased vibration to the saw?  I currently scroll with the back of the stand about 5-6 inches higher than the front so I’m looking at putting larger wheels in back.  Has anyone else tried it and if so how did it work out for you.  
 

Thanks,

Bob

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Never tried this but have read that yes it can cause extra vibration because there can instability from the floor. best to secure the stand in a way that it is flat and level on the solid floor. This question came up before.

 

https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/48957-wheels-on-scrollsaw-stands/

[btseed357]

Thanks for the advice.  I just checked out the link to the previous comments and was able to get some good information. 
 

Much appreciated 

[rafairchild2]

I put my 31" Pegas saw on a General Tool service cart.  Even though I locked the wheels I felt a little more vibration and movement than I wanted.  I am a purist when it comes to having a solid platform.  That being said, I knew I would not be moving it too often but still liked the flexibility of wheels.  So I took some toobafor's (That's how we say 2x4 out here), and cut them just a little more than my wheel clearance to raise it ever so slightly.  I did 6, and wedge them in tight.  Works great no vibration. 

If I ever want to move it, just kick them out, move my table and wedge them back again.

Edited September 1, 2024 by rafairchild2

[btseed357]

4 minutes ago, rafairchild2 said:

I put my 31" Pegas saw on a General Tool service cart.  Even though I locked the wheels I felt a little more vibration and movement than I wanted.  I am a purist when it comes to having a solid platform.  That being said, I knew I would not be moving it too often but still liked the flexibility of wheels.  So I took some toobafor's (That's how we say 2x4 out here), and cut them just a little more than my wheel clearance to raise it ever so slightly.  I did 6, and wedge them in tight.  Works great no vibration. 

If I ever want to move it, just kick them out, move my table and wedge them back again.

 

So when you need to move it, you just lift slightly and move the toobafor’s?

[rafairchild2]

16 minutes ago, btseed357 said:

So when you need to move it, you just lift slightly and move the toobafor’s?

Rubber mallet or my boot and the toobafors kick right out

[Mike Crosa]

I have my Pegas on wheels.  I don't have much choice as where I have the saw I am limited by height and width. I have to move the scroll saw out so that I have room to work. If you are wondering I have the saw in an outdoor shed, (small).  Lately it has been to hot and rainy to work.

 

[btseed357]

2 hours ago, Mike Crosa said:

I have my Pegas on wheels.  I don't have much choice as where I have the saw I am limited by height and width. I have to move the scroll saw out so that I have room to work. If you are wondering I have the saw in an outdoor shed, (small).  Lately it has been to hot and rainy to work.

 

Do the wheels cause a noticeable difference in vibration than without the wheels?

[dgman]

1 hour ago, btseed357 said:

Do the wheels cause a noticeable difference in vibration than without the wheels?

I used to be a scrollsaw instructor at the local Woodcraft store (now closed). The demonstration saw , a DeWalt saw and stand had wheels mounted directly to the bottom of the saw. First thing, the saw sat too high and was top heavy. And yes, it did vibrate more than usual.

you need to find a way to make the caster retractable so they do not touch the floor.

[Will M]

In 2006 I attached casters to a piece of 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood and attached my Heckner stand to it and I use a shop stool when I am cutting.Never had any vibration, and I don't even have to lock the wheels when I am cutting.

Will M

[BadBob]

I have had wheels on every scrollsaw I have owned. I made a frame from 2x4s that fit the bottom of my saw and added double-locking ballbearing casters on all corners. The feet are removed from the stand, and the frame is attached. As far as I can tell, it does not matter how much the saw vibrates.

[Mike Crosa]

BTSeed, in answer to your question regarding vibration, I am not sure.  I have never tried the Pegas directly on its legs.  I went directly to the wheels.  I have not detected major vibration when I have scrolled but that has not been much due to my problem with heat and rain.  The two times I have been able to scroll the vibration was not such that I was unable to work.  I also must confess that after 11 years of not touching a scroll saw I am in the relearning phase.