Two questions: a) does the saw just "sit" on the base --- without mechanical fasteners b) does the foot pedal "latch" when depressed for moving?
54412
No, the base doesn't attach to the machine. Also, the pedal doesn't latch in place. However, once in either position, the pedal is secure until you decide to move it. I have a Unisaw with a 52" fence and never had the pedal slip out of either position.
54413
The base is designed for an older Delta unisaw or shaper without a cast iron base (20 3/4 X 20 3/4 inches). The unisaw actually sits down into the frame and rest on the four corner base supports. The unisaw does not need anything to hold it down...it just sits inside the frame. The 50-289 does not work with an old old unisaw or shaper with a cast iron base or with the newer 36-LX52 Delta unisaw. You have to buy the 50-257 mobile base to fit the new dual front handle unisaw. I cut a piece of 1/2 inch plywood and placed it into the frame for the saw to sit on so the sawdust would not fall on the floor, but would be trapped inside as if the saw was sitting on the concrete. The foot pedal when depressed for moving stays in the depressed position until you release it with your toe. It works very well and is engaged by simply using your toe to raise or lower the saw. I am very pleased with it.
54414
The saw sits on the base - it is very heavy and it is not going anywhere. The foot pedal is a cam type of linkage that is very stable also. It will either lift (via one wheel) or lower the base flush with the floor.
54415
It does just sit there but it doesn't move very well without mechanical fasteners, which I have used but not yet perfected! Yes the foot pedal does latch when depressed.
589796
The saw cannot be folded WITH the stand attached to it, they need to be separated. I commented on other reviews about me replacing the bolts that attach the saw to the base with pull pins, to make it faster to separate, that helps.
1311271
Foot on top not best idea. The base of the unit is not such that you can use your foot like on a chain saw. The spark plug is also right on the top preventing using your knee or something. I'd look at those new battery powered units.
918297
sorry I can't help you with this. I don't use the saw much and this problem has not happened to me.
1201457
It seems the fences need to be for the saw. There is a universal fence that comes with different with rules but it doesn't have the hold down screw.
2103363
If you hold the saw blade down, and turn the release, I have had the blade just fall free of the saw. If you hold it blade up, I can turn the release with my off hand and remove the blade with my free hand. I definitely can't say the blade is "Ejected", but it will fall free easily.
1024739
I have a 14" Grizzly G0555X bandsaw with an enclosed base and use this without any additional reinforcement or added securing. It works beautifully. The saw is heavy enough with a low enough center of gravity that it feels like this base is part of the machine.
1058790
When I first got the saw, yes there was a lot of side to side wobble. I pulled the plastic strips the saw runs on off and placed them as far apart as possible. The saw is now rock solid when it's on the rail. Another change I made was I cut out about 1" of the spring that holds the saw in the up position. This still holds the saw up but drastically reduces the wrist fatigue when using the saw. It makes it much easier to hold down when reaching across a 4' wide sheet. (Check out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E) After making these changes, I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this saw. I'm much happier with it than a homemade edge guide and a standard circular saw. Hope this helps.
176814
That's what I have mine on. Works great. It does add a little bit of height to the saw when off the miter stand, in case that makes a difference for storage or if you have a workbench setup for it.
2086179
I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and stood it up. I put wheels on the base in place of the feet, and it seems to be working fine. I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and... » Read More I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and stood it up. I put wheels on the base in place of the feet, and it seems to be working fine. « Show Less
1074081
The question is not understandable because the band saw does not have "tires". Previously, I gave a complete answer to a question about this machine and the needed "base" to give mobility. Someone at Amazon should have access to that answer. rlp
1702080
Clamping is not required every time. It has a non-slip strip on the bottom of the track that keeps it in place pretty well. You can buy some clamps that go underneath to guarantee the track will not move, however. If you clamp it from the top the saw could be blocked/run into the clamps. I bought the cheaper dewalt tracksaw clamps and they work great.
589793
It honestly doesn't fold very easily. There are four bolts that need to be removed to take the saw off of the stand. It doesn't take too long, but if you're expecting a quick release or something like that, thus isn't it. To answer your question, because you have to completely remove the saw to put it away, it would just be the height of each.
1384448
You do not need to bolt the saw to the stand. It's designed to sit on the stand without the bolts as long as you are on stable footing. If you're on dirt then I would not use the stand anyway. Bolt it to the stand if your intention is to keep the saw setup in a small shop. I setup and tear down daily and never bolts the saw to the stand. If you must secure it to the stand then just use wire ties.
423382
Nope you did it correct. Speed is controlled by the main box. The foot pedal is for the convenience of not having to turn the drill on and off.
1383496
It has been awhile since I got mine and did not reserve the box...I did a search and found one site that says it comes fully assembled out of the box...so, I would say the box is not much bigger than the actual saw...hope that helps.
1922892
Hi Ann, That's correct, there is no mechanism to hold the arbor....it's design with a taper fit, so that when pushed up into the chuck it fits with a tight snug...the unit comes with a wedge tool to remove the arbor from the chuck when you need a different size arbor to handle drill bits that don't fit the arbor they sell you with the drill press. Hope this answered your question..