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Hi Everybody! I just acquired a Harbor Freight English Wheel. The instructions recommended bolting the unit to the floor, but because of my limited shop space, I want to be able to move it out of the way when not in use.
The stand is very top heavy and only takes a couple pounds of force to tip it over. I came up with this bolt on outrigger, to keep it stable.
Thanks for looking!
Tony B
https://youtu.be/ZOSq27WdIyk
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Thanks tony b! We've added your English Wheel Outrigger Leg to our English Wheels category,
as well as to your builder page: tony b's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
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More proof...in many cases, neither importers, designers, manufacturers or sellers have first hand knowledge of what they offer. Hence our favorite derisive label "________ shaped object". Few proper English Wheels require bolting. This one, wants to tip just laying a hand on it; what about a fender size sheet of cold rolled?
Since none of us have unlimited square footage, the outrigger is perfect solution; stablized yet still portable.
Thanks, Toolmaker! That’s just what I thought. There’s no way, they could have assembled and used this product without realizing the potential hazard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toolmaker51
Even though their instructions recommend bolting it to the floor, I doubt that many people do that.
Tony B
Great idea. Thanks