I have a self-made backyard shed shaping bay with a multi-layer plywood floor. Unfortunately the metal shaping racks that I have produce a slight wobble when the board is put under heavy sanding pressure. I’ve seen pictures of what looks like auto wheels that are turned on their sides and mounted to racks for stabilzation. Can anyone provide insights on how to stabilize the base of each stand in this method? Note that my racks are currently bolted through the plywood and sub-floor. I’d prefer the racks similar to what I see in Barry Snyder’s photo at the bottom of this post: http://www.swaylocks.com/forums/skil-100-planer-care?page=1 (Barry, any insights?)
My racks are independent of each other (no crossbar) and each has a square four hole base.
What you are after is a couple of brake drums or hubs from an eighteen wheeler. Getting harder and harder to find as old worn hubs wind up recycled as scrap iron. Try a wrecking yard, diesel truck repair or trucking company. Don't know your location; but if you were up in the San Joaquin or Sac. Valley along the 99 hwy. corridor you'd trip over a couple of 'em.
I’m in San Diego. I’ll keep an eye out for the brake drums or hubs. Once found, I presume welding them to the base is the best option (I doubt the hole pattern would line up).
Well a piece of plate steel across the outside large hole . The side where ther lug nuts would come thru.. Drill holes in the plate to accomodate your shaping stands. I/4 " or 3/8' plate should be plenty.
Wobblers are the worst! I’ve had some racks that bolted down to the wooden sub-floor too. They also had a wobble. I’ve seen some guys screw down a piece of 3/4" ply wood to stiffen floor too. Only problem is tripping on it. I sometimes use my room for my wood-shop too. So I roll them out on occasion. So I went and bought some heavy-duty truck wheels from my local auto junk yard. 10$ each. Heavy as hell. But they work killer!
That’s the best shot I could find of my racks. Hope it helps.
Yes sir! Those are brake drums from an eighteen wheeler. That would be the description you would use if you called a wrecking yard to inquire. Ask me how i know?
