PortaMate Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base Bora PM-2500. A Tough, Fully Adjustable Mobile Base for Mobilizing Large Tools, Machines and Other Applications

Reviewed other products from Amazon - other reviewers noted many have plastic foot cams to raise and lower base. This one has steel parts; except for the wheels, the entire device is steel - very sturdy and not at all fragile. My Craftsman table saw - under 100 lbs, poses no challenge whatsoever to this base.The assembly directions were not ideal, but they got the job done. Parts orientation is easier to determine from the exploded drawing at the beginning of the manual. Actual assembly is straightforward; the real fun begins when you mount your table saw or other tool. Finding the right dimensions is a "jigsaw puzzle", not covered in the instruction manual, and a bit of a challenge until you figure it out. You can move the bars in 1" increments, and the larger bar on each side (as I assembled it) has slots that allow about ½" movement, so accuracy is attainable. I wound up assembling and disassembling the side bars multiple times finding the right dimension for locating the feet of the saw table over the holes in the mobile base corner pieces. It helps to use a floor jack or something to get the saw just above the base an inch or so, making the process a bit less "work". By adjusting the "slotted" bar at the corner, then where it attaches to the smaller bar with holes, it seems you can get infinite adjustment, but you have to fiddle a lot to actually get the saw fastened to the base. Once done, I tightened everything up and was good to go.A couple of things to remember - the saw on its base is now about 4 to 5" deeper because of the location on the corner pieces and the foot-cams. My saw doesn't fit as nicely on the side of the garage as it used to; just a "heads up" if you have limited space.One of the foot cams has more action in raising the base than the other. I studied the base a long time to figure that out, and am convinced I cannot adjust that out; it appears to be a slight misalignment of the welded bracket on the corner piece - even ⅛" would be enough to change the camping action. It is not a deal breaker, but a bit annoying they couldn't locate the foot-cam bracket more accurately.All in all, this thing will last longer than the saw - it is very sturdy, heavy-gauge metal, with only the wheels being plastic. A good buy for just a few dollars more than the plastic el-cheapo model.

I recently purchased a new Laguna 14" bandsaw. I decided to use this BORA universal mobility base instead of buying the OEM mobility kit from Laguna (which was over twice the price and had only so-so reviews). Another big plus is that the BORA has 4 wheels (instead of 3 on the OEM mobility kit), making it steady and easy to maneuver.I was very pleased at how sturdy the overall construction was and am very comfortable that this will easily handle my 270 lb. bandsaw. Assembly is straightforward, but the instructions could be improved (there are a lot of pictures, but it was not always clear where to use certain parts like washers). The foot operated wheel lift mechanisms are metal (as opposed to plastic used on some other universal bases) and appear to be very sturdy and the rails were made of very heavy gauge material. The finish on all parts is also very good, and while this is not essential to functionality, it does give you a sense of overall good quality.I plan to purchase a second unit for my table saw and would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone looking for a good quality cost effective mobility base for their power tools.

I own 3 of these bases, one of the PM-2500 models and 2 of the slightly smaller PM-1050’s for smaller machines. The difference is machine size and weight capacity. I just got the PM-2500 and got it assembled today but not in place under the machine yet.I’ve learned from experience that assembling these bases takes some engineering corrections, thought and a base insert.I add extra bolts on the base connecting bars and I add a 3/4 inch piece is plywood inset into the base and bolt it to the base.Why? For stability, weight bearing ability and easy of installing a machine into the base which is open. The plywood allows me to slide a machine into place and it distributes weight around the base evenly and adds strength.I seriously doubt the manufacturer claims of 650 pound weight capacity when the base rails are fully extended. A lot of the one star reviewers have found this fact out the hard way and their reviews are accurate.I plan to to put a 200 pound washing machine on the larger PM-2500 which will be set 28 inches by 28 inches with the additional bolts and the 3/4 inch 28x28 plywood bolted in place.What I like about these bases is their mobility, and the fact that the wheels lower with a foot pedal onto rubber feet to prevent machine vibration. Thewasher will be a real test.The instructions are sort of lame. Google an instruction video instead. For the right machine, these are good mobile bases. These take some thought and patience to assemble. The explanation for what hardware goes where is also lame. Videos really help.I would NOT put anything over 250 pounds on the larger PM-2500 at max extension even with all my modifications previously mentioned. It just won’t hold the weight despite the manufacturer claims.4 stars is a reasonable rating when using these bases for the for right machine and assembly with my additions. A lower rating for heavier machines with wider bases. Hope this helps!PS - one note. I have this base with a Speed Queen washer on it on a 3/4 inch thick rubber stall mat used for horses. The washer does not move. On a tile, hardwood or even cement floor, it could move around. If you have a hard floor, look at the Bora 2550 base. All 4 wheels raise and lower onto rubber feet. Good luck!

Over all a good product. I used it under a Baileigh TS1040e-30 cabinet saw which weighs about 480 pounds. Due to my putting the saw on the wheel platform by myself, a bit roughly, I found out the 6mm bolts used for axles for the 2 fixed wheels are not very highly graded bolts. Lol they bent. I replaced them with 8.8 grade bolts and also installed a piece of plywood on the platform under the saw and had much better results. Saw now is very easy to roll around and when you raise the wheels is quite stable.

Artículo de muy buena calidad!, recomendado para máquinas pesadas de menos de 350 kg.

Easy assembly and works well moving 500 lb table saw.

Fácil de armar, aguanta buen peso y muy práctico para mover equipos pesados o grandes dentro del taller, sobre todo cuando no cuentas con espacio para trabajar, si no lo necesitas, simplemente lo quitass o estaciones en un rincón

Went together easily and works very good. I have it together long and narrow. It holds the weight very well. Could use a support in the centre when stretched to 51 in.

This product is great, but the instructions are a joke, only vague pictures with no part numbers.