PM-2500 Heavy Mobile Base

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.

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 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. The washer 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!

These are a solid mobile base once assembled. The assembly may require more than two hands and some of the directions could be more clear. But overall, assembly isn't horribly difficult. I am probably a bit more picky on fit than most folks so that does play into my assessment. I have used both the Bora PM 2500 and the PM 1500 bases. The PM 2500 is far superior to the PM 1500. The design of the hardware that raises the wheels is much improved on the PM 2500 and overall it is just a much sturdier base. Almost all of the tools in my shop are on mobile bases so I have tried many different brands and models over the years. For what I do the PM 2500 mobile base is the best base at a decent price point. The base also sits very close to the floor which keeps the tool's center of gravity close to what it would be with no base. There is no more tendency for a tool to tip over than without the base. Overall, maybe not perfect but pretty close. They are a little pricey but you really cannot make a mobile base of comparable quality for what you pay for the Bora PM 2500. If you watch online sales these do occassionally go on sale for about the price of the PM 1500.

This has been a great base for my LG front loading washer! I had looked at every option and this one fit the bill. It states it would go to 36" square, my washer has feet 30 inches apart. The frame and lift system is all steel and it sturdy. It took two of us to lift the washing machine but once on the base, it was solid. The lift handles were very easy to operate. I will review a couple of concerns expressed by others: While the side pads hold it in place, they cannot hold it in place through the spin cycle. One review said, get four 1-1/2 Inch Solid Rubber Vibration Dampening Foot Pad - Reduce Equipment Noise & Movement. Mine will arrive today and I will update as to how effective they work. Instructions - The first thing you do it to find a copier and zoom 250%. That fit the parts diagram on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. The instructions are weak. I laid out the pieces in the size I needed it and between the instructions and common sense was able to put them together. If you have never put anything together, GET HELP for this first time. I am still amazed at how easy it is to lift the machine and move it. For that I give it this rating.

This 2-caster mobile base seems sturdy enough and reasonably well built. However, there is a significant flaw in the design as implemented. It's important that the two feet sit solidly on the ground when the tool is in use. There shouldn't be any weight on the swivel wheels at the same corners as the fixed feet -- especially since the other two corners on this base are always resting on wheels. In order to unload the swivel wheels completely, the feet have to be adjusted to the very lowest possible position, where the threads on the feet don't stick out above the jam nut at all. With the feet in that position, the base is nowhere near level. I'm using the base with a somewhat top-heavy tool (a drill press) and it needs to be level when in use. When the swivel wheels are engaged to move the tool, bases of this type have some expected tilt. Turns out, this tilt is in the same direction as the unwanted tilt the base has when the feet are engaged, so the two sources of tilt ADD. I don't know whether the combined tilt would be too much for my tool to be moved safely. I addressed this problem by adding a metal plate on the low side of the tilted base, between the base and the bottom of the tool. I used a custom-cut piece of 3/8" flat bar made of hot-rolled steel. This removes most (but not quite all) of the unwanted tilt when the wheels are at their lowest possible position. In addition to this design defect, one of the four provided nylon lock nuts was missing its nylon insert. I found it more convenient to buy replacement lock nuts at a local hardware store, rather than try to contact the manufacturer or seller for replacement lock nuts.

I recently moved to a new home with an attached garage and lost a workshop from my previous house. With the new garage came the convenience of being attached to the house, but also managing the floor space with regard to my toolboxes, table saw, vice, etc... The table saw was the elephant in the room. I don't have the need to use it often but I do use it and it has saved me a number of times when working on projects. The trouble is its footprint requiring so much working space around it when cutting large sheets, long boards, etc... This BORA portable base completely changed my world and has allowed me to free up a huge chunk of the garage again! The instructions were clear, easily understood, and all the fasteners easily laid out for assembly. I took the extra precaution of adding some blue thread locking compound to each fastener that did not have a nylon locknut. Once the base is assembled and all the fasteners torqued down; it is solid! I had to make a few tweaks to the base width and length to properly accommodate the table saw's feet, but once on there; it does not move. Flip those cam levers up and I can freely wheel the saw into place for my cuts, unplug, then wheel it back over to the wall. BRILLIANT!

This product is not what it claims to be. The overall performance of the base is poor at best. It does not assemble easily, rather, the directions do not seem to be clear. I put this base under a 350 lb band saw (this base is rated at 650lbs, not so much). Within moving the base twice the front caster started to buckle and due to the weight of the saw, within the third time I have moved the saw into its spot the front caster lost its bearings, leaving the saw stuck in one place. I should have ordered a different base. It seems to me the casters that pivot or swivel are placed too far out from the center of gravity for the saw. Overall I am not happy with the base and do not think I will order any more products from BORA. I also have a larger mobile base from BORA and for a much heaver tool, a jointer, and it too has issues with the casters not wanting to pivot. Again I will have to modify both bases to get then to work as described. Very disappointed with BORA as a whole.

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

The base was assembled in 5 minutes and had enough adjustment to allow for use on any piece of equipment I have. It allows the equipment to be moved easily and locked into place for stationary use.

Easy assembly and works well moving 500 lb table saw.

These “Mobile” bases weren’t able to be mobile until I manufactured some bits to help the kick down levers remain in the down position. For those who want a simple, out-of-the-box solution, these are NOT the bases you want to purchase. For the price, I expected them to function as intended, without me having to re-engineer them.

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