Hidden Retractable Caster Mobile Base Design – Beaver 3800 Jointer Restoration
I restored a Beaver 3800 Jointer and built a retractable caster mobile tool stand for it. I got the retractable caster idea from Carl Holmgren (see video). He is the retractable caster mobile tool stand master! I didn’t have any plans when I built it.
Build log image gallery and video below.
Here is a video showing how the lever mechanism works:
Here is a video of me rambling, trying to explain what I made:
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Thanks for this. I am considering picking up a Beaver jointer that has been quite used, but your detailed photos offer the promise that I could potentially take it apart and put it back together myself. Great job!
Thanks for this. I am considering picking up a Beaver jointer that has been quite used, but your detailed photos offer the promise that I could potentially take it apart and put it back together myself. Great job!