Floor stops for tool stand

[downsizingnow48]

I have most everything on tool stands with wheels. I use a block of wood to wedge them off the floor when I need them to stay put. Recently there were some helpful posts on built-in floor stops. Making a tool stand for a thickness planer, which needs to be very stable, I decided to do something a bit fancier than a block of wood. These stops are easy to make and work well. There is a 1/2" nut welded on the bottom of the frame and a short bushing welded on the top. The three pieces (handle, threaded rod, floor mount) are assembled with blue Loctite. The mount rotates and tilts.

 

[Big Barn]

I really LIKE those. Nice job.

 

[downsizingnow48]

First test run, solid as a rock. Glad I decided to upgrade from the block of wood.

 

[GaryM]

Looks good. I have a set on my Craftsmen table saw that came with it. Uses a pedal to let the wheels retract.

 

[chim]

Nice clean job. I like the finishing touch of the end caps on the tube.

 

[mcfarmall]

That's exactly what I was going to suggest. I put those on all the machines in my shop that have mobile bases and they work great. They hold fast and easily accommodate uneven surfaces.

 

[Budweiser John]

Nice clean job. I like the finishing touch of the end caps on the tube.

Are those plastic tubing end caps available on Line somewhere?
Nice finishing touch with out having to weld on a metal cap. I’m assuming they are available in various sizes.

B. John

 

[downsizingnow48]

The plastic caps come from McMaster Carr. They have lots of different kinds.

McMaster-Carr

 

[MOTractor]

Those look great, very nice! Did you source the handle at McMaster-Carr too?

 

[downsizingnow48]

Both the handles and the leveling feet come from McMaster Carr. They have dozens of different kinds.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr