I went the wheel-and-post route ~15 years ago and have been very happy with
the stability. Bonus is you can roll it easily over short distances to do
minor repositions.
--Kent
-----Original Message-----
From: Shop-talk [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brian
and Wendy
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 5:48 PM
To: Shop Talk List
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Grinder pedestal
My dad has had a couple of grinders on stands using old semi-truck wheels as
the base. They are extremely stable and don't move around. They have been
this way for years (30+). They consist of a piece of 4" pipe, welded to the
wheel, with a flat plate welded to the top that the grinder can bolt to.
Occasionally the wheels crack through the lug holes and are no longer
useful.
You may be able to get a tire shop to give you one of those. Also, if you
can find the old split rim type, people will usually give those away as
well.
You could also probably use regular car/truck wheels, you just may need to
add some concrete for ballast.
Any of the above options should be easily moved with a hand truck.
Brian
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