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Review on πŸ› οΈ Bora Portamate Mobile Base PM-3800: Universal Heavy Duty Adjustable Rolling Kit with High Clearance 5” Wheels - Ideal for Equipment, Power Tools, Machines - 1500 lb Capacity by Damon Murray

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good but didn't quite live up to expectations

Most of the positives to a lesser extent: Excellent workmanship, reliable powder coating, and so durable it'll save yourself future disappointment by ditching all the threaded holes in the front assembly attempt . All the steel material was a selling point for updating my old wood/metal base that's been around for decades. It's much stiffer and easier to handle. Another benefit was the 5 inch casters which made it possible to cope with an uneven work floor. However, the photos are a bit stretched. Is this door he's about to cross shown? I have one of these. I made some small ramps to get over it. It could be pushed without ramps, but it will be a workout if your car is at max weight. Is that also the power cord rolling across the photo? Yes it will. However, the jack stands directly behind the wheels are likely to catch on the cable. So you will dissolve on your knees. There is a workaround, fully retract the leg bolts. You then return to your knees by pulling or pulling back the leg bolts. My answer to constantly adjusting the jack bolts is a pocket-sized pair of front rocker panels made of 3/8-1/2" thick plywood that can be thrown under fully retracted jacks and toe-pushed. From a very small garage shop user, this works good., and greatly reduces my installation hassle.If Bora ever offers a longer-travel jack foot control to improve obstacle negotiation, I'll probably buy them.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • I'll add later