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🔧 Bora Portamate PM-3500: The Ultimate Industrial Strength Universal Rolling Mobile Base to Effortlessly Move Your Heaviest Power Tools Review

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Description of 🔧 Bora Portamate PM-3500: The Ultimate Industrial Strength Universal Rolling Mobile Base to Effortlessly Move Your Heaviest Power Tools

HEAVIEST CAPACITY: The Bora Portamate Mobile Base PM-3500 has the heaviest weight capacity of any rolling dolly at 1500 lbs. (680 kg). It’s industrial strength makes it ideal for larger, heavier equipment like metal cabinets, freezers, safes, and more. MOUNT & MOVE EASILY: Your largest machines, woodworking equipment, and power tools can all be mounted and moved with ease, including table saws, bandsaws, planers, jointers, shapers, and spindle sanders. EASY GLIDE + LOCKING LEVERS: The easy to use foot-operated locking levers clamp the steel mobile base firmly into place. When it’s time to get moving, the 3 inch ball bearing wheels and casters provide a smooth, effortless glide. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: The Bora PM-3036 Extension Rail Kit (sold separately) includes two 36 inch extension rails that can be used to extend the size of your PM-3500 to accept extra large tools. ADJUSTABLE SIZE: Adjusts from 20.75 x 23.75 inches to 28 x 33.5 inches (53 x 60 cm to 71 x 85 cm), and is adjustable in 1-inch (2.54 cm) increments to fit a wide variety of machines. Also has a very low profile that lifts machine height by less than 1 inch (2.54 cm).

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Wow, wow, wow - great base!

Several stationary power tools in my shop have mobile HTC base stations. I always thought they were the gold standard - welded well, fit perfectly and have worked great for years. But HTC seems to have settled for an adjustable all-in-one base design that just doesn't feel strong or durable enough for heavy loads. So I tried this PortaMate PM-3500. WOW! The base rails and corners are about 50% larger in height and width than my trusty old HTCs, and the metal is about 50% thicker. Fit and finish

Pros
  • EASY GLIDE + LOCK LEVER: Easy-to-use, foot-operated locking levers securely lock the steel glide base in place. When it's time to move, the 3-inch wheels and ball-bearing casters ensure a smooth and effortless glide.
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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bora PM-3500 Excellent stand! I had to crop.

I built half a dozen wheeled stands for my other tools but decided to treat myself to a Bora 3500 for my band saw. I learned about this coaster from a YouTube video (by Stumpy Nubs) and I love the design. I also got a BIG prize for Revain. The minimum stock dimensions for the base exceeded the dimensions of my saw (16x20) so I shortened it. Original/stock assembly is not difficult, however. I looked at the parts and with my wife's help decided to modify the assembly to retain the original…

Pros
  • EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND MOVE: Your largest machines, woodworking equipment and power tools, including table saws, band saws, planers, planers, planers and spindle sanders can be easily assembled and moved.
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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Exceptionally strong and durable

Availability I needed a strong, durable and stable mobile base for my Nova drill. I was looking for something that could move easily but still support its 260 pounds and stay strong during use; which is a challenge considering it's 1.80m tall and has a high center of gravity. This base meets all these requirements. The yellow levers easily lift the weight of the drill off the ground with a foot-operated cam action. An important caveat is the minimum dimensions, which are listed as 18.25 x 23.5.

Pros
  • OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: The Bora PM-3036 Extension Rail Kit (sold separately) includes two 36" extension rails that allow you to increase the size of your PM-3500 to accommodate very large tools.
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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great mobile base, useless manual

I've had a lot of chassis, mostly cheap stuff with thin rails. I saw the Bora base in a YouTube video and it looked better than most so I bought it for my jet band saw (around £400). I believe in overengineering so this industrial stand is a bit over the top but I'm glad I bought it. The rails are solid metal, beautifully painted and of a very high quality. The bolts are large and once assembled you can rest assured that this thing will take anything. However, the instructions are terrible…

Pros
  • HIGHEST LOAD CAPACITY: The Bora Portamate PM-3500 mobile base has the largest load capacity of any trolley at 1500 lbs. (680 kg). Its industrial strength makes it ideal for larger, heavier appliances like metal cabinets, freezers, safes and more.
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