On 2008-10-28, Vernon wrote:

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Meanwhile, I am contemplating Roy's suggested purpose built skid idea
in the context of a scale drawing of a BP base I downloaded from
Iggy's site (Thanks Iggy!)

I am pondering whether to make the skid from wood, steel, or both.
Since the dimensions of the mill's base are 36 1/4" (side) x
24" (front and back) I guess I'll build it 36" square. That should
stabilize the footprint from side to side. On the heels of figuring
this out I guess I also need to give some thought to the welder!

Personally -- I would make the skid wider than the widest part
of the mill -- the table width. I would consider 48" wide to be a
minimum, as that is the direction it is going to be trying to tip -- one
side or the other.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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