Rollable stub mills suggestions

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Windcatcher530 Dan
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Rollable stub mills suggestions

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I will soon be moving my mills on 3 and 4ft stub towers from my shop to my barn after I get the roof on this week. The floor is solid plank flooring. I want to be able to roll the mills on stub towers around.I need to build a frame with rollers to bolt the stub towers too so they don't tip over when moving. Open to suggestions and pics. Thanks Dan
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Windcatcher530 Dan
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Some pics of barn
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Nice , very nice , lots of reclaimed wood , thanks for posting !
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Dan , with this much dedecated space does it mean someday you will host a Windmill Fair ?
Maybe it will be close enough to Canada for or northern friends to attend .
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I have learned the hard way not to use rubber rollers on windmill stands. No cheepies either. All they do is fold over, or get a flat side.

Nice barn. Looking good!
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Jim Corcoran
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Dan,
This is what I came up with. 36" square 3/4" plywood with steel casters. Largest mill I've used on these is an 8' F&W. The small casters work fine on a concrete floor.
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Nice job Jim!
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Jim , that floor is way too clean , makes me look bad >> :roll:
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Thanks everyone for your interest, Jim I like your idea very sturdy.
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