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Three stands in one – the amazing PORTAMATE™ PM-5093 Tri-Function Wedge-Lock Pedestal Roller Stand features a pivoting head for three types of support. Smooth 11-1/4" polished steel roller, an 8-rollerball multidirectional support, and a rigid stationary support are each available via a quick pivot handle. The height adjusts from 25" to 43-3/4", ensuring it will work with your table saw, bandsaw, or for a myriad of other uses. With a full 300-lb. capacity, wide stance and nonslip feet, the powder coated stand provides strong support without any worry about overloading. It also folds away for easy storage, although you may never put this multiuse stand away! Add one to your workshop today.
Features:
• Three stands in one: 11-1/4" ball-bearing roller, 8-rollerball multi-directional support and stationary support
• Patented Wedge-Lock will support up to 300 lbs.
• Height adjustment from 25" to 43-3/4"
• Durable high visibility powder coat finish with nonslip rubber feet
• Adjustable foot provides greater stability on uneven ground

Articles & Blogs

Hot New Tools Issue 84: 3 Heads are Better Than 1

Most work stands are designed to provide simple but solid infeed or outfeed support, or to help heavy stock slide past a blade or cutter. You can accomplish a lot with most one-trick ponies, but sooner or later, you’ll encounter a job where you wish you had the stability of a fixed top, or rollers to help maneuver long boards or heavy sheet goods. Where some woodworkers might resort to buying or building another support, PM-5093 owners have 3 options, for only about $10 more than single-headed competitors.

Another Look at the Wheelchair Workshop

We asked woodworker Dave Clarke, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2018, to take a look at an article Woodcraft Magazine published in Issue 44 by Pete Stephano – “The Wheelchair Woodworker Shop” – to see if he felt that the recommendations were still relevant and if he had any other advice for folks wanting to set up a workshop with modifications. Read more here...