From the first time I saw this fence I knew I wanted one. It solved all of the issues I had with my old fence and more. The ball-bearing guides are smooth and make fine adjustments so much easier than the old tap, tap, tap...damn! method I used to have to use. Installation was easy and it fit perfect on my Laguna F3. I recommend watching the installation video from Harvey. Rails and fence are well made and feel like they will hold up for years. So far it is well worth the money.

The Big Eye rip fence is in my opinion the best fence in the market. It could have better instructions but if you’re determined to, you’d figure it out. Sliding it back an forth is silky smooth. The locking handle is not longer catching your clothes or a rib. Micro adjust should be a standard on all rip fences and the built in stops simplifies replication. It has made my StopSaw which I bought with the “Premium fence” was very good to start with even better.

This is the Cadillac of mobile bases. The wheels are large enough to roll well on a rough concrete floor. The parts are super solid and beautifully machined and finished. The assembly was very intuitive. Had to be because it didn’t come with directions. The only element I have reservations about is the foot lever mechanism. I am not convinced the two set screws and the pressure fitting is the best solution for the torque required to lift 1500 pounds of machine. Fortunately I’ve only got to lift 500 pounds. A keying or inset screw would be more assuring. The price is significant, but there is no denying that the quality is at another level to what I’ve found with other mobile bases. This is my third proprietary brand base. It is hands down my favorite.

I purchased two pro models, one for my Grizzly Table Saw and One for my Band Saw. Finally I can roll both of these machines around almost with one hand!! As usual the engineering and build quality is impeccable as with all Harvey Products. I had other dolly systems on both machines but they didn’t work very well. The Spider is expensive but I would say definitely worth the price if you want mobility in your shop.

In December I ordered the Spider 1500-Pro. The mobile base was delivered in January via Fed-Ex Ground. Packaging was excellent. What a heavy duty mobile base! Assembly was simple. The all wheel casters and the quick step jack down were just what I wanted. I am sure it will work well for me in the years to come. It is expensive, but quality and function is outstanding. LL

Spider mobile base is by far the sleekest, well designed and best functioning base on the market.