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243 days ago |
Topic tags/keywords: casters any suggestiosn on the best places to buy quality casters. I have a concrete garage floor and it sometimes has some shavings here and there (on a good day). Based on this, I think I’d like at least 2” wheels, maybe 3”, so things roll smoothly. I also don’t want the wheels to develop flat spots. Any suggestions on good places to buy quality casters at a fair price. I’m not looking for the cheapest, or the best. Just something decent for a fair price. If 4 of them could support about 300 lbs, that would probably suit my needs. Thanks! |
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243 days ago |
McMaster-Carr? -- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk. |
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243 days ago |
I’ve bought decent casters at the BORG’s for a fair price -- Mike www.midlothianwoodworks.com |
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243 days ago |
Both woodcraft and rockler have a set of 4 casters for about 50 bucks, which isn’t bad for good double lock style caster. |
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243 days ago |
thanks guys. maybe I can clarify. Would these hold up on concrete? Will they develop flat spots if they sit in one spot too long? Will they work if they get dust in them? Ayone have experience with them? |
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243 days ago |
I’ve used those casters on my drill press cabinet for the past 2 years without any problems. I don’t move the cabinet very often but, when I do, I do not notice any flat spots, just a nice smooth roll. -- Best regards, Jack, www.PixelsandSawdust.com |
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243 days ago |
that is exactly what I was hpoing to hear. I’d like to make a mobile mitrse saw stand that would have storage underneath. Total weight, with the wood I want to cut, will probably top out at around 200 lbs, but that is what I was hoping to hear. Any other opinons would be appreciated. |
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243 days ago |
Try harbor freight tools |
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243 days ago |
The polyurathane based material is flexible and not memory prone, any funky colored non hard rubber casters work well for both rough surfaces and extended sitting times. Also they have the double lock (lock the roll and the swivel) feature making anything you build with them way more stable. Nice to see them on sale. |
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243 days ago |
harbor freight. |
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243 days ago |
Good and not expensive. -- He said wood...http://hickbyassociation.blogspot.com/ |
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243 days ago |
If you follow Dannyboys link get 2 of the floor locks that they sell, I have a couple around that I want to incorporate into projects. You design the height so that they lift the caster up a tiny fraction of an inch. |
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243 days ago |
Interesting site. Thanks for the link, Danny. -- Best regards, Jack, www.PixelsandSawdust.com |
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243 days ago |
I just purchased 6 casters rated at 275# each from Harbor Freight for a project I’m working on, they look substantial and it was about $30+tax for the 6. 4 @ $5.99 – http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?function=Search 2 @ $3.69 – http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38706&Submit=Go -- Only the Shadow knows.................... |
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243 days ago |
There are a few big differences between the ones at woodcraft and the ones at Harbor Freight. 1) HR are rubber, these develop flat spots All in all a I feel that non frustrating shop experience can be worth the cost difference. |
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242 days ago |
all great advice here. I think with woodcraft having a sale, I will probably go with them. I’ll let you guys know what I think when I’m done. |
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242 days ago |
I like Surplus Center for my casters. Cheap and they work well. -- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it" |
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241 days ago |
I got mine from Hartville tools. 8 bucks each and have all metal assy’s. Been running them on several -- BarryR Virginia |
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