Locking Castor Question

[Samuel Brooks]

I am looking at using some 4" locking castors for a new cabinet mount under my contractor table saw. In the past, I have tried smaller locking castors, I can still move things around with a little force. I would be concerned when pushing a 4x8 sheet that the whole setup would move on me.

See link for information on my Contractors Saw.
http://webpages.charter.net/samuelbrooks/tools.htm

Here is something like what I am planning on building.
http://www.plansnow.com/tablswc.html

Looking for thoughs and recommendations on a good source. I when to the local supply places and 4" castors w/o locks were 12-18 dollars each.

Thanks for the comments.

[Dave Buffington]

have you considered usiong one of the pre made systems or DIY to build a mobile base where the (non locking) casters are pulled up off the floor when not in use?
Norm built a assembly table or somehtign like that a few years ago where you would lift one end of the table a couple inches of the floor and the casters would sort of flip down and lock into place with a couple blocks that would drop down (sorry, seeing it in action is a million times better than this description). There was a rope that you could pull when you wanted to pull the blocks out to flip the casters back up and have the base sit solidly on the floor.

For retail sale there are also bases with 2 corners on casters, and a third caster on a pivoting arm along the other side (so the two permanat casters and the pivoting one form a triangle). I guess when you want to roll, you step on the pivot arm to push the third set down and then flip it back up when done so it reasts on 2 sets of casters and one solid edge.

Daav

[Jeff Horton]

Good casters are not cheap. I just bought some from McMaster Carr. I usually find them higher than other places but these were reasonable.

[steve tompkins]

hey sam try www.castercity.com (http://www.castercity.com) i have bought 4-5 sets from them and love them
steve

[Eddie Darby]

I've put casters on all the tools in my shop and I love these babies from Woodcraft.com.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.asxp?familyid=1989

They are *double locking* which is a very nice feature, so the casters don't swivel, and the wheel doesn't rotate once locked. I can lock and un-lock them with my foot. The polyurethane wheels run smoothly, and help to reduce/dampen unwanted vibrartion. I put 4 double locking casters on my tools, instead of 2 swivel and 2 fixed, since I have to manipulate the tools into some tight places. The ability to lock all 4 casters makes for a very secure tool!!! Next time you are at a Home Center Store like Home Depot, or even grocery shopping for instance, check the casters out on their carts, usually 2 swivel and 2 fixed, and try to get the cart to do a sharp turn. That should help you to determine the configuration you want.

Now I have a question: How do you cut and paste your URL's ? I had to type mine out with one finger typing. :confused:

[Allen Bookout]

Samuel,

Here is a post I made on another thread:

" I have used HD and Grizzly double locking casters but like the Hartville Tool casters much better. Seems like that the Hartville and Grizzly are about the same price. One of the main reasons that I prefer the Hartville's is that they are always easy to lock and unlock. They perform well.

If a search brings up anything you will see that I am not the only one that likes the Hartville casters.

Do not get the type with only one bolt attachment. I have found that they have too much play and tend to move around a bit. At least that was the case with the four of that type that I got from Grizzly. The ones with a plate and four bolt holes were OK."

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11883

This is the thread and has some good information in it: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=41618&highlight=casters

Good Luck! Allen

Eddie,

I just copy and paste and have had not problem with it. You might have to use ctrl+c for copy and ctrl+p for paste. I am pretty sure those are the right shortcuts. At one time I think I had to do it that way but do not have that problem now.

Allen

[Roger Fournier]

I recently bought several sets of 3" double locking casters from Grizzly (H0686) to put under my router table, planer, and drum sander. They were on sale then for $5.50, (now $6.20). I was extremely happy with the quality of them! They also come in several other sizes.

[Eddie Darby]

When I right click I get the copy feature, then when I right click to get the paste feature I don't get that option. I tried Alt-C and Alt-P and no success. I think I will try another web browser, I am currently using FirFox. Thanks

[Eddie Darby]

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1989

Yup that did the trick! I am in Internet Explorer now and I can cut and paste to my hearts delight! Yeah!
Thanks

[Craig Stueve]

I second the vote for the castors from Hartville. I have them on my rolling cabinet under my contractor saw and couldn't be more pleased with how they move and lock.

I have a couple of pictures here. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=42661


Craig

[Jim Becker]

Mine are from Lee Valley. Excellent casters. Double locking that really works. Not the least expensive, but worth every penny. I have them on shop stuff as well as under our very heavy mobile kitchen island.

[Hugh Jaskok]

I second the recommendation for the Hartville Tools ones. Great price and excellent casters. They are the only ones I'll buy now.:)