Thanks, John.
Thanks, John.
Consider using just 2 wheels, it's not so hard to lift one end of a bench and wheel it around. Good chance it will settle into one spot and not move much anyway.
Consider straight wheels, they will handle better.
I also picked up the quick release mounts at Rockler, this way I can use them on more than one bench. http://www.rockler.com/rockler-quick...-plates-4-pack Dan
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Late to the thread - but I'm looking for advice on "workbench casters" since there are "upgraded versions" out there now. I tried two different sets two years ago, the second set was a replacement for the first that I bent. The second set bent also. My bench weighs around 320 lbs and despite generous weight ratings for the casters, the problem comes in when trying to lift one end of the bench (half the weight) onto the first caster. Half the bench weight (160 lbs) is placed onto the first caster which, in a 400 lb-rated set, is rated for 100 lbs. Since abandoning the idea for my heavy bench, I've seen people solve this by tying the foot plates together with steel tubing. That way you are putting half the weight of the bench onto two casters simultaneously. Now that folks have shown this innovation, I would like to try again, but with the strongest version possible since a third failure is not an attractive option. BTW I made some 90-degree brackets from 2x4 material and used double locking casters. The bench does not move but I'd rather it contact the floor instead. Anyone buying the "heavier duty " version lately?
You might consider lifting the entire bench off the floor, installing your casters, and then lowering the bench back down to the floor. Some tow straps or ratcheting straps tied together in the center to balance the weight with a cheery picker (portable engine hoist) to do the lifting.
David
I got these casters from Amazon ($51), rated at 800lbs. I put them on my Laguna 24/46 lathe (532lbs). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't know how much different these casters are compared to the Rockler version.