Anyone have wheels on their workbench?

[Chris Padilla]

I found this set of wheels for a TS that looks like it might just work on a workbench with a little install effort.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx...&FamilyID=3703

What pro and cons do y'all think there may be with this?

Bob, those might work depending on your situation but they don't specify a weight rating. I'd find that out first before ordering them.

I would also like to add that Grizzly has a GREAT selection of casters and they appear to better than what Harbor Freight has and for the same money.

[Charlie Barnes]

I used a set of 4 retractable casters (approximately $40) from Woodcraft that were designed for contractor style tablesaws. Replace the mounting bracket with a wood wedge to get the correct angle. This was an idea that I saw in Wood Magazine a while back and thought I would try when I built my new bench since, like most, I'm space constrained.

Charlie

[Bob Noles]

This has been a really good thread and some great ideas suggested. Even though I did not initiate the thread I want to thank everyone for the ideas.


As most already know, my workbench weighs 500+ pounds and there are times I would like to be able to move it if for no other reason than to sweep under it. I really like the idea of rectractable wheels wheras the bench can sit level and solid on the floor after making the journey.

Good job everyone!

[Phil Ordway]

Grizzly is a good source for the double locking casters.

I have also used a chock - 3/4" stock "U" made to fit two fixed casters on an end with the bottom of the "U" beveled at 45 degrees. I haven't tried it on swivel casters, but it should work.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

I used a set of 4 retractable casters (approximately $40) from Woodcraft that were designed for contractor style tablesaws. Replace the mounting bracket with a wood wedge to get the correct angle. This was an idea that I saw in Wood Magazine a while back and thought I would try when I built my new bench since, like most, I'm space constrained.

Charlie

This is the reply from Woodcraft answering the question of how strong they are:

141550 is rated 150 pounds each or 600 pounds for four.

I asked their customer support for the capacity of the casters last night. Their reply came in this morning.