Wheels for benches and tools

[Carlos]

I'd like to be able to move the workbench and miter saw station as needed, but have them be solid-footed when not being moved. I think this means they need to be on rubber feet when not being moved, similar to many of the mobile bases. Anyone know of a source for the raisable wheels similar to those used on mobile bases? Regular wheels with locks simply aren't very stable.

[LarryG]

Rockler item no. 23650 is what you describe, I think; $16 each.

+1 on the problem with regular casters. The double-lockers are reasonably stable, but still have just enough wiggle room in the works to drive me batst*ff.

[footprintsinconc]

you know, i think that you can take care of that movement by using all four casters as two way locking.

when i get home tonight, i am going to lock all four wheels and see if it budges.

[Carlos]

Part of the movement problem I have is that the concrete is not perfectly level, so I have to try hard to find a place where all four wheels are flat.

Rockler item no. 23650 is what you describe, I think; $16 each.

Unless I'm reading it wrong, the $16 item is just a wheel without a mechanism to raise it.

[LarryG]

Click "More Images" and then the bottom-most thumbnail. Pretty sure that's what you'd be buying: caster, lift mechanism, and two pins to attach it.

Omar: if you lock all four and it doesn't wiggle, I want to know the make, model, and source of your casters.

[jonmulzer]

Could you use a setup like Norm's assembly table? He has it set up so that normal casters drop down into place when he picks up the end of his assembly table a couple of inches and then when he pulls a trip cord the casters pop-up and then it rests on all four legs. If that sounds like it would work, let me know and I will try to find a page that shows the mechanism.

[Carlos]

Good catch Larry, that does look like exactly what I need. Price is impressive, since a good wheel alone is pretty expensive.

[BobSch]

H0684 4" Gray Rubber Swivel Caster w/ Double Brake $7.50 ea.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/4-Gr...le-Brake/H0684

[Carlos]

I have lots of those. Hate them. That's why I want the fold-up wheels.

[dlminehart]

Rockler's solution looks like a stumble waiting to happen, sticking out as far as it does. I suppose you could put the levered wheel in the back . . . but that's really awkward. Or does the lever assembly detach/attach easily? Now that I think of it, it seems that one could use a long handled lever with an L shape, with wheel on the outer corner of the L, and a place on the base for the tip of the L to slip into. Pulling the L toward you would tip the wheel down and lift the edge of the mobile base up. I've seen pictures of something like this, but not a homemade variety. Doesn't really seem that difficult. Niki?