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    Default Rolling ladder

    I've got an amazing old ladder in fantastic condition which I'd like to convert into a rolling library type ladder. I can only find one place in Australia that makes the components, C Kennett Lader Co but they refuse to sell the components separately. The roller wheels, the hooks and importantly the wooden rail brackets are perfect for my project, but alas the Nanny State has thwarted me. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy these components either here or abroad?

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    I once had a catalogue from Rockler that had them in it. Don't know if it was parts or complete set, but may be worth a look.

    Good luck.

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    Professor google comes up with

    Rolling Library Ladder
    Rolling Library Ladder Hardware Kits

    stairwayshop is kit form I see no reason why you couldn't adapt to suit your ladder,
    cheers

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    Still can't find just the components: hook, wheels and rail supports. Everyone either sells a complete unit or some of the parts but not the wheels.

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    If you google 'rolling library ladder image' from the results select the page of images and go from there you should be able to find something. Click on images and then visit the attached websites. I find this method of searching is often much less frustrating than simply googling.

    One image I selected led me to this page Custom-built Library Ladders - Rolling Library Ladder - Wood & Metal - (you'll have to copy and paste to your browser). If you look right at the bottom of the page they have kits. Rockler also have kits http://www.rockler.com/search/go?w=l...uuid=&sli_sid=. There are heaps of resources from the images search. Good luck.

    Regards,
    David

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    Yeah it was the Rockler one that either sold an entire ladder building kit including wheels or nothing. I've emailed the Innovative MetalCrafts mob to see if they will sell just the wheels, hooks and rail mounts so let's see what happens.

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    2nd professor google search found
    Browse All Ladder & Hardware Products
    Wheel Assembly without Brake - Black
    $146 USD without brake available with brake different designs etc
    having now seen close up pictures I would try a generic castor pull it apart and make a housing to hold it castor $6 rectangular tube steel $10 paint $10 couple of screws and a bolt$10 time to do it?$$
    cheers
    p.s. The US site has all the components individually listed OR a kit
    Last edited by Wrongwayfirst; 17th July 2014 at 09:27 PM. Reason: Added info

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    Wasn't there an article in australian woodsmith on library ladders and, like many of their articles, JJames and Co carried the bits?

    fletty
    a rock is an obsolete tool ......... until you don’t have a hammer!

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