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16th June 2005, 10:10 AM #1
The best wheels?
Hi all,
I am in the process of making a number of cabinets for mounting mitre saw, drill press etc and am looking around for some castor wheels for the cabinet. I'm after wheels that lock to the don't move or spin around. I checked bunnies and they have what I am after but it's $40 per wheel. Given that I need 4 per cab & I'm making 5 cabs I'm up for $800!! Does anyone know of something that will do the job that is cheaper?
Thanks,
Martin.
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16th June 2005, 01:23 PM #2Member
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Martin,
Googled and came up with this: http://www.reflexequip.com.au/branch_locations.htm
They appear to have branches in Sydney, along with an online store. Usual disclaimer about no affiliation, etc (also means I don't know whether they're any good ).
$40 a wheel sounds a bit steep - what size are you getting? For the price of just 2 wheels, you could get something like this: http://www.timbecon.com.au/productse...=machine+standCheers, Craig
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16th June 2005, 01:43 PM #3
Or for slightly more than the price of one wheel plus a little bit of hardwood, you could get these,
http://svc010.bne011i.server-web.com....html?cache=no
They are pretty good and when the base is not in the mobile mode they are sturdy.
I have castors on my SCMS stand, 2 x fixed at rear and 2 x swivel at front. It is a real pain in the butt to move. I would consider swivels all round if you go the castor option.
Jack."There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark."
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16th June 2005, 01:52 PM #4
I put 2 swivel and 2 fixed on my SCMS stand too and would have to say I agree with Jack E.
I just bought them from a hardware shop (not bunnies). The fixed weels were $10 each and the castors with the brake were $16 each.
Still fairly expensive but not $40 per wheel :eek:
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16th June 2005, 01:54 PM #5Intermediate Member
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I think super cheap auto have a selection of cheap wheels
Grinner
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16th June 2005, 02:07 PM #6
G'day Martink,
Have a look at what Soundman has for sale, could be he answer you are looking for:
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=15179
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16th June 2005, 02:14 PM #7Hammer Head
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There must be some cheap asian ones around for a couple of bucks. I have seen them in a $2.00 store, maybe even try ebay, it seems that every thing is now on there.
or sneak into work on saturday with a grinder and "borrow" the wheels off the office furniture.
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16th June 2005, 02:26 PM #8
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16th June 2005, 02:27 PM #9
Martin,
I last weekend I purchased a set of 4 heavy duty loacking castors from Carbatec for $60 for the set. Very good quality and to be used as heavy duty.
Regards
Les
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16th June 2005, 04:21 PM #10
Not sure if this is any help to you Martin, I can't believe I am the only one to use this method though.
With two small wheels mounted on an angle, the cabinet can be easilly moved like a wheelbarrow. When at rest it sits solidly on its base.
In hindsight the handles should have been made to drop out of the way when not in use to save space.
Regards
Neil.Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonay in one hand - Strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming - "WOO WOO...What a ride"
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16th June 2005, 04:35 PM #11
Landseka,
You could mount the handles with a through bolt as a swivel point at the back of the cabinet (above the wheels).
Leave the handles free at the front.
Fix bolts that extend out each side from the case where the handles will butt against them when raised at the front.
When not being moved the front of the handles can then drop down and rest on the floor.
This will mean your handles will not protrude and you may also be able to make them longer.
Jack."There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark."
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Landseka
I like the look of the shaving vacum thingy on your thicknesser,
does it work OK and how much suck does it needDredgemaster
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Supercheap have a bunch of different wheels & castors very cheap. They look a whole lot like the Bunnies versions, but at a fraction of the price.
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16th June 2005, 09:43 PM #14
Ive also used the same method as Landseka for my home made router table and it works a treat. When the table is in use the wheels are off the ground which means it wont slide.
I guess great mind think alike hey Landseka
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16th June 2005, 09:54 PM #15
Ive also used the same method as Landseka for my home made router table and it works a treat. When the table is in use the wheels are off the ground which means it wont slide.
I guess great mind think alike hey Landseka
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