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    Default Low Profile Castors

    I'm planning to build a corner, entertainment unit that will hold the TV, Set Top box etc. etc. It will be in the sitting room and I want to be able to move it out from the corner to get behind it occasionally. I have been looking for really low profile castors to allow me to do this without having the unit raised up off the floor too much. After a number of trawls through the Internet they seem to be in very short supply except for steel ball castors which I think would scratch the laminate floor. Has anyone found or used such an item?
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    Is it possible in your design to recess the castors up slightly higher (ie a concealed internal box sort of thing) than the bottom shelf to allow for the full height version?
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    Hi Jim,
    Images show how I did it. If you look at the image 1 in the room, you will note there is a 5mm gap between the plinth and the floor.

    In image 2 of the underside note two flat pieces each side of the middle. This is where I put the castors- from memory white urethane about 45-50mm. non swivelling.

    The castors are directly under where most of the weight is. It's very easy to pull away from the corner for cleaning and connections etc.

    Hope this helps.

    Cheers
    conwood
    Last edited by conwood; 16th May 2012 at 02:01 PM. Reason: more info

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    That web site looks great, but see the shipping policy (bottom of the web page) - "All purchases intended for export outside of the U.S. will be rejected."

    You will have to purchase the product through a US based resident, or a US entity, who is prepared to purchase the product on your behalf and then forward the product to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ekim View Post
    That web site looks great, but see the shipping policy (bottom of the web page) - "All purchases intended for export outside of the U.S. will be rejected."

    You will have to purchase the product through a US based resident, or a US entity, who is prepared to purchase the product on your behalf and then forward the product to you.
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    Default Low Profile Castors

    Thanks Guys,
    The answer from Conwood is just right for me. I'll put the castors on then measure the clearance of the skirting pieces to allow for easy moving.
    Many thanks,
    Jim
    Jim Grant

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    Hi Jim,
    Make sure you have adequate support where the castors will be located.
    We look forward to seeing the finished item.

    cheers
    conwood

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    Default No need for Castors

    Hi Jim,
    Back awhile ago, we had trouble with out Kitchen Chairs on our Lino.
    Was told of these Objects from Bunnings, which were round 30mm. ? 5mm. high, drilled a small to take a screw, & whamo.
    You could swear they had castors on them. Can move a Chair now with one finger.
    They are a Silicone type of Object, & come in various sizes.
    Now these are NOT those carpet type of things.
    You will be able to move that E/C with one hand
    I think I paid approx. $9+ for a set of 4.
    I found you have to look pretty hard to find them in the Store, & it is better to ask.
    These beat Castors by miles. To late to go to the Shed to find right name, but I will do it tomorrow.
    They are made of Teflon/PTFE+EVA, and called Easy Slide Guides.
    Last edited by issatree; 18th May 2012 at 02:07 AM. Reason: FOUND THE NAME.
    Regards,
    issatree.
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