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  1. 18th November 2009, 06:59 AM #16
    kubera
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    Default An alternate to locking casters

    For things like portable drill presses, routers, protable jointers and thickness planers, etc. I like to build a box that works as a storage cabinet as well as the platform for the tool. I bolt the tool to the top of the box and I put two 3" casters on one side of the bottom of the box. If you then put an apron (adjust apron to be 5mm or 1/4" taller than the wheels) around the base with exception to the side with the casters, it will hold the box in place when you are working. A simple handle near the top of the box on the side opposite the casters allows you to lift the box edge enough to move the tool around in the shop. So you use half the casters, none that have to be locking. Plus you have a place to store all the accessories for that particular tool!
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  3. 18th November 2009, 08:07 PM #17
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    Default Castors are ok for the majority of requirements.

    I've got 4 lockable castors on the attached bench which weighs well over 100kg....never had a problem with any movement....mind you they are good quality wheels - not the type from bunnies! and I dont do too much hand planing. For most jobs, I dont even bother applying the brakes.
    I'm in the process of making a second mobile workbench/tool trolley which will also have castors and be used for a drill press and bench vice......that will be a separate post to come soon!

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  4. 18th November 2009, 10:45 PM #18
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    I have a 50 x 25mm frame around the base of my table saw, and on my router table under construction. I use 2 fixed cast iron wheels, and two swivel , non locking CI wheels, each rated 100kg. Much cheaper than the locking swivel type, and take up less room.

    I have also welded 4 nuts under the frame to take adjustable rubber feet about 50mm diameter on a threaded rod that winds up in to the frame.

    When the table is wheeled in position, I lower the adjustable about 5 mm and lock in position with a spanner to get a very stable and level platform, no matter how rough the concrete floor.

    hope this helps,

    regards,

    Jill.
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