Rob Keeble
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I have need to purchase at least 12 sets of 4 casters and wondering where everyone gets there casters. Definitely not buying junk. The ones i get from LV are great but a bit deer in my mind. 4 sets there for the ones i get would set me back $166.78 after incl our taxes that makes them just under $14 per. Ones i am referring to are 3" wheel x 4 inch overall height.
And this brings up a topic which i would welcome some debate and input on.
I know you get what you pay for but my issue is, do we trust the ratings of these things anywhere? Other thing i am learning is factor in getting the wheel size correct for the load you moving. I believe what tends to happen is we do a belts and braces kind of estimation and end up with overkill. Overkill is just wasting money so how do you figure on what castor to use for what. 4 inches is also a lot of height to loose but it also helps get things off the ground.
I used to do 2 fixed and 2 with brakes but now i want all four swivel and preferably with brakes. Well the LV ones come either fixed no brake or swivel with brake so there's my reason why. Have tried the tai chi rubber ones and not going there again. Want poly like Lee Valley from now on and a bearing not just a bolt through a hole. Also need to buy some 6 or 8 inch units with a cast wheel and poly tire for my lumber cart. Although i loaded it with 6 casters they basically dont move so before i unpack and remove and replace i am gonna get the right thing this time. Cannot believe i have 600kg of wood when i transported double that amount on my trailer which only takes 500kg so there goes caster specification. Anyone have an idea of what 3/4 BB ply weighs per square foot?
Right now i am specifically looking for casters to use on my mechanical tool cabinets and if it were not for the bad experiences i have had with inflatable tires from china that are on those 8 or 10 inch casters harbor freight or our princess auto sells i would put them on as they will roll around the driveway nice. But i have found they deflate too quickly.
any views or help welcome and appreciated.
And this brings up a topic which i would welcome some debate and input on.
I know you get what you pay for but my issue is, do we trust the ratings of these things anywhere? Other thing i am learning is factor in getting the wheel size correct for the load you moving. I believe what tends to happen is we do a belts and braces kind of estimation and end up with overkill. Overkill is just wasting money so how do you figure on what castor to use for what. 4 inches is also a lot of height to loose but it also helps get things off the ground.
I used to do 2 fixed and 2 with brakes but now i want all four swivel and preferably with brakes. Well the LV ones come either fixed no brake or swivel with brake so there's my reason why. Have tried the tai chi rubber ones and not going there again. Want poly like Lee Valley from now on and a bearing not just a bolt through a hole. Also need to buy some 6 or 8 inch units with a cast wheel and poly tire for my lumber cart. Although i loaded it with 6 casters they basically dont move so before i unpack and remove and replace i am gonna get the right thing this time. Cannot believe i have 600kg of wood when i transported double that amount on my trailer which only takes 500kg so there goes caster specification. Anyone have an idea of what 3/4 BB ply weighs per square foot?
Right now i am specifically looking for casters to use on my mechanical tool cabinets and if it were not for the bad experiences i have had with inflatable tires from china that are on those 8 or 10 inch casters harbor freight or our princess auto sells i would put them on as they will roll around the driveway nice. But i have found they deflate too quickly.
any views or help welcome and appreciated.
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