Wood workers bench

fredsheldon · Post by **fredsheldon** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:37 am

stephen_a._draper wrote:This is what you want. I added these to my workbench last year and they are terrific. Just step down on each one and your bench is on wheels elevated about 1/2 inch off the floor. I have a very heavy bench that can then roll in any direction with just a slight touch of one hand. Each wheel can then be easily lowered so the bench sits solidly on the floor again. Each individual wheel also swivels 360 degrees. Here is the link:

https://woodworker.com/workbench-stepdo ... archmode=2

Do you have to bend down to pry the lever away from the leg by hand to lower the wheels everytime you want to raise the bench or can you activitate the process with the toe of your shoe/boot? What if you want to lower the table while it's up against a wall, how do you reach the rear legs/levers?

steve4447 · Post by **steve4447** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:09 pm

Here is a cheap and simple bench that I built..It's most like a design that I got from and built decades ago from Kitty..

"Wild Bad Bob" · Post by **"Wild Bad Bob"** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:33 pm

Those castors sets from WWS look like ankle busters!!!!:(

wrmnfzy · Post by **wrmnfzy** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:50 pm

rlkeeney wrote:What about this?

More info and a video about how it works here.

The only Problem I have found with this is if the bench is to heavy to lift.

On the flip up wheels, what if you cut out a half oval on the inside of the caster bearing 2 by so that you would have a place for your foot that would stop your foot from possibly getting caught.

"Wild Bad Bob" · Post by **"Wild Bad Bob"** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:08 pm

That would be a nice touch, espeacially if you use a 2x6 to mount the castors on. Since I am going to use 4x4's for the legs I am going to use a 2x4 to mount the castors on if I go with that design, which unless I see something better plan on that.
Thanks Bob

Mike907 · Post by **Mike907** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:22 am

These are a bit pricey, but they work well. They are also available with a telescoping ratchet handle for even more money. You may not need 2200 pounds of capacity, so a smaller/cheaper version may work.

Mike

rlkeeney · Post by **rlkeeney** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:00 am

wrmnfzy wrote:On the flip up wheels, what if you cut out a half oval on the inside of the caster bearing 2 by so that you would have a place for your foot that would stop your foot from possibly getting caught.

That would probably work.

I wear steel toed boots in the shop so I could probably sit the bench on my toe.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:11 am

I found GOOD locking wheels that locked both the wheel from turning and the swivel from swiveling does an excellent job for me. guessing total weight to be up around 600 Plus pounds.

I have a work bench with tool storage under it and wood storage to under the over hang on the back that would be impossible to lift up and used casters bought at woodcraft.

Works for me. Rolls when I need it to roll and locks in place when I need to to stay put. Has tabs that I operate by foot. When placing it against the wall I swivel the castors out so I can reach the foot tabs and lock them in place.

Agreed if I pile stuff around the bench and have the wheels locked I can't get to the tabs but I don't think any system is flawless.

paulsgreenbarn · Post by **paulsgreenbarn** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:40 pm

I made a bench too but no wheels.Added an antique vise bought off *bay.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:24 pm

paulsgreenbarn wrote:I made a bench too but no wheels.Added an antique vise bought off *bay.

NICE bench Paul. Looks like it nice and HEAVY too.

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