TIA
bill
caster size
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caster size
I have an older SSMK5 and was wanting the dimensions for the wheels on the casters. I know the ID is 1/4 inch but need the OD and width. the old ones finally started to crumble and I will make some new ones from aluminum bar stock. nothing like billet wheels as it seems to be the rage having billet part's
TIA
bill
TIA
bill
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everettdavis
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Re: caster size
Whatever you choose to do, I highly recommend considering the upgrade to Shopsmith Premium Casters. Night and day difference in operational comfort and ease of movement.
See http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... asters.htm for more information.
Everett
See http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... asters.htm for more information.
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JPG
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Re: caster size
Or simply get new ones(original size) from ss.
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Re: caster size
aw come on guys. having the ability to make stuff instead of just buying is half the fun. after all aint that why we have tools be it a shopsmith or a lath.
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dusty
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Re: caster size
If you have the where with all to make aluminum wheels ( and you think aluminum wheels is the way to go ) go for it. I, however, would recommend that you seriously consider the caster upgrade and it not that - Shopsmith replacement casters.bill50cal wrote:aw come on guys. having the ability to make stuff instead of just buying is half the fun. after all aint that why we have tools be it a shopsmith or a lath.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... caster.htm
The old wheels, BTW, appear to be 2 1/2" in diameter.
My shop floors are concrete and I do not believe the aluminum wheels would work well there; I prefer some sort of rubber. The caster upgrade is phenomenal.
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rjent
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Re: caster size
I have to agree with Dusty here. I understand the making them yourself thing, been doing it since the 50's but the rubber large wheel upgrade are phenomenal. Night and day over standard and the rubber does make a difference on concrete.dusty wrote:If you have the where with all to make aluminum wheels ( and you think aluminum wheels is the way to go ) go for it. I, however, would recommend that you seriously consider the caster upgrade and it not that - Shopsmith replacement casters.bill50cal wrote:aw come on guys. having the ability to make stuff instead of just buying is half the fun. after all aint that why we have tools be it a shopsmith or a lath.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... caster.htm
The old wheels, BTW, appear to be 2 1/2" in diameter.
My shop floors are concrete and I do not believe the aluminum wheels would work well there; I prefer some sort of rubber. The caster upgrade is phenomenal.
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1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
Re: caster size
To be totally accurate, the new casters are polyurethane, not rubber. Rubber would not last long on a concrete floor. They look a lot like the newer roller skate wheels. I almost ordered them the last time they were on sale, but opted for the PowerPro upgrade instead. I hear that the PowerPro is 12 pounds heavier than the old headstock, so these casters are definitely on my wish list along with the lift assist.
Re: caster size
Mine are 4" polyurethane I believe. Works great, you can move the SS around with a couple of fingers. Floor is concrete.
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