Good casters on the cheap

dkerfoot · Post by **dkerfoot** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:27 am

Hmmmm... I didn't notice it before, but it looks like they are just available in the 4" size right now. A call or email to them would clarify if they will have the 3" size again soon.

They do have the Spindle Mount Type in 3": http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11881

bucksaw · Post by **bucksaw** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:45 pm

dkerfoot wrote:Hmmmm... I didn't notice it before, but it looks like they are just available in the 4" size right now. A call or email to them would clarify if they will have the 3" size again soon.

They do have the Spindle Mount Type in 3": http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11881

I contacted Hartville and here is the reponse....

Dave,

Thank you for contacting us! We're sorry to say that we recently ran out of
the 3" Swivel Casters w/Brake. We do apologize for any inconvenience!

As you might imagine these are our most popular model. We have run into some pricing issues with our overseas manufacturer and we are working to resolve them as soon as we can. Unfortunately, this means we will likely not have any in again until sometime in March.

In the mean time, we would recommend you consider substituting the 4" Swivel Casters w/Brake (#36992) if they will suit your situation. We are well
stocked with these at the moment.

wood4fun · Post by **wood4fun** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:33 pm

discordanian wrote:I'm trying to build some shop storage and I need to put everything on sturdy casters, but the casters at the local hardware store seem pretty expensive. I can buy armloads of 2x4 for a few bucks, but I can't put it on a caster for under $15 per wheel?

Anyone have a good source? I would greatly appreciate it.

discordanian,

I don't know anything about these guys, but I got an add in the mail from them, looked them up, saw what looked like low prices on casters, and thought of your inquiry. Here's their link:

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009120221123415&item=1-3257&catname=wheels

$4.99 seems to fit the criteria of "on the cheap."

I hope they have what you need.

-W4F

dkerfoot · Post by **dkerfoot** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:39 pm

bucksaw wrote:I contacted Hartville and here is the reponse....

Unfortunately, this means we will likely not have any in again until sometime in March.

They are currently expecting them in on Dec 7th...
http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11882

2manband · Post by **2manband** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:56 pm

Tractor Supply company has a pretty good assortment of casters. I can't comment on their quality except for some small (1.5" dia) casters that I picked up for a non-WW application. They seem to be doing fine.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs ... perPage=20

dkerfoot · Post by **dkerfoot** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:42 pm

2manband wrote:Tractor Supply company has a pretty good assortment of casters. I can't comment on their quality except for some small (1.5" dia) casters that I picked up for a non-WW application. They seem to be doing fine.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs ... perPage=20

just be aware they don't seem to have any double-locking (can't turn or spin). This is really important for any cabinet that you will be using with tools/machines.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:45 pm

2manband wrote:Tractor Supply company has a pretty good assortment of casters. I can't comment on their quality except for some small (1.5" dia) casters that I picked up for a non-WW application. They seem to be doing fine.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10551&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&pageSize=20&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&error1=&ip_text=caster&ip_textHH=caster+&ip_requestUri=CategoryDisplay&ip_categoryId=75255&ip_mode=&ip_perPage=20

I have purchased two sets of casters there. One set failed in less than a year. I noticed today the second set now has flat sides. True they are on the bottom side of the wheel, which is okay until I desire moving the cabinet. Why is it cheap stuff always fails me? Hmm as I think about it the red ones at woodcraft are about twice the price and I have never had one wheel fail me. Jim

bucksaw · Post by **bucksaw** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:23 pm

dkerfoot wrote:They are currently expecting them in on Dec 7th...
http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11882

They are now out of both 3" and 4" double locking with plate mount.

timster68 · Post by **timster68** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:36 pm

With casters you usually get what you pay for. Get the best casters you can afford. I've bought casters from

https://secure.wheelandcaster.com/p_cas ... php?duty=3

and bought the Total Lock casters which make a HUGE difference as both the wheel gets locked as well as the swivel. I bought 4 of these for this really heavy workbench I'm still building and when all 4 are locked, it isn't going anywhere.

I just bought a 2nd set for a Sheet Goods Cart I'll be making next.

-Tim

dkerfoot · Post by **dkerfoot** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:39 pm

Agreed that double-locking casters are the way to go for most uses (sometimes just two, sometimes all four depending on the application and if you can reach the back ones) - the Hartville Tools caster I referenced are double-locking.

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