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I replaced a wheel that was totally destroyed on a used Proplaner I just bought. Filed off the riveted end of the axle and used a wheel from an old set of casters (off something) that I have been storing for decades. The wheel was IDENTICAL. Used a 1/4-20 bolt, nut, and locktite as the axle. Should outlast the other wheels on the planer. Have three repalcement wheels left.

jondann wrote:I replaced a wheel that was totally destroyed on a used Proplaner I just bought. Filed off the riveted end of the axle and used a wheel from an old set of casters (off something) that I have been storing for decades. The wheel was IDENTICAL. Used a 1/4-20 bolt, nut, and locktite as the axle. Should outlast the other wheels on the planer. Have three repalcement wheels left.

You be a good fit with those who reside here!!!!!

Just to circle back on this one. I talked to a local supplier, and the quoted 3" wheels for $7.50 ea and 4" wheels for 8.58 ea. Based on the $36 price, that puts the shopsmith wheels at $9 each. I would have to pay tax locally, or shipping from SS. As such, its a bit of a wash.

Curious as to why they went with 3" instead of 4", but either way just more affirmation that this is actually a decent price from SS. I will be ordering a set soon.

I agree, it's a nice idea from the mothership, and considering who it's coming from, not an outlandish price.
I have noticed that the guy on Ebay that has been selling a similar upgrade for a while, is no longer around. Hmmmm.
Must just be a coincidence.
I buy my casters on Ebay, always get a great price, never pay tax. sometimes get free shipping.
Just punch in 3" caster in the search engine and brings up 30+ pages of 3" casters.

I got the new 3 inch casters from shopsmith today and the move the machine around fine. I did notice however that the template they provided doesn't quite get it off the ground on the first stop and it is only about a quoarter inch of the ground in the next position. That is fine for me with a relatively smooth garage floor but I think I would see about moving things down a bit if you needed a higher lift.

I assume they provide a template for relocating the bolt holes. If this is correct, are the original holes what is used to reference the template?

Yeah, the give a template aligning the old holes and drilling the new ones. The template is perfect for getting the new holes to align, but the wheels seem to come out a little shorter. Maybe 4 in casters would help.

bigal1948 wrote:Yeah, the give a template aligning the old holes and drilling the new ones. The template is perfect for getting the new holes to align, but the wheels seem to come out a little shorter. Maybe 4 in casters would help.

Are you saying that the casters don't work correctly? Picture please.

I decide to order a set and called SS on the phone.
Of course they didn't actually have any in stock, and the next batch was already sold. I tried. I really did.
So now that I know that their template doesn't even work, I'm off to ebay again.
Found a good deal for about 6 bucks a wheel. delivered.

wiredone wrote:I decide to order a set and called SS on the phone.
Of course they didn't actually have any in stock, and the next batch was already sold. I tried. I really did.
So now that I know that their template doesn't even work, I'm off to ebay again.
Found a good deal for about 6 bucks a wheel. delivered.

Betcha don't get a template with them!:rolleyes: