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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

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

Or simply get new ones(original size) from ss.

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.

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.

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.

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.

dusty wrote:

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.

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.

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.

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.

JMO

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.

Mine are 4" polyurethane I believe. Works great, you can move the SS around with a couple of fingers. Floor is concrete.

DG