casters broke

[farley]

Has anyone ever gone to a hardware store or big box and got a replacemant wheel for one of their SS?

I had one fall apart today, and I am not interested in the big and better ones that SS has so a replacement wheel would be all I need, but a quick stop at the local store to replace just the wheel that would fit in the SS set would be a lot nice than waiting for one in the mail.

[pennview]

I repaired one using a cheap caster from Harbor Freight. Bought one with the same size wheel, removed the wheels and axles from both casters using a Dremel, bored the new wheel to accept a 1/4" piece of drill rod for the new axle, and peened the axle ends to keep the assembly together.

[paulmcohen]

Has anyone ever gone to a hardware store or big box and got a replacement wheel for one of their SS?

I had one fall apart today, and I am not interested in the big and better ones that SS has so a replacement wheel would be all I need, but a quick stop at the local store to replace just the wheel that would fit in the SS set would be a lot nice than waiting for one in the mail.

There are several threads here about replacing the wheels of Shopsmith caster using a 1/4" bolt, washer and locknut after drilling out the old axle. You can get wheels locally at a caster store or good hardware store, I was surprised how many caster stores there are around the country when you Google it.

[bhurley]

You might not realize it but you don't have to buy the new improved caster from Shopsmith. They also still supply the old standard black caster. They're only about $4. Granted you have to pay shipping.

[wiredone]

I've got several stock casters you can have for.... wait for it........FREE.
Just the cost of first class mail and they are yours, or one or whatever.
Let me know.

[farley]

thanks
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