Looking for Quality Casters

[Patrick Cox]

Hello,
I am planning some plywood systainer carts and need to select casters first so I can plan the height of my side panels.  So I am looking for recommendations for quality casters that would be suitable for this purpose.  My carts will be the width of one systainer and the height of my MFT3 table.

Thanks!

 

[tjbnwi]

Colson, look no further.
http://www.colsoncaster.com

Tom

 

[Patrick Cox]

Colson, look no further.
http://www.colsoncaster.com

Tom

Thanks!

 

[greg mann]

Is there anything Tom doesn't know? [not worthy]

 

[rmwarren]

Or Caster City.

I'm partial to the 4" Swivel Caster - High Capacity Rubber Total Lock-Model.

RMW

 

[leakyroof]

another thought, for Shop based projects.  I've had really good luck with Double Locking casters from Woodcraft. They hold up to being moved across concrete floors, the price is right and you can get several different mounting types to suit your needs , and I haven't lost a wheel or a metal locking assembly yet in the more than 10 years that I've been buying them.
Other sources, Mc-Master Carr, Grainger..Lee Valley  and Peachtree out of Atlanta.  I used to load up on Peachtree's casters when they made the Woodworking Show near me . They appear to be very similar to what Woodcraft was offering most of the time.

 

[kdzito]

Where can you buy the Colson casters at?  Can you buy them off of their web site?

 

[tjbnwi]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

 

[grbmds]

another thought, for Shop based projects.  I've had really good luck with Double Locking casters from Woodcraft. They hold up to being moved across concrete floors, the price is right and you can get several different mounting types to suit your needs , and I haven't lost a wheel or a metal locking assembly yet in the more than 10 years that I've been buying them.
Other sources, Mc-Master Carr, Grainger..Lee Valley  and Peachtree out of Atlanta.  I used to load up on Peachtree's casters when they made the Woodworking Show near me . They appear to be very similar to what Woodcraft was offering most of the time.

The double locking from Woodcraft work well for me on 2 different carts and I think the weight would be about the same for what you are using it for. The locking mechanism holds well. I doubt they are in the same league with the Colson and some others mentioned. Sometimes they can be bought on sale and they work well when you don't want to spend a lot.

 

[cperren]

I've been happy with 6 inch patriot casters from Hand Trucks and Casters although they have all different sizes and brands.  They have an ebay store which is often cheaper than ordering through their web site.  I do recommend the all metal locks versus the semi plastic-metal ones as shown in the below pic...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252002125739?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://stores.ebay.com/Magliner-Midwest?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

 

 

[deepcreek]

+1 on the Woodcraft casters.  I have them on several carts in my shop.  No issues at all.

 

[Patrick Cox]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

Tom,
I looked on this website and I could not find a "fixed" version of the 3 1/2" wheel.  Does that exist?  I had in mind that I should only use two swivel casters and then two fixed on my cabinets.  Is that correct or would 4 swivel be OK?

Thanks

 

[Patrick Cox]

another thought, for Shop based projects.  I've had really good luck with Double Locking casters from Woodcraft. They hold up to being moved across concrete floors, the price is right and you can get several different mounting types to suit your needs , and I haven't lost a wheel or a metal locking assembly yet in the more than 10 years that I've been buying them.
Other sources, Mc-Master Carr, Grainger..Lee Valley  and Peachtree out of Atlanta.  I used to load up on Peachtree's casters when they made the Woodworking Show near me . They appear to be very similar to what Woodcraft was offering most of the time.

Would these the be the right ones from Woodcraft?
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/14...iveling-with-4-hole-mounting-plate-414-t.aspx

 

[leakyroof]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

Tom,
I looked on this website and I could not find a "fixed" version of the 3 1/2" wheel.  Does that exist?  I had in mind that I should only use two swivel casters and then two fixed on my cabinets.  Is that correct or would 4 swivel be OK?

Thanks

  It depends on what kind of movement you're looking for. Fine Woodworking or Homebuilding covered this topic neatly a few years back with a short video.
2 swivels and 2 fixed wheels gets you a shopping cart like in a grocery store. Easy to steer but not able to move in a crowded shop easily since you can't swivel the back/fixed wheels.
4 swivels give you maximum movement and flexibilty, but keep the cabinet/table straight while moving forward esp. if you're in a hurry is much harder than the first option.
For myself, I have so little floor space, that 4 swivels is the only way I can build my moving carts or other wheeled items.

 

[leakyroof]

another thought, for Shop based projects.  I've had really good luck with Double Locking casters from Woodcraft. They hold up to being moved across concrete floors, the price is right and you can get several different mounting types to suit your needs , and I haven't lost a wheel or a metal locking assembly yet in the more than 10 years that I've been buying them.
Other sources, Mc-Master Carr, Grainger..Lee Valley  and Peachtree out of Atlanta.  I used to load up on Peachtree's casters when they made the Woodworking Show near me . They appear to be very similar to what Woodcraft was offering most of the time.

Would these the be the right ones from Woodcraft?
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/14...iveling-with-4-hole-mounting-plate-414-t.aspx

  I use those and also 4" wheels, but typically the 3" wheeled version more often.

 

[tjbnwi]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

Tom,
I looked on this website and I could not find a "fixed" version of the 3 1/2" wheel.  Does that exist?  I had in mind that I should only use two swivel casters and then two fixed on my cabinets.  Is that correct or would 4 swivel be OK?

Thanks

I use 4 swivels. Allows great mobility, easily park it against a wall and in the trailer.

Tom

 

[gsdvorak]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

Tom,
I looked on this website and I could not find a "fixed" version of the 3 1/2" wheel.  Does that exist?  I had in mind that I should only use two swivel casters and then two fixed on my cabinets.  Is that correct or would 4 swivel be OK?

Thanks

I use 4 swivels. Allows great mobility, easily park it against a wall and in the trailer.

Tom

Tom,
I'm looking for casters for an MFT cart- would these Colson casters, when locked, have enough 'grip' to a concrete floor where they won't slide?  Being poly, I would think so but wanted to confirm with you since you have used them.  My shop floor is pretty smooth concrete.

Thanks!
Gerald

 

[nickao]

I get all my casters here, if they make a caster they have it or can get it. They have great sales to so keep an eye out or sign up for emails sales.
http://www.accesscasters.com/

 

[mike_aa]

This seller on eBay has been selling some nice four inch casters and the price is right.  I purchased some and they are well made, but I haven't had a chance to try them out yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261318545049?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

Mike A.

 

[tjbnwi]

This is the caster I use. Looks like the company I ordered from no longer carries Colson. Found this company that handles them.
http://www.materialsupplynetwork.co...-Casters-Swivel-3-1/2-Dia-x1-1/4-W-Wheel.aspx

Tom

Tom,
I looked on this website and I could not find a "fixed" version of the 3 1/2" wheel.  Does that exist?  I had in mind that I should only use two swivel casters and then two fixed on my cabinets.  Is that correct or would 4 swivel be OK?

Thanks

I use 4 swivels. Allows great mobility, easily park it against a wall and in the trailer.

Tom

Tom,
I'm looking for casters for an MFT cart- would these Colson casters, when locked, have enough 'grip' to a concrete floor where they won't slide?  Being poly, I would think so but wanted to confirm with you since you have used them.  My shop floor is pretty smooth concrete.

Thanks!
Gerald

Lock a stack and gave it a shove. The wheels held well to the pavement. My floor is the average finish for a garage.

Tom