Quick and dirty retractable caster ideas?? - Practical Machinist
Dec 7, 2002 · No help on retractable casters, however . . . do you have a pallet jack? Make/get an appropriate pallet, mount changer on pallet, away you go.
Retractable swivewling casters - Practical Machinist
Apr 8, 2006 · Mcmaster lists 'leveling casters' which would work OK for stabilizing the bench, but they don't swivel. I do not want locking casters, as they don't allow the bench to 100% …
Casters for machine bases - Practical Machinist
Feb 4, 2010 · cat, If you can't find double-lock casters with your desired size, weight rating, wheel type, etc., you might consider retractable feet instead. If the machine winds up in the same …
General | Cam operated casters - Practical Machinist
Sep 28, 2007 · Just for fun and to try something different, I built a retractable caster setup on a big router table that weighs something over 100 pounds. Normally the unit sits solidly on four feet. …
a modest lowboy rolling machine base - Practical Machinist
May 22, 2006 · No photos of that one for a while, as there's still a heap of work to do. But I do have the mobile base sorted out. 1/4" plate under the whole thing, with 1/2" plate strips …
Cutting down a Wallace tri-adjutsable crane to lower height.
Nov 24, 2019 · Bill D Click to expand... How about this? Replace the casters with skid plates AND add retractable casters just for moving the unloaded crane. OR ... Replace the casters with …
Caster size for gantry crane - Practical Machinist
Feb 18, 2019 · Hi guys, I've just acquired a Vestil 1 ton gantry crane. It came without casters, but is drilled and tapped on the bottom of the feet for them. Normally, this crane uses 8 inch …
Rolling stand for Bridgeport - Practical Machinist
May 28, 2010 · I have a small shop at home with limited floorspace. Most of my tools and equipment are on casters. I recently acquired a Bridgeport milling machine, and I'd like to put a …
General | Thoughts on putting an old lathe on casters/dollies ...
Oct 6, 2005 · Right now my Bridgeport, sandblast cabinet, toolbox, welding/vise table, welder are all on casters and can be moved around as needed for whatever project I need to bring into …
Good Table for Faro Arm - Practical Machinist
Jul 16, 2018 · Here is ours on an optical table, retractable casters make it easy to reposition. This right here is pretty much what I ordered from Vere. Its a 24x36 breadboard with 1/4-20 on 2" …