Thank you, Mr. Hippie Geek for your great video. I am a rookie at this stuff and you inspired me to go out and buy a fancy electric screwdriver like yours. Can't wait to drill those holes and install those casters onto my new tv cart. Woohoo!
It is probably a better idea to use snap in or threaded stem casters with sockets. Less chance of splitting the wooden table legs in 1/2, and it is much stronger.
As long as they holes are being pre-drilled, there shouldn't be a danger of splitting the table legs no matter which direction you go. The stem casters can be a better option, especially when the legs are thin, but we have not had any problems at all in the time since this video was made =)
Thank You SO MUCH for this Video!!!!!!!!! I will be adding locking casters to my office desk to raise it above the 'stupid' floor vent. Our floor vents are such a 'headache' to deal with, and I have to keep inventing solutions in order to place pieces of furniture where I want them to 'live' peacefully...
I am glad that this was able to help you out! We have put a lot of our furniture on casters since we made this video, it has made things a lot easier to be able to just swing something easily out of the way.
I came here just to find out what size casters I need to buy for my pine chest. Although I still don't know, I'm glad I watched as I hadn't thought about drilling a hole first, before screwing the casters. Thank you!
You are welcome! as for the size of casters, all that is really going to determine how much taller the chest would be from the floor. Just about any caster you buy will be able to support someone sitting on it, especially when you consider that the load will be spread among the 4 casters.
I was originally concerned that we didn't use locking casters, but it hasn't been an issue at all. Glad to hear that it was able to help you out though!
The locking caster note that you put in at the end is an important tip. Having a table roll out from under you can be a problem when playing board games.
It can be for sure. We haven't had any issues yet with not having them though, so it really depends on how much you lean against the table. i think that everyoen in our house is just used to it moving, and we lean against it less even when gaming.
That is a copper cap that came with the table, they are just decorative. They typically have some little nails around the outside that hold them in place, but they are also attached with the same screws that are holding the wheels on =)
I have a folding dinig table which is amazing for saving space. However need to move it often & want to add castors to legs. Only problem is the legs are metal with black rubbery covers on ends. can I add certain type castors that will attach securely onto my type legs? I can send a pic if you need one? Any help would be so amazing! Jo :-)
Hey there! So are the legs a tubular medal then, probably an inch or so in diameter? If so, what I would probably try is finding a wooden dowel that would just barely slide into the ends of those metal legs and epoxy them in place, then drill a hole in the center of the dowel to fit a caster with a single center post, if that makes sense.
Hi, I really like your video, it is explained in a very simple language, which makes it very easy to understand. Now, I have three bookshelves where I would like to put casters. Any suggestions on how to tackle this task? In Advance Thanks For Your Answer
That really depends on how the book shelves are constructed. Most bookshelves are designed to be supported around their entire perimeter, so adding casters can be problematic. One option is to cut our a wood base that is the same size as the bookshelf, and then attach that to the bookshelf with screws from below. Once that is on, you can then attack casters to the wood base. You will need a caster on each corner, and if the bookshelf is more than two or three feet wide you will need one in the middle of the span as well. Really though, it just depends on how the book shelf is constructed. If you want, you are welcome to email me some pictures of your bookshelf, and I can give you some more specific advice on how to attach casters. One thing to think of before putting a bookshelf on wheels though, is that it becomes more of a tipping hazard if it is a tall bookshelf. That may not be something that you have to worry about, but it can happen.
would be awesome to find some casters with rubbery bottom to prevent damaging laminate floor from constant moving if i am correct these casters are plastic ?
In our case not at all. I was worried about it at first, and if it was an issue I would have just cut down the legs. It wasn't necessary though, and we have been happily using the table for the last couple of years.
Hello! I just finished building a table that is 3 inches lower than my last dining room table. I have everything else on casters so I figured I could also add casters to this new table. Should I install a 3 inch caster, then? I will buy one pair of locking casters as well. Thanks. It looks totally easy.
A 3" caster will actually refer to the size of the wheel, not the overall height of the caster. If you are looking to fill 3" specifically, make sure to check the specifications of the casters you are looking at for the overall height. You will probably be looking for something between a 2.5" and 2.75" caster to fill 3".
@The Hippie Geeks I just finished making my purchase and you are so correct. I went with a 2" locking wheel with a top plate that would fit my 2 3/8 square legs. This will raise the table up approx 2.5". While still not the desired 3" I was looking for, a 3" wheel would have raised it up almost to 4" and that would be too high. Pigging backing on this, I also purchased a "LovePads" 2mm thick PVC clear vinyl table cover. This way I can switch out the themed tablecloths that I will place underneath. Your table is so pretty, I though you may want to investigate a clear PVC 2mm thick (the strongest) too. I got mine on Amazon . If it's too big on arrival, give it time to srink and then cut to size. Thanks for your quick reply and awesome video! I am putting EVERYTHING on wheels now-a-days.
You could also make a 1/2" thick spacer to go between the casters and the table legs, and just use a longer screw. As long as you pre-drilled the spacer, it shouldn't split anything and will give you the height you wanted. Could paint it either to match your table, or an accent color of your choice. We have also put casters on more things since this video, we have several large crates that we use as seating =)
Good point to adding another 1/2 inch. I'll try the wheels, see how it turns out and then if still unsatisfied, I'll try adding in another piece. Yup, I am a total caster-lover now-a-days; it makes life sooooo much easier! Thanks for the tip!
Hello, thank younfor the fast and efficient video. Do you think that there would be a stability issue or a long-term ruining odnthe table if it was too heavy?
It has been almost exactly a year since we did this, and have had no issues at all. it has been just as stable as it was before, and rolls around just as easily now as it did when we installed it.
Agree, make sure to use the proper wheels for you application. Our kitchen table is still going strong with the wheels we chose, but your mileage may vary.
My table could take 105 lbs before adding the casters. So I purchased locking casters that could take 75 lbs each. Purchased on Amazon: 4 Pack Clear Swivel Caster Wheels Rubber Base Top Plate & Bearing Heavy Duty W/Brake 2" Transparent Wheels with Screws by FactorDuty
I believe they were just 1 1/4" wood screws. Just about anything will work, you do not want to use really long screws as that increases the chances of splitting the wood, but something a little over 1" long will brab enough to hold it in place while not splitting the wood.
I would like to put casters on my side-table. The problem is, the legs are getting too narrow at the bottom, and the caster is larger than it should be. I am thinking about cutting the legs an inch shorter, that would be enough, except I don't think I could do it straight. Or I will drill diagonally. ...or...secure a larger piece of wood between the caster and the leg? I could buy smaller casters, but the only one that was smaller has no screw holes, just one rod in the middle - to push in the hole in the centre of the bottom of the leg - but it was a cheap plastic wheel, and I don't want that... anyhow. I will find a way.
Your best bet with a small leg like that is to go with one of the single post wheels, and drill a hole into the leg. If you cannot find something decent locally, look around online, there are several decent options out there that aren't just a cheap plastic wheel.
Oh man. When I saw that you didn't mark the screw positions but used the drill through the caster holes, I had to stop watching. What a cobbled-up mess.
Incessant chatter in a squeaky voice. Why not just show the work and zip the lip? You wasted 2 mins on intro - get to the point! You further wasted 30 secs at end - are we here to watch you play chess? Zoom in on table leg Drill hole Drive in screws on caster Done. In silence. Words are not needed. FYI - hold the drill straight. Drive in the hardware straight. So busy talking, its not even done right.
And yet, you watched the video. I am not sure if you are aware, but if you do not like a video, you can simply stop watching it. I know, crazy that the internet lets you do that these days, but I swear that it is true. Or you can just watch the entire video and complain about it =) Whichever one floats your boat I guess!
this seems a bit unnecessary... constructive criticism is fine, but this comment is ridiculous given that he just wanted to put up a video that, in my opinion, is perfectly helpful to others who are less hardware savvy. it's okay if it's not your style. it's not okay to be so rude. anyway - thank you the hippie geeks! i can now put wheels on my desk. ☺️
Just what I was looking for!
Glad it was able to help!
I am a complete novice to building, installing or making anything in general and I needed exactly this video! haha thank you so much!
I am glad that this was able to help you!
Thank you, Mr. Hippie Geek for your great video. I am a rookie at this stuff and you inspired me to go out and buy a fancy electric screwdriver like yours. Can't wait to drill those holes and install those casters onto my new tv cart. Woohoo!
Happy to hear that the video inspired you to give it a go!
Very helpful thank you
Thanks for watching!
It is probably a better idea to use snap in or threaded stem casters with sockets. Less chance of splitting the wooden table legs in 1/2, and it is much stronger.
As long as they holes are being pre-drilled, there shouldn't be a danger of splitting the table legs no matter which direction you go. The stem casters can be a better option, especially when the legs are thin, but we have not had any problems at all in the time since this video was made =)
Thank You SO MUCH for this Video!!!!!!!!! I will be adding locking casters to my office desk to raise it above the 'stupid' floor vent. Our floor vents are such a 'headache' to deal with, and I have to keep inventing solutions in order to place pieces of furniture where I want them to 'live' peacefully...
I am glad that this was able to help you out! We have put a lot of our furniture on casters since we made this video, it has made things a lot easier to be able to just swing something easily out of the way.
I came here just to find out what size casters I need to buy for my pine chest. Although I still don't know, I'm glad I watched as I hadn't thought about drilling a hole first, before screwing the casters. Thank you!
You are welcome! as for the size of casters, all that is really going to determine how much taller the chest would be from the floor. Just about any caster you buy will be able to support someone sitting on it, especially when you consider that the load will be spread among the 4 casters.
Good video. I learned that I need to get locking casters, as this will be my computer table. Thanks!
I was originally concerned that we didn't use locking casters, but it hasn't been an issue at all. Glad to hear that it was able to help you out though!
The locking caster note that you put in at the end is an important tip. Having a table roll out from under you can be a problem when playing board games.
It can be for sure. We haven't had any issues yet with not having them though, so it really depends on how much you lean against the table. i think that everyoen in our house is just used to it moving, and we lean against it less even when gaming.
what was that extra cube piece that was between the table leg and the castor and how did you attach that to the table leg?
That is a copper cap that came with the table, they are just decorative. They typically have some little nails around the outside that hold them in place, but they are also attached with the same screws that are holding the wheels on =)
I have a folding dinig table which is amazing for saving space. However need to move it often & want to add castors to legs. Only problem is the legs are metal with black rubbery covers on ends. can I add certain type castors that will attach securely onto my type legs? I can send a pic if you need one? Any help would be so amazing! Jo :-)
Hey there! So are the legs a tubular medal then, probably an inch or so in diameter? If so, what I would probably try is finding a wooden dowel that would just barely slide into the ends of those metal legs and epoxy them in place, then drill a hole in the center of the dowel to fit a caster with a single center post, if that makes sense.
Hi, I really like your video, it is explained in a very simple language, which makes it very easy to understand. Now, I have three bookshelves where I would like to put casters. Any suggestions on how to tackle this task? In Advance Thanks For Your Answer
That really depends on how the book shelves are constructed. Most bookshelves are designed to be supported around their entire perimeter, so adding casters can be problematic. One option is to cut our a wood base that is the same size as the bookshelf, and then attach that to the bookshelf with screws from below. Once that is on, you can then attack casters to the wood base. You will need a caster on each corner, and if the bookshelf is more than two or three feet wide you will need one in the middle of the span as well.
Really though, it just depends on how the book shelf is constructed. If you want, you are welcome to email me some pictures of your bookshelf, and I can give you some more specific advice on how to attach casters.
One thing to think of before putting a bookshelf on wheels though, is that it becomes more of a tipping hazard if it is a tall bookshelf. That may not be something that you have to worry about, but it can happen.
would be awesome to find some casters with rubbery bottom to prevent damaging laminate floor from constant moving
if i am correct these casters are plastic ?
These ones are a hard rubber I believe.
About to try this on my couch. I’ll update how it works lol
Awesome!
How did it go?
Does the added height from the casters affect the comfort of using the table?
In our case not at all. I was worried about it at first, and if it was an issue I would have just cut down the legs. It wasn't necessary though, and we have been happily using the table for the last couple of years.
I subscribed because your joke at the first five minute mark... But I'm sticking around because THIS was very helpful
Thanks Winona! Glad the the video was helpful ... and that you don't mind my stupid jokes =)
Hello! I just finished building a table that is 3 inches lower than my last dining room table. I have everything else on casters so I figured I could also add casters to this new table. Should I install a 3 inch caster, then? I will buy one pair of locking casters as well. Thanks. It looks totally easy.
A 3" caster will actually refer to the size of the wheel, not the overall height of the caster. If you are looking to fill 3" specifically, make sure to check the specifications of the casters you are looking at for the overall height. You will probably be looking for something between a 2.5" and 2.75" caster to fill 3".
@The Hippie Geeks I just finished making my purchase and you are so correct. I went with a 2" locking wheel with a top plate that would fit my 2 3/8 square legs. This will raise the table up approx 2.5". While still not the desired 3" I was looking for, a 3" wheel would have raised it up almost to 4" and that would be too high. Pigging backing on this, I also purchased a "LovePads" 2mm thick PVC clear vinyl table cover. This way I can switch out the themed tablecloths that I will place underneath. Your table is so pretty, I though you may want to investigate a clear PVC 2mm thick (the strongest) too. I got mine on Amazon . If it's too big on arrival, give it time to srink and then cut to size. Thanks for your quick reply and awesome video! I am putting EVERYTHING on wheels now-a-days.
You could also make a 1/2" thick spacer to go between the casters and the table legs, and just use a longer screw. As long as you pre-drilled the spacer, it shouldn't split anything and will give you the height you wanted. Could paint it either to match your table, or an accent color of your choice.
We have also put casters on more things since this video, we have several large crates that we use as seating =)
Good point to adding another 1/2 inch. I'll try the wheels, see how it turns out and then if still unsatisfied, I'll try adding in another piece. Yup, I am a total caster-lover now-a-days; it makes life sooooo much easier! Thanks for the tip!
I am replacing brass casters on a chair. What is the difference between AB and PB ? My post is 1 ½” long?
I am not sure, that probably depends on the casters you are looking at and what that designation means to each manufacturer.
I need castors with locks on it! Wouldn’t want the coffee table sliding around the whole place in an earthquake.
We have a couple of other pieces of furniture with locking castors and they work great as well =)
Hello, thank younfor the fast and efficient video. Do you think that there would be a stability issue or a long-term ruining odnthe table if it was too heavy?
It has been almost exactly a year since we did this, and have had no issues at all. it has been just as stable as it was before, and rolls around just as easily now as it did when we installed it.
Thank you very much!
gemablg NA use high quality having high load bearing capacity wheels to avoid such worries !!
Agree, make sure to use the proper wheels for you application. Our kitchen table is still going strong with the wheels we chose, but your mileage may vary.
My table could take 105 lbs before adding the casters. So I purchased locking casters that could take 75 lbs each. Purchased on Amazon:
4 Pack Clear Swivel Caster Wheels Rubber Base Top Plate & Bearing Heavy Duty W/Brake 2" Transparent Wheels with Screws
by FactorDuty
Thank you so much! I will let you know how it goes!
Awesome, I look forward to hearing about it!
What size and type of screws did you use?
I believe they were just 1 1/4" wood screws. Just about anything will work, you do not want to use really long screws as that increases the chances of splitting the wood, but something a little over 1" long will brab enough to hold it in place while not splitting the wood.
How big are those wheels?
+JINSTERPEACE The wheels are two inches in diameter, and the entire assembly is two and a half inches tall.
I would like to put casters on my side-table. The problem is, the legs are getting too narrow at the bottom, and the caster is larger than it should be. I am thinking about cutting the legs an inch shorter, that would be enough, except I don't think I could do it straight. Or I will drill diagonally. ...or...secure a larger piece of wood between the caster and the leg? I could buy smaller casters, but the only one that was smaller has no screw holes, just one rod in the middle - to push in the hole in the centre of the bottom of the leg - but it was a cheap plastic wheel, and I don't want that... anyhow. I will find a way.
Your best bet with a small leg like that is to go with one of the single post wheels, and drill a hole into the leg. If you cannot find something decent locally, look around online, there are several decent options out there that aren't just a cheap plastic wheel.
January, 2019
Very Helpful...And Timely
Glad that it was able to help you!
Holy shit, I tried to wipe the shavings from your first pre drill hole with my thumb...
Hah, best reply ever!
Oh man. When I saw that you didn't mark the screw positions but used the drill through the caster holes, I had to stop watching. What a cobbled-up mess.
You forgot to finish your comment with "a cobbled up mess that went together fine and is still working to this day."
=D
Incessant chatter in a squeaky voice. Why not just show the work and zip the lip?
You wasted 2 mins on intro - get to the point!
You further wasted 30 secs at end - are we here to watch you play chess?
Zoom in on table leg
Drill hole
Drive in screws on caster
Done. In silence. Words are not needed.
FYI - hold the drill straight. Drive in the hardware straight. So busy talking, its not even done right.
And yet, you watched the video. I am not sure if you are aware, but if you do not like a video, you can simply stop watching it. I know, crazy that the internet lets you do that these days, but I swear that it is true. Or you can just watch the entire video and complain about it =) Whichever one floats your boat I guess!
this seems a bit unnecessary... constructive criticism is fine, but this comment is ridiculous given that he just wanted to put up a video that, in my opinion, is perfectly helpful to others who are less hardware savvy. it's okay if it's not your style. it's not okay to be so rude.
anyway - thank you the hippie geeks! i can now put wheels on my desk. ☺️