A quick demo of a simple and cheap caster system to keep your heavy machines mobile. I also explain where I have been and add a new machine to the shed.
I like it. I’m going to appropriate the idea and make a couple of small mods for my purposes. Thanks for that. On a side note, that band saw looks as if it has the added benefit of clearing up any constipation you may be suffering from.
These look like the retractable casters as shown on Carl Holmgren's channel. One improvement is to put a small piece of wood that hangs straight down from above the lever, pivots off to the left or right of the lever & acts as a 'stop' . Then in one motion you can step on the lever & swing this stop over to hold the lever down while you wheel the cart around.
How to lift. Really a two person job but if you have to do it yourself then remove the table any hug around the “spine” of the machine” lift with the legs and try to ensure you move from standing height to standing height. I wouldn’t lift by yourself from off the floor.
Thanks for sharing! Great view of mechanism, nice clear short video. Suggestion: as it's so top heavy, wheels positioned closer to corners using a wider hinge board would make it less tippy in your current setup, short of getting less rubbery wheels, thicker hinge boards or making a wider cabinet.
Yeah this was experimental and I hadn’t intended to use it with something so heavy. One year later it’s still in place and working but as you point out it’s a bit wobbly!
Not an original idea. Carl Holgren came up with this same design a year before you did. You need someway to keep the casters engaged so you don't have to hop as you push the machine. A simple lever and spring will take care of that. Nice score on the bandsaw! I got a 2 hp, 18"x36", with reversable head for larger turning, all cast iron wood lathe when the company I bought it from was bought out by another Co. and they were changing the color schemes of all the machines , and the Company logo. It retailed for $2800, 220, 30amps,(it came with 3 different tool rests, a complete 5" chuck set, turning tool set and a metal holder for them that mounted to the lathe body. All for $899.99 including shipping. The only downside, it took 5-weeks to get to me from Taiwan. The money saved though, was well worth the wait.
A decent tool score is always a good feeling! I don’t think I claimed this to be my original design. To be fair the canterlever is one of the earliest simple machines so this design has probably been around in one form or another as long as the wheel.
Do you mean, hold them in place once they are in the roll position? Like a slide lock into the side of the lever? That sounds like a good simple solution.
I like it. I’m going to appropriate the idea and make a couple of small mods for my purposes. Thanks for that. On a side note, that band saw looks as if it has the added benefit of clearing up any constipation you may be suffering from.
I recognize the noise you made during lifting.
It’s the same noise I make.
Was that the creak the crack or the groan?
These look like the retractable casters as shown on Carl Holmgren's channel.
One improvement is to put a small piece of wood that hangs straight down from above the lever, pivots off to the left or right of the lever & acts as a 'stop' . Then in one motion you can step on the lever & swing this stop over to hold the lever down while you wheel the cart around.
Yeah I had one designed but wanted proof of concept and then once I had it fitted I realized I only moved the saw in and out. Plus I’m lazy.
Good job, simple and effective. Beautiful bandsaw; appreciate instructions on how to lift it. Congratulations and happy woodworking!!
How to lift. Really a two person job but if you have to do it yourself then remove the table any hug around the “spine” of the machine” lift with the legs and try to ensure you move from standing height to standing height. I wouldn’t lift by yourself from off the floor.
Nice job !
Great solution 👍
Simple and: brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Glad you liked it!
Great idea as long as it works that’s all that matters very enjoyable vid just have to make sure your floors nice and clean
Thanks. Luckily, for the purposes of this video, I only had to clean the corner floor. You should see the rest of the shed. A lot of work to be done!
Thanks for sharing! Great view of mechanism, nice clear short video. Suggestion: as it's so top heavy, wheels positioned closer to corners using a wider hinge board would make it less tippy in your current setup, short of getting less rubbery wheels, thicker hinge boards or making a wider cabinet.
Yeah this was experimental and I hadn’t intended to use it with something so heavy. One year later it’s still in place and working but as you point out it’s a bit wobbly!
A most elegant solution! Unobtrusive, it could even work for indoor furniture.
Yeah it’s still working a year on although admittedly it’s a little lightweight for such a heavy bandsaw. Better than not having it though!
love it
Bravo! 👍
Very neat :-)
Not an original idea. Carl Holgren came up with this same design a year before you did. You need someway to keep the casters engaged so you don't have to hop as you push the machine. A simple lever and spring will take care of that. Nice score on the bandsaw!
I got a 2 hp, 18"x36", with reversable head for larger turning, all cast iron wood lathe when the company I bought it from was bought out by another Co. and they were changing the color schemes of all the machines
, and the Company logo. It retailed for $2800, 220, 30amps,(it came with 3 different tool rests, a complete 5" chuck set, turning tool set and a metal holder for them that mounted to the lathe body. All for $899.99 including shipping. The only downside, it took 5-weeks to get to me from Taiwan. The money saved though, was well worth the wait.
A decent tool score is always a good feeling!
I don’t think I claimed this to be my original design. To be fair the canterlever is one of the earliest simple machines so this design has probably been around in one form or another as long as the wheel.
You forgot to design a simple hold up mechanism like all the other retractable ideas have.
This was just a test really. And for my needs a hold up mech wasn’t necessary although I agree, it does improve the design.
maybe a slide lock to hold casters in place
Do you mean, hold them in place once they are in the roll position? Like a slide lock into the side of the lever? That sounds like a good simple solution.
@@CaptainofmyShed slide lock or a spring bolt yup