I've read posts here about problems using too-small casters for benches,
etc. -- that they can be too hard to maneuver. Right now my DW TS is on
the DW mobile base which is difficult to maneuver back and forth, versus
side to side, because two of the wheels do not swivel . I have a
not-so-level concrete floor in my basement shop. The saw weights about 300
pounds.

I am considering putting the saw directly on casters. Specifically these
from Woodcraft: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1989 They
are rated at 300# each. I've read a few good reviews of them in the
archives. Since I'd like to bolt them right to the feet of the TS, I want
to use the style through which I can run a bolt, but that style only comes
in 3". (BTW, I want the extra height - at least 4".) If the 3" size is
too small, I'd then have to go to a 4" Grizzly caster such as this one:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...mnumber=H0701& They are rated
275# each.

My shop is only about 13x17, so the saw won't have to go far, and probably
not often. But are these 3" casters an OK size for my TS? TIA. -- Igor

"igor" wrote in message
I am considering putting the saw directly on casters. Specifically these
from Woodcraft: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1989 They
are rated at 300# each. I've read a few good reviews of them in the
archives. Since I'd like to bolt them right to the feet of the TS, I want
to use the style through which I can run a bolt, but that style only comes
in 3". (BTW, I want the extra height - at least 4".) If the 3" size is
too small, I'd then have to go to a 4" Grizzly caster such as this one:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...mnumber=H0701& They are rated
275# each.

My shop is only about 13x17, so the saw won't have to go far, and probably
not often. But are these 3" casters an OK size for my TS? TIA. -- Igor

Bigger is generally better. Both models look good and have plenty of
capacity. The advantage of larger wheels is the ease of movement over stuff
on the floor. Larger wheels will pass over a wood chip or nail easier that
the smaller diameter. The quality of the bearing make a difference also.
Not being able to handle them, difficult to say how good they are, but maybe
someone here has experience.

You can also find a lot of information on casters at Grainger and
McMaster-Carr
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

Wed, Jan 12, 2005, 2:20am (EST+5) (igor) ponders:
I've read posts here about problems using too-small casters for benches,
etc. snip

As usual, depends. First thing I look for is what kinda weight
they're rated for. After that, I figure it would depend on how even
your floor is, and how clean. Rough surface would take bigger wheels to
roll well, same with a floor littered with a bunch of crap.



JOAT
Success is getting what you want.
Happiness is wanting what you get.
- =A0Dale Carnegie

"igor" wrote in message
...
I've read posts here about problems using too-small casters for benches,
etc. -- that they can be too hard to maneuver. Right now my DW TS is on
the DW mobile base which is difficult to maneuver back and forth, versus
side to side, because two of the wheels do not swivel . I have a
not-so-level concrete floor in my basement shop. The saw weights about
300
pounds.

I am considering putting the saw directly on casters. Specifically these
from Woodcraft: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=1989 They
are rated at 300# each. I've read a few good reviews of them in the
archives. Since I'd like to bolt them right to the feet of the TS, I want
to use the style through which I can run a bolt, but that style only comes
in 3". (BTW, I want the extra height - at least 4".) If the 3" size is
too small, I'd then have to go to a 4" Grizzly caster such as this one:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...mnumber=H0701& They are rated
275# each.

My shop is only about 13x17, so the saw won't have to go far, and probably
not often. But are these 3" casters an OK size for my TS? TIA. -- Igor

These will do the job well. The larger the better

"igor" wrote in message
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I've read posts here about problems using too-small casters for benches,
etc. -- that they can be too hard to maneuver. Right now my DW TS is on

Yeah and I ignored them and bought 2"ers.
Never again. 3" minimum, 4" preferred. 5" and bigger overkill for my
needs.