Casters, which ones and where to buy?

[mag1]

Trying to source casters for a build, will need to hold about 250-350lbs. Would like them to roll on grass and be able to withstand cold winters outside. Was thinking of 2 8" wheels on one end, but need swivel ones on the other. Any suggestions? Thanks. Not to expensive.

[Gizmo]

Check out Orvis's wheels. "Taking the plunge…" is the original thread but he was built about the same time as "Egor" so those 2 thread names in the RF section have the pics. I think those were 8" swivel casters and fixed 10" - both pneumatic and designed to handle grass. I think Pesh had about $120 in the set from our local farm store. Balance is important so do you homework to get the big ones to carry around 85% of the load and it's will be very easy to move without being "tipsy"

[Rodcrafter]

Balance is important so do you homework to get the big ones to carry around 85% of the load and it's will be very easy to move without being "tipsy"

I agree the balance is where it is at. The casters don't work very well in grass until they are very large. So what I do is put straight wheels on the back that will handle 85% of the load then I carry the other end as I move it. This also allows me to make the legs that have no wheels to have adjustable bolts to level with. I'll post some pics in a few days of the one I'm making now that is like that.

jm2cw

jm2cw

[mag1]

I was searching Northern Tool catalog, they seem to have a number of differnt ones, including larger wheel's, ect... Here are some I was looking at.

[SmokinFF]

Check out Harbor Freight. They have them too.

[mazdaparts]

Harbor freight is the cheapest place I know of to get them.

[Gizmo]

A word of caution.
Sometimes buying local can save your bacon. This could be one of those times.

Since these castors (especially the lower-priced ones) are mass produced and only randomly checked for quality control, you can end up with a castor with a bearing problem. One of the 4 wheel bearings on Orvis's was off and Pesh had to hand grind the axle to fit it - very close to returning it - which at least was a very realistic option since it was a bought locally ….. just sayin'

[Blazer]

http://thecasterguy.com/index.php?main_page=index

[Gizmo]

Cool site Blazer …. Thanks!

[Rodcrafter]

This is the pic I told you I would send you.

[mag1]

Perfect, thanks very much.