Workbench Stepdown Caster, Set o... vs 4 Pack Caster Wheels Swivel Plat...

They work great. They're sturdy and are high quality. They roll smoothly and efficiently. Packaged well.

A 250 pound jointer can be outfitted with a base without ever having to lift it. The caster wheel assemblies come with everything needed, complete with lock washers and 24 1-inch #10 screws. The new casters eliminate have to pick the one end up to mov...  Read More

Each unit comes in two pieces which makes putting in the screws/bolts straight forward. Only thing i would caution folks is when using the template to mount, make sure you do not put upside down. Bottom holes for mounting screws are slightly challengi...  Read More

A handy lumber to use for a base is 5/4 deck planking, which is heavy & strong yellow pine - and inexpensive. An 8 ft plank length is marginal, but they also come in 12 ft length (usually straight, but check) screw andamp; glue a 3/4-inch thick x ...  Read More

They are used as bearing surfaces (sleeves) for the axel bolts but are not shown in the instructions anywhere. Difficult to lift table when stepping down on the pedal feels like it will break or bend.

Wheel locks seem to have great maneuverability. They are easy to lock and unlock. One can barely be spun by hand, gripping the inner and outer races.

Added the wheels to a discarded hutch turned workbench. Used these on a 5' x 5' cabinet. This is like the 3rd of 4th set that i've purchase to use on moveable table to use in my woodshed.

Wheels are sturdy, roll smoothly and lock securely. Handles the weight easily and rotates nicely. The frame and brake petal is heavy gauge steel.

Ordered 2” with brakes, rated for 880 lb total. But the diameter is 1 7/8”, the width is ¾”. Red urethane “tires” on all 4 casters disintegrated after less than 2 years.

Flat spot on the red tire causes bumping noise when pushing a cart in our office. Had to take apart, add 6mm washer between both bearing inner races. Ball bearings rattle loose around the mounting pin/bolt.