I built a homemade miter saw stand for a Delta that is made to sit on 2 x
4s. For the legs I have attached some lawnmower wheels just using some
carriage bolts through the wooden legs.
It really doesn't roll very well because the wheels bind with the bolts,
etc.
The problem is that I haven't been able to find a relatively cheap
wheel/axle assembly anywhere, just wheels. I don't want to put casters on
it, because I sometimes roll it outside to load in a truck, and casters
wouldn't work very well
Does anyone know of a source for wheels that I can mount on 2 x 3 legs?
"Buck Turgidson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a source for wheels that I can mount on 2 x 3 legs?
>
How about large wheels like a wagon or carriage? Run a steel rod for an
axle. I'd scour the drop off at the dump for something like that.
On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:25:22 -0500, "Buck Turgidson"
<[email protected]> calmly ranted:
>I built a homemade miter saw stand for a Delta that is made to sit on 2 x
>4s. For the legs I have attached some lawnmower wheels just using some
>carriage bolts through the wooden legs.
>It really doesn't roll very well because the wheels bind with the bolts,
>etc.
Buy better wheels with ball bearing centers, Buck. They're available
at Blowes, Borg, Ace, and whatever hardware store is in your town.
>The problem is that I haven't been able to find a relatively cheap
>wheel/axle assembly anywhere, just wheels. I don't want to put casters on
>it, because I sometimes roll it outside to load in a truck, and casters
>wouldn't work very well
Cut the two hind legs down and use just 2 wheels. Load it in
the truck front-first.
>Does anyone know of a source for wheels that I can mount on 2 x 3 legs?
I thrive on Harbor Freight's 5" casters. They'll roll over offcuts
and hoses like real troopers. HF also carries lawnmower-type wheels.
Hey, here's a set with an axle for you:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90620
It doesn't say "ball bearing", though. Caveat Emptor.
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"Buck Turgidson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I built a homemade miter saw stand for a Delta that is made to sit on 2 x
> 4s. For the legs I have attached some lawnmower wheels just using some
> carriage bolts through the wooden legs.
>
> It really doesn't roll very well because the wheels bind with the bolts,
> etc.
>
> The problem is that I haven't been able to find a relatively cheap
> wheel/axle assembly anywhere, just wheels. I don't want to put casters on
> it, because I sometimes roll it outside to load in a truck, and casters
> wouldn't work very well
>
> Does anyone know of a source for wheels that I can mount on 2 x 3 legs?
>
>
Harbor Freight has a good selection of wheels and they're cheap. Most
hardware stores like Ace also carry a selection of wheels. Look around -
they're quite a common find.
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