Retractable Bench Wheels - Why Buy If You Can DIY?

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To make the most of my small woodworking workshop I need the ability to move things around. Because I hope to add this mechanism to all my shop benches and stand I designed and built my own version of retractable caster wheels.
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@craigjohnston5678 3 месяца назад

After watching your vid I decided to build a base like this for my bandsaw (100kg, 220 lbs). Works beautifully - thanks for your video.

@joekusnier4774 Год назад

The first half of the ru-vid.comUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

@blackwolf6046 29 дней назад

I love your work..❤ I still waiting for the last part of your drill press stand series. The drill press table. I like your way of maximizing the design for the ultimate version.📈

@dasdasdatics420 2 месяца назад

For a home build prototype it's not bad. This could be the start for getting around those expensive raising caster prices. Well done you

@hmmmm9821 3 года назад

Nice mechanism !! Overly complicated but really nice

@barbarianatgate2000 4 года назад

I was so glad to see that you included a foot treadle to activate them. It's the one thing that all of the commercial units lack. Putting them on a workbench and then activating them one at a time is the surest way to send things out of square by racking them. Well done, Sir. As always.

@sk13ppy 2 месяца назад

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤ Love this design and your step by step detailed explanation! Thanks so much. I'll look for your video about the latch now. 😃

@olli9972 4 года назад

It is always impressive to see the ingenuity with which extremely clever solutions are found and implemented. Some projects will definitely be implemented in my own workshop. Thank you for the inspirations and the great videos. keep it up.

@robertbutler8004 2 года назад

Olli you are way to generous with your praises this has been done to death by dozens of other RU-vidrs this guy only copied from other RU-vidrs and he is not honest enough to say others have built the same thing years ago.

@sk13ppy 2 месяца назад

@@robertbutler8004 Can you build something better than this design? I've watched at least 10 videos and this design is by far the best! Several of the other designs either have to be operated by hand after bending down or by 4 foot pedals, one to release each wheel. Olli is entitled to his opinion as you and I also are. I agree with Olli and his praises are not too high.

@clevelandexplorer2221 3 года назад

This is ingenious. I've watched it a few times before, never noticed how it works. Brilliant

@JulianSammy 4 года назад

The lever arm can be built to be inside the wheel base, so you have more stability. Brilliant design!

@iancraigen 4 года назад

Addition of dowel pin as a stop on the taper jig is awesome, easily adjustable. Those cam clamps however are pure genius, only place ive seen them

@trevorswearengin3335 4 года назад

Yes, do you have a video on your taper jig?

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Sure, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d6vGwG-7W_g.html

@vanmanmarc 4 года назад

Great design idea. I am making a trolley base for my work bench as I have no shop and have to drag it onto my driveway when I want to do some work. Just an idea, to get stability, currently your wheels are inboard of the mechanism. If you were to lengthen the piece the casters are screwed to and sit the levers on top of this piece instead of at the ends you would have the castors as far apart as is possible without extending outside of the unit. This might raise the foot pedal height, but an "S" shaped third lever should restore the pedal height to where you want it. Will definitely be using this design on my bench. Thanks.

@morrisonsusan 3 года назад

LOVE IT!!! Have you made the refinements that you mentioned at the end? I want to use this design for my own heavy tools; can you supply us with the plans?

@seonewport363 3 года назад

very clever , this is the best mobilize plan I have seen

@daylen577 4 года назад

This design is super smart. I've been thinking about doing something similar, but kept running into issues where the forces put on the lever or on the casters would be way too high to carry even just a small table (like the one you have) with any kind of gear on it. Splitting it down the middle and applying forces in the center with such a small height difference pretty much bypasses that issue, really only limiting you to the strength of the rods you use to pivot on. Amazing!

@johnmanning4577 4 года назад

And the risk of sounding repetitive, ingenious!! Thank you

@offdagrid877 2 года назад

Your space-saving and ingenious solutions are giving me so many ideas for my workshop build. This idea for your drill press is brilliant

@robertdknight 3 года назад

Another inspirational idea! Thank you. So many of your projects solve problems, it's wonderful. Love the "Why Buy If You Can DIY?" slogan.

@nicolasgoosen5142 3 года назад

Lekker project! Nice to see a South African contributing!

@ivandicerbo5689 4 года назад

Geniale. Potresti inserire un listello che blocchi il pedale per spostamenti più comodi. Veramente una bellissima idea e ben realizzata 👍

@MrTapanes 4 года назад

Am really enjoying the process of your evolving workspace. Lots of great ideas! Look forward to every new release.

@shanehertzog5812 Год назад

I love the woodwork you do,genius in makeing machinery stands.

@HRConsultant_Jeff 3 года назад

Brilliant. Thank you so much for this inspiration. You really thought about the project so there are not a lot of unnecessary steps. No one wants to bend that low to pick up things anyway so it is not lost space.

@littlepinons 4 года назад

Carl Holmgren has some great plans on this exact thing. Can't think that you were inspired by his amazing setups.

@robandsharonseddon-smith5216 4 года назад

Very clever, and as always, beautifully made.

@jefff6167 2 года назад

You’re a very good presenter. Thanks for the excellent content.

@dscrive 4 года назад

I built something similar-ish for a mobile platform for a local theater, it was a pain to get everything right due to the irregular shape, but one person was able to move the several hundred pound platform yet it was stable enough for the orphans to dance on (Annie). I don't understand why this isn't actually more common, I'm planning on putting a several things on rollers similar to this, and I really like your approach, it'll save me some thinking when I finally get around to those project ;)

@rodgerq 3 года назад

Interested to see how this has held up. In looking for something similar for my bandsaw. Good video.

@davidjones4242 3 года назад

This is brilliant! Big thanks from New Zealand

@robwagner2789 4 года назад

Did you try attaching the lever to the same rod as the rear wheel platforms? Looks like you could save yourself one rod and two holes per cabinet.

@kevingaughan3170 2 года назад

You are very industrious and clever ! 👍

@marcbarash6045 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Jean, as usual very well planned

@clydedecker765 4 года назад

Love this ingenious design. It works much more easily than any on the market even in its early stages of development. As for a locking mechanism, I have a couple of ideas but yours will probably make mine look like a child's play-dough experiment. AND even I could build one of these.

@complexeddrummer 2 года назад

Very helpful. Made an entertainment stand for my mom and was looking to put casters on it so she could move it without having to lift it. I'll have to tweak everything to get it to fit in about 4.5 inches vertical space and figure out a latching system that can also be released by foot, but your design is a great starting point, thank you

@timothywhite6532 4 года назад

Genius ... simply genius. Well done!

@Fingerz831 2 года назад

I'm so impressed with your ideas and execution. Love your videos. Thank you

@borisbash 4 года назад

Its great to hear Tony Greg again.

@rejeanwolfe3756 Год назад

I like your concept, something new , is always interesting , keep up your energy!

@philreasoner7922 4 года назад

Perfect timing as I've been working on something similar! Yours is better in many ways!

@guycullum3927 4 года назад

Nicely done. Have you thought of putting the fram on the inside of the wheels so they can be closer to the walls of the item for stability? Also you could put the peddle on hinges so it folds back inside the item to reduce space further when not in use?

@trevorswearengin3335 4 года назад

It essential is he just kick it up out of the way right now as it is.

@glenschumannGlensWorkshop 3 года назад

Thanks. This idea is definitely worth considering for the several movable power tool bases needed in my upcoming very small second shop.

@Davegbuf 2 года назад

Excellent design! Very creative.

@johnvodopija 2 года назад

Genius idea! I will be very interested to see what you do next with the design. Top job. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

@mrupholsteryman 4 года назад

I like THIS! I have casters under most of my tools. And between locking casters or wooden wedge ramps....this does seem to be a lot easier to make stay in place. Thanks for sharing! 😀😇😎

@jaytea1985 4 года назад

Great Video, Jean! You look a bit tired, man. Take your time and get some rest. Stay healthy!

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Thanks man. I have been burning it at both ends lately. Hopefully things will start normalizing soon.

@jaytea1985 4 года назад

@@WoodshopJunkies Pretty stressy times. I know. Look after yourself! Health is the most important good we have.

@heather42404 4 года назад

I've been looking for a retractable wheel system. Can't wait to see the latch video.

@guillermosolanorosa1805 4 года назад

Great design and perfect construction. Congratulations!

@jaredwilliams5252 3 года назад

I wonder if that design would work with a cammed lever in the middle instead of the arm to push down on the caster arms.

@akivazohar2502 3 года назад

One of the best I’ve seen

@Watson1 4 года назад

Incredible, just incredible. You always thinking outside the box. I have just bought my wheels last week, to make my work bench mobile. And was trying to work out the best way to do it. Now I know, thanks to you. Well done my friend. Cheers Wiz, from Tasmania, Australia.👍🏻👍🏻😊😊

@thatginettaguy1714 4 года назад

Fantastic engineering, well done

@lewerim 4 года назад

Easily earned a sub with such innovative solutions. Thanks for sharing!

@trevorswearengin3335 4 года назад

I’m not sure how off the top of my head but I’m sure you set the foot pedal on some sort of a cam to lock the wheels in the down position without making a manual lock.

@ozarkcraftsman2784 3 года назад

This is awesome. I have an upcoming build for a mobile kitchen island but the clients still want the wheels to be lockable since they have young children. Anyone think this design could handle the weight of a 4'x4' kitchen island loaded with pots/pans/implements/etc.?

@edeaglehouse2221 7 месяцев назад

I had the same project in mind. Use thicker plywood and steel axles, if you want to add strength. Add a peg or spring latch that will lock the treadle lever in either the up or down position.

@vinsanity21387 3 года назад

Very cool. I might try this out on a router table I was planning to make

@tazmane3 4 года назад

Where the metal bar pushes down the wood frame for the wheels...I would add a small metal bracket so the bar is not pushing on the wood...eventually it will wear a groove in the wood and you will have to replace the frame part.

@terranempire725 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks for the fantastic idea for retractable casters for a drill press stand. I've seen a lot of videos and yours is one of the best. Only one thing would improve your project - a catch on the step so you don't have to hold it down while moving it.

@benjamindebellis6664 4 года назад

I really like your design. Fantastic!!

@rosariomusumeci3615 2 года назад

This is so far the best method for retractable wheels. Thank you for sharing your idea. I Was thin king that perhaps we could add a pin somewhere to keep the lever stable while moving the table so that the feet is free to walk around. Just an idea. Thank you again.

@edeaglehouse2221 7 месяцев назад

One simple removable peg would be enough. Of you didn't want to bend over to insert it, put it at the end of a handle - you could use it for all your castered tools, one at a time of course.

@Normambo 3 года назад

Great idea and design.

@tonycornelia 4 месяца назад

Genius at work! 👏

@alansmith4734 4 года назад

Maybe, add an Old Heavy Iron Weight underneath to give the base some stability, since it is top heavy?

@WoodshopJunkies 4 года назад

Good idea, thanks!

@spoede64 3 года назад

Nice place for an anvil😎

@pking39 3 года назад

Awesome idea. Great project

@segoetnico 4 года назад

Very good design.

@BronkBuilt 4 года назад

Very clever.

@AndersFredenslund 2 года назад

His is great inspiration. I have been researching and sketching the last couple off weeks on a smal and compact way to do this, at this is great inspiration! I will try to make one a bit different to get the casters out to edges. And thanks for a great video

@R-Tech 4 года назад

Pure ingenuity! I love it!

@mandyleeson1 4 года назад

Very clever. Good thinking 🙏🏼

@casperthomsen9536 4 года назад

Nice. Rather than having an inner and outer “wheel carrier”, what about making two equal ones and just offset them?

@ssskids123 4 года назад

For me, especially with taller units, I try to keep the wheels as widely spaced as possible to help safeguard against tipping while moving. If you are talking about what I think you are talking about, while the design would be simpler, the base would be an inch or two narrower.

@AndrewFroude 4 года назад

Great idea and video. Thanks for sharing.

@MarshallLoveday 4 года назад

Ingenious! (I may have to steal this design........). Looks like you can also play around with the shape of the 'actuation arms', to get a lower total overall height of the mechanism.

@ayouthwellspent 10 месяцев назад

This is brilliant!

@adamdearing918 4 года назад

Nicely done mate! 👍👏👏

@tonyjones5788 4 года назад

so ingenious, wicked thanks.

@saintwulf1631 4 года назад

Brilliant idea, thanks for sharing

@duraflonfabrics7786 4 года назад

Excellent. You have a great approach to design. So many of us have limited space and just put up with bench lifters or lockable (till they break) castors. But no more! Thanks to your thinking outside the box I shall be designing my own version of your system very soon. Keep it up!

@hdwoodshop 4 года назад

Nice design. Would you be willing to share with us your design process? I think that’ll be interesting to see.

@Wolffuzz1 3 года назад

I love this design. If you made an oval hole in the middle, for each of the caster arms, and ran a bar for the lowering mechanism through it, it might make the raising more even and lower the foot pedal a bit so that this could be in a more compact area.

@philparker9694 4 года назад

Ingenious idea! Love your creativity and skills. Keep it up and I look forward to your next video. Thank you for doing them.

@georgeeads8689 4 года назад

That is a great idea.

@Vernoflyer 4 года назад

The simplicity of this is awesome. One thing I've found with these casters is you have to have them level with the floor for them to caster. I don't know if you did it on purpose, but your design does this perfectly! When you step on your bar, they become level so they will actually spin around! Now it just needs a locking mechanism so you can roll it around without your foot. Would love to see some plans for this after you finish refining it. I'd definitely build some! Nice work!

@mitziseyfferdt3866 3 года назад

I don't know your name, I didn't realize you were South African until today, but none of it matters, you are a GENIUS, I have been sitting watching video after video instead of working, inspiring stuff. Keep it up and thank you. 👍🏻 Mitzi Rustenburg NW

@jimmccorison 3 года назад

SonicBoomer, I was thinking through the same thing at 2:00am this morning instead of sleeping. The optimal solution may well be dictated by the expected frequency of movement. If you expect to need to lock them down daily a built-in semi-automatic locking solution might be worth the effort. However, if you expect to only lock it down every once in a while, something as simple as separate locking bars braced between the foot treadle and a couple of notches in the face frame would be quick, simple, and fit the need.

@tompatrick9070 2 года назад

Well done sir

@aaronalquiza9680 4 года назад

simple but genius

@KrazeeKraftZ 2 года назад

Love your ingenious ideas, was hoping the latch mechanism was at the end of this video as, now, how do I find it?? I don't yet have a drill press, still working on my workbench, which I need to move around!

@MattiaRaggiDrum 3 года назад

good job from Italy

@davidslater5403 2 года назад

Have you thought of extending your table saw fence?

@michaelgeiger4780 Год назад

Hey man. I'm also from SA. That drill bit driver you're using for your screws looks really cool and handy. Where did you get it? Wouldn't even know what to start googling to find it. Shot.

@Craftswright 4 года назад

Great vid! I used a very similar mechanism in my drill press stand video and have to say I love it. Keep up the good work

@MrDBT85 4 года назад

Jean, I love your channel and some of your ideas have blown me away, however, please don't put your safety at risk for the sake of us viewers. If you need or just want to remove a guard for a cut, then do so and say why, but please don't remove it just so that we can see the cut. If you, like so many others, just don't want it on there, say so, but I believe from recollection that most of the time you've got yours fitted. I realise that you are now probably thinking that you're damned if you do or damned if you don't. Once again you've come up with a fantastic premise and I look forward to seeing you develop it.

@keithfoster6000 4 года назад

very clever design but I was a little surprised that the table saw fence is a bit short. I have the same Makita saw as you and I lengthened my fence by just using a piece of aluminium profile, the slots fit the Makita bracket

@vincentlemaire4680 4 года назад

very clever ! (nantes - france)

@MichaeltheCrank 4 года назад

I'm gonna try that.

@jothain 2 года назад

Casters are bit "inside", but I like your solution anyway. Quite nice way for stuff that you don't actually move that far, which usually is the thing.

@srenhansen9119 4 года назад

Simple and seriously good. Try moving the pedal element to the centre to get more stability. Super Soren from soeborg DK

@rodolfomolina1557 4 года назад

buen video amigo saludos desde Lima Perú

@rossgebert9422 4 года назад

Great one, thank-you.

@heavymetallife398 4 года назад

nice design, i have the usual simple version of this, bit your right when saying the usial lever takes up to much room, will give his a go next time i meed one, cheers

@turgutoral 2 года назад

Very good

@jamesbain2791 4 года назад

I like the solution. The only problem I see is that you have to keep one foot on the lever while trying to move the cabinet. A locking mechanism when the lever is depressed is required. Not too difficult to add.