Workbench Caster Kit 4 Pack

I have a big 9', heavy work/storage bench that I occasionally need to move around. I've been using a custom cradle that slides under the runners but it's a pain to set up. Even though the weight is well above that recommended for these casters, I thought I'd try them. They were easy to install. There is not enough leverage available to lift this bench, but if I use my old method of lifting it with jacks, these castors can be lowered and will take the weight.

I bought and installed a set of these rollers on my workbench. They do the job, but they are [difficult] to put up and down. A lot of sharp edges that can tear your hands/feet up if not really careful. I have to use a board to get them back up! need the extra leverage or it's too dangerous.

I recently built a larger base for my contractor table saw to provide a safer and more stable footprint for saw operations. Included in the homemade base is a better dust collection system that hooks into my central dust system. With all the new additions, the base is quite heavy {and very stable, too}. The caster system is the mobility answer. Installation is quick and easy and the casters work perfectly. This is another great Rockler product that is a safety item as well as a time-saver.

I bought these for my Sjobergs Elite 1500 bench. There were a few issues mounting them which I'll detail here. On my bench the legs aren't flush with the base. I had to cut shims so that I could mount the casters at the correct height from the floor. I also decided that I wanted to mount the casters on the inside of each leg so they wouldn't get in the way and I thought it would look better. But this required a small modification on two of the casters so they wouldn't interfere with the built-in drawer and cabinet door on the bench. I basically cut out a 1/4"x1" rabbet from the caster lever using a hacksaw and ground my modification smooth with a file. This worked out well. Lastly, and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5, are the included screws. Even though I pre-drilled the holes for the mounting hardware I soon stripped the phillips-head screws. I ended up using 1 1/2" #14 screws with a hex head. Given the prevalence of cordless impact drivers, I'd think this type of screw would be what should include by default.

Great product. As others have indicated, MAKE A TEMPLATE, and you'll have them installed in a few minutes. If you have a garage workshop and need to make room for the cars, these are for you.