Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
Allows you to quickly remove your Workbench Casters (#43501, sold separately) so you can access all sides of your workstation without obstructions.
Item #
53004
Our Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates let you remove your Workbench Casters (#43501, sold separately) by simply removing the caster bracket pins. This means the caster levers won't protrude and interfere with your movement around the bench. If your bench has an overhang, you can also store items such as a shop vacuum under the overhang without obstructions. With your bench, table or power tool stand in the desired spot, just lower it with the foot levers, remove the pins, and the casters slide out laterally. Includes hardware for mounting to 3/4" panel. Powder-coated steel. Longer bolts may be required for thick workbench legs.
(4) Quick-Release Plates for Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Casters
(4) Locking Pins
(4) 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nuts
(4) Washers
(4) 1/4-20 Countersunk Philips Head Bolts
(1) Set of Instructions with Template
(4) Locking Pins
(4) 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nuts
(4) Washers
(4) 1/4-20 Countersunk Philips Head Bolts
(1) Set of Instructions with Template
| Brand | Rockler |
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| Weight | 2.0000 |
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| Discountable | Yes |
4.4 / 5.0
75 Reviews
Excellent product. I have a small shop and had to mount my table saw on castors for space. I did not want to use the normal ones with locks that are not reliable these allow me to have a firm footing when I am working but easily raise the stand to move.
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the casters are good, but these make them great!
There are at least two advantages to using these with the workbench casters: they remove a tripping hazard from the shop floor, and they allow you to use the same set of casters on more than one tool or bench. These are absolutely solid, easy to install, and easy to use. If your workbench legs are thicker than 3/4" you'll have to buy longer machine screws, but these are (or should be) standard hardware store items.
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Caster plates
I bought a couple sets of these and will buy more. They are easy to install. Also, the casters are easy to put on and take off the equipment and you won't have wheels on the equipment once it is in place. I love em!
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useful, easy to use and install.
even thought it has been very expensive to ship them to France, I am very happy of those caster plates to be fitted on my woodwork bench. as I have a small place to woodwork, the fact to remove/install my casters on the plates within seconds fulfills totally my need. Thanks for this product.
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Caster Plates
These plates were the perfect addition to my casters. I had to shim them out a bit to fit the legs on my workbench. I will be purchasing additional plates to make my other heavy benches and tables easier to move for cleaning in my garage/shop.
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The caster plates are very well designed
It’s very good quality and reliable
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These casters are great
These casters were east to install and work exactly as described.
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Avoid Tripping
The quick release plates make it very easy to remove the casters when the equipment weight is not on them. We use the casters on seldom used equipment that does not have much room around it when in use. Taking the wheels off prevents hitting the wheels when walking around the machine.
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Great Product
These plates will save a lot of money by not having to buy multiple sets of wheels or saving lots of time by not having to bolt and unbolt the wheels when you need to move multiple items.
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Works well for being able to remove or place as needed
I have a small shop and I don’t always keep my bench in the same location and will rearrange things to make room for a particular project need. I don’t like to have the rollers always protruding because a project may take several months before I rearrange again, and it’s a nuisance to have the rollers on. This solved everything for me giving me the option to add it remove them - built out of steel, they work nicely - my bench isn’t light - i’d guess 400 lbs and I haven’t had any issues
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Help keep casters out of the way and reuse casters on other benches
Robert L
on Feb 16, 2020
I have a heavy bed I need to be able to move
IRVING M
on Feb 14, 2020
Help keep casters out of the way and reuse casters on other benches
Robert L
on Feb 16, 2020
Needed 2 more sets very useful moving equipment
Clarence Z
on Feb 16, 2020
Needed 2 more sets very useful moving equipment
Clarence Z
on Feb 16, 2020
makes it very convenient to move my workbench in workshop
THOMAS M
on Feb 13, 2020
How much weight can these hold?
I need 6 caster / mounting plate combinations. Do I have to buy 8 sets?
BEST ANSWER: There are 4 in a set, so 2 sets would give you 8 casters and/or mounting plates.
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- Frank T on Feb 13, 2016
- Purchased on Jan 19, 2016
When the casters are in the deployed position how high is the table elevated off the ground based upon the measurements found here on the Rockler site for mounting the hardware?
Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
i am using Husky 6 ft. Solid Wood Top Workbench Model legs. can i use longer screws and how low or high should i put the bracket?
Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
BEST ANSWER: If you need longer screws to go through the wood there is no problem, use the length you need to go all the way through the wood with about 1/2 inch to spare, this is the amount you need for the thickness of the quick release and for the nut. As for height, The box tells you to drill the holes 2 inches from the floor, and the second hole 4 inches above the floor, you should center the holes on the leg (side to side. I hope I have helped you
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- L J on Jun 13, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 27, 2015
Have you tried this lifts on a Delta Table saw mobile base?
BEST ANSWER: No,I am using then on my cut off table for my Sears table saw. they work great.
I am in the process of making a rig for my lathe stand. it will be nice to save money by using just 4 casters
for the two units. John
I am in the process of making a rig for my lathe stand. it will be nice to save money by using just 4 casters
for the two units. John
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- John J on Feb 9, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2016
Can they be used on a metal table saw stand?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but you'll probably have to drill some holes in the legs, and get some 1/4" -20 bolts.
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- Cleston G on Aug 28, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 1, 2017
Has anyone tried mounting larger casters to this set? I have to mount it higher than the 2" that these specify. My requirement is that the first screw must be at least 2 5/8" off the floor. I'm thinking of putting a 3" caster on the mounts to raise the lower bolt for the quick release plate to 3 1/8". Any thoughts?
Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
BEST ANSWER: I had a similar problem and just mounted the caster set a little higher. It works good but just leaves your stand or whatever a little closer to the floor. Measure your clearance and just allow for that to allow space to move.
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- Michael L on Jul 10, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2017
Will extra casters increase load capacity accordingly, eg; 4 casters = 400lbs, 8 casters = 800lbs ?
BEST ANSWER: Short answer would be yes. I would count on the load capacity of an individual caster to be 100 pounds.
Without knowing the configuration and load distribution of the device that you want to move, I should add a cautionary note:
The aggregate load supported by the 8 casters could be 800 pounds. Your individual casters should be mounted so that each caster will constantly be receiving its share of the load during transport. In the case where you want to double up and locate two (or more) casters close to each other, you must mount them so that they are properly aligned so that the individual casters are sharing their load.
Without knowing the configuration and load distribution of the device that you want to move, I should add a cautionary note:
The aggregate load supported by the 8 casters could be 800 pounds. Your individual casters should be mounted so that each caster will constantly be receiving its share of the load during transport. In the case where you want to double up and locate two (or more) casters close to each other, you must mount them so that they are properly aligned so that the individual casters are sharing their load.
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- John K on Jan 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 27, 2018
Will the Rockler plates work with the WoodRiver work bench caster set?
BEST ANSWER: Yes they will. I think they are the same manufacturer, just different box/brand. It worked for me.
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- Ron V on Jun 1, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2018
Is it possible to use screws, instead of the "bolts," to mount the caster plates?
BEST ANSWER: For those interested I found that flat head #14 screws of your desired length fit the best and don't interfere with sliding the casters into the plate.
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- Scott M on Jul 3, 2017
I bought your caster set 3 or 4 years ago for a bench I was building but ended up not building it. I would like to use them now and wonder if they will work with the plates?
BEST ANSWER: I would think they should, but it does depend on which casters you purchased. Rockler has a return process if they don't work.
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- John E on Aug 13, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2016
Does using the quick-release caster plates lower the load rating of the casters?
BEST ANSWER: I did not read that in the literature and I would guess the answer is no, the quick release brackets are the same material as the casters so I would guess there would be no reduction.
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- John E on Mar 20, 2016
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2016
For Item #: 53004 does it come with caster wheels or i have to buy the wheels separately ??
BEST ANSWER: No, the Workbench Caster Plates do not come with caster wheels, they come separately. However, you can buy multiple sets of the Caster Plates and only one or two sets of the caster wheels and save yourself some money, that is if you don't mind swapping the caster wheel sets from unit to unit.
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- Dan W on Jun 8, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2016
I already have the Powertec 17000 version of workbench casters installed on a bench and wondering if these Rockler Quick-Release Plates would be compatible. Has anyone tried matching these on an install?
BEST ANSWER: I used them on a bench that I made, they should work
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- Jack D. on Apr 19, 2018
- Purchased on May 8, 2016
I would like to maybe use it as method to go from the kitchen island to a regular dining table. Will it for work for this? Can the structure be in stable position even when on casters? How many inches will it go down when the casters are put to the side? Thanks!
BEST ANSWER: When you put the castes down it will raise the table approximately 1/2". I have installed these on 3 different tables in my shop. I generally leave the casters down so I can easily roll the tables around. The casters are very stable in the down position.
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- Tom K on Apr 13, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2016
Can these be mounted to angled steel legs? I want to use them on my Performax 22-44 sander and Belsaw planer, both of which have steel bases with angled legs.
Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
BEST ANSWER: I don't know what is angle on the legs of your base, but you can to read instructions and see how they mount (distance between holes), The plate of caster must to be mounted vertically.
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- Dmytro K on Mar 1, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2016
Can I put it on a square aluminium tube of 30mm? How wide is it?
Rockler Quick-Release Workbench Caster Plates, 4-Pack
BEST ANSWER: The backing plate is 7cm wide and 9.5cm tall.
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- Wally M on May 27, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2016
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