Let me show you how to build better workbench casters that DON’T suck! This DIY caster setup is easy to add to any workbench!
- Deploys and releases instantly - with almost no effort
- Uses common home store hardware
- Way more efficient and cheaper than store-bought casters
- Simple to add to any workbench
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My sincere thanks to TED-Ed and Pratham Open School for use of their awesome footage!
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Parts used in the video*
- 2 in. Plate Mount Caster amzn.to/3ZheP6l
- 1/2 in.-13 x 6” Zinc Plated Hex Bolt www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-13-in-x-6-in-Zinc-Plated-Hex-Bolt-801056/204633235
- 1/2 in.-13 Zinc Plated Nylon Lock Nut www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-13-Zinc-Plated-Nylon-Lock-Nut-811521/204274162
- 1/2 in. Zinc Plated Washer www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-Zinc-Plated-Cut-Washer-807246/204633084
- 1/4 in.-20 x 20mm Type D Zinc Threaded Insert www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-20-mm-Type-D-Zinc-Insert-Nut-Screw-817778/204281670
- 1/4 in.-20 x 1 in. Combo Round Head Stainless Steel Machine Screw www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-20-x-1-in-Combo-Round-Head-Stainless-Steel-Machine-Screw-2-Pack-814491/204274816
- Loctite Threadlocker 242 Blue amzn.to/3Z2zdGX
- 1/2 in. X 5/8 in. Steel Wheel Bushings 1/2 X 5/8 amzn.to/3YPCDg2
- 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. x 1/2 in. Seamless Steel Spacer amzn.to/3CKNZuf
- Compression Springs Assortment Kit amzn.to/48Xst1y
- 1-1/2" x 48" Hot rolled steel angle amzn.to/4fzOk1q
Chapters:
00:00 Workbench casters are trash
00:43 So, what's the problem?
01:17 The Law of the Lever
02:18 Building the model
02:53 The prototype: Version 1
04:15 The prototype: Version 2
04:59 The Naked Woodworker
06:46 The prototype: version 3
09:04 The final result
09:49 Nothing is a fail if you don't quit
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