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  • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
    @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +3

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  • @davidt8438
    @davidt8438 26 днів тому +16

    You’re hysterical. The way you made this video was in it of itself genius. It had great camera angles. It had good sound. It had a real problem with an actual solution and it kept me engaged and entertained. My hats off to you sir.

  • @JJ-gr9fo
    @JJ-gr9fo 20 днів тому +7

    Good idea although it is not new. Exactly same mechanism was used by Well Done Tips channel 2years ago. I built my castor lift of his video. Works like a charm.

  • @kriswaygood9168
    @kriswaygood9168 Місяць тому +23

    Honestly can't figure out why you don't have more followers..
    We need to spread the word

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +3

      Yes! You guys need to get on that! 😁

    • @YTubeSDD
      @YTubeSDD 26 днів тому +2

      It's ageism with all these kids and their tickity tocks and twitching and stealing all the viewers from quality channels.

    • @timhalleran3514
      @timhalleran3514 23 дні тому +2

      I just subscribed!!😃

    • @AwesomeRedKite
      @AwesomeRedKite 18 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks This channel is great, can't believe it took so long for youtube to recommend it to me! I just made your super strut panel clamps last week.

    • @Tom-hz9oc
      @Tom-hz9oc 12 днів тому +1

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworksWell, you just got me! Great video!

  • @1windozesuk
    @1windozesuk 10 днів тому +3

    For the next version, mount that assembly inside of the bench legs instead of the outside. Then have the steel "lever/latch" extend a bit to the outside edge of the bench, that way you avoid the trip hazard and get a better stance closer to the bench in that edge.Then you can have that lever/latch very close to the bench edge. But you'll need to operate it via the lever/latch instead of applying force to the wood lever. To do this, maybe add a stop to the left of the lever (as oriented in this video) so when you step on the lever as if you were un-latching and releasing the wheel back up, you instead put a downward force on it and it hits the stop, then transfers the force to the wood lever pushing the wheels down. To release, it would still work the same way you have it now. Basically, hiding the wood levers and casters by relocating them to the inside of the bench, leaving only a little of the steel lever/latch exposed. What do you think?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  10 днів тому

      If you look closely you’ll see that in my case, there are cabinets under the bench that prevent mounting inside of the legs. If those weren’t there your idea would probably work.

  • @Itslvle
    @Itslvle 27 днів тому +16

    I still get amazed how I can just stumble on a smaller woodworking channel and find such great production quality right out of the gate.
    Great stuff all-round.

  • @markduncan525
    @markduncan525 17 днів тому +1

    This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, love it! I really like the way you walk through your ideas/iterations. Fun to try to solve it along with you and very cool little history lesson. You’ve earned a new sub, can’t wait to watch your other videos. Thank you!

  • @TheNewJankyWorkshop
    @TheNewJankyWorkshop 28 днів тому +3

    Great idea. Also, that editing/production was phenomenal. Nice work my friend!

  • @Bob1Mack
    @Bob1Mack 27 днів тому +1

    Lee, you made me think of the Nevil Shute character who said something like, "An engineer is someone who can do, for $2.75, what any fool can do for $20."
    Great idea, great execution.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  27 днів тому

      Had to google “Neil Shute” and went down that rabbit hole for a bit but wow, what an interesting guy!

  • @worstworkshop
    @worstworkshop Місяць тому +3

    This is amazing! I love what you've built, and those animations are blowing my mind

  • @scottreynoldswoodworking
    @scottreynoldswoodworking Місяць тому +4

    Still getting better! 😮 I couldn't stop watching! I do need a new workbench.

  • @fin3125
    @fin3125 10 днів тому

    I love those ones that you trashed. it's based on what your needs are. I like that I can remove them since rarely move them. And their dirt cheap since I only need to buy the plates

  • @lo_fye
    @lo_fye 24 дні тому +3

    This is a really great setup. The only way I'd like to see it improved is by somehow moving the wheels and mechanism under the workbench, while still having it be easily operable by foot, AND by having the one lever raise all 4 corners on 4 casters at once. Yes, that's a challenge :) (but now I won't be able to stop thinking about how to achieve it)

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  24 дні тому

      I spent quite a while trying to think of a way to drop all four at once. Didn’t come up with anything clever. Hopefully you’ll have better luck 👍

    • @ph3590
      @ph3590 18 днів тому

      I too thought about how this could be moved under the bench. I think the way you could actuate both at the same time is with a 2x4 running between the ends of the two top levers. You extend the levers to outboard side of the bench, running a strut between them - end to end. Therefore, you press down on the central strut (or "step") engaging both locks at the same time. Then, you install a smaller 1x1, dowel, or metal rod (conduit?) between the two latches with a pull string in the center "step".

  • @fiveduckstudio
    @fiveduckstudio Місяць тому +5

    Awesome idea! Of course you come up with this video after I already bought and installed my casters. 😅

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +1

      Ah, well! Now you have a great solution for the future, though. 💪

    • @a9ball1
      @a9ball1 Місяць тому

      I bought a set of those and I hate them. They stick out 5 inches on each side and it takes up too much room.
      But his idea is 100 times better.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      @ thanks my man 👍

  • @douglaslopes1987
    @douglaslopes1987 29 днів тому +1

    This video is great for so many reasons. Not only the idea is nice but the entire process to come up with the idea and the injection of culture in some parts, plus the daddy jokes which I find amazing, makes this video an incredible piece of work. I can only imagine the amount of work this took. Do you do your videos alone or is there someone helping you? Maybe this was already answered somewhere but regardless of it being solo or a team work, it doesn't change the fact that this was a great content.
    Thank you for enriching the woodworking community with this entertaining material.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому

      Very kind of you to say. I’m doing this all myself… which is why it took so long since my last video!

  • @markfrancis4756
    @markfrancis4756 Місяць тому +4

    Love the message bud. And just to clarify for anyone who is unsure, you are absolutely, unequivocally, undeniably, undoubtedly, possibly, maybe, potentially smarter than Edison. But, in all seriousness you have actually solved a genuine issue that we all have. And that is pretty cool. Thank you.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +1

      To be honest I had no idea there were so many Edison haters out there 😆

    • @markfrancis4756
      @markfrancis4756 Місяць тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks OR Lee lovers

  • @TrailToughTrailers
    @TrailToughTrailers 15 днів тому

    I didn't want to fail 10,000 times or is it 2,000, or ??? any at all, so I decided to forget about making a bench that moves. Instead I thought... how many beers can I drink before I fail at keeping all my fingers attached.
    Seriously Lee I LOVE your videos. They're fun and informative. They right to the point and help people to think, and NOT worry about making a few mastakes (pun intended).
    Like Edison, each time we make a mistake we can learn something from it, even if its not to do it again.

  • @Hog-g2z
    @Hog-g2z 28 днів тому +3

    Good morning 🌅, I latched onto your idea very quickly,, from France,

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому

      Salut! I will be in Paris next week! I go to France several times a year, my favorite place! Follow me in IG, I post pics! 🇫🇷

  • @jimbrookhyser
    @jimbrookhyser 8 днів тому

    For me, this was the right video at the right time. Thanks!

  • @TheWeekendWoodshop
    @TheWeekendWoodshop 21 день тому

    Great idea Lee. I have those same casters on my bench and you're right, they are a pain to use. You also mentioned that you would trip over longer levers on those casters. You're right...I know I would do the same because I already trip over the shorter one lol. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @robertkrueger3902
    @robertkrueger3902 19 днів тому

    Happy holidays , I have similar bench casters. they sure seem like a great idea at first. Implementation with them is just a terrible experience. You hints on the fact when releasing them with your foot it takes a ton of pressure and that becomes a bit painful . So the set I purchased some years ago sit in a big box of casters. Thank you for the inspiration to get out in the shop and create something. I also want to thank you for the humor man , you are a riot .

  • @joaoalmeida1666
    @joaoalmeida1666 19 днів тому +2

    Excelent video. Just an idea that i had when Iwas watching. If you change the position of the piece of iron to inside, it will be a bit more safe for your legs. I imagining myself hitting that at least once a day 😂

  • @thehappychiselllc
    @thehappychiselllc 29 днів тому +1

    Brilliant! I just relocated my planer bench to a spot against a wall where I can only use it if I move it out a couple feet. Conventional kick top casters won't work because I can't access the wall side of the bench. Your solution will be perfect with a minor modification. I'll have to mount the wheels on the inside of the legs rather than outside, but my bench design will allow for that, no problem. Thanks!👍

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому +1

      @@thehappychiselllc nice! Would love to see a pic when you finish it!

    • @thehappychiselllc
      @thehappychiselllc 29 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks Will do. I may even shoot video.

  • @JohnSmith-ld1pw
    @JohnSmith-ld1pw Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Unless you always wear very sturdy shoes (which I don't) that point at the bottom of the latch is just waiting to poke a hole in the top of your foot. Maybe round that off so it is not an accident waiting to happen.

  • @MucaroBoricua
    @MucaroBoricua 8 днів тому

    Nice idea. You are the wood Magneto.
    The detailed description of your though process is as interesting as the solution.

  • @adrianwoodworm
    @adrianwoodworm Місяць тому +1

    Damn, I just ordered the exact same work bench casters and now I have to send them back! 😅 Thank you for this genius video! Yet again, another great idea I will have to steal! (Btw. absolute flawless editing and good humor as always, this is my new favorite video of yours, well done my friend!)

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +1

      @@adrianwoodworm You are too kind. Not totally flawless but getting there!

    • @SR60119
      @SR60119 Місяць тому

      You’re totally fine. I have three sets of these in my workshop and they work great just as they are.

  • @earlkale9616
    @earlkale9616 27 днів тому

    I was thinking of buying the casters you don't like. Thanks for the idea to make my own. Harbor Freight has casters cheap if you haven't saved (like me) for 30+ years and have multiples of almost everything laying around. I'm new to your videos. You do have really good computer skills. Keep it up.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  27 днів тому

      Thanks, I try to make these videos look good!

    • @timtuckercom
      @timtuckercom 19 днів тому

      IMO, it's worth looking beyond Harbor Freight.
      Their business model is pretty simple:
      - Order stuff in bulk from China
      - Sell it at prices that undercut domestic alternatives
      - Have enough markup to support a retail store and offer returns + a minimal amount of after-sales support
      That worked really, really well for years but was based around the core assumption that it was expensive / difficult / risky to import things yourself.
      Chinese companies selling directly on Amazon completely upends that:
      - It's pretty easy to find stuff with both higher quality and lower markup
      - You get quick shipping + easy returns
      If you spend $20 on a set of 4 swivel casters with PU wheels right now, here's what you could get:
      Harbor Freight
      - Non-locking 2" casters rated for 88lbs each
      Amazon
      - Double-locking 5" casters rated for 350lbs each

  • @bberard123
    @bberard123 16 днів тому

    Great Video. Loved the additional content. As others mentioned, if the latch was moved to the inside then it would be more out of the way and also, maybe then you could move the latch further to the left side still having room to operate the lever with your foot (now that the latch is out of the way). By doing so, it might straighten the right-side caster as there would be less spring back angle? Just a thought.

  • @robertberger8642
    @robertberger8642 27 днів тому

    Excellent design, excellent video! How did you decide on the angle for the catching slot in the metal part? My future workbench will absolutely need this!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  26 днів тому

      Once you drill the two holes you just need to lay it out with a ruler in such a way that the latch will clear the bottom pin.

  • @robd7703
    @robd7703 12 днів тому

    I’m going to get started today to made a set. Thank you.

  • @DavidLindes
    @DavidLindes 28 днів тому +1

    I've been looking for some time for a good design for Tip Jacks, as I knew them in my theatre days... I couldn't quite remember all the details of how they were done. This isn't the design we used, but it definitely shares characteristics, and... I think it might just do for my purposes! Anyway, it looks good; thanks for sharing!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому +1

      Man, I hope it works for you 🤞

    • @DavidLindes
      @DavidLindes 28 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks Thanks! I haven't been doing much woodworking recently, but when I get back to it, I'll hopefully remember this video and give it a shot. :)

  • @duncanjames914
    @duncanjames914 14 днів тому

    Great video! A laugh a minute plus some great ideas. What about a hand-crank trailer jack attached to a t-base with casters? Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @scoobydoobysue
    @scoobydoobysue Місяць тому +1

    Great invention! And I appreciate your positive and inspirational mindset.

  • @raymitchell9736
    @raymitchell9736 Місяць тому +2

    Probably should have used 3" casters... I've seen a couple of other YT videos suggesting the same solution and they used a door hinge and 3" casters... The same kind of Angle iron latch. So I have a question, what is the name of that type of latch? They're not a common hardware item, although they look like they should be.

  • @zendell37
    @zendell37 Місяць тому

    I got a set of these and the QD mounts for one of those 6 foot HD tables at work. It's big, heavy, and has stuff in the way to prevent my usual moving methods. These worked a treat. And with the QD mounts. I could just use one set of wheels on several tables by getting more mounts. They're lower profile than the wheels mounted 24/7. Although I'd go with something like you cooked up if I was moving the tables regularly.

  • @davidshaper5146
    @davidshaper5146 26 днів тому

    Cool idea. Is there a way to get that mechanism on the inside of the legs?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  26 днів тому

      You could definitely do that as long as there isn’t anything like a cabinet or drawers that could interfere.

  • @J4Julz
    @J4Julz 26 днів тому

    That's a great solution! Thanks for sharing your process, and I love the history and physics component ❤

  • @BearhawkStudio
    @BearhawkStudio 29 днів тому +1

    Great idea and implementation Lee! Loved the animations!

  • @MJLWoodWorks
    @MJLWoodWorks 28 днів тому +1

    Yep, I have those on my bench also and even though they are a pain in the butt, they do get the job done. With that said, IMPROVEMENT on an existing idea/product is always well worth the time and your solution is a surprisingly easy one once you actually "see" it. Difficult to come up with but then that "light bulb" (see what I did there?) goes on in your brain and badda bing, you are coming up with an amazing solution. The production value alone in this upload is incredible. I feel like I am watching a show with a huge production budget! As for naked woodworking, yeah, not tuning into that one... yikes!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching! The production value isn't as good as you think. I do all of this myself!

    • @MJLWoodWorks
      @MJLWoodWorks 28 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks I know you do and I know your previous background ya humble man. 😜😉 Great job!

  • @MrCubflyer
    @MrCubflyer 18 днів тому

    I love the ones I put on a bunch of tables they work great and hold a bunch of weight.

  • @SR60119
    @SR60119 Місяць тому +1

    Whenever I need to move my large workbench, I clip them on, use them and then take them off. They work perfectly as single units. Your videos are great, however. Thanks!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      Not a bad solution if you don’t move it often. I move mine several times a day though, so it saves a lot of time for me.

  • @MilaDaricheva
    @MilaDaricheva 29 днів тому

    That is a VERY good idea! Question. Only one pair of casters move up and down. So the other one is always ‘movable’. When your workbench is ‘grounded’ - how much the other side moves?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому

      When the bench is on the floor the one touching the floor doesn’t move at all because it’s only touching very lightly.

    • @MilaDaricheva
      @MilaDaricheva 29 днів тому

      @ I am processing this message. please stand by. lol.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому +1

      @ maybe I didn’t understand your question. I left the old casters on just for filming the video, but now I have the new ones I made on both ends.

    • @MilaDaricheva
      @MilaDaricheva 29 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks when bench is on the floor, are all 4 casters are lifted? If just 2, will one side move?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому

      @ correct. Each end works independently

  • @bazzatron9482
    @bazzatron9482 18 днів тому

    I think this could be tremendously improved by mounting it on the other side of the bench feet. My main gripe with the cheap casters is that they add so much footprint.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  18 днів тому

      @@bazzatron9482 several others have made the same point. I may give it a go!

  • @hansangb
    @hansangb Місяць тому

    Interesting. I have some stuff hanging on the ends so the angle iron would get in the way. But you have given me some ideas. Thank you!

  • @shadeTreeWorks
    @shadeTreeWorks 28 днів тому

    This looks great and functions even better. I have those same casters at the beginning and can verify, they are super annoying and unstable.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому

      Preach brother 🙏

    • @Mhj96813
      @Mhj96813 23 дні тому

      I don't think the instability of the store bought ones is as big an issue as you make it to be. Yes it does wobble when one wheel is down. That state is never intended to exist except momentarily until you raise the next lower the next wheel
      So I don't think that really should be listed as a con for the store bought ones. I just put a board across the two and now they raise and lower together.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  23 дні тому

      @ it could be a big liability if you have a project on your bench at the time

    • @shadeTreeWorks
      @shadeTreeWorks 23 дні тому

      @@Mhj96813 For me, my shop floor although concrete, isn't super level. Mine are just flimsy enough that sometimes when moving around if the wheel spins that right spot it will pop mine out of lock. More of an annoying trait than anything to me.

  • @coolabahwoodworking
    @coolabahwoodworking Місяць тому

    This will improve everything I do in my shop!! such a simple and great idea!

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking Місяць тому

    Nice solution! Yeah I've thought about those as well, but my garage floor is both uneven and slightly sloped, which makes it difficult.

  • @Surveyor3355
    @Surveyor3355 22 дні тому

    can you mount those in the inside of your bench and still have a way to operate them? Then they wouldn't stick out from the bench at all?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  22 дні тому

      I think you could as long as there wasn’t a cabinet or drawers that would interfere.

  • @WyldfireKeeper
    @WyldfireKeeper 17 днів тому

    One problem. How do you cut the notch in the steel without having to buy extra tools, which counteracts the cost efficiency?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  17 днів тому

      @@WyldfireKeeper don’t most people have an angle grinder already?

    • @WyldfireKeeper
      @WyldfireKeeper 17 днів тому

      @I’m not sure. I have one, but I only because I had to cut some steel channel for my wife’s project. I’ve never used it and wouldn’t have one if not for that. I was just looking to see if there was some method you used that didn’t require a semi-specialized tool.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  17 днів тому +1

      @ you could use a hacksaw but it would take some effort

  • @Bruceanddenise
    @Bruceanddenise 9 днів тому

    I bought a set of these for my bench and I'm looking for replacements.

  • @neelamharia4225
    @neelamharia4225 Місяць тому

    lol it’s exactly what I did to make my cabinet saw mobile. Great video

  • @sevenismy
    @sevenismy Місяць тому

    Can this be mounted on the insides of the legs?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      I think you could, depends on what kind of bench you have and if there is some kind of cabinet that would be in the way.

  • @paulkline515
    @paulkline515 16 днів тому

    Really nice. Though I might suggest turning it around so the catch is against the table instead of being out there where it's going to trip me. Love your videos :)

  • @duncancairncross
    @duncancairncross 29 днів тому

    I have those cheap workbench castors - they work a treat - been using them for years

  • @twc6392
    @twc6392 28 днів тому +1

    I connected both wheels with a piece of angle iron as a step. Step down to raise, lift with one foot to set on the floor. Just that simple.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому

      @@twc6392 my router table has that, as I showed at the beginning, but doesn’t address the issue of lack of leverage

    • @wayneoverdier1255
      @wayneoverdier1255 13 днів тому

      Plus your version isn’t as ugly looking! 😂

  • @jaredvandyke
    @jaredvandyke 28 днів тому

    Great video and a great message. Thanks Lee

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 Місяць тому

    Great video and great idea Lee. Thanks for sharing

  • @TraskDittburner
    @TraskDittburner Місяць тому +1

    How about a mechanized approach? Use the flexispot frame with big casters. Button up, button down.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      It would be interesting to see if I could make a decent workbench out of that frame!

    • @TraskDittburner
      @TraskDittburner Місяць тому

      You could. In Lee’s application, he already has the bench. Was thinking of mounting the legs frames to the outside of the existing legs. Then up on the button would extend the wheels, lifting the the bench. Then just reverse to retract and have the solid footing. Would need to run a cord, but in a shop it’s likely only moving 10’.

    • @timtuckercom
      @timtuckercom 19 днів тому

      Standing desks are usually rotating a threaded rod to jack things up (i.e. a screw, one of those other simple machines)
      Something like portable car jacks + cheap corded drills + a switch to operate might give you a similar system with higher load capacity and lower cost than a full standing desk.

  • @toddclement4891
    @toddclement4891 18 днів тому

    Now to connect both sides together so it only takes one step to lower and raise both sides.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  18 днів тому

      @@toddclement4891 thought of that. I think if I had more empty space under there it would be doable

    • @toddclement4891
      @toddclement4891 18 днів тому

      @@BustedKnuckleWoodworks I bet you could figure it out. it might take a double fulcrum. kinda like a train sending force to its wheels.

  • @MikeTheBackyardMechanic
    @MikeTheBackyardMechanic 16 днів тому

    Wow, I feel like I'm watching myself.... but with wood!
    Impressive video. Sub'd. Now diving into your others. They better be just as good!

  • @kenerickson4923
    @kenerickson4923 24 дні тому

    I put the Rockler casters on my bench and hated the rocking of doing 1 at a time. My solution was to drill holes in the levers and bolt an oak bar between pairs of casters. Step on the bar to lift both casters or lift bar with foot to set bench back to floor.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  24 дні тому

      @@kenerickson4923 I showed those on my JessEm router table about 20 seconds in. Those do work but it makes the leverage even worse because you’re now lifting twice the weight.

  • @bricknick
    @bricknick 16 днів тому

    I liked the second solution better. One large lever with two casters - on either side. Just join them, add a latch and you're good to go

  • @dennisspeer8077
    @dennisspeer8077 27 днів тому

    Amazing effects that are actually entertaining, not sure I buy into his premise on the removable casters. That they are removable is important for some equipment. With a bench the lifting mechanism is a trip hazard. Removing it when you don’t need mobility makes sense. You won’t stub your toes and gouge your ankles. The lever length issue is also fixable. Make a removable lever if you need one. All of that said, his video was fun to watch. On some equipment the assembly would make sense.

  • @scottbyrd2157
    @scottbyrd2157 Місяць тому

    Wow!! Look who it is! You look like a UA-camr that went MIA.😂😂. Well welcome back!! Love the message you’re trying to say. I do see some potential saftey issues with this.😂😂
    I believe OHSA might ban this video and you might have to start over. Lol
    Great video Lee!!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      @@scottbyrd2157 OSHA would find a lot worse things in my shop than this 😆

  • @shmiggz
    @shmiggz 11 днів тому

    Great job! I agree that those other castors are junk and painful

  • @inherited-shop
    @inherited-shop 13 днів тому

    Sorry to say this…but I needed those “trash” casters mounted on the quick remove plates so they can be used on two benches. It took some minor adjusting but they work fine. So the challenge for you is making your design to quickly and easily move from one bench to another…and space is an issue.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  13 днів тому

      @@inherited-shop I don’t think many people are taking the time and trouble to swap these casters between benches, when it would be way easier to just have two sets

    • @inherited-shop
      @inherited-shop 13 днів тому

      @ maybe the fact that not all shops are created equal and there are those that downplay one concept over another. We all do things differently and not everyone’s solution fits everyone’s situation. Glad your build fits yours, and maybe a few others, so well.

  • @david2go13
    @david2go13 27 днів тому

    What if you want to lock the wheels?

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  27 днів тому

      @@david2go13 you don’t. You just raise them. The other kind don’t lock either. No need to.

  • @GlennBrockett
    @GlennBrockett 26 днів тому

    I do CAD for 3d printing. I don't think anything has worked for me on the first iteration. See what is working, see what isn't, rinse, repeat.
    Sometimes walking away from the issue will help you solve it faster than banging your head against the wall. I don't know how many solutions have entered my mind while sleeping, but they work.
    Oh, yeah, great idea!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  25 днів тому

      I’ve found that when you can’t solve a problem, sometimes the answer just comes to you.

  • @timtuckercom
    @timtuckercom 19 днів тому

    I've been looking at an even simpler approach: using larger double-locking casters rated for higher loads.
    Doing some calculations (assisted by AI):
    - Assume that you're striking something metal on a 200lb wood workbench
    - Assume you're striking something metal using a 2lb wood hammer
    - Swing speed for the hammer is 30ft/s (faster than most people can swing a hammer)
    - Assume that you're hitting directly over a caster so that it takes the full force of the swing
    - That means for ~0.01s or so the caster is taking both the dynamic force of the impact + the full weight of the workbench
    - The wood in a workbench will absorb ~10% of the dynamic force
    - Total you're looking at ~370lbs of force making its way to the caster
    2" casters usually support about 75-150lbs each
    That's far too low, even to support the momentary loading of the bench's weight on the caster.
    6" casters often support 700-800lbs each
    That should be enough to handle impact, particularly if you add in a thin layer of damping material like Sorbothane / etc. in between the bench frame & top or between the bench & casters to absorb some of the impact. (Even using basic rubber washers when mounting the casters should help)
    Cons of relying on casters:
    1. There's usually a slight amount of play double-locking casters (not a huge deal for most of what I'm doing)
    2. Lower surface area in contact with the floor means a higher chance of sliding when hammering or pushing laterally
    If I find it to be a problem, I'm planning to try something like a block of wood with some grippy rubber on the bottom that I can slide under or have attached with a screw mechanism to lower as needed
    Pros:
    1. Nothing rolls off the surface when locking / unlocking (since the workbench stays at a constant height)
    2. Less force is needed -- since you're just engaging the lock vs. lifting the bench
    3. The bigger wheels and increased ground clearance make it easier to roll around or roll over bumps
    In my case this is huge, since I like being able to roll things outside and have a workshop on a slab that's 3/4" higher than the outside is key.
    4. Most of the time you can restrict motion enough to keep things stable by just locking opposite corners (or even a single corner)
    5. The newer casters I got have a split lever mechanism so that you can both lock & unlock by pushing down
    6. Less work to just screw them on and start using them

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  17 днів тому

      I think this would totally work as long as you don’t mind the extra play you would have caused by the swiveling. For what I do, I can’t have that, I need mine to have solid floor contact.

  • @caafeministriesinc3033
    @caafeministriesinc3033 16 днів тому

    That was more brilliant than Edison's light bulb. Kol HaKavod!

  • @TWiz-iu4oq
    @TWiz-iu4oq 25 днів тому

    Love this channel

  • @garychaiken808
    @garychaiken808 Місяць тому

    Great job. Thank you 😊

  • @edreusser4741
    @edreusser4741 12 днів тому

    Edisen simply gave hundreds of people labs with access to power and different materials to try. He not only didn't pay them, he charged them for access. Then the the ones that found the best materials he hired as interns for a pittance. The very best material, tungsten was discovered much later.

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 29 днів тому

    All my machinery is on lockable, swivel casters. Never encountered any problems. Saw, plane, joint, sand with no distractions.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  29 днів тому +2

      @@robertmceuen3630 None of those are workbenches. It’s a totally different case. You definitely do not want a workbench on casters that don’t retract. You need solid contact to the floor for stability.

    • @robertmceuen3630
      @robertmceuen3630 29 днів тому

      You replied in 2 minutes! Thanks. Ya, my workbench doesn't move. Well, I should say its not mobile. If I move it, it's by dragging.

  • @erikkristoffersen7170
    @erikkristoffersen7170 26 днів тому

    This is not a new idea. Carl Holmgren have good videos of retracting casters here on yt. I put it to the test on my heavy workbench a couple of years ago and it works great. Finally got use out of some old casters I had been holding onto for no good reason. But anyway, good video!

  • @5ElementsWoodworking
    @5ElementsWoodworking Місяць тому +20

    Edison was a jerk, Tesla was the true genius. // Great video. I sometimes forget I can use metal in projects because I'm hyper focused on wood all the time, this is a good reminder of using the right tool for the job.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +1

      I hear ya on the Edison/Tesla debate! It's all about using the right tools, right?

    • @nicholasmanovich4330
      @nicholasmanovich4330 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the info. And more importantly, the much needed laughs !!!!

    • @nicholasmanovich4330
      @nicholasmanovich4330 Місяць тому

      Oh yeah...looking forward to the next video 😜

    • @elmouto3883
      @elmouto3883 Місяць тому +5

      Edison found that one invention out of 10,000 that's worth stealing.

    • @Gazman299
      @Gazman299 Місяць тому

      @@elmouto3883 Yep :-)

  • @JT_70
    @JT_70 16 днів тому

    I bought a (not cheap) steel caster base for my 14” bandsaw. The levers to engage the casters are plastic and less than 5”. Both plastic levers broke after only a few uses. Money down the drain. I need to make something like yours.

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  15 днів тому

      I know that feeling, sometimes cheap parts are the worst kind of expensive.

  • @chasesmith7620
    @chasesmith7620 27 днів тому

    I have absolutely no complaints with mine

  • @vmoutsop
    @vmoutsop 28 днів тому +1

    Great video and great concept. Easy, cheap and effective. That also means you won’t make any money from it. 😂😂

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  28 днів тому

      Yeah, that’s probably true… I’m ok with that

    • @vmoutsop
      @vmoutsop 28 днів тому

      @ Well if you ever develop it into something more than a diy item, I’ll buy one from you. ❤️

  • @jamesbannerman4804
    @jamesbannerman4804 26 днів тому

    Great idea!!

  • @EricDalgetty
    @EricDalgetty 28 днів тому

    Great idea!

  • @KillerSpud
    @KillerSpud 27 днів тому

    That's a fulcrum good idea.

  • @davidpeters8813
    @davidpeters8813 19 днів тому

    Good stuff!

  • @rb-ex
    @rb-ex 23 дні тому

    nice work

  • @normandcharette2794
    @normandcharette2794 8 днів тому

    Excellent idea and video. Change the title for it to be easier to find. You might get more hits.

  • @joelrob8606
    @joelrob8606 Місяць тому +1

    Merci 🤩. Un abonné suplémentaire 👏💪

  • @wh0tube
    @wh0tube Місяць тому

    Now you tell me?! My order just arrived!

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому +1

      @@wh0tube sorry 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😉

    • @wh0tube
      @wh0tube Місяць тому

      @ no problem, as a way of compensation I will leverage (i.e.: steal) your ideas and incorporate the trash casters I just received into them! 😁

    • @BustedKnuckleWoodworks
      @BustedKnuckleWoodworks  Місяць тому

      @ that would be interesting. Send pics if it works!

  • @bobhaare4576
    @bobhaare4576 29 днів тому +1

    Regarding your new Naked Wood Working show: will it be on in the morning? 😂😂😂

  • @kenbrown5217
    @kenbrown5217 29 днів тому

    I did something very similar 30 years ago

  • @Six_Gorillion
    @Six_Gorillion 15 днів тому

    Edison invented the light bulb the same way steve jobs invented the computer.
    He didn't.

  • @whitag01
    @whitag01 Місяць тому +1

    I like it!

  • @N1ck00
    @N1ck00 13 днів тому

    never forget Edison didn't invent the lightbulb (or anything else for that matter) he just owned the company where the inventors worked.

  • @OkieGezzer1956
    @OkieGezzer1956 26 днів тому

    Take the trash lift casters and bolt levers together with a piece of metal. One foot and both casters go up and down at the same time. I would include a picture but I'm an old guy with NO techno savy!

  • @sxswutah-ww6dr
    @sxswutah-ww6dr День тому

    I feel like I have seen this design before

  • @arick_mnc
    @arick_mnc 26 днів тому

    As for the casters, rotate the wheel IN instead of out as you did... and then it works easy. I dont mind that one lifts before the other.... Give it a try! Much better than the way you were doing and no extra work.
    I think your project was great though and I enjoyed it a lot. Probably won't change my casters though.

  • @bryandavis001
    @bryandavis001 27 днів тому

    I remind myself they are there and then proceed to trip on them every few mins.

  • @jaimeecaballeros9742
    @jaimeecaballeros9742 29 днів тому

    Good thinking you have there, you, thinker…

  • @rivernet62
    @rivernet62 12 днів тому

    Pro tip: fast-forward to 8:00 to skip a whole lot of filler.

  • @The..Butterfly..Effect
    @The..Butterfly..Effect Місяць тому

    glorious - 🤪

  • @Markdoubts
    @Markdoubts Місяць тому +2

    The caster are not trash and work very easily. No need to add a metal spike to side of your work bench.