Wood Storage Cart

[oldhudson]

A while back I posted pics of a wood storage cart I made, here's the link    http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/18835-wood-storage-cart/

 

Anyway in real life I found that, even on wheels, this is hard to get moving. Does anyone know if I used larger diameter wheels if it would be easier to get rolling???????????

 

Thanks for reading.

[Paul hd]

I think it will definitely help. 

From your original pics it looks like the wheels that you have on what looks like your scroll stand would be a better size. 

[Sycamore67]

I use 3" locking wheels on everything in my shop. I have some heavy equipment on some and they work well. I bought most of them at Woodcraft and run $10-13 each. Yes, a bit expensive but have been working well for years and no issues.

[Lucky2]

Yes Berry, larger wheels should make it easier to move the cart around. That is, if you use hard rubber wheels, nothing inflatable or soft will work.

 

Len

[amazingkevin]

A while back I posted pics of a wood storage cart I made, here's the link    http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/18835-wood-storage-cart/

 

Anyway in real life I found that, even on wheels, this is hard to get moving. Does anyone know if I used larger diameter wheels if it would be easier to get rolling???????????

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Yes Berry, larger wheels should make it easier to move the cart around. That is, if you use hard rubber wheels, nothing inflatable or soft will work.

 

Len

If you put bike wheels on your lawn mower it will push effortlessly thru thick or spongy grass.You'll need to make tall brakets to do that ,but just saying.I like 4" wheels for my roll round things,No problems at all.

[rjR]

I have in the past; even made wooden wheels (HARD WOOD) for some of my tools.  I made them almost hand-truck style.  Something to grab on too to tilt; then just steer like a hand truck.  My jointer I had made a handle that pinned in and it was easy to even take outside on the garage apron for much faster clean-up.

 

Yes bigger wheels roil easier.

 

Inflatables work fine with enough air pressure.  The tubeless ones need mare attention.  Tubeless low pressure tires tend to loose pressure setting around, unless they have a very large, soft bead like ATV tires do!

[Lucky2]

If you put bike wheels on your lawn mower it will push effortlessly thru thick or spongy grass.You'll need to make tall brakets to do that ,but just saying.I like 4" wheels for my roll round things,No problems at all.

Kevin, what the heck has lawnmower wheels have to do with this conversation? We're talking about a shop cart, that will more than likely carry a heavy load. Inflatable bike tires are of no use in that situation, they will only support a limited weight. Plus, if left sitting for a while, they have a tendency to lose weight. That's why you should want to use a hard rubber tires, preferably the locking tyoe.

Len

[Chiloquinruss]

If you used the same style of casters as shown in the video, the casters are not heavy duty.  Size will help but the heavy duty ones have MUCH better bearings in them.  Those shown in the video are light weight.  Your cabinet might roll OK empty but fill it full of 'stuff' and the casters will be to stressed.  First symptom is the caster won't swivel correctly, second symptom is your described symptom of not rolling easily.  Getting good casters is certainly worth the extra costs.  Russ