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Retractable Casters

Retractable Casters

Retractable Casters

(OP)
I am designing a device that needs retractable casters. I found an example on-line in the Brunson 230-F but cannot work out how to design this. Has anyone got an idea?

Requirements: Retract/deploy 3 or 4 casters using foot or hand lever. Casters must lift load of approx. 200# approx 1/2" off floor.

I could buy a Brunson Stand and modify it but that would be more expensive and not really what I need.

Tanks,

DeSim

RE: Retractable Casters

RE: Retractable Casters

Mint Julep,
Was that your own design?
B.E.

RE: Retractable Casters

No, I can't take credit for the design. It's rather elegant I thought.

In fact, it's not even my saw, just a picture I found on the internet. I'm fortunate enough to have a sufficiently large shop space where I don't need to move my table saw.

RE: Retractable Casters

Try Grainger of McMaster Carr??

RE: Retractable Casters

Is there some reason that a retractable foot (with the caster remaining stationary) not an option?

RE: Retractable Casters

(OP)
Quote "Is there some reason that a retractable foot (with the caster remaining stationary) not an option? " Yes there is. I need the casters to retract.

Mint you got me thinking

RE: Retractable Casters

(OP)
oh and yes I have tried all caster sources including listed. Mint's idea is close and may be adaptable in Steel

RE: Retractable Casters

(OP)
Thanks Berkshire and SnTMan but yes I have. I probably could make those work but hope for something more oh hate to use this word but "elegant".

RE: Retractable Casters

Been to Home Depot or LOWES to see the casters and legs they use on those roll around steel step ladders?
Some use springs above the casters just strong enuff to raise the step ladder feet slightly off the ground, but a person's weight plants it solidly on the floor.

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