eth2 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I would like to put casters on the LaScalas I am refinishing. They will be garage speakers or used outside for parties, sitting on the deck, etc. Any advice as to what type (flat bottom vs pegs), size of wheels, composition of wheels, etc.? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Might consider some carpeted furniture wheeled dollies. I have my Corns on them and they are sturdy as all get out and I don't have to mount them permanently. Cheap too. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1000-lb-Capacity-Furniture-Dolly-33700/100057209/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If you're going to be rolling them through the grass & such 3" wheels would be the minimum size i would use. 4 of these wheels to turn. + 4 of these to follow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks, guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) You might consider making some custom dollies. Ones where the bottom hatch sits in a recess. You don't want to put the units down directly on wet grass even with castors mounted to the bottom. I'm thinking that you do need large diameter wheels for the grass. OTOH, if you're bumping them up steps to the deck (are you?) maybe the dolly would come loose. You'll think of something. I use some painted Masonite pads for the carpet so the load doesn't dimple the carpet. You might need something like that on the grass. WMcD Edited June 10, 2014 by William F. Gil McDermott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 can't help myself is this like a Strato Caster or a Tele Caster? Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I would like to put casters on the LaScalas I am refinishing. They will be garage speakers or used outside for parties, sitting on the deck, etc. Any advice as to what type (flat bottom vs pegs), size of wheels, composition of wheels, etc.? Thanks I hope this helps you out On a previous speaker build of very heavy speakers I devised a simple system to move the speakers To briefly describe what I did - Each speaker cabinet was cleverly turned into a trolley when tilted and looked normal at rest ( I am a mechanical engineer by trade ) Some photos First I purchased a suitable a pair of wheels that can handle the weight per cabinet Then bent one section to allow great holding power of two cabinet surfaces when fitted Then I screwed the wheels on the cabinet from back and under side The wheels only engage when the cabinet is tilted Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 3" home Depot a tad on softer side is what oi went with on the Scalas. 4" Just today in fact on the EAWs (softer side also)and they weigh 500+, can push them with two fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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