Source for casters that lift tool base?

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I am looking for a cost-effective (budget) source for casters that lift the tool base that they are attached to and then lock in their down (lifting) position -- they lift the tool off its feet. Here is an example of the type:

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problem is that I do not know if they have a special name, so I've had no luck froogling. The Sears price is $40/set of 4, and I'm hoping to do better. Also I am hoping to find a somewhat different design than the ones at the link. TIA -- Igor

Doug Miller · Accepted Answer

Rockler sells a knock-off of the Delta mobile base with the lever caster. You can buy the caster separately for around fifty bucks from Delta, or $15.99 from Rockler:

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down a bit to see the caster sold separately.

HTH

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Tyke · Answer

I may not be able to help you with the price, but Woodcraft has a set of casters which mount directly on the leg and are spring loaded. This sounds like what you are looking for.

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know the frustration of trying to search but not find. I did a search for these earlier in the day using "contractor saw leg caster" and could not find them. I knew I had seen them recently and only found them by paging through the recent Woodcraft catalog. Sometimes paper is the way to go.

Dave Paine.

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> One problem is that I do not know if they have a special name, so I've had

Upscale · Answer

Try Googling "retractable caster".

jmac · Answer

well!! Beats the hell out of the mobile base that came with my saw. The set from Sears may do the job, but I doubt they're as solid and well-built as this set.

My $.02

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MHaseltine · Answer

Try Woodcraft also.Michael

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