DIY- How To Make Triple Threat Casters - Pneumatic 10" wheel- Step by Step-Custom Design
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2013
- In this video I (Mike) will show how to takes regular 10" Pneumatic Caster Wheels and customize it to what we call the Triple Threat Caster! The whole idea behind this style of wheel is not just for the looks, although they do look amazingly TOUGH ..... It has a function.
Have you ever over loaded air wheels before??? I have... While using a flat bed cart to simply move a boat trailer, I placed the tongue of the trailer on the cart which has 10" pneumatic wheels and even though it had 35psi in each of the wheels the two wheels the tongue was over was compressed to the point where it was difficult to push the cart & boat trailer around and from that, an idea was formed.
Now fast forward one year. While I was building the new roll away tool cart from the drawer cabinet I scored, I knew it would need to handle a lot of weight, be capable of going off road & function like a regular roll away would so I figured what better way is there to make the wheels even more heavy duty, well... ADD MORE WHEELS!!! Similar to the big rig trailers that move heavy equipment & have 10 wheels across the entire back.
I went to Harbor Freight & purchased 4 10" pneumatic casters, 2 swivel & 2 ridged. Then began the process of making my idea a reality. I wasn't sure how the swivel casters would work out (because the wheels are off set & they swivel, they do have their limits) but over all they perform wonderfully & I definitely would do it again. Now all I need to do is modify my flat cart, just the back 2 ridged wheels & only add 1 wheel to the center of each...Hm mm, I shall call that the DOUBLE THREAT!!.
The Disclaimer:::::::::
1.) Remember this is a modified caster. The triple threat caster is technically capable of carrying a larger load then the 300lbs these wheels are rated at by the manufacturer. With that said the caster it self does have its limits. While the wheels are stacked up, side by side with 35psi in each they can most likely handle 900lbs of weight per corner the METAL on the caster chassis (frame) was NOT designed to handle such a load. So it is only as strong as the metal the wheel axle attaches to. Also the rigid caster will be much more capable of handling heavier loads as opposed to the swivel casters which already has a strong angle & bearing that's designed to make it swivel in the first place.
2.) The casters were designed (by the manufacturer) to have the wheels centered between the chassis of the caster frame. Not offset 3". So it's possible while using the customised casters to run into a curb, rock, rut, anything large enough to stop the wheels while under way & cause severe damage to the metal by twisting or throwing the metal out of alignment. So I recommend using these custom casters on a relatively flat surface & simply be aware of their limits. Okay, got it? Good!!!
Now the process of describing in further details how to do this in case you missed anything. First buy the goods. No need to modify the swivel casters unless you simply like the looks. If you do plan on doing this to all 4 casters all you need for the new axle is 2 36" rods. I got mine from the hardware store ($10 each) One of the axle rods will produce 3 10" long axles & the remaining 5.5"-6" can be what you use to transform the axle back to stock. The other 36" rod will produce one more 10" axle & the other 3 remaining 6" pieces to make it stock again if you ever wish to do so. Remember once you drill out the metal on the chassis the bolt will be worthless but save that anyway for what ever comes up.I suppose it is possible to reuse the bolt with a washer & a fitting that would fill the material that was removed but since I had extra axle lengths this is what I did...
Pinch / clamp the metal opening on the caster to 3 7/8 before the new caster axle is drilled Lots of grease. Please note that in order to maintain the tire pressure & refill with air the triple threat caster will need to be taken apart while assembling the wheels always put the valve stem facing outward.
Wheel alignment is important with the rigid casters. Be sure the axles are in line with one another to get even, less restrictive momentum. If they are not properly aligned this will cause excessive wear on the tire tread thus needing premature replacement. I do somewhat cover this in the last video while building the toolbox rollaway.
Have at it. This is a easy project, $100-$200 depending how you work it. I paid about 15 for each caster, 4 for the extra 8 wheels each, 4 for the cotter pins all with 20% off coupons at harbor freight. I also paid 18 total for the 2 36" long axles + 20 for the 5/8 drill bit. Comment or questions welcomed! - Jak na to + styl
nice work! though if you buy your casters from a dedicated caster supplier (full disclosure: i've been in the caster industry for what feels like 10,000 years) instead of harbor freight type of place that doesn't really concentrate on any one product, you can easily get the forks so that they don't need to be drilled out. also, you can get axles that length and diameter that are threaded, so you won't need cotter pins. and i would go with foam-filled pneumatic wheels; cuts down on the up-keep.
Great video. I made a couple sets if these to put on my smoker. It weighs about 700 lbs and I have been having a hard time finding a caster that is suitable.
Now that the wheels are on it has never rolled better! Thanks for the instructions.
8 years later, I appreciate your efforts here. Looking to put HF wheels on kids lemonade stand, thanks!
I am so psyched I came across this video.... I am making my German Shepherd a back leg wheel chair( diagnosed with doggy form of ALS) and all of the wheel chairs for sale and diy are using lawnmower wheels.. which is fine but there is nothing out there I could find that has swivel caster wheels and we’ll.... you have given me hope with putting three wheels( total of 6) for extra support and maneuverability! Thanks so much for this video!!! You are now my official CZcams hero for awesomeness!!! Thanks again!!!
Please put up pictures or videos of what you made. I am intersted.
Hats off, great idea, super, super great step by step. You got a garage ready for anything, clean and neat. I thought I was extinct.
Enjoyed the video. I am going to use this on my "garden cart" for working outdoors. I use it to haul heavy loads (soil, fertilizer, etc.) so these will be perfect. Rock on!
Nice, Thx for the DYI Video 👍😊👍
Cool! An off-road dresser, for all your (wife's) camping needs.
I didn't read all comments to see if this was mentioned, but a slight modification to this would be to use bushings for the axles. It would probably be overkill, though. Cool idea! Thanks for posting!
Gotta love it! Tim "the toolman" Taylor style.
I like the concept and build. Great idea.
Good job,I like your upgrade!Thanks for the video.
This is a nice video, never thought about using tires for tool boxes, smoother ride and can go out in the dirt if needed. Thanks for sharing the info.
I made almost the exact same thing for a mobile raised bed garden. Worked really well.
That is rad, im going to make one for a work station/welding cart that i need to use outside!! Thanks for the great idea!
Very in depth video! Great idea and Craftsmanship! Love it! 👍👏👏
Epitome of a great you tube DIY creation and how to Vid! Regardless if you like the project or not it is everything that is great about CZcams!
Thanks for the idea. I did the same thing for my 5 drawer, General tool cart, it works great.
This looks for freaking cool. I son would love it.
excellent..... not over kill for me application, brilliant
Nice job....SCHREEEEEECH! Those nutty birds.....
Thanks for the idea. I made and attached these to a 10' x 5 outdoor' bar made out of pallet wood and old & new barn tin. The bar is a bit heavy so I need to develop some type of steering yolk, the front swivels seem to have a mind of their own.
great video, I really like it, look nicce, saw this twice already. !!
Good for transporting gold bars😀 Interesting video! 🦘
Very clever solution. Maybe a little hard to check the centre tyre pressures, but its a definite winner. More stable and lower ground pressure places less stress on each tyre.
I for one will be tucking this idea in the back of my mind for future use possibly on a flat bed cart at work.
That looks really nice I would love one of them
Great idea, thanks for the video
Looks great and stable also...
"Thats"! totally awesome dud
Great project.
Beautiful. I have a small workshop, so everything has to be on wheels. This would work great on my workbench. Thanks for posting. I like your style.
Great job.
Great Job!
Sick! I wish I had one of these when I was wheeling 1000lbs of equipment through sand.
That's a really great idea; I haven't seen it before; and addresses and issue I have had with boat carts I build; when the heavy weight of the boat and all the gear on the cart comes up against a sidewalk; side on; it blows the center piece apart on the wheel; but with the three wheels like this it might be able to handle that stress better.
Will also spread the load out a lot more on wet sand; which will be a huge help when launching at low tide from beaches.
very nice. i tried putting those casters on a big tool box to roll from my shed in the backyard to the driveway up front. It was very top heavy and the ground wasn't smooth. I bet if I 3 tires in each corner I wouldn't have had the problems I had.
Absolutely brilliant video your going to heaven for making this video thumbs up from London u.k
Wow nice ¡¡¡MONSTER TRUCK!!!! 🙆♂️
Great idea, ive been trying to figure out a way to move a 12x16 shed across my property and have some single 10 inch pneumatic wheels laying around and ive been racking on how to use them to help move the shed and i think this might be the ticket thanks for sharing.
Hey! Did this work for your shed?
I think that many wheels is overkill but looks cool.
I wish I had such a nice garage to make a shop, thanks for sharing.
Dude, yer a genius! This is the best use of average materials to make a truly awesome tool since Matthias Wandel! As it happens, I REALLY need to make something like this to rescue a pair of $2000 doors from a fate worse than landfill. I have most of the parts already, I just have never tried before to customize a big caster. Harbor Freight, here I come.
that's awesome, thanks for getting back to me! ill continue to watch ur vids! ;)
This is coool bro.
thats ingenius man! you could get a gig a nasa!
thanks for sharing your idea. For a lot of people this would be overkill but I want to move 900 lb bags of rock into my backyard with out removing my gate so I can design a cart around these wheels to do just that. I also want to add that when people see this in your yard they think your to cool for school!
Well it does look very cool. I can see it would perform far better over soft or rough ground than single or small casters. I was looking for ideas on platform for moving stuff. Thinking of extra wheels with their own supports offset slightly from the corner wheels. No, it won't be pretty but I think it may get over crude ramp board edges, might add steep taper to board edges too. Thanks for posting this video.
I didn't think to add additional wheels. I have a project that was buckling the tires when set up with the single wheel. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cool idea. You could also use 5/8" threaded rod for the axles and just use locking nuts at the end if u wanted to.
I actually liked your table saw sled with the colored formica. But it was closed, I work outside also. I do like your genius of using what you have .
Awesome Job ... :-)
Overkill works :) Thanks for sharing :)
Great job and idea. Im putting together a modified tool / welding cart that will hold my welder and a K tank of argon. This will alleviate any concerns I had about tipping.
Good point, I need to make this bit last since it was 20 bucks, thanks!!!
There’s no kill like over kill. Nice
lol
I think some of the bad reviews are people that have possibly used better quality casters in the past. Or just whiners. I read in the past one caster bent on a chicken coop (too much weight I believe). The tires may lose pressure over a 6 month period, so what I say, just top off every once in awhile.
I find the casters to be by far the best value available. Its possible to make triple wheeled casters with higher quality casters if one wants, these work great for me though, off road too.......
My three everlast welders will be sitting on a single cart but my shop's floor is uneven and often has small pebbles on it that snag standard castors. This triple threat sure would make things easy to move around.
Quite different and unique! Great job! But...what I want to know is...how did you make that pull out tray for your bench grinder? I need to do something like that for my bench grinder! Any chance of a You Tube video on how to do that? I'd appreciate it. :)
drawer slides
Great job on the video, shots, and editing. I love the 'Overkill" look. Only problem might be the difficulty putting air in the middle wheel. Love it just the same.
Thanks for you it is nice Works
That wheel squeak was his pet parrot! And after all that grease, he still has the parrot to grease! Lol! ;-) ROFLMAO!!!!
I *have* seen triple casters before, but not using pneumatic tires. Just checking the pressure of the center tire is likely to be a challenge, let alone adding air to it. But yeah, it looks great and you had some fun doing your project. If you want to see some examples of commercially produced triple casters, just look at a $nap-On catalog. Their largest rolling tool chests have been using them for years.
I would upgrade those mounting screws for the casters. 3 wheels seems like overkill for the undersized standard wood screws, which are now the weakest link.
Mike, I just visited HF's site and looked up those 10" pneumatic casters. About 40% of the reviews suggest the tires go flat and the swiveling casters can be tough to move over rough ground. What's your experience? Maybe you put less pressure/lb on them by using three? That distributes the load. Still cheaper than alternatives for my use. THANKS!
There is sense for doing this.
I fully agree about using them on a garden cart. Actually the stock wheels are good as is, this just makes them really good. Thanks for watchin, hope it was worth you're time.......
Thank-you so much! I have bookstores, and was looking for caster solution for heavy book moving in my storage lockers and offices and voilà! A great idea for very heavy loads that would overwhelm regular casters! (I do have an elephant to move!) If we end up using the idea, I'll send photos. I appreciate it! Cheers!
Danya Simkus
Great, I hope you give it a shot. Photos would be fantastic , Thanks...
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Christ on a bike!
When, for heavens sake, will you abolish those useless, prehistoric cave-man units?
Mike, great video. May I suggest a follow up video. How about mini- snow chains?
Great suggestion!
I think it would be easier to use a threaded hex bolt with a lock nut for the axle. McMaster has them at a reasonable cost.
Do you think it's possible to do two wheels instead of 3? I'm a new mechanic and my harbor freight 5 draw cart is getting full would like to add a us general hang on the side 7 drawer tool box to my cart but was worried about balance, I also believe the bigger knobby tires will help as I maneuver over air lines and extension cords around the shop. Back to my question if I was to do what you did but only make space for 1 more wheel on the axle, will I benefit form the width and stability of two tires or I be putting to much strain on the side of the axle that is hanging offset out side of the caster?
cool 😎
+Sanctuarygirl415
thanks
Nice work, how would you go about putting a break on the wheels?
At the beginning of the video I was thinking... That's pointless.... At the end of the video I was thinking... I need those! lol
Nice idea, but do you have to take a wheel off to get air in the center tire. Or you could use a run flat in the middle!
Love this idea. What would you charge to cut and ship me the axles for the triple casters. I just don't have the equipment to prepare them but do have a need for the triple casters
I have cargo carrier with a ramp...the problem I am experiencing with the carrier... Is that I use it to transport my mobility scooter... I have one of those mobility scooters that looks like a moped so it has one tire in front and the back has two tires and four batteries... So the back side with the batteries is slacking lower then the the front on the carrier...So I was thinking about putting swivel caster wheels on the bottom of the cargo carrier to even it up and also help with the load on hitch and riser...I saw those tires at Harbor Frieghts yesterday...and was wondering if it might work...And today I saw your video and I said to myself...that you have a great idea...Do you think that those tires the way you have them would work on the road... attached to the bottom of a my carrier?
thanks for the vid. i was looking up those wheels.i want to put them on my bed. i wanted to see how they hold up and you did a great project, thanks for that!
i would like to improve my editing. i really like what you did overall with the editing! keep up the good work. and if its not to much trouble i would love to know how you made the video look like it flashed or jumped i dont know really how to describe it but it happens at :26 and 15:48
Big fat axles and 3 beefy wheels with a weak link with what looks like a couple of #10 screws mounting the casters. Kinda like using 1/2" bolts to mount something to a beam but the beam is attached with finishing nails.
Looks pretty cool but its going to be pita when the tires need to be pumped up. Id run solid tires in the middle as the valve stem looks like it would be hard to get to. That or use extended valve stems like on dually trucks. 4 swivel casters is the only way to go on tool carts and chests.
great job. each of those wheels can carry 300 pounds so you have the lucky number 13 will total 3900 pounds. Means you can easily carry around a small sedan that is impressive great job indeed hope the anti hernia belt its included in the idea.
Old comment, but I think that’s being overly optimistic. The castor assembly itself can’t hold that.
Hi, Mike, Where. an I get that metal cutting blade you were using? Thanks, great video.
Any hardware store should have them. Also you can get a handheld hack saw for about $10.
How wide is that cabinet? I have something with casters like that, only flat free, a 900 lb smoker.....that doesn't roll out into the yard like I would like. It is about 24" wide I am wondering if I have the clearance for that.
Where is your air compressor review ? Very nice done
What is the depth and overall length of your cabinet, and how wide exactly are the triple casters?
When I first learned to weld, I made a trash cart, similar to your cart, Harbor freight wheels, weighted about 100ibs when done. The first time I used it, I guess I did such a great job that the garbage people took it with the garbage.
Do you think the caster frame itself, mainly the top bearing is strong enough that this would greatly increase the capacity? The tires are rated at 300lbs each. Do you think the top swivel bearing could theoretically handle 900lbs?
I dont know if the bearings can handle 900 but I guarantee 500 easy. My carts diy casters are still going strong, they have a ton of weight in the box, I have to top off the air in the wheels twice a year but thats it.
The triple wheels definitely looks cool. I suggest filling the tires with slime - at least the center tire. As is, is it possible to service the center without disassembly? Again though, definitely cool looking.
Thanks for the slime tip. I use a floor jack at each end (not corner) of the cart to lift it up. I do have to take it apart in order to maintain pressure, about every 8 months. In total it takes about 5 or so minutes to top off pressure, really not a big deal using a floor jack.
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Mike, I sell a Flat-Free No Maintence wheel that would upgrade this project.
rjlarry@everestcaster.com
@@rjlarry8865 you sell flat free casters?
@@bradgiffen3898 Yes I do. Feel free to email me @ rjlarry@everestcaster.com, or give me a call 866-532-1698 !!
thank you, GOD BLESS YOU.
That's great. Here's a serious question. What do you do about a hill? I want to put harbor freight 8 inch pneumatic casters on my kegerator so that I can roll it out in the yard. Don't want it to roll away down the hill. Want to use the cheap wheels. (after all there are 12 of them). Does anyone have a clever idea to add a cheap parking brake?
Hey here's an idea...instead of cotter pins and washers, why not use shaft collars? Then you can actually push them together tighter so that the bearings turn instead of the axle shaft. I think that is how I am going to do this for my application.
LOL, nothing like a man of perfection, GREAT idea, but I'm surprised with all that equiptment that you don't have a V block vise to hold the shaft while drilling
Thanks, I guess I didn't have that expert experience at the time 😀
Thank you very much for the kind compliment, I appreciate it. I looked at the video & that is a transition my editing software came with. Its funny because you're the only one that has complimented my editing. I too been working on it. Its fun but not all videos will be so interesting =).... Oh by the way after debating what editing program I wanted last year I went with in iMac & it has imovie. After getting used to the apple change it's the best choice I have made in a while, love it! -Mike
just a quick question i love your design but why all the wheels does it improve weight distribution stability or smoothness? I'm not dissing it at all :)
How would you take a bmx bike wheels and make them work on a bike trailer. Simple and easy technique using parts from homedepot?
why did you use swivel, fixed and regular tires vs. using swivel and regular tires? i didn't see where the fixed plate tire came into play?
Can you go off roadin with this thing?
Looks interesting but why? Wasn't a single wheel capable of holding this box up? What's loaded in a gold bars.
Do you also have a monster truck? It looks like the space shuttle could launch off this box.
It looks like a monster! But I guess it isn't so accessible to inflate the central tire?
Correct, Every 6 months or so (because I have a lot of weight is this cart) I use a floor jack & lift up either the front or back but once its off the ground its fairly quick & easy. No regrets here.
slow that 5/8 drill down, it isnt going to live very long going through steel at that speed. Use some lube too.
Great video!
Where did you buy the axle round bars from?
I got them from the hardware store, home depot , or lowes, here I used the chrome coated kind 5/8" thickness but the drill bit I had to buy was pricey. Defiantly worth the expense & effort.