DIY Retractable Casters Wheels - A Simple And Effective Solution!

In this video I will show how to make a SIMPLE SYSTEM of RETRACTABLE CASTERS - WHEELS to use on any of your WORKBENCH or any other piece of furniture, that you want to keep mobile and move easily.
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These caster wheels are a simple and effective solution for workbenches that need to be moved around frequently. Whether you're a woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, these caster wheels are a great way to improve your workspace!

[@jmrarchitect]

I absolutely love videos like this one. Incredibly useful, superb quality and editing, no wasted stories about the beginning of the earth or about my cousin's neighbor's nephew....blah, blah, blah. Straight to the point. Don't even need words or music!! I have the same setup...EXCEPT for the spring loaded bracket. Definitely gonna use this. EXCELLENT!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@rafezetter8003]

Over the years I have seen many versions of this, and even have copied one for myself, but it failed and broke - I can honestly say this is the best version I've seen. SImple, easy, the kicker release is perfect.

[@low-epilgrim8234]

Agreed. Very well done.

[@glennlopez6772]

Same here. While we're at it, something has to be done for home appliances and work desks with castors. These are made from plastic materials and a guard/coover which trap fibres, swarf and such stuff which cause jamming and destruction. Difficult to replace these.

[@1992jamo]

I suspect his broke as well. At 6:33 the hinges have been changed.

[@rafezetter8003]

@@1992jamo Well spotted ! - yes he has changed the hinges for ones with a stronger central pin. I was planning to use ones that are rated for heavy doors, but even so, very well spotted.

[@johnthebob1]

Whats even better than this version is the original kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ-7k5aPaM6jh9k

[@nml4546]

I like the way you edit the videos and not make them boring with real time repetition.

[@numberkruncherr]

This may be the best solution all round for making the various tool stands I need to build mobile when I need them to be mobile and not at all mobile when I don't. Cheap, simple to build, easy to use, and no trip hazard. It helps that they work with the design of tool stand I have in my head!

[@peterschmidt9942]

Many people over complicated these retractable castor ideas. This is simple, straight to the point and works well and not hard to adapt at all. Cheers

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Perhaps the simplest cheapest, and easiest solution to retractable wheels I have seen on YT so far, and I've seen dozens of ideas from poorly thought out, to much to overly complicated ideas. The 3" wheels are fairly cheap, you can buy cut offs of the angle iron almost anywhere for less that $10, and the spring and lag bolt are just as cheap. What I love about this style is that they do not cause a tripping hazard. I bought years ago the "Work Bench" wheels that stick out at each corner, but when I laid them out, I realized just how much the stood out from each corner, and never installed them. I still have them and will be putting them up for sale instead of letting them collect more sawdust. Thanks for sharing your idea. My first video of yours and I have subscribed!

[@DaveEtchells]

Brilliant! I’ve been wanting something like this for a long while, had thought about commercial solutions, but I didn’t trust their little levers to have enough leverage to lift a heavy bench. They’d also only raise one corner a time. This is a great design, I’m so glad YT finally surfaced it for me! Thanks!!

[@harrygmarshall5157]

You make the best videos , you show without distracting voice commentary, or lousy poor taste in music. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GeeDeeBird]

Thanks for sharing. I particularly appreciate that you put the measurements at every step

[@seandillane1784]

Excellent, simplicity, cost-effective, thank you very much appreciated

[@biltong777]

Absolutely brilliant. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@hai99noi]

Excellent design, very simple ease of use and effective. Thank you for sharing.

[@dougprentice1363]

Very clever design. I saved this to my to-do list.

[@revbobuk]

Really nicely produced, clear video. Thankyou - this is for sure the guide I will use when building my next bench.

[@eCitizen1]

This is one of my favorite videos. Thanks for the clever and very clean design.

[@hammerhands58]

What an easy and effective solution to a major problem. Thanks

[@BostLabs]

Wow! I am adding this to my workbenches. Thanks!

[@maxwang2537]

Elegant design and beautifully executed. I love it. Putting things on wheels is a constant need for diyers who don’t have limitless space in their garages. I’ve seen many and devised my own ones (never seen anywhere else). This is a good one! One limitation is that this suits only relatively light load. Relevant to this limitation, we should use castor wheels of small radius of swivel, and wide/strong hinges, in this design

[@mheermance]

Your grindings disk skills are impressive.

[@aaronclark8877]

This is brilliant. In going to add this my workshop as I build it. Thanks so much

[@gdglock]

Fantastic creativity, design, fabrication and implication skills!

[@chrislewis2262]

Great idea only thing is I would add a couple of guides in the middle to keep the wood from shifting back and forth and twisting out.

[@larsjrgensen9984]

Excellent idea. It shouldn't be hard to adapt one of those guides to prevent your foot getting caught under the shelf as well.

[@nolancarman1679]

This is the best version I've seen.

[@racingfortheson]

Wish I could give this 100 👍

[@marcusansell9713]

This is so going to help more people get creative like you have done here great solution I’ll be testing it out

[@karlwiseman5639]

I was expecting this to be terrible 😂 I actually really like it and will use a refined version of this as the finishing touch on my work bench build when it's complete. Thanks bud! 👍

[@danielaruta8816]

Very clever and well executed. I’m going to consider this for my heavy bench.

[@user-lt3nu5no2n]

Спасибо тебе добрый человек. Наглядно показал как это работает. Успехов в работе

[@luckysakonta3724]

Fantastic👏🏽. Much respect

[@liquidsmokemustang1537]

Very cool. I’ve been trying to work out some way to attach casters to my workbench and this fits the bill perfectly. Great job!

[@germangarces8194]

Tambien confirmo, después de ver algunos videos de este tipo, este es el mejor. Great Job.

[@gfarr2369]

Great simple concept but I had to make an alternate to the spring catch mechanism. The cross member on my bench joining the legs is on the outside of the legs and just above the timbers for the wheels. I added a block to the top timber and when pushed down to raise the bench, the top of the block I added was slightly above the cross member. I drilled a hole through the cross member and the block and then pushed a bolt (as a pin) through to lock the wheels in place. To lower the bench legs I put slight downward pressure on the block and pull the pin out. Works well.

[@lincolnjoseraad4578]

Muito obrigado pelo vídeo. Vou fazer na mesa da minha bancada e da Serra circular.

[@crazy_dreamer7616]

Great job! 👍👍👍

[@expoers]

Genius! this is the best way!

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

So smart! I love your design!

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Nicely worked out and I think the forces would be taken pretty well.

[@scottcates]

Nice design and excellent workmanship.

[@saradinizlyra9579]

Uao, bem robusto esse mecanismo; muito engenhoso seu projeto, gostei bastante, simples e fácil de executar em qualquer projeto que necessite de um mecanismo para recolher as rodinhas. Grata por compartilhar.

[@colorin81colorado]

Just love the project!

[@percyparts8185]

Wonderful. Might I suggest a slight mod? If you keep the latch angle at 90 degrees it's prone to slippage. Decreasing it slightly and rounding the inner corner makes for a much more positive 'lock' when the catch is closed. I've just completed a small support table for my thicknesser and couldn't be more pleased with it. A big THANK YOU!

[@craftyguyinthewoods]

Good idea. The longer you make the bottom piece, the more leverage will work to your advantage, making it easier to raise back up. The tradeoff, of course, is lifting height. However, as most of us would be using this for heavy items, and as most persons have a smooth shop floor, I'd opt to go as long as possible and still get 0.25 inches of height. Also, the farther you place the locking lever from the fulcrum, the less force there will be upon it. Cheers.

[@TheRealStructurer]

Very clever for workbenches 👍🏻

[@cesarsalvestro6878]

CONGRATULATIONS !!! ... NICE JOB !!! ... I'M DOING MINE !!! ... THANKS A LOT !!!

[@DazedPhasesofLazerbeams]

that is the cleanest shop I have ever seen

[@charleshill506]

I did something very similar to this about 45 years ago on my first table saw in my one car garage shop. But, my solution was not quite as elegant as your solution. Well done.

[@2200chuck]

PERFECT!!!

[@zillpickle8910]

This is a great idea! I will definitely be making my own version of this in the future

[@BobRooney290]

better make sure your hinges are ultra heavy duty gauge. it looks like the weight falls on them when the wheels are in use.

[@thebigsebowski4645]

vraiment génial!!c'est très intelligent 👍👍👍le meilleur système que j'ai vu dans son coût et dans sa simplicité BRAVO et surtout merci pour le partage!!!👏👏🙏🙏

[@MCsCreations]

That's just brilliant, dude! Fantastic work! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@6980869]

Gorgeous!

[@conrat2000]

Awesome concept. Thank you.

[@RobertAdams-ly5ku]

Brilliant, well done

[@antonioMARTINEZ-eb4gs]

Beautiful and very useful video - THANKS FROM THAILAND!

[@andrevdv1171]

Wow very well presented video. Thanks much appreciated

[@sindisilencana1489]

Great job. Simple and easy to make and saves alot of money 💰 for me 😅

[@SiPaGaKo]

THIS IS INSANE. Thanks a lot :3

[@davidsoudant7952]

Super idée !!! Merci

[@Bokooda]

Proper DIY

[@HamburgerNetwork]

so simple yet so efficient

[@Bdbrad71]

This is awesome thanks for sharing

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

THIS IS RILLIANT ... EL-PERFECTO ... precisley what i am looking for. CHEERS

[@MagSun]

Great Video. Visually well explained.

[@romanz9133]

Super Lösung und tolles Video! 👍

[@carloseduardoduzao3535]

Excellent !! Great Job!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@darrylday30]

Well done.

[@bengthagmanphoto]

Brilliant. Seen a few versions on this. But this is the one i definitly will do. Besides that the video is also very god. Thanks.

[@elconquistador932]

Great video, simple and most guys have this stuff kicking around the shop. Definitely adding this to the sewing table.

[@MarkK01]

Great Job. Such a simple and cheap solution. If you were to go to the store and buy one that does the same would cost you around $60.00 - $75.00.

[@SAHBfan]

That is so simple a solution it is brilliant! Nice no nonsense vid, to….

[@visumexcipio]

Well done!!!

[@larrykent196]

Very cool, really great way to give you the best of both, I like this very much. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@pikubird]

Good concept. Thanks for sharing

[@gundur7193]

Çok beğendim. Video çekiminin de çok profesyonel.

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

Love this.

[@ihsansweetjan209]

This is a great idea.

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

Well that is very very clever !

[@LesTutosdUneMinute]

Well done!

[@prabhusubramanyam3475]

Simply Superb

[@KOLA-KOLOR]

perfect solution 👍

[@sirvoxalot]

I didn't know shaggy got into woodworking. (Nice Scooby Doo Drip btw) Great build. I think I'll be able to make that with the limited tools on hand. Just need a spring...

[@krishnamurthykeramalu2487]

❤Very nice work sir ❤😊

[@user-pv5yh4de6f]

기술이 대단하십니다

[@KenPem]

What a great build! Thanks

[@betheholyman1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoPCqKeMepmSp7M

[@johngill5175]

Squares it perfectly, brings in the clamp, and the entire piece moves. Doesn't care because the square was already overkill. ha Nice vid!

[@clebersmenezes]

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing! Does this system support a heavier workbench? (Cleber / Brazil)

[@Microwave_Dave]

Looks like a great build, well done. I suggest adding guards along the top edge of the wood behind the latch, to prevent accidentally crushing your toe or foot between the wooden hinged piece and the bench. Right now it looks like a guillotine.

[@elconquistador932]

As soon as you start adding OSHA type garbage it usually screws with the operation and - or adds the peice you actually hurt yourself with lol.

[@abouteverything2115]

@@elconquistador932 Yep! OSHA garbage is always unnecessary, redundant and stupid until a fraction of a second before an incident happens. Ask people who have lost a limb or an eye.

[@elconquistador932]

@@abouteverything2115 or when you get tangled up in the "safety device". OSHA isn't a dumb idea, but over thought cumbersome junk is.

[@johnthebob1]

@@abouteverything2115 Literally every person thats lost a limb ever. over thought cumbersome junk lets remove it, I knew a guy that had a 9" angle grinder explode and kill him instantly because he thought the guard was cumbersome junk. Its only that way to the ignorant.

[@arlindoalexandredasilva6135]

Que ideia maravilhosa. Tenho penado muito para mover minha serra. Muito obrigado pela dica. Muito sucesso e saúde para você.

[@miteytuff1]

Nice job. I like it.

[@CaHeoMapMap]

awesome!

[@ambysto1541]

Wonderful thank you very very much 👍🤩🤩

[@hipoman8087]

Great idea. I will be making a metal version though.

[@flintdavis2]

That's slick!🤙

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Great if you work with metal! I love the rest of it

[@moisesgomez5593]

Amazing beautiful work. 👍👍👍👍🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷

[@fbellaj]

Excellent.

[@ozcanonal]

Awesome 👏

[@lancealldrin5236]

Does anyone have any input on whether or not this would work on a 300lb+ jointer? Could a person depress the lever to raise each end of the jointer?

[@ARichli]

beautiful

[@timandrew4515]

Brilliant