Retractable Casters for Power Tools

[@aka10gu]

Carl... 10 years later and your design is still the best on KZbin! I hope you're still enjoying working in your shop and coming up with great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

[@Prevailingbucket]

Thank you so much for this. Men like you are what we need more of.

[@Fotai19]

I very much appreciated the fact that you bothered to pick up all these heavy machinery just for us to give us great end easy to build ideas. Thank you

[@ksp1278]

Absolutely blown away by the simplicity of your design. You, sir, are a genius!

[@pt68picaso]

Most likely an engineer.

[@TomTrees]

Back again mobilizing more things for the workshop, utilizing Carl's design principal. I see 47 people upset that they didn't consider logic! Thanks again for making this video Carl. Tom

[@SaultiBalldeip]

Who seriously disliked this video? What tools...this chap is brilliant! Thanks for showing us this, will be copying your design!

[@-ZIO]

The simple and least complicated solutions are always the BEST solutions. Excellent!

[@MarkThomas123]

Ha...Ha.. Way to go Mr Carl... Simplicity at it's finest.. I'm sure you have some great videos, showing the simple ways to get the same things done the rest of us have done a good job complicating.. Thanks for the video, and taking the time to show the simplicity and Genius of your designs.. Kudo's... I'll be watching all of your videos to see what else special is hiding in there.. Ha..Ha.. :) Thanks again Sir!

[@7TDI50MPG]

You Sir, are a genius. This is exactly what I am looking to build for my tablesaw.

[@anadolukurdu6108]

You are a fine designer and a gentleman. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrPman4768]

Thank You for sharing your ideas. This is the simplest solution to the problem of moving heavy tools around.

[@rickyewell3634]

A Very smart and Humble Man; thank you for sharing your knowledge for all to learn!

[@crazy_dreamer7616]

great solutions. simple and effective. easy to rebuilt and adapt. greetings from a young german woodworking beginner!

[@MrMiddleagesman]

Very clever and oh so simple. Thanks for sharing a solution that many small shop guys are seeking.

[@jameswilkins7778]

Thanks for showing everyone your ingenuity. I now have some ideas for my shop!

[@pj6366]

Sir, you are indeed a master. Just now found this. Thank you for sharing.

[@kokenhammer]

When I served my Carpentry Apprenticeship, I wisely (in hindsight) chose to work with the older guys on site. They were in their 60's and were practical blokes just like you. They showed me shortcuts and skills that they had learned over the previous decades. I look back now and treasure those times and greatly appreciate the knowledge that they shared, again . . . just like you.

[@williammorrison3040]

Great original solutions. Good videos. The best on you tube for serious woodworkers with small / garage / basement shops.

[@richardrivera5546]

This is the best system that I have seen yet. I bought the plans. Thank you Carl.

[@jerrypeacock901]

You are surely an engineer such ingenuity with your concepts

[@LRN2DIY]

Incredible! You, sir, are a genius. Excellent design on these and an excellent walk through as well. Thank you so much! I'm must finishing building my small 14'x14' wood shop and want to put everything on wheels so this was super helpful.

[@markkoons7488]

This is a lot more useful than the majority of retractable caster videos which self-indulgently show some yahoo sawing and screwing for 10 or 15 minutes. Thanks.

[@KenNylandMusic]

Wow! What a great system! Just watched 20 videos on making your own retractable casters and by far yours is the best! You are a genius my friend .Thanks for sharing! :)

[@daniellecarbajal1309]

I am shocked just like everyone else! I can't believe it's so simple and works so smoothly! I'm going to attempt to make one for my old Delta table saw I'm renovating! Thank you for taking the time to show and describe how you did each one. You really are talented!

[@JaH3handyman]

Simply the most elegant solution I have yet seen to a problem we all have! Thanks for sharing in such a lucid manner. Your installation methods are what caps the method and raises the bar to true ingenuity. I have a few mobile bases that need your method. Thanks again.

[@billcoley8520]

Wouldn’t it be better if someone built a bracket that the table saws leg would slip into and the bracket had a hole in it for a wheel

[@vitoramorim6092]

Well, I guess I'm done watching retractable casters videos. This is the BEST one, hands down :-) Excellent system -- congratulations. Both the foot-activated and hand-activated versions are incredibly practical and simple.

[@videoman199]

You, sir, are a genius! Not only do they work great, but the whole system looks incredible! You wouldn't be able to tell that they are homemade! Thank you for sharing!

[@NoahSpurrier]

This is the best video I've seen in a long time. These castor levers are better than castor locks, which don't give you a stable base and only prevent a cart from rolling away.

[@dooshakhaboosha2573]

*I CAN'T look at anything in this world without thinking of how to caster it !!!* Brilliant work mate

[@williamrodgers7439]

This is the best retractable casters that I have ever seen. Shear genius! Thank you.

[@icdtww6396]

Your skills are amazing and ingenious! Reminds me so much of my father. Plus you are so very generous with not only explaining how they work, but also taking your equipment apart to show your work. Thank you for sharing this. I have so many ideas for my small garage shop.

[@Prawnchowmein]

Wow I've never ever seen so many impressed comments especially coming from people that are probably already skilled in the trade, like myself, not only are your designs simple and effect, there is hardly any moving parts to go wrong and each device is fully removable, thumbs up from the uk

[@s.b.2648]

Absolutely simple, but extraordinary creative mind. Genius.

[@devinmoodley4061]

I feel like I've seen every "retractable caster" video on YT and this is by far the best execution I've seen! Thanks a lot for sharing

[@cqfaaviationtraining9788]

Brillant, simple, perfect, clean and perfectly presented. Bravo.

[@tony2495]

Carl, these systems are insanely brilliant! I especially liked the one you made for the tool chest. I’m looking at videos that people are posting today with similar designs but you’ve been doing this for a decade or more. Thank you!

[@FranksDIY]

Real nice job showing all the different ways to mount retractile casters

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

Good... gods! Carl, you're a wonder! I hope the irony of of a simple, foot-operated caster system being what elevated you to something of a hero of mine is not lost on you. Outstanding work, sir!

[@NeoMorphUK]

Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) is something we don’t do these days. Too many people over-engineer their designs but these are simple and elegant (definitely not stupid). Kudos sir. I will be copying them for my new router table.

[@heydrdj]

Brilliant. The creativity is mind blowing. I was going to say you're a genius but someone already did! Thank you!

[@heavymetallife398]

I left a comment 4 years ago about using one of these designs, ive now used them on nearly eberything in my workshop, oncliding my 150kg work bench, nack jere ahain now to see which design to use on an anvil stand, thanx again for the great designs

[@geraldcrook9504]

Carl I have been copying your ideas since i retired. I have managed to follow your video very easily. The one thing that i noticed on the saw table retractor peddle catch is you have to get it just perfect, or it won't connect properly. I retired 6 years ago and now find i have to construct a more robust body than my previous one. So here i am again meticulously going over your video again and again to pick up on anything that will make this build superior to my first. There are many retractable devices on KZbin but NONE compared to yours . Many thanks Carl you are such an inspiration Gerald South Wales UK

[@peterschmidt9942]

Wow. I know it's an old video but the ideas here are so simple compared to the other convoluted systems on YT. Thanks for taking the time to share this. It's invaluable how to adapt the system to different tools.

[@johnc3362]

Carl I've been all over the internet looking for a mobile system for my cabinet saw and I think yours is simply the most clever! I'll be adapting your system for a 3HP cabinet saw. Thank you!

[@stevenroach9812]

Wow, I know many have said this but , you are a genius. The pure simplicity of your designs are incredible. I have a small garage shop that can use many of these solutions. Thank you for sharing your brain with us mere mortals.... cool stuff.. I will have to re watch this many times before I attempt to duplicate some of your ideas. Wish me luck....

[@aliciamoran1777]

These casters are stone cold genius! Wood shop ingenuity and engineering at it's finest. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dan-hf2yc]

Simple and elegant designs for all of them. I’m amazed.

[@richardobrien399]

Brilliant, thank you for these ideas on how I can make my woodworking workshop more flexible and easy to manage!

[@neeosstuff7540]

So glad you shared this! I've watched this over and over as I decide what's best for my own shop. I dare say that there are many more people who would benefit from this video, if only KZbin would show it to them!

[@grantnelson7717]

One of the most useful videos I have seen on KZbin! Thank you very much.

[@funkeeefresh]

Thank you for sharing your very smart and simple design. I say simple because it is easy to use not because it didn’t take a lot of design thought. So well executed. I have to keep rewatching your videos so I can figure it all out. I like how you modified each one for the specific tool and the individual need. Bravo! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are a master.

[@DennDeBill]

Now finally that is a smart, impressive and still simple systems. It was surprised to see how much space the systems of user KZbinr's needed. Yours is like two steps ahead. Thank you very much!

[@learnerlearns]

Carl, THANK YOU for taking the time to show us all this ingenious, elegant and adaptable system! You may have single-handedly saved the backs of thousands of fellow craftspeople and maybe prevented a few hernias too!

[@georoll]

This video is a KZbin gem! Thank you Carl.

[@michl9623]

Incredible design! I am amazed by the simplicity and strengh. You are a genius. Thank you for sharing

[@diwdiver4234]

I wonder if some day you won't regret not patenting this idea. I've built similar systems, but yours is far more sophisticated. I came across this while researching how to move my planned router table, and this is the best way I've seen. I expect I'll be doing something very much along these lines. I built a base to make my 350 lb (160 kg) table saw movable, and it's vastly more complex than this. I wish I'd seen this video years ago. It would have saved me a lot of time and effort, though it wouldn't have given me an excuse to begin to learn welding. Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlHolmgrenwoodworking]

DIW Than you for looking at my video and thank you very much for the compliment. As for patents, watch what happens in the Apple Iphone vs Samsung dispute. ///Carl

[@SanDiegoSail]

Thanks Carl. I was really disappointed with the off the shelf retractable casters. You approach is perfection. Thanks again.

[@ghatch360]

Wow! You are my hero. No joke! I just put casters on my tools but I am going to modify now because this system makes so much sense.

[@blacklotus15]

Awesome! Wish I had a grandpa like you growing up. Glad I'm still able to learn from you now though.

[@terranempire725]

You are a retractable caster GENIUS - THANK YOU FOR THE IDEAS AND INFO. GREAT VIDEO

[@rastaraj191069]

Absolutely wonderful. Very simple and elegant solution. Great for any shop. I will certainly use your design to make my very small shop more functional. Thanks

[@AntonyHart]

Probably the best selection of retractable caster designs on the internet. Love your work Carl.

[@randallyouness8626]

Brilliant Carl!! Just what I'm looking for on a kitchen island. I came across your video by accident and am so happy I did.

[@ge8793]

Thank you for taking the time to show us how each one or your casters works. If you designed all of these on your own then you are a very smart man.

[@johnd2416]

Great German engineering! I have never seen so many tools crammed so neatly in a garage!

[@jimwardlow758]

Awesome of you to show your work I intend to use your ideas on my shop equipment. Thank you very much Sir.

[@104littleal6]

Absolutely ingenious. I'll have to copy that lock/unlocking system. Thank you. Update: I clicked on the link to your web page and purchased and downloaded all 6 plans for $29. What a great deal! Thanks!!

[@checkngames5116]

I was about to make retractable casters for my metal lathe. This looks like a very good solution, thanks for sharing.

[@GurnIII]

Simple, adaptable & brilliant designs to solve the same problem in a variety of ways. I'm heading into my shop right now to start work on these. Thank you for sharing!

[@Superheat]

I have been looking for ideas on how to move my heavy welding table and sheet metal brake around my garage. Thank you for taking the time to show everyone your extraordinary idea for moving their shop tools around! I will now attempt to weld up some metal versions of your system with confidence! God bless you and thank you again!

[@Noeman2009]

Awesome simplicity..easy to build and no nonsense..

[@richardoshea4859]

Excellent design. Simple and effective. Thank you for sharing.

[@junglejammer1]

Amazing simplicity! What I find equally amazing is that the units aren't bolted in. Very handy.

[@JhunM69]

Sir Carl Holmgren, thank you for sharing your retractable caster system. It is one heck of a genius idea...

[@vc20029]

This is really one of the best designs for retractable castors I've seen. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@TheRosstaman]

Genius! Thank you for the tour of your shop and your caster systems. I'm going to implement the system you used under your wood lathe for my work. bench. Amazing workable simplicity.

[@dgarvin57]

The best idea for retractable casters I've seen. DIY and far superior to anything you can buy. Perfect combination. And yes, as others have said, thanks for going through the trouble of lifting the machines. I'm trying to adapt this idea for a shop table 42" wide by 66" long. We'll see how I do. Thanks again.

[@bulldog_approved8394]

Carl....Incorporated several of your ideas into casters for my table saw. Can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Harvested a mover's dolly so it was really cheep too. Have another dolly so now it's on to the Bandsaw.......cheers.....dv

[@fngonzo]

Wow! I guess I know what my next project will be. Thank you Carl for the ideas.

[@rli629]

Carl, Thanks for the reply. Following your description and watching your video again and , I finally got it. Have started to make one for my band saw. Thanks again Looking forward to see more video from you. Ronnie.

[@kennethslater9349]

You Sir in my opinion are an absolute genius and I salute you I only wish I had the memory to remember how to utilise the designs thank you for taking the time and effort to show Us the brilliance

[@rodgerq]

Great!! It's amazing how easy even the heavier items like the toolbox and lathe are jacked up.

[@barriejones15]

Your innovations are truly inspirational, I salute you sir.

[@maledfist]

Thank you for sharing your retractable undercarriages. You should file a patent before some big firm works out how to mass produce these for some outrageous price. I've favourited this for reference when I finally get my garage sorted out. Such a brilliant concept using the power of the fulcrum to lift and move some pretty heavy kit with the minimalist of effort. I like how you've made them all easy to disassemble for maintenance as well. The tool cabinet is a work or art and looks so easy to extend and retract with that small handle. You Sir are an inspiration.

[@josemfalmeida]

Thank you for sharing this video and thank you for showing and describing In detail, how you manufactured each one.

[@r.evanmiller1030]

These are ingenious!! I'm so impressed. I have a jointer very similar to this one, yet I think it's older. A 1948 delta. Thanks for the idea, I'm on it!!

[@gordonmercer7020]

Just unpacked my 14'' harbor freight saw and decided to see what I can do to improve it. I was planning on putting castors on it since all my other tools have them. (garage shop). For this machine, I will use you're retractable design. Thanks so much for sharing you're knowledge with us.

[@fltsgn6]

Fantastic! I have the same kind of metal angled stands for my power tools and wasn't enamored of any of the other solutions on the net. This is the way to go and I will make some of these tomorrow!!! Thank you!

[@mgoldsmith4376]

Thank you for sharing. Showing how you made the idea fit various tools was very helpful as it will solve the problem of every base being different. How kind of you to help everyone else with this solution!

[@larndavies6954]

Best I've ever seen. All others are just imitations of your fantastic design.

[@MrMlansbergen]

Was looking for retractable base ideas. Yours design strikes me as the most ergonomic. Thank you. I enjoyed your other videos too. keep them coming.

[@orcasea59]

Brilliant! Big advantages are that they don't slam down. The system I bought at Rockler drops my jointer so hard it goes out of alignment.

[@gregnorthover5400]

Wow! Very impressive with a good variety or different ways to use this awesome idea. I have watch this over and over many times and still marvel at what you have done. I have been collecting caster wheels to do the same with my small workshop. This has got be one of the best shared workshop projects I have ever seen.... BIg thanks - Greg

[@aka10gu]

Thanks so much for sharing your design genius, Carl. After trying a design of my own that didn't quite render the performance of yours... yet added considerable complexity, I'm humbled. Your design is simply the best I've seen after reviewing just about every power tool base on KZbin. Extraordinary!!!

[@frederickwood9116]

Wow. Incredibly effective and simple. Thanks for sharing.

[@ctrillo]

One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen in a very very long time. Thank you for sharing your ingenuity and resourcefulness. The way most of these just pop out for the inevitable maintenance shows how really well thought out these are. Truly a treasure trove of ideas. Thank you.

[@theHAL9000]

Ingenuity meets top workmanship. Thanks! Plan on using this video to get one of my workbenches mobile.

[@kevinbowker2385]

I too am very impressed with the brilliance of your design. I'm awestruck by the simplicity and the ability to remove the caster assemblys. I don't understand how the pedal locks on some of the tools in the middle of the video work. I greatly appreciate you sharing this with us! I really like the drawer you added to your table saw.

[@wantedkiller23]

Very simple and solid construction!! Respect!!!

[@woodstoney]

Ingenious design and great feature for workshop tools. So simple yet so clever! Thanks for sharing!