Retractable Bench Wheels
This is my solution to the problem of having only one workshop but requiring it to do a number of things.
Bought the trampoline springs from Amazon, the castors from EBay and the hinges were from Screwfix. The rest I just had laying around.
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Clever designs are simple designs 👍🏼 This is the simplest I’ve seen that ticks all the boxes, after months of on and off searching for it. I think I’m gonna make one today 😊 thank you so much!
Nice mechanism, well done.
This is the easiest, most effective and space-saving one l have seen in the KZread.
Definitely the best I’ve seen on KZread so far, thanks for sharing.
Been looking to find a design that is better than my ideas, to work as a concealed facility in a set of drawers. Decided you win, idea is to set them up so that lowest draw must be removed, then access to lever is available. When retracted all sides of the drawers are on the ground. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!. I think this is the best solution I've seen so far. I'll be use this system or one just like it on the bench I'm making for myself.
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. 👍
It would really help if you would tell how much and what direction the offset from the hole to the intersection point would be.
the best one I have seen so far...
Well done and so easy....thanks for sharing :)
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 👍
Love it! Thanks.
neat, well done
Very Good!..
Would you post a template of the lever? Live this design and would work awesome for my benches!
I like this. I’m still looking for a solution for a huge oak work bench full of tools
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
I am sure it can be scaled up to match the weight of the bench. The weakest point is likely to be the pivot bolt for the handle.
Thanks for sharing. Would you be willing to share the template for your handle?
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
If I can work out how to link a PDF. To the comments I will share.
I use a 6'5 teak bench, what size wheels should I choose?
@gardenshedprojects6888
2 жыл бұрын
The 75mm ones I used are fairly heavy duty and should be ok for your application. It depends on the weight. I used 75mm because of the distance below the transom. Check out their capacity ahead of purchase.
Any idea around what size trampoline springs were used ?
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
The Amazon description is “2 x Replacement TRAMPOLINE SPRING 5.5" galvanised steel “. I hope this helps 👍👍
@TomTrees
3 жыл бұрын
@@gardenshedprojects6888 I was wondering to myself, they look nice and flexible compared to the few springs I salvaged from a garden trampoline. Those I have are not tapered on the ends, and are extremely stiff with no travel. Carl Holmgren has used this, and has some more designs which are worth a look.
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
These are the springs I bought 2 x Replacement TRAMPOLINE SPRING... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08H3ZRYY4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Brilliant, dude! Really well done! 😃 I'm going to try it myself! Do you intend to keep making videos? Because I just subscribed. Anything you can, please throw it at us. 😊 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive comments. I do intend to make more videos. I will post as time allows. I need to get organised. 🥴👍
@MCsCreations
3 жыл бұрын
@@gardenshedprojects6888 Awesome! Looking forward to them! 😊
Just throwing it out there put locking casters all you need to do they've been on my bench for years
@gardenshedprojects6888
3 жыл бұрын
If it works for you, great. I have found it makes the bench a bit unstable if you need to give something a bit of welly (hit it hard with a hammer)😀
Or spend £45 and buy a set of heavy duty retractable castors from Amazon. Time is money and doing all this easily outweighs £45
@IanHaywardCalvados
3 жыл бұрын
In which case - why make anything? Just buy it from some Chinese warehouse.
@davidmcnaughty4889
3 жыл бұрын
1. Where's the fun in that? 2. Yes, if you like tripping over things or stubbing your toes. 3. Can't reach the back ones if you slide your bench between items up to a wall. 4. Where's YOUR video?
Another horrible "solution" which will leave the wheels in the way when not being used.