Securely Attach Casters to Workbench Leg

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The ability to make a workbench mobile is a necessity in a small workshop.
See how to add wheels to 4x4 bench legs in a sturdier way than simply drilling into the end grain.
It's easy to do with pocket hole screws and a plywood square.

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  • @leslieesparza4697
    @leslieesparza46973 жыл бұрын

    Love your voice. And I'm so grateful to hear from another woman in the woodworking community! Thanks for all the tips! So neat to hear at the end that you learned how to tighten bolts from your dad. I'm trying to share what I'm learning in woodworking with my kiddos right now. There's something precious about passing on knowledge like that.

  • @BlogAid

    @BlogAid

    3 жыл бұрын

    Leslie Esparza I’m thrilled to see more women get into woodworking. And I love seeing moms and dads get their kids involved.

  • @ronrocha316
    @ronrocha3163 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I was scouring KZread for someone who actually thought this through instead of just crewing right into to the ingrain which would likely blow right out under a plethora of circumstances. Thank you 🙏

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, not many folks even show how they attached their casters. I roll my benches all over the shop and outside and they are holding up well.

  • @AncoraImparoPiper
    @AncoraImparoPiperАй бұрын

    Learned something new today. I was wondering why I couldn't find screws large enough to fasten the larger casters. Lag bolts are required for these. Easy. Just installed four casters on my movable shelf in the garage. Thanks again!

  • @davidshettlesworth1442
    @davidshettlesworth14422 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Excellent point on the weakness of going directly into the end grain. Very helpful.

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @shannonmarie6227
    @shannonmarie62273 жыл бұрын

    This helped me! More videos on bolts, screws, attaching things!

  • @danhartman9087
    @danhartman90873 жыл бұрын

    Good job. As you described drilling into the end grain of the 4x4, and then adding a piece of plywood to strengthen that mounting point I kept thinking - she hasn't allowed for the pocket screws hitting the bracket screws. And then - you did!!! Don't ask me why I know this. I learned this painful lesson many years ago - a couple of times (I'm a slow learner sometimes). Thumbs up!

  • @heatherfeather202
    @heatherfeather2024 жыл бұрын

    I liked you within the first 30 seconds ☺️

  • @johnfraboni8077
    @johnfraboni8077Ай бұрын

    Super helpful, thanks for this terrific lesson!

  • @Ted_James
    @Ted_James Жыл бұрын

    All brilliant ideas! Thanks for the tips!

  • @lorenfok1097
    @lorenfok10974 жыл бұрын

    Add washers to lag screws?

  • @KevinStudent
    @KevinStudent4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @justtisha
    @justtisha3 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing!

  • @ArronMurray
    @ArronMurray4 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @mrdavidurquhart
    @mrdavidurquhart2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the guidance

  • @rosscremin
    @rosscremin2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. Massive thank for this. Love your accent too!

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Lsteezy
    @Lsteezy3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Love your voice. Its very joyful. Oh oh🤦🏻‍♂️ I prob sound like that creepy guy now🤷🏻‍♂️. Haha. Honestly it just reminds me of someone very dear to my Heart. Thanks again and wishin u and your loved ones Safety n Blessings👍🏼🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lenny!

  • @_wormlet
    @_wormlet4 жыл бұрын

    I only have casters with a threaded stem and they are to go straight up into 2x4 leg through a t-nut. Do you think this will be secure enough?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t have any experience with stem bolt casters, but considering how bog that bolt is, and how deep it goes into the wood, I would think it would be okay. I mainly see those used when connecting to metal legs, or wood things that aren’t going to be moved a lot

  • @joshuawood6644
    @joshuawood66442 жыл бұрын

    Could you tell me, what size pocket screws did you use? It looks like you used plywood that's 3/4" to 1" thick. If I use 3/4" plywood, would 2.5" inch pocket screws be safe from penetrating out from the bottom of the plywood square?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe I set the bit and jig to 1-1/4 and used 1-1/2 screws to mate to the 3/4 plywood. See my Kreg cheat sheet here heartwoodart.com/kreg-jig-k3-and-k4-how-to-cheat-sheet-and-tips/

  • @kylet3589
    @kylet35894 жыл бұрын

    What size screws? I have a mini jig but not sure what distance to attach jig at and do I leave the collar off the bit?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    4 жыл бұрын

    audi a4 see my tutorial on the Kreg jigs that has a cheat sheet for depth settings and screw lengths. And you have to leave the collar on for proper depth heartwoodart.com/kreg-jig-k3-and-k4-how-to-cheat-sheet-and-tips/

  • @kylet3589

    @kylet3589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks your video was very helpful in helping me attach my casters securely!!

  • @techstermb
    @techstermb4 жыл бұрын

    I am wanting to attach casters to a 2 x 4 leg rather than 4 x 4. What is the best way to accomplish this?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marshall Moens on my mitre saw station I had doubled 2x4s instead of a 4x4. So, maybe you could attach another 2x4 block near the end of the leg to double the width. Not sure if there’s enough room for all of the screws, though

  • @Johnnyjjohnboy
    @Johnnyjjohnboy Жыл бұрын

    Would it be worthwhile to add wood glue between the legs and the plywood squares?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. And I should have added glue too. It doesn’t adhere as well on butt end pieces, but it helps

  • @jenniferb9506
    @jenniferb95063 жыл бұрын

    Hey girl!! This video is so cute, and people are still watching and commenting a year later?! Make more videos Karen.

  • @jjanson50
    @jjanson502 жыл бұрын

    Wowza! Lots of important info in this video. Can I be your intern?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I’ll trade knowledge for lumber 🤪

  • @Redandranger
    @Redandranger2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't 12/64 = 3/16?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I called out how mine was labeled, maybe yours is different

  • @cecilb3216
    @cecilb32162 жыл бұрын

    Okay first 1.30 told my story. Any body no how to fill those holes

  • @stevend7074
    @stevend70743 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your videos! I accidentally drilled pocket holes too deep. Then I found this possible dowel solution: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nX96zqOFh9m8lbw.html. Would it work well for holding plywood blocks to legs?

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    3 ай бұрын

    It may work. Will come down to having enough glue

  • @treasuren6681
    @treasuren66814 жыл бұрын

    Too much technical terms for beginner 🤯🥴

  • @HeartwoodArt

    @HeartwoodArt

    4 жыл бұрын

    What was hard to understand? I’ll be happy to address that.

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