The first half of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
I was so glad to see that you included a foot treadle to activate them. It's the one thing that all of the commercial units lack. Putting them on a workbench and then activating them one at a time is the surest way to send things out of square by racking them. Well done, Sir. As always.
It is always impressive to see the ingenuity with which extremely clever solutions are found and implemented. Some projects will definitely be implemented in my own workshop. Thank you for the inspirations and the great videos. keep it up.
Olli you are way to generous with your praises this has been done to death by dozens of other TH-camrs this guy only copied from other TH-camrs and he is not honest enough to say others have built the same thing years ago.
@@robertbutler8004 Can you build something better than this design? I've watched at least 10 videos and this design is by far the best! Several of the other designs either have to be operated by hand after bending down or by 4 foot pedals, one to release each wheel. Olli is entitled to his opinion as you and I also are. I agree with Olli and his praises are not too high.
Brilliant. Thank you so much for this inspiration. You really thought about the project so there are not a lot of unnecessary steps. No one wants to bend that low to pick up things anyway so it is not lost space.
I love your work..❤ I still waiting for the last part of your drill press stand series. The drill press table. I like your way of maximizing the design for the ultimate version.📈
This design is super smart. I've been thinking about doing something similar, but kept running into issues where the forces put on the lever or on the casters would be way too high to carry even just a small table (like the one you have) with any kind of gear on it. Splitting it down the middle and applying forces in the center with such a small height difference pretty much bypasses that issue, really only limiting you to the strength of the rods you use to pivot on. Amazing!
Great design idea. I am making a trolley base for my work bench as I have no shop and have to drag it onto my driveway when I want to do some work. Just an idea, to get stability, currently your wheels are inboard of the mechanism. If you were to lengthen the piece the casters are screwed to and sit the levers on top of this piece instead of at the ends you would have the castors as far apart as is possible without extending outside of the unit. This might raise the foot pedal height, but an "S" shaped third lever should restore the pedal height to where you want it. Will definitely be using this design on my bench. Thanks.
Very helpful. Made an entertainment stand for my mom and was looking to put casters on it so she could move it without having to lift it. I'll have to tweak everything to get it to fit in about 4.5 inches vertical space and figure out a latching system that can also be released by foot, but your design is a great starting point, thank you
Incredible, just incredible. You always thinking outside the box. I have just bought my wheels last week, to make my work bench mobile. And was trying to work out the best way to do it. Now I know, thanks to you. Well done my friend. Cheers Wiz, from Tasmania, Australia.👍🏻👍🏻😊😊
Love this ingenious design. It works much more easily than any on the market even in its early stages of development. As for a locking mechanism, I have a couple of ideas but yours will probably make mine look like a child's play-dough experiment. AND even I could build one of these.
Hey man. I'm also from SA. That drill bit driver you're using for your screws looks really cool and handy. Where did you get it? Wouldn't even know what to start googling to find it. Shot.
LOVE IT!!! Have you made the refinements that you mentioned at the end? I want to use this design for my own heavy tools; can you supply us with the plans?
I built something similar-ish for a mobile platform for a local theater, it was a pain to get everything right due to the irregular shape, but one person was able to move the several hundred pound platform yet it was stable enough for the orphans to dance on (Annie). I don't understand why this isn't actually more common, I'm planning on putting a several things on rollers similar to this, and I really like your approach, it'll save me some thinking when I finally get around to those project ;)
His is great inspiration. I have been researching and sketching the last couple off weeks on a smal and compact way to do this, at this is great inspiration! I will try to make one a bit different to get the casters out to edges. And thanks for a great video
This is so far the best method for retractable wheels. Thank you for sharing your idea. I Was thin king that perhaps we could add a pin somewhere to keep the lever stable while moving the table so that the feet is free to walk around. Just an idea. Thank you again.
One simple removable peg would be enough. Of you didn't want to bend over to insert it, put it at the end of a handle - you could use it for all your castered tools, one at a time of course.
Great video. Thanks for the fantastic idea for retractable casters for a drill press stand. I've seen a lot of videos and yours is one of the best. Only one thing would improve your project - a catch on the step so you don't have to hold it down while moving it.
I like THIS! I have casters under most of my tools. And between locking casters or wooden wedge ramps....this does seem to be a lot easier to make stay in place. Thanks for sharing! 😀😇😎
Nicely done. Have you thought of putting the fram on the inside of the wheels so they can be closer to the walls of the item for stability? Also you could put the peddle on hinges so it folds back inside the item to reduce space further when not in use?
Excellent. You have a great approach to design. So many of us have limited space and just put up with bench lifters or lockable (till they break) castors. But no more! Thanks to your thinking outside the box I shall be designing my own version of your system very soon. Keep it up!
Where the metal bar pushes down the wood frame for the wheels...I would add a small metal bracket so the bar is not pushing on the wood...eventually it will wear a groove in the wood and you will have to replace the frame part.
Ingenious! (I may have to steal this design........). Looks like you can also play around with the shape of the 'actuation arms', to get a lower total overall height of the mechanism.
I’m not sure how off the top of my head but I’m sure you set the foot pedal on some sort of a cam to lock the wheels in the down position without making a manual lock.
The simplicity of this is awesome. One thing I've found with these casters is you have to have them level with the floor for them to caster. I don't know if you did it on purpose, but your design does this perfectly! When you step on your bar, they become level so they will actually spin around! Now it just needs a locking mechanism so you can roll it around without your foot. Would love to see some plans for this after you finish refining it. I'd definitely build some! Nice work!
I don't know your name, I didn't realize you were South African until today, but none of it matters, you are a GENIUS, I have been sitting watching video after video instead of working, inspiring stuff. Keep it up and thank you. 👍🏻 Mitzi Rustenburg NW
SonicBoomer, I was thinking through the same thing at 2:00am this morning instead of sleeping. The optimal solution may well be dictated by the expected frequency of movement. If you expect to need to lock them down daily a built-in semi-automatic locking solution might be worth the effort. However, if you expect to only lock it down every once in a while, something as simple as separate locking bars braced between the foot treadle and a couple of notches in the face frame would be quick, simple, and fit the need.
Love your ingenious ideas, was hoping the latch mechanism was at the end of this video as, now, how do I find it?? I don't yet have a drill press, still working on my workbench, which I need to move around!
very clever design but I was a little surprised that the table saw fence is a bit short. I have the same Makita saw as you and I lengthened my fence by just using a piece of aluminium profile, the slots fit the Makita bracket
Nice mechanism !! Overly complicated but really nice
The first half of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
I was so glad to see that you included a foot treadle to activate them. It's the one thing that all of the commercial units lack. Putting them on a workbench and then activating them one at a time is the surest way to send things out of square by racking them. Well done, Sir. As always.
After watching your vid I decided to build a base like this for my bandsaw (100kg, 220 lbs). Works beautifully - thanks for your video.
It is always impressive to see the ingenuity with which extremely clever solutions are found and implemented. Some projects will definitely be implemented in my own workshop. Thank you for the inspirations and the great videos. keep it up.
Olli you are way to generous with your praises this has been done to death by dozens of other TH-camrs this guy only copied from other TH-camrs and he is not honest enough to say others have built the same thing years ago.
@@robertbutler8004 Can you build something better than this design? I've watched at least 10 videos and this design is by far the best! Several of the other designs either have to be operated by hand after bending down or by 4 foot pedals, one to release each wheel. Olli is entitled to his opinion as you and I also are. I agree with Olli and his praises are not too high.
This is ingenious. I've watched it a few times before, never noticed how it works. Brilliant
Extremely clever and very well build 10 out 10 for your design i wouldn't even were to start. Good luck 🍀 from Ireland.
very clever , this is the best mobilize plan I have seen
Addition of dowel pin as a stop on the taper jig is awesome, easily adjustable. Those cam clamps however are pure genius, only place ive seen them
Yes, do you have a video on your taper jig?
Sure, th-cam.com/video/d6vGwG-7W_g/w-d-xo.html
For a home build prototype it's not bad.
This could be the start for getting around those expensive raising caster prices.
Well done you
Lekker project! Nice to see a South African contributing!
Brilliant. Thank you so much for this inspiration. You really thought about the project so there are not a lot of unnecessary steps. No one wants to bend that low to pick up things anyway so it is not lost space.
I love the woodwork you do,genius in makeing machinery stands.
Another inspirational idea! Thank you. So many of your projects solve problems, it's wonderful. Love the "Why Buy If You Can DIY?" slogan.
I love your work..❤ I still waiting for the last part of your drill press stand series. The drill press table. I like your way of maximizing the design for the ultimate version.📈
I like your concept, something new , is always interesting , keep up your energy!
This design is super smart. I've been thinking about doing something similar, but kept running into issues where the forces put on the lever or on the casters would be way too high to carry even just a small table (like the one you have) with any kind of gear on it. Splitting it down the middle and applying forces in the center with such a small height difference pretty much bypasses that issue, really only limiting you to the strength of the rods you use to pivot on. Amazing!
Great design idea. I am making a trolley base for my work bench as I have no shop and have to drag it onto my driveway when I want to do some work. Just an idea, to get stability, currently your wheels are inboard of the mechanism. If you were to lengthen the piece the casters are screwed to and sit the levers on top of this piece instead of at the ends you would have the castors as far apart as is possible without extending outside of the unit. This might raise the foot pedal height, but an "S" shaped third lever should restore the pedal height to where you want it. Will definitely be using this design on my bench. Thanks.
The lever arm can be built to be inside the wheel base, so you have more stability. Brilliant design!
This is brilliant! Big thanks from New Zealand
Very helpful. Made an entertainment stand for my mom and was looking to put casters on it so she could move it without having to lift it. I'll have to tweak everything to get it to fit in about 4.5 inches vertical space and figure out a latching system that can also be released by foot, but your design is a great starting point, thank you
You’re a very good presenter. Thanks for the excellent content.
Excellent design! Very creative.
Thanks Jean, as usual very well planned
Thanks. This idea is definitely worth considering for the several movable power tool bases needed in my upcoming very small second shop.
Very clever, and as always, beautifully made.
One of the best I’ve seen
Am really enjoying the process of your evolving workspace. Lots of great ideas! Look forward to every new release.
You are very industrious and clever ! 👍
Your space-saving and ingenious solutions are giving me so many ideas for my workshop build.
This idea for your drill press is brilliant
Incredible, just incredible. You always thinking outside the box. I have just bought my wheels last week, to make my work bench mobile. And was trying to work out the best way to do it. Now I know, thanks to you. Well done my friend. Cheers Wiz, from Tasmania, Australia.👍🏻👍🏻😊😊
I'm so impressed with your ideas and execution. Love your videos. Thank you
Genius ... simply genius. Well done!
Interested to see how this has held up. In looking for something similar for my bandsaw. Good video.
Love this ingenious design. It works much more easily than any on the market even in its early stages of development. As for a locking mechanism, I have a couple of ideas but yours will probably make mine look like a child's play-dough experiment. AND even I could build one of these.
Hey man. I'm also from SA. That drill bit driver you're using for your screws looks really cool and handy. Where did you get it? Wouldn't even know what to start googling to find it. Shot.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤ Love this design and your step by step detailed explanation! Thanks so much. I'll look for your video about the latch now. 😃
Great idea and design.
LOVE IT!!! Have you made the refinements that you mentioned at the end? I want to use this design for my own heavy tools; can you supply us with the plans?
Perfect timing as I've been working on something similar! Yours is better in many ways!
Genius idea! I will be very interested to see what you do next with the design. Top job. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Very good design.
And the risk of sounding repetitive, ingenious!! Thank you
I built something similar-ish for a mobile platform for a local theater, it was a pain to get everything right due to the irregular shape, but one person was able to move the several hundred pound platform yet it was stable enough for the orphans to dance on (Annie).
I don't understand why this isn't actually more common, I'm planning on putting a several things on rollers similar to this, and I really like your approach, it'll save me some thinking when I finally get around to those project ;)
Awesome idea. Great project
Very cool. I might try this out on a router table I was planning to make
Fantastic engineering, well done
Geniale.
Potresti inserire un listello che blocchi il pedale per spostamenti più comodi.
Veramente una bellissima idea e ben realizzata 👍
Carl Holmgren has some great plans on this exact thing. Can't think that you were inspired by his amazing setups.
Great design and perfect construction. Congratulations!
This is brilliant!
I really like your design. Fantastic!!
His is great inspiration. I have been researching and sketching the last couple off weeks on a smal and compact way to do this, at this is great inspiration! I will try to make one a bit different to get the casters out to edges. And thanks for a great video
Very clever.
This is so far the best method for retractable wheels. Thank you for sharing your idea. I Was thin king that perhaps we could add a pin somewhere to keep the lever stable while moving the table so that the feet is free to walk around. Just an idea. Thank you again.
One simple removable peg would be enough. Of you didn't want to bend over to insert it, put it at the end of a handle - you could use it for all your castered tools, one at a time of course.
Well done sir
Great Video, Jean! You look a bit tired, man. Take your time and get some rest. Stay healthy!
Thanks man. I have been burning it at both ends lately. Hopefully things will start normalizing soon.
@@WoodshopJunkies Pretty stressy times. I know. Look after yourself! Health is the most important good we have.
I've been looking for a retractable wheel system. Can't wait to see the latch video.
Great video. Thanks for the fantastic idea for retractable casters for a drill press stand. I've seen a lot of videos and yours is one of the best. Only one thing would improve your project - a catch on the step so you don't have to hold it down while moving it.
Genius at work! 👏
Its great to hear Tony Greg again.
Very Clever
Very good
Great idea and video. Thanks for sharing.
Easily earned a sub with such innovative solutions.
Thanks for sharing!
buen video amigo saludos desde Lima Perú
I like THIS! I have casters under most of my tools. And between locking casters or wooden wedge ramps....this does seem to be a lot easier to make stay in place.
Thanks for sharing! 😀😇😎
Nicely done. Have you thought of putting the fram on the inside of the wheels so they can be closer to the walls of the item for stability? Also you could put the peddle on hinges so it folds back inside the item to reduce space further when not in use?
It essential is he just kick it up out of the way right now as it is.
Pure ingenuity! I love it!
That is a great idea.
so ingenious, wicked thanks.
Did you try attaching the lever to the same rod as the rear wheel platforms? Looks like you could save yourself one rod and two holes per cabinet.
Very clever. Good thinking 🙏🏼
Brilliant idea, thanks for sharing
Excellent. You have a great approach to design. So many of us have limited space and just put up with bench lifters or lockable (till they break) castors. But no more! Thanks to your thinking outside the box I shall be designing my own version of your system very soon. Keep it up!
Where the metal bar pushes down the wood frame for the wheels...I would add a small metal bracket so the bar is not pushing on the wood...eventually it will wear a groove in the wood and you will have to replace the frame part.
I'm gonna try that.
Ingenious! (I may have to steal this design........). Looks like you can also play around with the shape of the 'actuation arms', to get a lower total overall height of the mechanism.
Ingenious 💡
simple but genius
excellent
Brilliant.
*muy buen sistema saludos*
😎😎😎😎
I’m not sure how off the top of my head but I’m sure you set the foot pedal on some sort of a cam to lock the wheels in the down position without making a manual lock.
Nicely done mate! 👍👏👏
I wonder if that design would work with a cammed lever in the middle instead of the arm to push down on the caster arms.
Have you thought of extending your table saw fence?
good job from Italy
Genius!
very clever ! (nantes - france)
Ingenious idea! Love your creativity and skills. Keep it up and I look forward to your next video. Thank you for doing them.
Great vid! I used a very similar mechanism in my drill press stand video and have to say I love it. Keep up the good work
Nice design. Would you be willing to share with us your design process? I think that’ll be interesting to see.
The simplicity of this is awesome. One thing I've found with these casters is you have to have them level with the floor for them to caster. I don't know if you did it on purpose, but your design does this perfectly! When you step on your bar, they become level so they will actually spin around! Now it just needs a locking mechanism so you can roll it around without your foot. Would love to see some plans for this after you finish refining it. I'd definitely build some! Nice work!
I don't know your name, I didn't realize you were South African until today, but none of it matters, you are a GENIUS, I have been sitting watching video after video instead of working, inspiring stuff. Keep it up and thank you. 👍🏻
Mitzi
Rustenburg NW
SonicBoomer, I was thinking through the same thing at 2:00am this morning instead of sleeping. The optimal solution may well be dictated by the expected frequency of movement. If you expect to need to lock them down daily a built-in semi-automatic locking solution might be worth the effort. However, if you expect to only lock it down every once in a while, something as simple as separate locking bars braced between the foot treadle and a couple of notches in the face frame would be quick, simple, and fit the need.
Love your ingenious ideas, was hoping the latch mechanism was at the end of this video as, now, how do I find it?? I don't yet have a drill press, still working on my workbench, which I need to move around!
very clever design but I was a little surprised that the table saw fence is a bit short. I have the same Makita saw as you and I lengthened my fence by just using a piece of aluminium profile, the slots fit the Makita bracket
Simple and seriously good. Try moving the pedal element to the centre to get more stability.
Super
Soren from soeborg DK
Love the work bru. Watching your magic from the UK.
Great one, thank-you.
love the idear ,new zealand