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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@AncoraImparoPiper 27 күн 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!

@leslieesparza4697 3 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 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.

@johnfraboni8077 Ай бұрын

Super helpful, thanks for this terrific lesson!

@ronrocha316 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I was scouring KZfaq 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 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.

@davidshettlesworth1442 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HeartwoodArt 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@shannonmarie6227 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Ted_James Жыл бұрын

All brilliant ideas! Thanks for the tips!

@danhartman9087 3 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 4 жыл бұрын

I liked you within the first 30 seconds ☺️

@KevinStudent 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@justtisha 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!

@ArronMurray 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@mrdavidurquhart 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the guidance

@rosscremin 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HeartwoodArt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lorenfok1097 4 жыл бұрын

Add washers to lag screws?

@Lsteezy 3 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 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lenny!

@_wormlet 4 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 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 2 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 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/

@Johnnyjjohnboy Жыл бұрын

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

@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kylet3589 4 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 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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@techstermb 4 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 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

@jjanson50 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HeartwoodArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’ll trade knowledge for lumber 🤪

@cecilb3216 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Redandranger 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't 12/64 = 3/16?

@HeartwoodArt 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stevend7074 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos! I accidentally drilled pocket holes too deep. Then I found this possible dowel solution: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obF2n6R9vNy6lY0.html. Would it work well for holding plywood blocks to legs?

@HeartwoodArt 2 ай бұрын

It may work. Will come down to having enough glue