adding a brake to a caster?

[stevep1954]

i have a heavy steel table with casters welded on but no brake on them. i have used some thumbscrew brakes on a lighter table i have and was wondering if anyone has ever added a thumbscrew to there caster to keep it from moving when working on the table. here is a picture of what i was thinking… i would drill and tap the side of the caster housing and then add the thumbscrew. the wheels are solid phenolic that the screw would be pushing against.

 

[rburke65]

I have never do this but it would be an inexpensive fix. Looks good to me!

 

[zkling]

I prefer wedges/chocks personally.

 

[DangerousDan55]

http://m.grainger.com/mobile/product/ALBION-Floor-Lock-5VP58
Pricey but it works great.

 

[tornadocaster]

In a pinch I take a small piece of chain and whip it around the wheel or wheels (where it touches the floor) and it usually stops any rolling.
Cheers
Giovanni

 

[Jere]

Cool idea, I suggest putting a but tacked to a washer on wheels side,sort of a shoe. That way the bolt won't eat the wheel. Maybe a twin thumb screw on the opposing side so nothing warps.

 

[laser3kw]

I have used these:
caster brake kit link

you can find them for most caster sizes and arrangements.

 

[Bondo]

In a pinch I take a small piece of chain and whip it around the wheel or wheels (where it touches the floor) and it usually stops any rolling.
Cheers
Giovanni

Ayuh,.... Ditto that,....

Rope will also work, but not as well as a short piece of chain,....