Blackhawk 94113R Tool box

[ohblondi]

Hello all,

Yesterday I saved this tool box from the scrap bin. I was walking outside and I saw it sitting by our dumpster I inquired about it and they threw in my truck with a forklift. Only cost me my signature.

There are some bent drawers and some sliders that need replaced. However, my big question is does anyone know the part number for the casters. The tool box has none?

Any help you can offer would be appreciated!

Today I spent time cleaning grease out of the drawers with the parts washer.

 

[ohblondi]

Not many tools in there to speak of, just this bad boy.

I am sure it pains someone to see it cut.

 

[scissorman]

I can only tell you the casters are 5" by 2". I just sold that same top and bottom box last month.

 

[454ragtop]

The casters would be the least of my worries, just find some you like and install them. Might have to drill a few holes, shouldn't be a big deal. I'd be more concerned with replacing the slides, and getting the drawers aligned and working properly.
Good luck, Jim

 

[ohblondi]

I have gone through every slide and only two need replaced. Some are a little stickier then others but some work like new, I don't have enough tools to fill the thing so I may put the crappier slides towards the bottom. Most of the drawers work just fine, its mainly cosmetic.

It just blows me away that my work had thrown this in the scrap bin.

 

[zkling]

Congrats, that should clean up very nice functionally. I wouldn't bother with the specific OEM casters. Measure the pattern and get a set of Colson or the like. Will get a nicer set for the money as you won't have to pay the middle man (proto).

Anyone else find it a bit ironic there was a old Plomb wrench in a modern Proto tool box?

 

[ohblondi]

What weight capability would you recommend for the casters?

 

[zkling]

~300lbs per from a good company would be more than adequate.

 

[ohblondi]

Also what recommendations would you make for the material the wheel is made out of?

Thank you for your help

 

[zkling]

That can be a catch 22. The softer they are the smoother the ride, especially on a smooth floor, but then they will also pick up chips and the like. The harder they are the ride won't be as smooth, but they won't get impregnated with junk. Polyurethane is a good choice. Just depends on how much you want to spend vs how much you plan on moving the box and over what surface.

Check ebay for a set of falutless sprung casters if you want to go all out.

 

[ohblondi]

How does width and diameter of the caster play into the smoothness of the roll. I honestly don't intend on moving it around to often. I'm assuming the wider the wheel and the greater the diameter the smoother and quieter the roll.

 

[zkling]

The larger diameter the easier it will roll, especially over surface irregularities in the floor say cords and hoses. But it will be slightly more difficult to stop. The narrower casters will be easier to turn in the swivel axis. Just a heads up, but once you step into quality casters from a big name maker, there is a night and day difference over the cheapo hard plastic casters.

 

[ohblondi]

Bought the casters tonight, the college budget won out.

5" in diameter but only 1 1/4" wide. 300 pound rating per wheel.

Went will polyurethane made wheels.

Special thanks to zkling for a quick crash course in caster knowledge.

 

[Mopar-Scooby-Doo]

Congrats and good save

 

[ohblondi]

Time for an update. About 10 days ago I gave the tool box a "bath" and what I would call a decent/good cleaning.

 

[ohblondi]

As you can tell from these photos and some of the other photos it had some dirt buildup.

However, a week ago today, my casters came and I threw them on along with cleaning the drawers again and installing the ones that I could.

 

[ohblondi]

One drawer needed a little welding action. And another had a "tear" in it. That is why they are not a part of the box yet.

 

[ohblondi]

Yes the thing is still plenty dinged up. But it is the first full size tool box I have had. And being 21 and a hobbyist I am pretty excited