Rolling Equipment vs Fixed

[URY914]

I recently changed a couple of my cabinets from rolling types (casters). My original thoughts were that if they could roll I could move them at any time to clean or get something behind them and rearrange them if needed.

But now I've put them on a base. Reasons being, 1) If they are on a base, stuff doesn't roll behind them in the first place. I use a blower to clean my garage and it used to blow **** under the cabinets. With them on a base nothing gets blown under them. 2) I found that I didn't want to rearrange them or move them out to use them. I've learn to live with them where they are.

I made the bases out of 2x4's and plywood. I've also made pieces that keeps **** out from under all my stuff, shelve units, trash can, etc. I put my mini refrigerator on a base. Nothing anymore sits on the floor.

Wanted to pass it on...

 

[automotive stud]

That's interesting. I've found that I like to put things on wheels. I made a stand for my blast cabinet with rollers on it. It has dust collection and storage under the cabinet. It still gets dusty around it after a while and it's nice to be able to pull it out and sweep up. I also put my parts washer on wheels.

 

[astroracer]

That's interesting. I've found that I like to put things on wheels. I made a stand for my blast cabinet with rollers on it. It has dust collection and storage under the cabinet. It still gets dusty around it after a while and it's nice to be able to pull it out and sweep up. I also put my parts washer on wheels.

I guess I am just the opposite also. I have everything in my shop on casters now except one drawer unit and that will happen shortly. I find it much easier to be able to move stuff around while working and/or cleaning. I also like to take the dirty work, like cutting and grinding, outside when I can and my roll around benches and work centers make that an easy task.
Mark

 

[tubeman]

I am shifting everything to be on wheels also. It is really slick when the work table has pins that slip into holes in the floor to secure it for bending and pounding etc. I think it makes the shop space much more flexible therefore more usable.

 

[fab32]

I'm also a believer in putting shop items on wheels. It does make cleanup easier and more through and you have the ability of trying new arrangements without a lot of hassle. A little side benifit is if you need a larger area temporarily you can just push things off to the side freeing up some space.

Frank

 

[URY914]

I understand your point(s) of view. Maybe because my shop is a large two car garage, I don't have many options when it comes to moving things around. And I don't have the need to move the tools to my work as some do.
I primarily did it to be able to clean and sweep eaiser. No need to move anything to get behind it.

Thanks for your polite feedback.

 

[JWS]

I guess a lot has to do with point of view and how your shop is situated. At the current time, I have most equipment on wheels because I have only a two car garage. Most items are rolled where my truck should sit, and for a weekend project I utilize the area where my wife's car sits. If I ever get around to building a specific shop, probably would prefer to have everything have its own place and forget the wheels on most equipment.

 

[Arizona Geezer]

I can't seem to leave things where they are for very long........I'll buy or make something new, then have to relocate stuff. I've got most everything on wheels to make that easier. After i make a big mess in the garage, I'll usually move everything out of the way to clean it up well.

 

[Pitalplace]

Rearrange stuff, thats called a redo in my shops, and seems to happen quite often. I have a mix of mobile stuff and stationary and sometimes mobile stuff becomes stationary and the other way around. Sometimes the redoes' seem more fun than the projects I am working on.

 

[snorvet]

When I get done with my detached garage, everything will be on casters or hung from the walls and ceiling. I like the flexibility the casters provide.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

While I do not have much on wheels, I prefer it to fixed equipment. I have four sets of metal shelving in pairs, bolted back to back and mounted on angle iron frames with casters. works great. The parts washer is on wheels and of course the rollaway toolboxes.

For some things, its not practical to have on wheels, work benches, I have two 8 ft wooden ones and three metal ones, all about 6 ft, they are stationary, and of course the drill press and 3 in 1 on its workstation, but I will continue to put anything I can on wheels.

Charles