Taller / nicer casters for harbor freight 44" tool box

[CafeTools]

I was thinking about upgrading the casters on a HF box. I am tallish, I'm 6'1" and wouldn't mind if the surface of the top the the 44 box was higher.

To kill two birds with one stone some bling on the rims would be sweet. Plus a MAC sticker? Hah.

Does anyone sell nice casters that are bigger too?

 

[L.Cheapo]

There are a number of companies making nicer and bigger casters than the ones you have. Problem is they'll cost you more than the box did. Quality casters are very expensive.

 

[CafeTools]

I was afraid of that. Dang.

 

[Wyoming09]

I've purchased casters form Service Caster. Been very good and not terribly priced. Have a look. https://shop.servicecaster.com/default.asp

 

[mike93lx]

You could use some rectangular tube to make spacers, but it would probably be more useful to make a rider for the top with storage underneath. Thinking something like this workbench: https://images.app.goo.gl/2FSEhFY3fWWHkieH9

 

[CafeTools]

I've purchased casters form Service Caster. Been very good and not terribly priced. Have a look. https://shop.servicecaster.com/default.asp

They have some all the way up to 8 inch! What will work though...

 

[Mr_B]

you'll spend 100 to 200 bucks buy bigger caster on same bolt plate I expect .
if you wheels worse for wear or you move box a lot then quality bigger wheels be big plus .
You may see sets on amazon around 80bucks but if looking gain like 2" then doubt see much low 100 .

 

[tarbellb]

I prefer Albion or RWM, like others have said they get very expensive. Cant speak to the quality of Service Casters but....


here are some Service Casters on Warehouse special, not sure about fit/plate dims.
steel
$ 60-75 for 4.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00VAGVD9K/
poly
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00V8UKHB8/

 

[2ndGearRubber]

If raising it is your main concern, jack up the box and slide some 2x4 sections or whatever under the casters.

 

[wornoutoldman]

https://shop.servicecaster.com/Swivel-Caster-with-brake-p/scc-30cs820-pur-tlb-rs.htm

These would make for easy rolling and positioning into tight spots.

 

[seber]

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for in casters. If you plan to move the unit around very much you will be better off buying a either a quality unit or raise the weight capacity of second rate casters. In any case, remember that caster rating is based on static weight of the load. On a Bassick or Colson for instance you would double the actual weight. On a no name I would double that. As far as I can tell, Service Caster does make casters.

 

[Maui]

I’ve bought dozens of sets of casters over the years at estate sales, auctions, etc. you can find some excellent quality sets for very little money.