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How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - kap - 02-20-2010
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70089065
Tia
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - Lee3 - 02-20-2010
It wont take the side forces very well. It needs a back or some kind of board along the bottom
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - testcase - 02-20-2010
It looks as if the sidewalls are too thin to use standard casters. Quite a while ago, I saw casters that had a "U" bracket that would basically cradle the sides. Google or, check home stores (Lowes, Home Depot etc.).
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - M>B> - 02-20-2010
It is likely made out of "particle punk" like most Ikea stuff.
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - kap - 02-20-2010
Lee3,
I couldn't find any info on the thickness of the panels but by the look of it I assume the side panels are too thin.
testcase,
Wrap-on Twin Wheel casters will have to be the ones.
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - AlphaDog - 02-20-2010
kap wrote:
testcase,
Wrap-on Twin Wheel casters will have to be the ones.
I'm really impressed that you found those! I knew exactly what he was talking about, but I couldn't figure out what they were called so I could find any. Good work!
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - kap - 02-20-2010
Can't find any at homedepot.com nor lowes.com. May have to stop by the stores themselves.
http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/28-454-plate-casters/twin-wheel-caster-with-u-bracket-603380.aspx
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - jdc - 02-20-2010
they sell the casters at ikea
but if you hit one bump with it and it bows out -- like this: /-\ -- it will spit open
maybe something with support?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60169977
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - kap - 02-20-2010
jdc,
Ah, your idea even better! Thanks!
Re: How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk? - artie67 - 02-20-2010
I get mine from Outwater Plastics. It is easy to call and they usually ship from Phoenix. Here is the link page 156. Looks like less than $1.50 total each. You might have to add a shim on the inside. http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/lg_display.cfm/catalog/2009_master/page/165