How easy is it to put casters on this computer desk?

[kap]

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70089065

Tia

[Lee3]

It wont take the side forces very well. It needs a back or some kind of board along the bottom

[testcase]

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.).

[M>B>]

It is likely made out of "particle punk" like most Ikea stuff.

[kap]

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.

[AlphaDog]

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!

[kap]

Can't find any at homedepot.com nor lowes.com. May have to stop by the stores themselves.
http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/28-454...03380.aspx

[jdc]

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

[kap]

jdc,
Ah, your idea even better! Thanks!

[artie67]

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_displ...r/page/165