Nothing ruins a cart you just built faster than a crappy set of caster wheels!
Why I bought these caster wheels
I put a lot of time into a cart for my drill press. Most of that time went into the design because I wanted a cart that wouldn’t tip over even with a tall, heavy drill press on it. Plus, I knew I would be storing it in a place where I’d need to roll it out almost every time I used it. Put that all together and I knew I wanted a solid set of caster wheels.
After browsing the many options on Amazon, I chose a set from Egofix. Yes, that’s really the brand name! I like that they seem to specialize in caster wheels and produce a variety of types, sizes, and colors. The reviews were solid and the price was right.
The Good Stuff
- They roll very smoothly. The “tires” are made of polyurethane, so they roll quietly and are non-marking on all surfaces. In my opinion, all caster wheels should be polyurethane. Plastic wheels don’t roll nearly as well and rubber wheels usually leave marks.
- They lock securely. On tool carts, it’s important that the cart can be locked into place. Imagine a band saw cart that moved as you cut, putting your fingers into harm’s way. These casters have a standard lever break – push down to lock, lift up to unlock. Both actions can be done with the toe of your shoe.
- They swivel 360 degrees. The wheels swivel easily, making it easy to move carts into and out of tight spaces.
- They look cool. The way the wheels look has nothing to do with the way they function, but I think they look cool! At the time of this review, they could be ordered in black, red, and orange.
The Bad Stuff
- Weight rating. The product description does not include a weight rating. Having used other four-inch caster wheels that were rated for 500 pound each, I would guess these are also rated for 500 pounds. But it’s just a guess. The cynic in me thinks they didn’t list a weight rating because the company didn’t want the testing expense. Or maybe they did the testing but it resulted in a subpar number. If you need wheels for something heavy, you might want to go with a set that specifies a weight rating.
Conclusion
These caster wheels are inexpensive, good-looking, and work great. I use the four-inch version in my workshop because it’s the size that easily rolls over the expansion joints of my garage floor. I know because I first bought a set of three-inch wheels and I didn’t like how they sometimes got stuck in the joints.
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