can you attach these to casters? In other words, I would like to use it as a rolling cube open at the top
180788
I would say not because the sides are adhered with 3M tape, not structural nails or screws. If you screwed the parts together with wood screws, perhaps, but I would look for a different product for this. The stability comes from the top.
180789
These particular models do not support casters. Also note that "open at top" is not a recommended configuration. The backing board (which would become the bottom of the cube, in an open-at-top scenario) is not meant to support any weight (nor could it - it's more akin to a thick piece of paper than a wall). Way Basics does offer a cube that supports casters but it too is only meant for open-on-side configurations, not open-at-top. See http://www.waybasics.com/home-storage.html for those.
180790
Hi Spring, Yes. Please note all customization is at your own risk and will void warranty. Many customers have customized, please be familiar with the product before doing so.Jimmy ChiangWay Basics, Founderjimmy@waybasics.com
180791
You probably could do that. They are made from some material that is somewhere between particle board and paper, but very thick layered paper. They are actually extremely strong, but I'm pretty sure you could nail into them to attach wheels.
180792
Amendment- I do remember that the backing is a thin material, so the other answer is correct, it wouldn't support that. Sorry, I didn't remember that.
1591000
Yes, you have to attach the casters to the base. I'm not sure how well it would work without them, but it's possible to leave them off.
2141441
There are two pieces of wood on the front that add to the design. I believe if you will enlarge picture and see a small piece of wood that is under the main piece but if the casters found are special....it is doable.
517512
There are no casters made for this file cabinet. You might be able to get universal caster and attach them to it.
706528
No they cannot. They are all swivel castors without locks. But have a universal bolt pattern and can be replaced with lockable casters
81183
I am sure you could, but the casters lock so they are really ideal for movable presentations, etc.
1722232
The wheels screw into the bottom of the frame using a bolt integrated into the caster. Without the wheels, I believe the frame would sit flat on the floor just fine, so I think not attaching the wheels would be an option.
2227787
Yes you can put the 4" Honey Can Do casters the listed as an accessory ones for the unit. We love ours and use it as a packaging station for our products.
950207
Unless the wheels can be locked it's unlikely. Even then the furniture/wheels would possibly shift or move within the casters thus defeating the purpose of the casters keeping the furniture in place. If it's possible the best approach would be to remove the wheels. Hope this is helpful.
2099981
I assume you mean wheels. Any caster that comes with a 3/8 inch bolt for screwing in should work. Remove one of the adjustable feet and take to a hardware store. Shouldn't be a problem to match the thread on a caster.
2000185
Yes..you will need to attach the caster wheels to the main frame...it comes with a hardware assembly kit, however you will need to use pliers (not supplied) to secure the cotter pins on the axles and a wrench (not supplied) to tighten the nuts on the caster bolts....here's a link to a tutorial Vid...... http://youtu.be/1BIQ7-RkQaQ . . hope this helps.
1981000
If you bolt them( maybe ) with a nut on the other end . These have machine threads on them, you drill a hole in your 2x2 and put a nut on the other end . You will not find threaded inserts this large to put into the wood to screw them into . You need to drill your material all the way through and bolt them on. These casters are heavy duty . They work great. If you have 2x2 verticals just screw a 2x2 or a 2x4 horizontal on the bottom and drill through it and put your casters on it. I looked all over and you will not find T nuts or threaded inserts this large.
2141438
I wouldn't recommend trying to attach casters. I agree that this cabinet is too large and heavy to be moved on casters. There is no secure area on the bottom of the unit to put casters. Try getting a unit that has casters or wheels as original equipment.
1139074
Sure why not. You could screw them to the side with a mdf board, or clamp the vises. Either way more than one way to do it.
552139
I'm that person. First I just drilled holes in the base and attached the bolt-on casters. But because the base has a slight cone shape to it the casters kept breaking. So I cut a round piece of plywood, fitted it inside the base flange and then put the bolt-on casters on. Been good ever since. You could try the push in casters but there's nothing to hold them unless you add plywood. Probably best to use the bolt-ons.
867897
the leg itself is 3/4in by3/4in. at an angle as shown. the holes are blocked by rubber feet that can be removed. I've seen casters that will fit in square tubbing. so if you can find that small of a caster end yes or if you can ram a square block of wood and drill a hole in it then put a caster arm in wood. it would work. casters can't have fenders on them like some do though.
1600348
No caster's, but I bet you could get some from Lowes. Great idea, I think I'll try that too.