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  1. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    AS the post title says,looking to put 4 wheels on my Silverstone FT02. I have tried Google but the best I can come up with is lockable threaded castors.

    Open to suggestions.
     
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    GuilleAcoustic Ook ? Ook !

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  3. Kronos

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    Hmm,not sure I want to pay that sort of dosh and I am a tad concerned as to how I would fit them to the FT02 anyway. I have just noticed that they are solid aluminium, so not for me.
    Thanks anyway.
     
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  5. Kronos

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    Still not what aim looking for,it looks like castors are my best bet. Cheers.
     
  6. GuilleAcoustic

    GuilleAcoustic Ook ? Ook !

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    Could you give us some clues on what you are looking for ? Material, size, color, how it is attached, price, etc. ... A little drawing would be even better.
    This is almost impossible without that :)

    Edit : and two very import question :

    - How much does your case weight ?
    - Where will the case stand ? Diffrenet wheel for a different use (on your desk --> brake almost mandatory, hard floor ... then standard wheel, soft floor like carpet --> larger wheel, etc.)
     
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  8. Kronos

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    My apologies, I really did not think sticking wheels to a case would be quite so problematic.
    Ft02 weight is 15kg before components.
    It will sit on my desk.
    Brakes definitely at least on two of the wheels.
    Bolted due to the odd bottom of the FT02
    Black.
    Rubber/plastic non-slip.
    don't want to spend a fortune.
    Reason for wanting this is due to a debilitating condition I lack the strength to move the case easily.
    I think something like this would probably do http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50mm-Twin...plies_Office_Furniture_ET&hash=item5d2f9f5803 but I am not sure as to whether they will work very well on a desk. I think they will tend to slide as opposed to turn.
     
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  11. Kronos

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    Thanks for all your suggestions, I have decided to go for the 6 x 40mm castors 2 with a brake with washers and nuts. Then to compensate for the fact that they would more likely slip on my desk I have bought one of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-000-BB. I already use one of these but its getting a bit tatty so by replacing it I can cut the old one to the necessary size.

    Thanks again all.
     
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    You're welcome, always ap leasure to help :thumb:
     

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