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RoninEditor:

Mine are 3 1/2" I believe, but I 'sunk' them while building so about 1" is visible.  I have two fixed and two swivel... which I'm SO glad I did (vs. having all fixed or all swivel).  My front two swivel so I can 'aim' it and just push or pull... super easy. 

I've been building mine, literally, from the ground up, and checking the levels all the way up so it's pretty solid, not much rocking when you initially push it. 

NickG:

I use 4 2-inch casters on my upright, all swivel.  They have 1-inch threaded posts and brass sleeve nut and they are made of a hard orange rubber the likes of which one finds on a pallet jack.  I got them on ebay, I think.  I like them so far, but I am considering going to a two-fixed / two swivel arrangement.  I might just add a removable piece of wood with two slots to hold two of them in line.  Do you guys swivel the front wheels and straighten the back wheels or vice versa?     

Ginsu Victim:

Mine are all fixed. Keeps it from moving side to side during intense 2-player sessions.
I only need the ability to pull it forward and push it back into place.
My wife and I just bought a house, so it's not going anywhere.

ivwshane:


--- Quote from: RoninEditor on May 01, 2008, 09:49:02 pm ---Mine are 3 1/2" I believe, but I 'sunk' them while building so about 1" is visible.  I have two fixed and two swivel... which I'm SO glad I did (vs. having all fixed or all swivel).  My front two swivel so I can 'aim' it and just push or pull... super easy. 

I've been building mine, literally, from the ground up, and checking the levels all the way up so it's pretty solid, not much rocking when you initially push it. 

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This is what I'm planning on doing. Four 3" casters, two rigid, two fixed with the ability to be locked. In order to stop the cab from rocking I plan on using a t-nut and a 5" 3/8 carriage bolt, which will allow me to adjust the height.

paulscade:

I'm using these on my first build (Ultimate Arcade II):

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90995

I've adjusted the design of the base to allow the casters to be completely hidden.  The cab sits about 1" off of the ground.

You might say that this is overkill... but these MDF cabs are pretty heavy... add a monitor, computer, speakers/sub, etc... and it's easily up over 300 pounds.

I decided to go with fixed casters in the front and swivels at the rear.  Once the cab is pushed up against the wall, I'm hoping that movement will be at a minimum.  Worst case... I'll add levelers to keep it in one place.

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