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Title: Best caster height for Saint book cabinet and another question while I'm here
Post by: GAtekwriter on June 23, 2007, 03:46:57 pm

In the book, Saint recommends 2" casters and then states to add some shims to give the casters just a bit more distance from the bottom of the cab.  He doesn't say how far exactly and a search has turned up little.

I bought 2.5" casters and the clearance looks good, but I was wondering if anyone here has experimented with the best height/clearance?  The 3" casters looked WAY too big and I was imaging the cabinet being too high off the floor. 

Any comments/opinions will be appreciated.  And while I'm here, I've got my base built and have 1 more question before I continue with the cab.  I'm on hold waiting to find the 1/16" slot cutter for my t-mold slot.  I'm most likely going to have to order it, so I just want to make sure it's 1/16 and not 1/8.  I've read a couple of different sizes and just double-checking before I spend the $.  1/16 or 1/8?

Thanks, All.

Jim

Title: Re: Best caster height for Saint book cabinet and another question while I'm her
Post by: ChicagoDave on June 23, 2007, 06:52:37 pm

I used 3" casters and they came out perfect.

Title: Re: Best caster height for Saint book cabinet and another question while I'm here
Post by: Xam on June 23, 2007, 11:03:27 pm

I used 3" and was also skeptical of the height. My fears were unfounded as 3" seems perfect for my cab. I think 2.5 would allow my cab to drag on the carpet.

Xam

Title: Re: Best caster height for Saint book cabinet and another question while I'm here
Post by: Dmod on June 24, 2007, 02:26:07 am

I used 3" on mine as well and it worked out fine.  Slot cutter should be 1/16"

Title: Re: Best caster height for Saint book cabinet and another question while I'm here
Post by: GAtekwriter on June 24, 2007, 08:23:22 am

Thanks, all... appreciate the confirmation on the slot cutter, too.

Jim