Custom casters on Searwood

[JMB]

Before I even finished assembling my new searwood xl I said this is getting changed now.

I ordered swivel/locking castors and 3/4” plastic blocks on Amazon , aluminum channel from Grainger and started cutting and grinding.

Luckily I have the tools to do this kind of stuff.

I only removed the lower shelf female thread studs on the long sides of the lower shelf. Leave the ones on the narrow side and just cut a counterbore in the plastic block to side over it. Now I don’t have to pick this thing up on one end and it turns like a breeze. Even my lovely shop assistant says it is better.

 

[heffer86]

Looks great. Thanks for all the pictures.

 

[BeardedRetroGuy]

I'm ok with the stock setup for the most part, but I gotta say those bright red wheels look smexy. The color matches the red line Weber puts on the bottom front of the grill too.

 

[Bulkman]

Great idea! I may do something similar. I bought the side mount casters but never installed them because I didn't like how they look. I've been trying to think of a way to mount regular casters, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing this!

 

[JMB]

Technically, you don't need the long aluminum right angle. I did that as soon as I removed it from the box and my thought was I would increase the weight capacity of the shelf for holding bags of pellets. However, do to the limited height from the very bottom of the grease pan to the shelf you really can't put to much on the shelf.