Baldwin caster socket question

[gordon stelter]

Amen to this! I used a LOT of those double wheel,
rubber, ball bearing casters on uprights. But I used a
FAT masonry bit (BFMB?) instead of a speedbore, as I
think its easier to control while drilling in an
already present hole ( the old caster socket ).  I
sure hope Schaff keeps selling these!!!
    Thump

--- Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net> wrote:
> All,
> I've been using the Darnell double wheel casters
> with Cast Aluminum Sockets,
> for many years. Alas, these were available from
> APSCO! I truly hope that
> Schaff, (now to be known as SchaffAPSCO <G>), will
> continue the many items
> that they got from APSCO! These Casters are
> definately Industrial Strength!
> They come in Hardwood or Carpet, so the application
> is variable. Once I have
> installed these casters, the basic problems of heavy
> use is no longer a
> problem. As a matter of fact, the efficiency of
> these casters can be a bit
> too much, some times, as they roll so easy, that
> sometimes you have to chase
> the piano as you play it! <G>
> In order to install these casters, I use an 15/16"
> spade bit to make the
> wood socket match the cast aluminum socket, (most
> wood sockets are smaller).
> This will make the socket a "press fit", that is
> desireable. The snugger the
> fit, the better, as it doesn't allow the socket to
> move around, even when
> the screws are somewhat loose!
> Once you get the sockets installed, it is necessary
> to "drive" the caster
> stems into the sockets. I have a designated
> screwdriver that has a large
> steel screw inserted through the handle, (from the
> top of the handle, down
> to the buried end of the screwdriver blade). I place
> the screwdriver blade
> into the "swaged" stem base, center the caster stem
> in the socket and drive
> the stem into the socket with my "BFH"! <G>
> As an aside, I have had very poor luck with the
> "cheaper" sets of casters,
> that are readily available. Although the Darnell
> Casters are expensive, they
> are very sturdy, safe and work the best.
> Hope this helps.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> 
> Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
> 
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