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DJ Tony McQue
28-07-2010, 05:02 PM
Can anybody recommend some swivel wheels to bolt onto a subwoofer? Either that or some sort of platform with wheels on it? My only concern with the bolt on option is voiding the warranty on the sub..

simon1969
28-07-2010, 06:43 PM
Suitable sized peice of wood and four wheels screw them on hey presto !!! :)

spin mobile disco
28-07-2010, 08:37 PM
Go to B&Q and buy some heavy duty screw on wheels. Around £5 to £10 each depending on duty type. For a sub you could go for lighter duty as they are pretty robust anyway.

Corabar Entertainment
28-07-2010, 08:38 PM
http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00324/300kg-tool-cart/dp/TL10580

Danno13
28-07-2010, 08:44 PM
I have one of those, but it's not much cop on anything other than a completely flat surface, as the wheels are solid plastic, rather than rubber. It's good for moving things about in my lockup though!

Flightcase warehouse used to sell one a bit bigger, with better wheels although it was about £45 which is expensive for what is essentially a bit of wood with 4 wheels bolted to it. If you're passing Hereford 6th form college, mine is probably still there from when I left it :D

Corabar Entertainment
28-07-2010, 08:48 PM
We've got a couple too. It does the job inside venues (wouldn't suggest anyone uses it outdoors, or tries to pile a ton on it either.) Just saves carrying down long corridors, etc.

Could always go for this one instead: http://cpc.farnell.com/road-ready/rrwad/caster-board-braked/dp/DP28404?Ntt=dolly

Danno13
28-07-2010, 08:52 PM
Thats a bit like the one I mentioned only even more ludicrously priced! These are what I use by the way, work fine for all kit including dance floor panels (can do about 12 at a time with this baby!)

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/27108/Access-Storage/Manual-Handling/3-in-1-Hand-Truck

Corabar Entertainment
28-07-2010, 09:06 PM
Yep - got one (or is it two?) of them (or very similar)... plus a 'stair-walker' as well.

Excalibur
28-07-2010, 09:42 PM
Add Machine Mart to the list. Good range of trolleys, dollies, and separate wheels.

I'm sorely tempted to buy a set of the ones I saw in a local engineers shop. Pneumatic, 6" tall, off road capable!! :D :D :D :D

Twinspin
30-07-2010, 08:26 AM
My Dad made me one. I bought some thick Plywood and put some wheels on.
also got wood round the outside to stop cases sliding off it. Im going to make the dollyboard bigger so i can put 2x subs at one on it.

gaza
30-07-2010, 09:48 AM
You want some of these, i have a heavy duty dolly with theses on it and you can use it over bumpy ground outside aswell.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Heavy-Duty-Castor-Wheels-Set-4-NEW-Rubber-Tyres-/290457287165?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item43a09a79fd

Shaun
30-07-2010, 10:05 AM
You want some of these, i have a heavy duty dolly with theses on it and you can use it over bumpy ground outside aswell.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Heavy-Duty-Castor-Wheels-Set-4-NEW-Rubber-Tyres-/290457287165?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item43a09a79fd

For speakers I would think lockable castors would be better?

Solitaire Events Ltd
30-07-2010, 10:15 AM
For speakers I would think lockable castors would be better?

That depends on where you are putting them Shaun. The RCF subs for example have a kit that fits on the back rather than the bottom.

Twinspin
30-07-2010, 10:21 AM
That depends on where you are putting them Shaun. The RCF subs for example have a kit that fits on the back rather than the bottom.

the only thing with that though is the subwoofer covers. Can you still use the subwoofer covers and the cart for the RCF subs?. If so i might be interested myself.

Shaun
30-07-2010, 10:22 AM
That depends on where you are putting them Shaun. The RCF subs for example have a kit that fits on the back rather than the bottom.

I didn't know that. Do you know anywhere that stocks them?


the only thing with that though is the subwoofer covers. Can you still use the subwoofer covers and the cart for the RCF subs?. If so i might be interested myself.

That's a good point actually. My covers wouldn;t fit on with a set of castors on the back.

Ah well, back to the drawing board.

DJ Tony McQue
30-07-2010, 10:28 AM
So would screwing something like these staright onto the bottom of a subwoofer be ok?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50mm-Castors-Casters-swivel-and-braked-/120583936991?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c135cdbdf

Twinspin
30-07-2010, 10:31 AM
http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/RCF_AC_KP-705/RCF-ACKP705

http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/RCF_AC_WK-SW/RCF-ACWKSW

here we go shaun these are the Karts. Its just a plate that fixes on the back of the sub and you attach wheels to it. (bit expensive tbh)

would be miles cheaper to either buy a dollyboard or make one.

yourdj
30-07-2010, 12:26 PM
So would screwing something like these staright onto the bottom of a subwoofer be ok?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50mm-Castors-Casters-swivel-and-braked-/120583936991?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c135cdbdf

I would do that. you can then stack other stuff on the bins (decks & amp racks)

Get the adam hall ones:

http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=ADH3709BLU&seeimage=YES&img_name=3709BLU-f1

Mark Wild
30-07-2010, 12:52 PM
I use a platform trolley which I get 1 active sub and two mackies on no probs.

DJ Tony McQue
30-07-2010, 12:55 PM
I use a platform trolley which I get 1 active sub and two mackies on no probs.

Something like this?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/products.jsp?id=68443&ts=90837

TONYTIGER
30-07-2010, 01:15 PM
the only thing with that though is the subwoofer covers. Can you still use the subwoofer covers and the cart for the RCF subs?. If so i might be interested myself.

No im afraid not,spoke to RCF re this bad design many moons ago.

Mark Wild
30-07-2010, 01:33 PM
Something like this?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/products.jsp?id=68443&ts=90837

This is the one I use mate http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cpf300-heavy-duty-platform-truck/path/pallet-trucks-platform-trucks

DJ Tony McQue
30-07-2010, 01:41 PM
This is the one I use mate http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cpf300-heavy-duty-platform-truck/path/pallet-trucks-platform-trucks

That is SO the way forward, thanks for the link. Now I just need to get a van to fit all this new kit in..

Excalibur
30-07-2010, 07:40 PM
Lads, don't forget, wheels on the back of subs, not the bottom. ;)

Solitaire Events Ltd
30-07-2010, 07:42 PM
That was mentioned a while back dear boy....

Excalibur
30-07-2010, 07:47 PM
That was mentioned a while back dear boy....

Indeed it was, but not everybody spotted it. I did, BTW.

The case for the defence:

So would screwing something like these staright onto the bottom of a subwoofer be ok?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50mm-Castors-Casters-swivel-and-braked-/120583936991?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c135cdbdf

NO.

Solitaire Events Ltd
30-07-2010, 07:48 PM
So why did you say 'lads' then when it was aimed only at one person?

Excalibur
30-07-2010, 07:52 PM
So why did you say 'lads' then when it was aimed only at one person?

Darren, I never give advice to one person, my pearls of wisdom are always destined for the widest possible audience. :D :D :D :D :D

In all honesty, I did think more than one person had suggested pedestal fixing, rather than caudal. :o :o :o :o

yourdj
30-07-2010, 08:02 PM
Lads, don't forget, wheels on the back of subs, not the bottom. ;)


Can you not put braked ones on the bottom? Would be useful if you needed to move a large stack? would limit sound going through floor when on stages etc.

I assuming thats a very bad idea though :p