stand recommendation for x-st
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Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
Because of how the base is made on the x-st you are not going to have many options. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...googlebase-_-D25X-_-100671605&locStoreNum=175
Irvin
Irvin
mikeler
Moderator
No holes to drill, they just screw right in. Check out post #23 for the specs:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=246671&page=2
GlenK
Professional
Are these the ones you ordered?? Can't find the exact mm listing, these show inches. Just want to make sure..
http://www.greatlakescaster.com/great_lakes_caster___un_hooded_twin_wheel___75mm_black_twin_wheel_un_hooded_caster_with_716_x_78_grip_ring_stem-TWUN-75N-G20-BK.php
http://www.greatlakescaster.com/great_lakes_caster___un_hooded_twin_wheel___75mm_black_twin_wheel_un_hooded_caster_with_716_x_78_grip_ring_stem-TWUN-75N-G20-BK.php
coachrick
Hall of Fame
Those are pretty sad...made to pop into a pre-inserted receiver, usually a cheap wood or plastic case of some sort.
IF you are going to move the stand about, get some rubber wheels rather than plastic casters. They will cost more but will hold up better and feel/sound much better when in use. Woodworking stores like Rockler or WoodCraft will be more expensive for these...you could check Northern Tool or Harbor Freight for less expensive models. Even Home Depot or Lowe's should have what you need.
That said, I'm still in favor of a microwave cart for table top stringers. Looks OK, more stable than the metal stands and has built-in storage. Check garage sales next weekend...bet you find more than one
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mikeler
Moderator
You may want to confirm with Bret (GammaTech) but my order says:
Great Lakes Caster - Un-Hooded Twin Wheel - 75mm Black Twin Wheel Un-Hooded Caster with 8mm x 12mm Threaded Stem
Those are pretty sad...made to pop into a pre-inserted receiver, usually a cheap wood or plastic case of some sort.
IF you are going to move the stand about, get some rubber wheels rather than plastic casters. They will cost more but will hold up better and feel/sound much better when in use. Woodworking stores like Rockler or WoodCraft will be more expensive for these...you could check Northern Tool or Harbor Freight for less expensive models. Even Home Depot or Lowe's should have what you need.
That said, I'm still in favor of a microwave cart for table top stringers. Looks OK, more stable than the metal stands and has built-in storage. Check garage sales next weekend...bet you find more than one
My sad casters have performed admirably for over 2 years and I even have to drop my stringer down a few inches and up a few inches when I string in the garage.
coachrick
Hall of Fame
Threaded stem vs pop-in stem is the big difference.
Apologies to those with the 'upgraded' 75mm casters vs the 50mm; BUT, I'll take rubber wheels over plastic any time.
I've installed plenty(and swapped out plastic for rubber) on tables, chairs, workbenches, etc. Plastic works fine(especially the larger ones) on carpet...I prefer rubber on any hard surface.Again, GlenK, make sure you order the right stems...pop-in will NOT hold properly in a threaded receiver.
mikeler
Moderator
I looked there and Lowes but did not have any luck. Perhaps I was not looking in the right place though. Even though these are plastic, they are sturdy.
Gamma Tech
Professional
It is definitely a threaded stem.
the diameter of the rubber foot bolt is M8
length is 16mm
thread pitch is 1.25mm.
so M8 x 16 x 1.25mm.
there are 2 different casters thru great lakes, both are M8 & correct pitch. they have 12 or 25mm length bolts, i'd get the 25mm length ones. so M8 x 25 threaded caster.
bret
the diameter of the rubber foot bolt is M8
length is 16mm
thread pitch is 1.25mm.
so M8 x 16 x 1.25mm.
there are 2 different casters thru great lakes, both are M8 & correct pitch. they have 12 or 25mm length bolts, i'd get the 25mm length ones. so M8 x 25 threaded caster.
bret
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GlenK
Professional
I could not find these using the search function on their site. I will call them today..
