Camera Stand Wheels

[Wayne Aho]

My Ansco studio camera stand had the old original wheels which scratched my wood floors. I purchased some new casters with grey wheels and chrome hardware, not as bad as the gold ball casters I've seen on some, but doesn't look vintage. Also, they don't fit properly and flop around a bit.

After a lot of research, I found wheels from Reid Supply company. The wheels cost about $1 each, but the shipping is about $9, and they fit the original axle.

The axles are peened on both ends, and takes a sturdy punch, and a ball peen hammer to drive out (you may want a machine shop to press them out). Some of the original brass washers were missing, but new steel washers won't be seen. I've included photos of the old and new wheels.

http://www.reidsupply.com/sku/WC-1309-15/


Wayne

[Tin Can]

edit, however I cannot find that part # on their website...


Wayne, thanks for the info. I have the same stand and I want new wheels. I will check into them.

btw, It is a great camera stand. I swap several cameras onto it.

My Ansco studio camera stand had the old original wheels which scratched my wood floors. I purchased some new casters with grey wheels and chrome hardware, not as bad as the gold ball casters I've seen on some, but doesn't look vintage. Also, they don't fit properly and flop around a bit.

After a lot of research, I found wheels from Reid Supply company. The wheels cost about $1 each, but the shipping is about $9, and they fit the original axle.

The axles are peened on both ends, and takes a sturdy punch, and a ball peen hammer to drive out (you may want a machine shop to press them out). Some of the original brass washers were missing, but new steel washers won't be seen. I've included photos of the old and new wheels.

The stock number is WC-1309-14, 2-1/2 X 13/16 Wheel Spartan HR 1/4.

Wayne

[Wayne Aho]

Randy,

I searched and could not find the stock # either (I used the code off the invoice, go figure?)

So, I linked to the wheel that I purchased. Can't guarantee that it will fit other models.

Original post was edited.

Thanks,
Wayne

[Tin Can]

Thanks Wayne,

I had planned on fitting skate wheels, but they may be garish and roll too easily.

My lock jack is missing the 'foot', can you supply a close up of your jack lock foot?

Thanks!

Randy,

I searched and could not find the stock # either (I used the code off the invoice, go figure?)

So, I linked to the wheel that I purchased. Can't guarantee that it will fit other models.

Original post was edited.

Thanks,
Wayne