Semi-Centennial casters

[guyatou]

Does anybody happen to have a good part number for modern replacement casters for the Semi-Centennial stands? Mine's a 2A, but I'm sure the 1A has the same wheel.

I tried Lowe's, but the shank isn't long enough, nor is it thick enough to stay in the stand's leg. I have one original wheel, so I generally know what the shank looks like, but haven't come up with anything locally that seems to work.

The forum has good suggestions of places to try (like Harbor Freight), but no sizing/part number info. Someone had some for sale years ago on the forum, and those seemed to have a separate metal cap that went between the shank and the stand's leg. Haven't come across anything like that in the wild.

Thoughts?

[Tin Can]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-casters/=wsbcht

[guyatou]

^^Right, I know McMaster exists, but looking for the specific wheel to order. They have dozens of options.

[Peter De Smidt]

Measure the inside dimensions of the receptacle where the wheel stud attaches to the stand.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Measure the inside dimensions of the receptacle where the wheel stud attaches to the stand.

He has one of the originals to measure. I've said it too often: any DIY and advanced photographer should have a dial or regular caliper. Even the relatively inexpensive plastic ones are good enough. I got this one from Home Depot years ago.

[Tin Can]

I also suggest getting the right wheels for your floors. If hardwood, you want a special wheel, if concrete another.

Since these obviously wear out, adherence to originality may not be best.

[guyatou]

True. I don't have a caliper, although one would be useful for lots of purposes. I may just break down and buy one. The original wheel has a weird taper and a ball toward the top that I haven't seen in any of the online options. Not sure how critical that part of the design is.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Time permitting, I will remove one of mine and measure it
and reference my choice of replacement.

I strongly suggest you choose a compliant wheel with rounded
edges. The original which I have has small, flat profile iron wheels.
They tear up every surface, and do not move from stop easily.
.

[Peter De Smidt]

Mine are hard black rubber. I can't be sure if they're original, although they look pretty old. I can measure them tomorrow as well, if needed.

[goamules]

There was a guy on the forum that used to sell a LOT of brass lenses, and he had the right castors for the stands at one time. I can't recall his name, but do a search and you may find him.