IMHO the best casters for an arcade machine

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They just screw in and are non marking. Just be careful because some machines have crappy t-nuts and you can rip them out rolling the cabinet around. I have these on most of my machines, although some have the black marking kind before I wised up.

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They just screw in and are non marking. Just be careful because some machines have crappy t-nuts and you can rip them out rolling the cabinet around. I have these on most of my machines, although some have the black marking kind before I wised up.

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OK, so where'd you get them?
 
I've tried those, but found they roll *too* good for my taste...I don't want my games moving under hard play...then again my games are on smooth concrete as opposed to carpet. I prefer having 2 fixed and 2 swivel w/brake as opposed to 4 swivels, as having 2 fixed casters allows easy steering. All 4 casters as swivels makes the game hard to move in the direction you want, kind of like the shopping carts at most Trader Joes. I use the kind you get at home depot and install them using self tapping #10 x 3/4" wood screws, no drilling required. Not sure if they mar or not, but haven't noticed anything like that so far...Too bad Home depot doesn't sell theirs with that kind of wheel material. However casters of any kind are superior to sliders or levelers.. it's nice to see others that feel the same way :) makes moving games for maintenance or gameroom re-arrangement such a breeze. Every game in my collection has received the caster treatment. The only downside is the surface they ride on must be truly level otherwise the cab might wobble. But this is easily solved by putting shims or cardboard under the wheel that isn't touching the ground.

Tom
 
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The one thing about casters is: Nintendo, Taito and Some Williams cabs require extra work to make them work. They have annoying wood bases that need to be removed in order to properly place the casters. Otherwise the cabs weight may not be distributed properly and may tip...The base may interfere with the swivel wheels...or if casters are fastened to the base itself, then the game becomes way too high. The bases aren't difficult to remove, but you definitely need a wood chisel? Not too sure what its called, to break the glue and separate the base from the bottom of the cab.

Tom
 
I've tried those, but found they roll *too* good for my taste...I don't want my games moving under hard play...then again my games are on smooth concrete as opposed to carpet. I prefer having 2 fixed and 2 swivel w/brake as opposed to 4 swivels, as having 2 fixed casters allows easy steering. All 4 casters as swivels makes the game hard to move in the direction you want, kind of like the shopping carts at most Trader Joes. I use the kind you get at home depot and install them using self tapping #10 x 3/4" wood screws, no drilling required. Not sure if they mar or not, but haven't noticed anything like that so far...Too bad Home depot doesn't sell theirs with that kind of wheel material. However casters of any kind are superior to sliders or levelers.. it's nice to see others that feel the same way :) makes moving games for maintenance or gameroom re-arrangement such a breeze. Every game in my collection has received the caster treatment. The only downside is the surface they ride on must be truly level otherwise the cab might wobble. But this is easily solved by putting shims or cardboard under the wheel that isn't touching the ground.

Tom

I was the same, 2 locking swivel on the front and non swivel on the back, but then one time I only had non locking swivels. I put them on and didn't have much motion, so I just use all swivels. My basement is level but the surface is like sand paper. The concrete didn't harden right when I built the house, so I had to power wash the floor and apply a special chemical to harden the concrete. As a result the floor surface is like 80 grit sand paper. So you get a good grip.
 
I put those on the two back legs on my pins and leave the fronts levelers so you can easily move them by yourself. Also the pin stays in place while playing.
 
They just screw in and are non marking. Just be careful because some machines have crappy t-nuts and you can rip them out rolling the cabinet around. I have these on most of my machines, although some have the black marking kind before I wised up.

I totally agree, these are the best. I have them on all my games, and buy them at Lowes. I have to give credit to DavidSKi, who turned me on to them. Lots of info here: http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?p=759495#post759495
 
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