Need to repair a caster on an 8x10

[kirby911]

I have a GK 810 GLX cab that only has one good caster wheel on it. The only reason I want to repair it is so I can sell it (I don't think anyone would pay for an 8x10 that's a bitch and a half to move). I've got the caster and all the nuts and bolts and I'm really not sure who could fix it for a reasonable price for me so I'd like to do it myself if I can.

Essentially the left caster caved in on itself and now there's a nice hole in the bottom of the cab where it used to be. I just need a good way to fix the hole and re-secure the caster so I can get rid of this baby on craigslist. Has anyone ever had to do something like this before? Any advice would be swell! Here's some pics...

[Bassmec]

You could have someone make you a larger kick plate out of
thick stainless then just bolt it on and bolt the casters through that.

[Floyd Eye]

Either sell it like it is, obviously priced appropriately, or do what Bassmec said and bolt a steel plate to the bottom of the cab with casters already attached to it.

[BillyB_from_LZ]

I'd:

1. Remove the bottom two speakers

2. Take some sort of saw (I'd use a jig saw) to make the broken out section somewhat regular in shape (square or rectangular).

3. Install, on the inside of the cabinet, a piece of 3/4 in. plywood across much of the lower panel and attach it to the cabinet with glue and drywall screws.

4. Next, make a filler piece (plywood or similar that is the same thickness as the cabinet) to replace the wood that disintegrated, paint it flat black and attach that to the 3/4 in. panel with glue and drywall screws.

5. Drill four holes for new caster bolts (you'll need longer ones and do use T-nuts on the inside).

6. Reinstall the caster and the two bottom speakers.

[Lowtonejoe]

Originally Posted by BillyB_from_LZ

I'd:

1. Remove the bottom two speakers

2. Take some sort of saw (I'd use a jig saw) to make the broken out section somewhat regular in shape (square or rectangular).

3. Install, on the inside of the cabinet, a piece of 3/4 in. plywood across much of the lower panel and attach it to the cabinet with glue and drywall screws.

4. Next, make a filler piece (plywood or similar that is the same thickness as the cabinet) to replace the wood that disintegrated, paint it flat black and attach that to the 3/4 in. panel with glue and drywall screws.

5. Drill four holes for new caster bolts (you'll need longer ones and do use T-nuts on the inside).

6. Reinstall the caster and the two bottom speakers.

Yup. This is exactly the right thing to do.



Joe.