Annoying rattle when casters are removed. How to fix?

This is an unfortunate drawback to using that type of caster. The spring loaded insert retainer often rattles and I haven't seen any successful ways of eliminating it either. Sometimes it's made worse when the caster takes an impact too.

 

Changing the inserts might help but it would be a gamble to find out. Inserts/Sockets (66) - Accessories (83)

Some removable caster sets do not have the inserts.

 

Good luck, I wasn't successful which is why I haven't designed these into a bass cabinet.

 

Why is it necessary or desirable to remove the casters during use?

I don’t know how much your caster sets cost, but maybe you could buy some additional for modding.

You could cut the wheels off the second set and mount rubber feet on them.

The shafts should engage and prevent the rattle

 

I always leave the casters on. Keeps the cab from picking up stage boom.
Much better now with my adjustable HPF to cut poor venue acoustics.

 

It'd take a bit of carpentry but maybe deep six em - fill the holes and use these instead? I've had good luck with design... mount the wheels as wide as you can, add a rear handle and a bit of aluminium angle to the back bottom corner for curb hopping and you get a very handy box.



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and a fancy handle

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