Old Style Furniture Casters, Small

Old Style Furniture Casters

Caster selection is based upon: weight capacity,
mounting type, height caster will raise furniture, scale and appearance

• Wheel Diameter: 1"
• Wheel Width: 5/8"
• Raises Furniture: 1-1/2"
• Plate Diameter: 1-1/8" x 1/16" Thick
• Stem: 7/16" Diameter x 3/4" Height
• Load capacity: 200 pounds per caster
• If updating vintage furniture, replace all casters. This insures uniform height, style & appearance.
  
  

This caster is solid brass crafted from substantial castings. It is strong and durable. The stem is short and thick.  Caster swivels at swivel-joint between fork and leg plate. Finish is polished, it is not lacquered and will age over time developing a pleasing patina.

Install Old Style Plate Type Caster on Wood Furniture

• Casters should be installed perpendicular to the floor.
• Drill hole, depth of stem.
• Gently tap stem up into leg. Stem should fit snug but not tight, in hole.
• Outside diameter of mounting plate should not be larger than furniture leg diameter. Mark location of plate screw holes in bottom of leg.
• Remove caster. Pre-drill pilot holes for brass screws.
• Insert caster stem back up into leg.
• Attach caster plate to bottom of furniture leg with screws. Stem keeps caster from wobbling. Screws hold caster to furniture leg

Load Capacity, caster strength and stability is directly related to correct installation. If a caster is incorrectly installed it will-not be strong or serviceable.