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[Riley Casey]

While we do have cases and racks on wheels what we have even more of is empty caster boards and ratchet straps. The boards are cut to 22.5 x 30" which is the same size as many of our racks and smaller cable cases. This means that as long as what ever is stacked on the board doesn't stick out over the edge that strapped together stack of gear will fit in a three wide or four wide row of cases in a truck. All our speakers have soft covers and stack on the caster boards. For smaller, odd shaped speakers we have 'top' boards  the same size as the caster boards to make a sandwich for the strap to go around a stack. It makes it a lot easier to find dead case storage when its all soft covers and wheel dollies rather than full size cases for wedges and such.

[Rob Spence]

I buy casters from audiopile.net. These are the same ones used on their EWI cases.
Not the best but good enough for me. I usually have a few around for when one does explode. The price makes it good for me.

[Bob Faulkner]

Thanks for the photos of your work!  Nice!!

I have learned soft casters are worth it.  The Audiopile casters (for my use) have been excellent.  I have a small long case (w/snakes, power, speaker cables), with rack cases that sit on it... the whole thing glides across a cement floor, and does very well on asphalt.

Looks like I may need to try to make my own.

[Nimrod Webber]

My (DIY'ed) caster boards are 3/4" Baltic Birch with 4" Rezilex (blue rubber) casters.
They have grabbing slots on all four edges. these make It easier to schlep the board when empty and also serve as through holes for the ratchet strap that ties the load.
I also attached a pulling strap on the narrow side of the board (just sandwiched the ends between the castor mounting plates and the board)
This is very helpful when you need to jump a small step, or when going through a rough terrain. When not in use, this strap is simply tacked under a spring handle of one of the on-board cases.

      

[Rob Spence]

On several of my DYI carts (monitors etc) I put single slot e-track sockets on right angle aluminum extrusions underneath. I also, as above, cut a slot for the strap. This way, the strap is captive to the cart but can be easily removed if needed.

[Frank Koenig]

On several of my DYI carts (monitors etc) I put single slot e-track sockets on right angle aluminum extrusions underneath. I also, as above, cut a slot for the strap. This way, the strap is captive to the cart but can be easily removed if needed.

This is cool, along with some of the other suggestions upthread. I've got a bunch of extra L-track and fittings. You got me thinking. Thanks. -F

[Dave Garoutte]

On several of my DYI carts (monitors etc) I put single slot e-track sockets on right angle aluminum extrusions underneath. I also, as above, cut a slot for the strap. This way, the strap is captive to the cart but can be easily removed if needed.

Definitely bonus points for this idea!

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