Adapting wheels to existing case

Steve Schmidt · From: Ramsey, MN, USA

I have a Zum D10 with stock case. I have been thinking about adapting a set of wheels on one end and a handle on the other. (These things get heavier with age). Can someone point me to a source of the wheels and any comments that they may have about doing this?

Jim Harper · From: Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.

I would not use wheel,s on any thing i have to play. I have helped fellow,s unload that had wheel,s on their amp and they shake all the way to the band stand,just feel your hand quiver as you roll them along.I Play a D-10 Emmon,s P-P a session 400 and a N-ville 112 and i just carry them baby,s==Jim Harper

Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

Steve, I make wheeled split cases. Hatton Split Cases. They take 20 pounds off the total carry weight. 716-691-6527.

Carl Williams · From: Oklahoma

Steve, see my post regarding Kevin's (Hatton Split Cases) Cases---I just sent it to the top for your review--have a photo of my two cases Kevin built for me recently--they're great! Carl

Mike Perlowin · From: Los Angeles CA

Larry Strawn · From: Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.

I have a two wheel hand truck with soft rubber tires I use for moving sound gear and amps. Since I have it with me I use it for my steel also. If I didn't have that I would definatly check into some wheels for the steel case.

Larry
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Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

Back in another life, I played a mid-70's MSA that weighed at least 250 pounds, in the case. I went to the hardware store and purchased some wheels that I just bolted on to the end of the case. I also bolted a handle on the other end. It worked just fine.

Do NOT get swivel wheels!

Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

I agree Lee. Swiveled wheels are terrible.

Ronnie Sellers · From: Seymour Tenn

Steve if you want your equipment to last a long time, stay away from the swivel wheels.
I had them on my session 500 and like Jim says, they will shake all the way to the band stand.
Now i have a two wheel hand truck like Larry with the soft rubber tires, and it's a smooth ride all the way to the stage.
All that shaking in hard on you equipment, and there is no way i would put them on my guitar case.

Invest in a hand truck,, about $35.00 dollars at a Northern Tools store.
Good luck.
Ronnie

Tommy Young · From: Ethelsville Alabama

Steve I just bought a real nice folding two wheel hand truck from Lowe's building supply and it is wonderful for hauling all your equipment in with large wheels on back for around $50 best 50 i ever spent TOMMY

PS: they have an online store as well

Steve Schmidt · From: Ramsey, MN, USA

Thanks guys for the suggestions. Right now I have one of the "Rock and Roller" carts but it is another rather large piece of gear to have to load plus it's not exactly on the light side either. Another problem is storing it at a gig. Sometimes space is rather cramped. I like the looks of Kevin's cases and the wheels that he has on them and will probably give him a call, but for right now Im a little strapped so a new case doesn't fit in the budget. The simplicity of just putting a couple of wheels on the case sounds great. I will go and look at the foldable 2 wheeler that Tommy suggested.
Steve
FWIW, Kevin, you do a really nice job on your cases.

Ernest Cawby · From: Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.

From wal mart $39.00 folds flat and handle colapsis half down,carries my D10 shobud with ease and go back for Pack seat and NV 112, i am 77 works for me.

ernie

Jim Palenscar · From: Oceanside, Calif, USA

Forumite Bob Dell is a maker of fine cases and installs recessed wheels in them. In the past he hooked me up with a pair and can at least point you in the right direction. I don't like those with axles as it makes the case cumbersome and takes up more room (with 55 cases at my shop it matters).

Malcolm McMaster · From: Beith Ayrshire Scotland

I purchased a set of Fred Justice's clip on wheels.They were easy to screw on ,and are easy to clip off and put inside case when travelling, as airlines are real good at damaging anything sticking out of cases.I can recommend them, life is a lot easier not having to lift 31kgs of case and guitar.

Mike Ester · From: New Braunfels, Texas, USA

I use one of these:

http://www.rcpworksmarter.com/rcp/products/detail.jsp?categoryID=2&subcategoryID=334&rcpNum=4401-20&subcategoryID_rcpNum=334_4401-20&categoryID_rcpNum=2_4401-20&categoryID_subcategoryID_rcpNum=2_334_4401-20

Works like a champ and the hand folds down nicely.

If the going is really rough, I'll usually carry the items separately, but I really like this cart.

Unlike the MSRP listed, I picked one up at Home Depot for about $60.

Micky Byrne · From: United Kingdom (deceased)

Hi Steve, Even though my Carter universal is not a heavy guitar I've made life easier for me. I went into a "Charity" shop and found an old Kinda airport suitcase with wheels. I removed the wheels and screwed them to the end of the case, and got a nice heavy duty "Sprung" handle for the other end. Great to use it now if it's a long walk to a stage, or if the car is parked too far at venues. As you know we all have so much other stuff to carry, like our pakka seats, box of cables etc etc etc. I just realised your name and location, and wondered if your dad is Clem, who had a pedal steel shop in Minneapolis?? If so, I visited many years ago in 1982 when I was playing in the area, if I remember rightly I heard you at that time played an S-12 Emmons. Perhaps I have the wrong guy, if so I apologise Smile

Micky Byrne United Kingdom www.mickybyrne.com

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