[GreenKeys] TTY Mobile

[ad7i]

Thanks to everyone for their comments, suggestions, pointers and insights
regarding how to put a TTY on wheels.  I'm grateful!

Best wishes,

Paul, ad7i



On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 1:05 PM Paul Heller <paul0926 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Interesting. I seem to recall putting castors on a 28KSR without any
> problems or worries about tipping, but looking at my machines now I see
> none of them are on castors so don’t take that to the bank. They raise it
> about three inches or so.I do have a 28ASR on castors and it is very
> stable. They screw right into where the feet currently are.  I can’t see
> this 28ASR tipping. The base is empty as best I recall.
>
> That said, I remember tipping was a real threat while putting the castors
> on, especially when only two were on. I recommend laying it on its back
> (assuming your based and typing units are screwed down) and putting them on
> that way, then tipping it back up (which is tricky to do once the wheels
> are on).
>
> I would not want to try to lift it and lower a KSR into any of those
> dollies alone. Maybe not even with help because it’s too easy to grab the
> wrong place.
>
> For those of you who are going to try this and may not know - never lift a
> 28 by the keyboard. Ever.  It will warp.
>
> Paul
> W2TTY
>
> On Apr 24, 2020, at 8:09 AM, Ralph Mowery <rmowery28146 at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
> While the HF dollie wheels do not lock, I have bought some on sale and
> taken the wheels off an put them on a piece of plywood.  Seems that it is
> cheaper to get wheels that way.
>
> The 28 RO I got from Nick was done that way.  I did take 2 pieces of angle
> iron and put one  on each side on the inside of the cabinet and put a
> couple of selftapping screws in the cabinet to hold the 28 in place where
> it would not come off the dollie when I push it around.
>
> Ralph ku4pt
>
>
>
>
> *From:* greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net [
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> <greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net>] *On Behalf Of *kn7sfz
> *Sent:* Friday, April 24, 2020 9:50 AM
> *To:* greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] TTY Mobile
>
>
> Harbor Fright sells some cheep but decent dollies that would work great
> for a foundation.
>
> Their selection of wheels is over the top as well.....probably even some
> with locking brakes.
>
> Let us have a look at your finished project!
>
> Richard kn7sfz
>
>
>
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