Add Wheels (Casters) to Your Drum Rack

After many weeks of my wife complaining about how hard it is to move my electronic drum rack out of the way, and constantly having to straighten out the legs after she drags it across the floor, I got fed up and went on a mission.  I decided to add a pair of wheels to one side of the rack so that we could lift one end of the rack up and roll it around, similar to moving a wheelbarrow.

My only stipulations were that the wheels could not touch the ground when playing and that I did not have to drill my drum rack at all.  It was surprisingly easy, and everything was available at Lowes for less than $20!  The entire process took less than an hour, and if I had to do it again, would take about 20 minutes.

These wheels were installed on a Roland MDS-6SL+ electronic drum rack, but should work for any drum rack utilizing standard round 1-1/4" tube.

Step 1 Parts & Tools List

These are the item numbers and prices for everything I bought from Lowe's.  Pricing and availability may vary.

297208  1/4 x 1 x 10 blk sponge (weatherstripping) - $4.58

169308  2" HD ridgid caster - 2 @ $2.98 each

22249  1/4 x 3/4 x 2-1/2 U-Bolt - 4 @ $0.99 each

315711  Stan 3" ZN Mend Brc 4pk (flat brackets) - $2.97

Total cost:  $17.47

Tools/misc:

11mm or 7/16in deep well socket and appropriate ratchet
Cutting tool (scissors, utility blade, knife, razor, etc.)
Rubbing alcohol

Comments

[johnsuri]

creative use of u-bolts to secure a caster--kudos.