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    Quote Originally Posted by reynas1 View Post
    Actually after looking at it and to appease Rayh__, I would place them on the opposite side of the legs (Inboard) so they'd be flush with the sides.

    Just a thought...
    re: thehomeengineer, I like them, you'll recall we've shared details often on good stuff. There are countless items needing casters, but require solid floor contact
    in-between, I find so-called 'locking' casters disappointing.

    When it comes to safety, as Mike Rowe says, Safety 3rd.
    I'd guess just two of us have ~80 years experience without serious injury, proving validity of his statement.
    https://www.google.com/search?client...+third+meaning

    re: reynas1, inboard is a good idea, except that often raises center of gravity to point of instability.
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