by Miracle Caster
Buy new: $14.95
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The caster sockets featured on this page work with Miracle Casters (and other casters that have a 7/16-in. diameter grip-ring stem.). These sockets allow casters to be mounted to furniture other than chairs, or to chairs that do not have a suitable socket. Now, desks, TV caddies, bar-stools and even home-made furnishings can be fitted with Miracle Casters.
Select the socket design that will work best with your particular type of furniture. (We sell other sockets in separate listings.) Some chairs and certain types of furniture may not be suitable for use with any of the sockets we sell. There is always a risk that modifying furniture by adding sockets or casters may lead to furniture damage or personal injury. Use these sockets at your own risk.
Shaped like a narrow-brimmed top hat, this socket is perfect for stools, chairs or other furniture with one-inch diameter tubular steel legs. Bottom of tubular steel leg must be perpendicular to the floor. Sockets should be welded to tubular steel legs, though epoxy can be used in light-duty applications. Epoxy is included with this set of sockets.
Can also be used in some wood chair legs and other wood furniture. When used on wood furniture, you will need to drill a hole at least 9/16-in. diameter. For best results, drill a slightly larger hole (5/8-in.-3/4-in.) and then use epoxy to cement the socket in place. Because of the stresses created by moving furniture on casters, and the small tack plate (hat brim) on this socket, care should be taken to avoid damaging furniture. For instance, narrow wooden chair legs may crack or break under stress. Furniture made from hard wood and used for light-duty applications will be at lower risk of damage due to stress. Unplated steel.
Two-part epoxy will secure socket to wood or metal. (Welding is preferred method of securing socket to metal.) You can also find similar epoxies at any hardware store. 1 oz. Enough for cementing 5 to 10 casters. Brand of epoxy may vary.
