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Shed on wheels?

ManderMander Posts: 349
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I've got a tiny little shed, more of a garden closet really. I think it's a Shire 2x2 garden store if I remember rightly.

It's sitting on the concrete path behind the house at the moment but even so I went in there yesterday and the bottom seems to be very damp. When the weather warms up a bit I plan to move it out of its little corner and repaint it. I was also thinking about putting it up on bricks to help keep it dry but I also wonder if I could attach some kind of heavy duty casters (with brakes) instead. This would have the advantage of making it easy to roll out of the way so I can cut the hedge more easily.

It's wedged in a corner between the house, a weird little short garden wall, and the hedge shared with the neighbours so I think it's unlikely to be discovered and rolled away by anyone. In any case I don't have anything valuable in it and I don't lock it.

Would this be a stupid idea? Where can I get casters that are suitable for outdoor use?

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Something like this?-

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braked-Rubber-Swivel-Trolley-Fitting/dp/B01MT3DZ73/ref=asc_df_B01MT3DZ73/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309800630830&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8531514473376280804&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006518&hvtargid=pla-697241002253&psc=1&mcid=2df18e36c92834298a9a9a0210e06d53

    it mentions - suitable for garden planter - so assume it's ok for outdoor use

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  • RubytooRubytoo Posts: 1,630
    Do you know what the weight of your garden store is?
    I wonder if you could find it online or ask the manufacturers.
    I would imagine an approximate guess would do. But most castors are rated for weight.
    Some examples here. 
    https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/castors/cat11840001?castorbraketype=braked

    Sounds like a good idea to me :)
  • ManderMander Posts: 349
    Hmm, no idea how much it weighs but it can't be that much. I can easily pick it up when it's empty and I mostly have a few tools and gloves etc in it. 

    Why didn't I look at Screwfix before asking that part? Haha or I could have just googled it...
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited 17 January
    It sounds like a good idea to me - like a mini-shepherds' hut.

    There is a spec here that might offer some inspriation

    As it's outside I would consider going for large wheels that can accomodate any old leaves, mud and dirt so they can still move smoothly and are high enough off the ground to clean easily if grit or stones etc get stuck. I would err on the larger size.

  • DaveGreigDaveGreig Posts: 189
    I think it’s  a very good idea. I have some of my work shop woodworking machinery on casters so they can be wheeled against the wall when not in use thus freeing up floor space. This works very well and I see no reason why it wouldn’t work on a small storage shed. 
    There are many types  available on eBay and although they’ve worked well indoors I don’t think they’ll last more than 3-4 years outside. They are cheap enough to change when required though. A set of 4, 2 with brakes can be had for 20 quid or less. They’re also available singly if you want all 4 braked.
    It might be an idea to build a simple frame that the shed will sit on and attach the casters to this. This will save having to strengthen the floor and will also make replacing the casters easier. Casters will also keep the shed off the ground away from the damp.
     I’d also recommend getting the biggest wheels you can live with because small wheels are more likely to stop dead on the smallest twig leading to a potential shed capsize situation.😱 😉


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