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Big Wheels for Rolling Case (DIY project)

Started Jun 27, 2018 | Discussions
stefantell
stefantell Forum Member • Posts: 65
Big Wheels for Rolling Case (DIY project)
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I have been using the Think Tank Logistics Manager 30 for a while now, and I love how easily I can fit almost everything I need in it, or on the outside.

The problem, though, as with almost every rolling case, is the size of the wheels. It feels like they have been designed to roll silently in airports, not helping me drag a lot of weight over gravel or bumpy roads.

My solution was to buy a used baby stroller that had a wheel axle with the perfect length that fits on the bag. Removing the inner bag with the padding revealed that the best place to attach the u-shaped aluminum profile I used was with holes through the plastic on the sides near the original wheels.

Two clamps and a cylinder of pipe insulation holds the axle in place as well as add some shock absorption.

The total cost for this was about 30 USD/EUR.

Here is a blog post with more photos and details:

http://www.stefantell.se/blog/2018/06/big-wheels-for-thinktank-logistics-manager-diy/

My next version will hopefully be a lot neater, this is just function. If you have any smart ideas to share, please let me know.

Best,
Stefan

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stefantell
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Re: Big Wheels for Rolling Case (DIY project)
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If you find this interesting and would maybe like to inform the large manufacturers that this could be a smart addition or development to bags and rolling cases?

Write a comment here, and they might listen.

https://petapixel.com/2018/07/05/how-to-add-diy-giant-wheels-to-a-rolling-camera-case/

Thanks in advance.

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