hi there,
i have the squat module bench from vessel and have been using it as a coffee table for some time... i used it as a bench in our old place and really love it, but i have a few issues...
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...1) i am finding it is too short for the height of our sofa, and 2) i store magazines in the compartments, but find that when i need to vacuum the rug underneath it is pretty cumbersome to move when full (which is most of the time).
i would like to attach casters to the bottom for added height and mobility, but i am not sure how to attach them. i would still like to keep the cubbies open for storage, but would epoxy hold on the aluminum? any thoughts on how to attach casters to this kind of surface? maybe there is some sort of flush fastener i don't know about?
thanks for your help,
meredith
meredith,
We called Vessel to ask their advice, but we haven't heard back from them. Whenever we've put casters on furniture, we've actually asked the people at the hardware store for their tips. But perhaps our readers can help? Anyone?
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Eesh, really? I can't imagine casters looking anything other than really out of place on this. Perhaps you should consider selling or trading this and getting something that's a better fit for you?
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Caster seem like they would be hard to install, but I've found that the reduced resistance of felt/fabric can do the trick for pushing furniture around
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I don't know how to attach them, but the idea of casters doesn't bother me on the piece. Well sure, old brass balls would be weird. But what about like overized transparent skateboard wheel looking things? I think it could be cool.
view Garrett's profile
It seems like you should be able to drill a few holes through the aluminum fairly easily, and with a few washers and some chunky industrial-style wheels you've got yourself a pretty cool new piece of furniture.
You may even be able to mount them to the sides of the "legs" (rather than the bottoms) so that they just hold the table up about a 1/2" above the floor for a little more subtle look.
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