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Topic: Which end of the case do you put the wheels on? |
Walter Bowden
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Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 4:55 pm |
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Hey y'all.
I'm thinking about putting case roller wheels on the bottom end of my case and a handle on the other end to make it easier to get around. My question is; Does it make a difference if the changer end is at the low end of the finished case or not?
I'm thinking it might be the heavier end due to the mass of the changer and supporting structure and logically more appropriate to be at the low end of this type of case orientation.
I would appreciate any advice others can offer who have done something like this.
Best wishes, Walter
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Tony Glassman
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 5:42 pm Re: Which end of the case do you put the wheels on?
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....I'm thinking it might be the heavier end due to the mass of the changer and supporting structure and logically more appropriate to be at the low end of this type of case orientation.
I would appreciate any advice others can offer who have done something like this.
Best wishes, Walter |
It will be easier to lift up the light end (and more steady with the heavy end closer to the fulcrum/axle) when you wheel it. |
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John Bechtel
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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 8:11 pm
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I've never given the idea much thought or consideration, however; I've only installed wheels on my PSG case one time! Being right-handed it just seemed like the natural thing to do and also at the same time I thought it would help to protect the changer by installing the wheels on the Keyhead end of the case. So, therefore I would recommend, whether you're right-handed, left-handed or even under-handed: to install the wheels on the keyhead end! Although, nowadays guitars all seem to fit in the case very snuggly and I really don't think it matters much which end gets the wheels, so long as the handle is on the opposite end!!!
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 31 Jul 2010 11:51 pm
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FWIW, my Sierra with the Wheel EZZ case has the wheels on the changer end. Case flat on floor facing front, wheels left, normal carry handle and latches front.
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 12:14 am
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| John Bechtel wrote: |
| ......So, therefore I would recommend, whether you're right-handed, left-handed or even under-handed: to install the wheels on the keyhead end! Although, nowadays guitars all seem to fit in the case very snuggly and I really don't think it matters much which end gets the wheels, so long as the handle is on the opposite end!!! |
The whole idea of wheels is to make hauling the guitar easier. Since you have to lift the handle end up to arm's length anyway, why would you want to lift the heavy end? Also, having the heavy end up just makes it more tipsy on uneven ground.
It's simple leverage (like a knee lever). The farther the "effort" (your muscles), and closer the "load" (heavy end of the guitar) are to the fulcrum (axle) the more leverage you have.
Thus having the wheels on the changer end, not only makes the guitar easier to lift and carry, but it provides a more stable load. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 8:46 am
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| Both ends! That way you can ride it like a surfboard! |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 11:03 am
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I say they're on the bottom left! 
From an "ergonomic" perspective, the photo depicts the best way for my liking. The layout would provide for ease of dragging 'cross stage and into position. Nice looking case too, BTW.
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Walter Bowden
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Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 5:06 pm
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Hey guys.
Thanks for the suggestions. I reckon I'll go with the changer on the low end. I have the same type of wheels as on the Wheel EZZ case so it should make a good weekend project. Best wishes. Walter
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Mike Wilson
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Mansfield, Ohio, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 5:33 pm
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| I would put them on the end that isn't gonna have the handle on it. DUH...lol |
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chas smith R.I.P.
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Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2010 7:54 pm
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| I always do key head down, to protect the switches on the changer end. |
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Benton Allen
From:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2010 6:59 am
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Yes, I agree with Mike. The wheels should be on the opposite end from the handle! That should provide the ultimate in versatility!
Cheers!
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Walter Bowden
From:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2010 3:26 pm
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I'm still thinking about the 4 wheel skate board idea. Nyunk nyunk!
Actually though, Chas brings up a good point about protecting switches.
I'm using an Emmons p/p and don't have switches on the changer end, but it seems like there's a lot of stuff is at the changer end and I don't know if even gentle rolling with no stairs or bumpy sidewalks wouldn't be better if the changer end was on the high end with the handle?
I'm also planning to make a separate case for my legs, pedal rack and rods to lighten the main case. Mine's a single neck and in the case without the rack, rods and legs it isn't near as heavy. Walter
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Peter Siegel
From:
Belmont, CA, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2010 4:13 pm
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| Always put the wheels on the botton end. If you put the wheels on the top end, they will not contact the ground. This is less efficient. |
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Jim Smith
From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2010 6:27 pm
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| Just get a Rock-N-Roller cart: http://www.rocknrollercart.com/ and be done with it. I lay my D-12 case on it, and then stack two Stereo Steel speaker cabinets and two four space rack cases on the case, and my seat on top of them. In and out in one trip and it has paid for itself many times over. |
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Ryan Barwin
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 4 Aug 2010 5:10 am
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They should make one of these with pedals. That would solve the problem.
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