I NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR HAT BOX FEET...

[Cabinetman]

I work in the lumber department of the big orange box, but most of my knowledge comes from working around my father, who built furniture as a hobby.

Ah, very good!

 

[Wolfmanjack]

Back to the original question...

Magus, back to the original question, did you consider casters? They are available in all sorts of old-fashioned styles, various sizes and materials, including brass. Here is an example:

http://www.van****s.com/images/products/02005555-lg.jpg

You can get them here: http://www.van****s.com/product/02005555/

These would be very functional for a travel case, especially yours, which is very sturdy, and therefore not particularly light to carry. With casters, it could be used like those wheeled totes that everyone pulls around airports these days.

I hope this is helpful.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

How about something simple - small brass drawer-pulls. I'm thinking round/sphere/ball ones 1/2" diameter max. A small hole drilled in the bottom, nut attached inside with the excess threads cut & sanded off. Probably use 3 for stability - using 4 or more and one of them is usually slightly different size and the case would rock or rattle. Being rounded, you COULD drag or slide it with little fear of scratching whatever it's sitting on.

 

[Magus]

Interseting thoughts all. I considered the drawer pulls but they are hollow and I wasn't sure how they would hold up without denting.

The castor idea....hmmmmm....standing up I think it would be too unstable....but another thought comes to mind...strolling through the airport...leash in hand.......

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Interseting thoughts all. I considered the drawer pulls but they are hollow and I wasn't sure how they would hold up without denting.

Depends on where you shop, I guess, but Restoration Hardware and Home Depot have solid-cast ones. I know because we've been looking to replace the pulls on a table recently.

 

[Magus]

Depends on where you shop, I guess, but Restoration Hardware and Home Depot have solid-cast ones. I know because we've been looking to replace the pulls on a table recently.

Well I'l keep my eyes open...I didn't see any at our HD...but that is most likely an area thing. Thanks for the thoughts.

M

 

[thefedorastore]

Man, I think I jumped in way too late on this one! Hey Magus, did anyone in this long thread suggest that you afix felt to the bottom of the box? I think it would be a nice touch, considering most products stored in it will be felt. It won't take away from your shelf space, but will make it a smooth sliding operation on and off the closet shelf. I would felt the bottom about 1/4 inch in from the edges. Some sort of felt that is not thick and is dense, like used on the bottoms of furniture legs.

To keep it even cheaper, you could use something like this:
http://www.thefedorastore.com/FedoraFelts-tm-Self-Adhesive-Felt-Sizing-Strips-p/strips.htm
Duane