gardenslug Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Am going to buy Edgerider wheels. Now I have a question from my DH. Does the head have to be removed to install edgerider wheels? Can anyone answer this question for me? Know I have read about edgerider wheels on this forum - just can't locate info. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 It would be easier. Otherwise you have to support the weight when you take the old wheel off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I didn't, I just used something to jack up the side I was working on...so I gues it depends on what easiest for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Marilyn, If you go to Search in the upper left hand corner and search for Edgeriders many results will pop up and I am sure there is something there that will help you. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Marilyn, I think it truly depends on which model of machine you are replacing the wheels on. I have an older model APQS Ultimate II. The wheels on the carriage just roll back and forth along an indented tracking system. The wheels under the carriage are exposed and roll along horizontal on top of the table on an inverted V shaped horizontal aluminum track. How simple is this! Very! My husband changed the old brown composite wheels to the Edgerider wheels in 20 mins. Sort of like jacking up a car wheel, and changing the tire. There is a big difference in the wheels and axle system on an Ultimate II and a Millinium machine Now, if you have a Millinium---I think it's going to be a lot more complicated from the pictures I've seen of the wheel and tracking system. You need to chat with a Milli owner who has done this wheel change, Once you do get your Edgerider wheels installed, you will wonder why you waited so long! The machine just seems to float along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I took the machine head off because it was easier for me to work on the carriage (I have a Freedom SR). I agree with Bonnie...it is what ever works best for your DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHuffman Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 When I did it with my old Mille I left the head on but used wood shims to hold it up while taking the wheels off. The whole process took me much, much longer than I thought it would. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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