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Heres my recycled dolly I made a few months ago. All i paid for were the 2 "no flat" wheelbarrow tires @$30 each and the paint $2.
I've used it to move some stuff up some stairs and due to the size of the wheels it seemed like i was going up a ramp.
I also used a tie strap to hold down stuff. Me and a friend used it to move a 500 or 600 pound snack machine .
Last edited by sollozo45; 02-06-2013 at 12:52 AM. Reason: forgot pics
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That's some good work there sol. I can see all kindsa positives, but I'll leave those for you to point out ; )
It seems the axle distance from the pick-up point would greatly decrease your leverage
It also looks like if it were to get away from you with a heavy load, you would Not want those handles in your ribs
Between the costs for those 2 no-flat wheelbarrow wheels and the ratchet strap, ....you probably could have bought an appliance dolly.
Granted the larger wheels are better for uneven ground, ie gravel, grass, etc, ...but a wider track would be more stable.
And you'll be wanting to avoid using that on stairs, one try and you'll know what I mean
Nothing like building ur own equipment! I find modifying my design as much fun. Million $ inventions came from tinkerers and hard working people like the ones on SMF. Cool dolly.
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Good job Sol!
And don't listen to people who pooh-pooh your design. I have about six different two wheeled hand trucks, and they all serve a different purpose. If this does what you need that is all that matters. If you find yourself needing a different type I'm sure you'll make that judgment when appropriate and then buy or build another.
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Killer dolly man, Only thing is the lift plate on the bottom should stick out more.
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Looks like a fun project. Like others here, I'll offer my personal critique. I think you should have painted it blue. lol
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