Implement dollies.

[bmontini]

I havent really felt a strong need for a series of dollies but this one is pretty cool. Maybe all the matching OEM paint is just too convincing.

Is it top heavy?

Seems to be stable in all directions, pushing or pulling.

 

[bmontini]

bmontini, my compliments for setting the bar high.

Thanks for the compliments guys..... I haven't fabricated too many items, yet, these are like items 10 thru 14 since I got my welder a few years back. One trick? Dri-Cut Carbide tipped low-rpm metal cutting chop saw. Makes them cuts square and smooth! Not OEM match unfortunately, just some Krylon 2-in-1 Gloss Red...

TIP! CASTERS ARE ON SALE RIGHT NOW at NORTHERN TOOL (if you have them in your area) Buy 1, get one 50% off. Just stocked up on more of them....

 

[MoArk Willy]

Have a B2320 so the implements aren't really that heavy. I bought 4 furniture dollies (not doilies) and configure them to use for the implements. I thing they were about $7 a piece. If you need just the casters you may be better off buying these since it's hard to find casters cheaper than $1.75 that will handle any weight.

 

[electrycmonk]

View attachment 346135View attachment 346136Here's one I built for my backhoe;

So, what size pipe is that? 4" square? What thickness?

 

[aczlan]

So, what size pipe is that? 4" square? What thickness?

Not square, I would guess 2x3 or 3x4 1/8" wall.

Aaron Z

 

[RalphVa]

Did it after the first time when I just dropped my bush hog on the ground.

Now park them either in carriage house or garage with dollies under most. One similar to a furniture dolly is good enough for the Mac chipper/shredder. Just castors underneath the carryall do. Use a 2x6 with 3 METAL castors underneath both ends of it for the front end of the bush hog. The back blade is light enough to manage without anything. Prop it up against the garage wall in front of the Tacoma until bad weather is forecast.

Ralph

 

[kneedeep]

Nice.

Thats funny right there!

 

[East30]

I've built a number of dollies. All have used poly wheels. Every time I buy a set I wonder about the steels wheels. I see most photos are poly. Anyone have both types and do they prefer one over the other?

I don't need to move things often when it's cold, but do enough that the biggest issue I have in Minnesota right now is the grease in them (when purchased) gets very stiff when at below freezing temps, My barn is not heated. Is there a way to condition them in the warmer months to get them to turn a bit easier in the winter months? I was wondering if I could add graphite powder or something to them and try to work that in.

 

[Imold]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.

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Bruce

Thanks, I needed a good laugh today.

 

[electrycmonk]

Not square, I would guess 2x3 or 3x4 1/8" wall.

Aaron Z

I Have not found the best or most thurough chart on wall thickness yet. Several will flip-flop between fractions & gauges of metal thickness.
Case in point, a local supply hub lists as 16,14, 11 gauge then 1/4 & 3/16" thickness for square, rectangle angle iron etal.

That being said, is there a close ~= of gauge to fractions out there? Like 1/8" ~=?