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General Discussions => Show Us Your Setup! => Topic started by: Reeg on April 12, 2020, 09:32:36 AM

Title: SI #2 with Norman Cabinet
Post by: Reeg on April 12, 2020, 09:32:36 AM

Since I'm a tall guy (6' 2") and have no time to build a cart, I opted for SI's Norman cart for my #2. I needed a mouse-proof cabinet since I store the smoker in my garage and I sometimes get mice. It was easy to setup, very stable due to the extended wheel base, looks good IMHO, and is very easy to move around. No more being down on my knees when lining the bottom with foil!

Title: Re: SI #2 with Norman Cabinet
Post by: old sarge on April 12, 2020, 10:52:37 AM

I really should get a cart.  I am 6'4" and will be 70 this year.  But bending over, stooping down is my exercise for working off the effects of Q.  But there are days when I wish I had it mounted up higher. Enjoy your smoker.

Title: Re: SI #2 with Norman Cabinet
Post by: Lonzinomaker on April 12, 2020, 11:57:55 AM

I have found there are 2 drawer 18" wide filing cabinets on Craigslist/thrift stores available occasionally. I add some angle metal on the bottom and get some 4 inch casters from Harbor Freight to bolt on and then I have a great cart. 
I even used some 6 in wheels and made kind of a dolly cart for a friend that has to store his smoker in a backyard shed and bring it to patio to smoke.  Also bolted the smoker through the top of the cabinet so it could be tipped back for moving.  Works great for him.
I also found an aluminum bakery cart for $25 in an antique store that works great for my #3.

Title: Re: SI #2 with Norman Cabinet
Post by: barelfly on April 12, 2020, 09:52:31 PM

I really like all the setups you guys have! Very cool! I as well, would love to not have to kneel down for foil, food - any of it. I may need to revisit some of the options available for the #3.

Thanks for the photos!