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General Discussions => Show Us Your Setup! => Topic started by: Smokin Jon on November 27, 2020, 03:10:40 PM
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OK. So I got tired of having to get on my knees to use my 3D. I didn't want to break the bank purchasing a cart. Also, I determined it's not worth my time to build one from scratch. Therefore, I decided to purchase a Harbor Freight 24" x 36" service cart and lower it by 4 inches. I determined the height I wanted by using a hydraulic table cart. The bottom of the top tray is 25.75" from the ground which is slightly higher than the 24" height of the Smokin-It SS carts.
Anyway.
No more grease drips on the patio.
No more bending over to load food or to clean the smoker afterwards.
It moves very easily.
It's a nice modification for a ~$60.00.
Smokin Jon
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Very nice! Do you have it bolted to the cart somehow? I see wood blocks but not sure if you went through those or not.
Nicely done!
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No. It's not bolted to the cart. It's heavy enough that it doesn't move.
I bolted two 2x4 skids onto the feet of the smoker. The smoker had to be raised 1.5" to accommodate a larger drain pan I purchased.
The smoker was raised on the hydraulic table and slid onto the cart.
Very easy solution for an aging back!
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That looks really good. I hate having to get down on my old knees to load, unload, clean etc. I've been contemplating how I want to proceed to fix this issue. Does your setup seem like it is at all top heavy? Appreciate you posting and sharing with us.
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The wheelbase of the cart is wider & longer than the smoker. It is not unstable - even with the lower shelf empty. That being said, I do not have a steep patio or driveway.
I'm 5' 9". If I were 6 foot or taller I would probably leave the cart unmodified.
I'm very happy with this affordable cart.
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Thanks for the information.