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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts 
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Anyone know of a medium duty dolly/hand truck with larger wheels? Those little hard rubber casters that you usually find on medium dolly's really suck, and the ones with nice larger pneumatic/inflatable wheels are always way too big and bulky (for moving beer kegs and such...)
I REALLY don't want to have to fabricate one myself... Right now my rig is all carried over the shoulders, but a hand truck option would be nice.
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epoptika Elite user Florida 477 Posts
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Have you checked out the compact, folding dolly at Home Depot? (or was it Lowes?)
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epoptika Elite user Florida 477 Posts
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It's Lowes.
Best Wheel Products Folding Hand Truck Item # 171232 Model # H003A The whole contraption folds up into a compact, flat, little package. Quite nifty! |
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RiffRaff Special user 670 Posts
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I just saw some at Office Depot.
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts
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I recommend this type of trolley:
1) http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/wolfcraft_fol......ntry=USA 2) http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/economy_foldi......ntry=USA 3) http://www.camcor.com/cgi-bin/cat/id=1059078409;fg=361021005 Stay away from this type: 1) http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.......16316296 2) http://www.bestpicnicbackpacks.com/product/738-00 3) http://www.juno.co.uk/products/337938-01......Shopping |
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marD Loyal user 274 Posts
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I got mine from Sam's Club. It's called the Magna Cart and folds up pretty compact...
At Ease Tees - Christian apparel and other items!
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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OK, thanks for the suggestions guys. I'd like to find one that has large ( 10" or larger ) wheels, but that seems to be unavailable in a light duty dolly.
I appreciate the effort, though.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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This is what I recommend. I've even used it as a side table in a pinch at a gig I did at an outdoor fair. Folds right up and goes in the car with everything else nice and small. Nice wheels. rolls over anything.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/15......cro.html 
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ShawnB Special user 728 Posts
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I have a model like this I got a home depot... Is folds up real small and is well made meduim duty..
http://www.greenlightoffice.com/office/s......-39.html
Shawn.
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B Hackler Special user 778 Posts
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Go to magliner.com you can buy wheels for the heavy duty hand trucks and put them on the lighter weight hand trucks.
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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On 2010-04-14 13:24, Frank Starsini wrote: Oh... I remember seeing this one a long time ago at a vendor's van at an arts/crafts fair! Awesome find Frank, thanks for bringing that to my attention!
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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On 2010-04-14 13:40, ShawnB wrote: I had one like this where the wheels fold in which is nice but the gear that does the folding was made of plastic and quickly broke, leaving me swearing outloud, dragging my rig over dirt with the wheels folded in. If you get one, make sure it does not have plastic parts.
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travisb Special user Vancouver, BC 548 Posts
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Agreed. I bought a cheap one. It lasted a week. I thought, "hey, it was dirt cheap, I'll just buy another and not work it so hard," so I did. It lasted one and a half blocks. So I went out and bought a bulky pneumatic tire one, way too big but not going to break.
If I could find a really sturdy looking folding hand truck I'd buy it. The big one is really too much, even for lugging around an amp. It's kind of ridiculous, although I do have peace of mind. -Travis |
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts
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http://www.spacepac.com.au/Brochures/Tro......g_NP.pdf
It took me a while to find it. The name is RuXXac. I've never seen a better folding hand cart. They come in 3 sizes, and I've owned the 2 biggest. They are not plastic. They are made from reinforced nylon and are very durable. I carry heavy loads with mine and they last 5 years, easy. Another reason I can recommend them, is because it's possible to fly with them. I wrap it in heavy plastic and duct tape and it's considered just another piece of luggage. If you get a nice check-in person they can even allow it as carry-on at no extra charge. The price is right, too. You could also google "Wesco Maxi Mover". It's another good example that I found while hunting down the Ruxxac. |
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts
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RuXXac
I think I've found the "holy Grail" of handcarts. Unfortunately, the Jumbo size has been discontinued, but I know it's still out there... Somewhere... Thanks Chance!
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Chance Inner circle 1385 Posts
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The Jumbo was a MONSTER. It was a folding cart strong enough to haul a fridge. I would never recommend it anyway for a busker. The mid-size cart is plenty for guys like us.
There's a Wesco Maxi Mover at Amazon right now for $115. It's rated for 250lbs and weighs just 12lbs, just right for busking & travel. I'd grab it, but I still have my Ruxxac. |
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Christopher Rinaldi Veteran user 347 Posts
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On 2010-04-14 15:17, Frank Starsini wrote: I had a folding hand cart with those same kinda wheels, it lasted a couple months before the plastic nubs which helped keep the wheels open wore down. The dang thing would wobble horrendously. |
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bwarren3Avatar.jpg "View Profile"){kind=avatar} Special user 518 Posts
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Thanks Frank,
This looks like the winner. Just FYI, I found it at Musicians Friend for $99 and FREE shipping... http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/p......ZYXSEM=0 Now if I can just come up with a way to put wheels under my Fender sound system...the hand truck works but it won't go through doorways because of the width but it has fantastic sound... Bill |
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Mario Morris Inner circle Mario Morris 2044 Posts
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Simple one I use, often can be found in a pound shop.
Is a shoping trolley they come with a bag on them. I don't have a link, they where designed for penseoners in mind. They are cheap $20, light and qwite endurable. If you go for this opptions, You need to look out for the one with rubber wheel brim avoid the plastic ones. Mario PS they look like this, (shame about the storie, got to laugh) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopi......ley.html I just remove the bag and your good to go. They do varie greatly in price, I chinese bazzre shop whould be ideal. Remember Grandma knows best. |
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1338 Posts
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Harbor Frieght Tools has a variety of carts, dollies and hand trucks. Though they can be hit and miss...some good deals, but also some chintzy merchandise
http://www.harborfreight.com/
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