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Default Using a "bigfoot" (large dia wheel) dolly/handtruck

On Thu, 6 Nov 2008 05:38:42 -0800 (PST), the infamous
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I own a generic handtruck/dolly with 10 inch dia pneumatic wheels.
The primary use of the dolly is to move appliances (not enough use to
justify getting a real $$ appliance dolly). My dolly is 22 inch wide
(from outside edge of tire to tire) and I am concerned about stability
when moving things such as fridges tipping over. I have decided to
split the hand truck and widen it about 6 inches and at the same time
increase the depth of the base plate. Before I do this work, I
thought maybe I should buy a “Bigfoot” dolly with 13 in. dia wheels.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37520
Does anyone have experience with this type of a dolly – Harbor Freight
frequently has these on sale for about $40. Will this dolly with the
larger dia wheels go up steps easier. I would still end up splitting
and widening the bigfoot dolly since it also is only 22 inches wide.


I own the 10-incher, too, and adore it. The one time I used the
larger one, it was even easier to work. You won't even know when you
ride up over a curb or small steps. g

The 13" wheels are on sale for $10 each now, and 13.5-inchers are $13.
search www.harborfreight.com for ' 13" tire '.

Go for it.

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