Best dollies according to redditors
We found 71 Reddit comments discussing the best dollies. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 71 Reddit comments discussing the best dollies. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
If these were cheaper I'd keep a pair in my trunk for just such occasions.
Jack up the front wheels, swing the double-parker out perpendicular, and leave it that way. Cops will definitely take care of it then, and you are long gone.
Somebody may be pranking you with rolling dollys/jacks like these. We had some of these in our auto program and would sometimes move students cars from the shop to the shop car storage area and then sit back and watch as they try and figure out how their locked car got moved. Fun times.
Jack and move?
Pentagon Tools 5060 Tire Skates 4 Tire Wheel Car Dolly Ball Bearings Skate Makes Moving A Car Easy, 12" (Pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UAGDTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eBTvybZ2H5YBV
https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Vehicle-Automotive-Moving-Dolly/dp/B000H3TSIU
here ya go
https://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Dolly-Skate-Swivel-Wheels/dp/B000M4F73O
Wheel that bitch away.
OP delivers!
We had originally considered purchasing a vehicle lift, but they were much more expensive, required a lot of headroom (the garage ceiling is only about 8'4" high), and would have required us to change the garage door tracks and opener to let it clear. This was a much simpler (and cooler) solution.
Many parts were purchase from Amazon, so I provided links so you can take a look.
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I had access to the studs and rafters as we removed the drywall to remodel the garage, so I was able to use 2x4s and 2x12s to strengthen the areas where the eye hooks were secured.
I built these pivoting support blocks to keep the axle from taking any of the load. I put carpet on the blocks to keep them from scraping the new garage floor.
I use these dollies to position the trailer to be hooked up to the pivot blocks.
I use the rope hoist to make the raising and lowering of the trailer a one person operation. You need to pull the trailer away from the wall to get it to start lowering and also need to steady it on its way up so it doesn't fall into position too quickly.
I'm a big fan of this one paired with PVC.
if this is a common problem get a set of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0F33O/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2972357942&pd_rd_wg=GH1F1&pf_rd_r=5B6V402C319QEFT49CKC&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B003W0F33O&pd_rd_w=XNfsN&pf_rd_i=car+wheel+skate&pd_rd_r=B9FS8X3X491RXZ3ZA380&ie=UTF8&qid=1500773830&sr=1
or these if you already have a jack: https://www.amazon.com/Pentagon-Tools-5060-Tire-Skates/dp/B000UAGDTC/ref=pd_cp_60_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000UAGDTC&pd_rd_r=G2VYWZS4ZMTQPH50PQWR&pd_rd_w=YwRpg&pd_rd_wg=AYZOP&psc=1&refRID=G2VYWZS4ZMTQPH50PQWR
Roll their shitbox out of your spot and then call SFS for a car being left in the middle of the road.
Or a set of these
I worked junk removal for a year and a bit. You will want an appliance dolly, as well as a Four wheel dolly. But definitely something more stout then what I linked. Also garbage cans with wheels are a must for loose shit, though those were seen more as disposable, we usually acquired them from customers who were throwing them out.
The dolly you linked looks like it would not last long, and the one I linked is probably quite heavy. It's probably easier and less cumbersome to just carry the appliances or furniture down the stairs, we only really pulled out the appliance dolly for the really heavy things.
I went the cheap route and bought a cart on amazon with a seat. It was pretty simple to strap on my disc bag, a cooler, my camel bak and everything else I need. here is the one I bought.
I can upload pics if you want.
I love it, it is a little heavy fully loaded but better than having to set down my bag before every shot, and there is often a lot of waiting at tournaments, so I got the one with a seat.
One solution:
These guys, if the truck can't fit into the garage and you can't get the trans out of gear?
Believe the tow truck would have a set, but not in the business.
> having student performance physical act basically like run laps do an extended length of time, push ups, manual labor, etc could fall under corporal punishment correct?
I'm not saying this is wrong, but we definitely had some of these in a round-about-way in my IL high school (2000-2004). Many teachers gave students the option of detention or running laps, push-ups, working for the FFA doing very minor work (helping to organize the "seed library" or working on your own personal project in the shop). I always chose one of those instead of traditional detentions or Saturday detention. I think that's how I made my set of car dollies.
They appear to be little rolling carts for moving car tires : MaxxHaul 80746 Tire Dolly, 300 lb. Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oxxHDbDV08Q7C
Get a floor jack and a set of these https://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Dolly-Skate-Swivel-Wheels/dp/B000M4F73O roll the car into the middle of the fucking street
*slash a tire for good measure
I would buy a set of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Vehicle-Automotive-Moving-Dolly/dp/B000H3TSIU/ref=pd_sbs_auto_4) and move it every time he parks there.
Noice! I'd say go with a nice 20gal heavy poly pot with a couple inches of gravel lining the bottom of the pot, topped by a couple inches of sand and Sandy soil for the rest. could screw it down to a 1000lb dolly from harbor freight or amazon
Like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0161OMDQ2
See if you can rent 4 of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UAGDTC/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_60_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4H5S16244JGXTE3QS0K1
That thing will weight around 4500 lbs, so make sure yours are beefy enough and you want help from friends.
And bill him.
As long as you don't need to navigate any steps, get a dolly. If you need to move it to another location, put cardboard over all the edges and wrap it in stretch wrap. Then move it with a hand truck that has a large base. You can do this alone, but is much easyer with another person.
Hi /u/Mcturtle101 - I recommend you book a few jobs while you're still in school with the equipment you have and use the money you earn to buy new gear instead of spending your startup capital before you have any income.
That said, when you're ready, you can set up a very capable 4K production studio with $5000. Here's how:
Camera:
[Panasonic GH4 4K camera: $1698] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00I9GYG8O/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&condition=new&creative=390957&keywords=Panasonic%20DMC-GH4&linkCode=ur2&qid=1404250305&s=electronics&sr=1-1&tag=battleforthew-20)
[Samyang 16mm T2.2 cine lens for Canon mount $408] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=121359782091&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) (you can use this lens on your T3i, which you should keep as a B camera)
[Canon to micro 4/3 Speed Booster - $94] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=281240980971&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
[Sigma 30mm f2.8 lens ~ $199] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQXL6OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BQXL6OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (general purpose autofocusing lens)
[Panasonic 45-175mm power zoom - $449] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J5TZWK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005J5TZWK&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (an autofocusing power zoom can be very useful for events)
Support:
[Ravelli AVTP Professional Tripod ~ $130] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139W0XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00139W0XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
[Glide Gear Tripod Track Dolly - $179] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O130X8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006O130X8&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
[Glide Gear Dolly Track - $197] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090UF61Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0090UF61Y&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (you can get higher impact with a 12 foot dolly track than a 3 foot slider)
[Photography & Cinema PR-1 Shoulder Rig - $250] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2WTNZE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A2WTNZE&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
Lighting:
[3 F&V R-300 Ring Lights - $597] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY0J4OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY0J4OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (these lights double as studio lights and field lights)
[3 Milk Diffusion Filters - $75] (http://www.adorama.com/FVMWDR300.html?KBID=66297)
[Ring Light Rail Mount - $40] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297)
Sound:
[JuicedLink Riggy Micro 222 low noise preamp - $329] (http://www.adorama.com/JDRM222.html?KBID=66297)
[Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Mic - $269] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00093ESSI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00093ESSI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
[OnStage Microphone Boom - $99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZO5WM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002ZO5WM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
You'll also need a few light stands, batteries and cables, but with the right skills and just a little over $5000, this setup will give you the ability to produce image and sound quality that will match or beat anything your local competition can provide.
Hope this is helpful and good luck in your new business!
Bill
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073WPJWPK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I have a flat dolley under mine with them stacked. Something like this: Vestil HDOC-1624-9 Hardwood Dolly with Carpet End, 900 lbs Capacity, 24" Length x 16" Width x 5-3/4" Height Deck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052PMSD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UMwxCb30W597F
When I moved my 90g I used a moving harness like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moving-Straps-makers-Shoulder-Dolly/dp/B00C66KT6Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Moving+harness&qid=1557746219&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Might be easier to remove all the water and fish and move the tank that way
Buy a portable dishwasher and a dolly to put it on. Okay, yeah it's going to cost about $300 total, but personally it's the best $300 I ever spent (mine has been going since 2013 and I only have to wash the filter inside it on occasion).
It hooks into the sink, it's relatively small and will fit even in the smallest kitchen. I had the same exact problem as you. If your landlord says anything, remind them you are saving them money by using a dishwasher, not to mention it's more hygenic. I am on my feet for 10 hours a day and I can't be arsed to do dishes after a long, busy shift at work.
Not that simple. Many heads and amps are heavy for a reason, they really can't be lightened without affecting quality of sound.
Instead, why don't you look into some type of transport help, like a fold-up dolly, something like this.
I like to imagine turning their car into a shopping cart:
https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Vehicle-Automotive-Moving-Dolly/dp/B000H3TSIU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mush3hNbnmY
> wheel dollies
Made me think of these; might make things easier by eliminating the jacking up and then throwing the wheel dollies underneath it part of it.
You could probably use a set of these
I suppose you could always get a couple of these and move them yourself.
yep here ya go.
I have that same rack! APC Netshelter WX 13U? I took the back swinging door off mine and added https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O80DFRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_17auxbF5M0CP4 as my "casters". I still need to spray paint it black but it is almost the exact width and depth of the rack without the back door.
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Drum-Dolly-Pound/dp/B01H283LQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525192293&sr=8-3&keywords=55+gallon+drum+dolly
i also use a 15gal keg with vacuum pump and fittings on it to pull from the fermenter drum till a siphon flow gets started.
that and start with the empty drum set up as high as possible.
Or a friend with a couple of these.
Ah, thank you. I thought he meant the pusher.
I found what I assume are the dollies on Amazon for $80 a pop. I think US$300+ is a good value for something you can use on a daily basis here in Michigan.
I've seen contractors move cars out of the way with these - way less potential damage - they try to only do it when they don't want the cement mixer/flat beds to potentially scrape down the side of your car
Hello /u/Terrence_Phallic - you should be able to put together an affordable production studio for £2500:
Camera
Lenses
Follow Focus
Tripod
Sound
Lighting
With this setup, you can produce well-lit, high resolution motion pictures with smooth dolly shots and green screen visual effects.
The camera has decent preamps and manual level control with audio meters and a headphone jack, so you should be able to get decent sound from the Rode recorded directly to the camera.
Later, you will want to buy an external recorder, a better microphone, more lenses, a shoulder rig, etc. - but this should get you started.
Good luck!
Need to get 4 of these. Never have to worry about someone taking your spot and you can put the other car in the craziest places as revenge
Has anyone tried to use or convert one of these into a DG cart? Looks like I could strap my bag to it no problem, have a seat, and the wheels are already solid.
Cart Here
Edit: added link to product
Just pop one of these on the back tires and push it over.
http://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Vehicle-Automotive-Moving-Dolly/dp/B000H3TSIU/ref=pd_cp_hi_3
Floor jack + tire skates = relocating his car to the very furthest parking space in the lot in less than 5 minutes.
I wonder if tow truck drivers need to be carrying these [Hydraulic Vehicle Jack Dolly](Hydraulic Vehicle Automotive Moving Jack Dolly - HYDRAULIC Car Dolly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H3TSIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_m7hTybVD1DN86) in order to move the vehicle when it has no power.
I think I should get 4x and leave them at home in case I need to move my Tesla when the 12v battery dies.
could possibly buy the wheel dolleys that are hydraulic? Something like these
Could do it on the side away from the wall leaving other side on dolleys?
Bolt file cabinets to a flat cart
http://www.amazon.com/S-P-Richards-Company-Platform-SPR02039/dp/B0017TF09Y
or movers dolly
http://www.amazon.com/Vestil-HDOC-1624-9-Hardwood-Carpet-Capacity/dp/B0052PMSD0
Then bolt file cabinets together for added stability.
Have shop class create wood slats so the laptops stand up in the file cabinet drawers, screw in through the metal side of the file cabinet drawer into the wood slats.
Cut holes for power cords, and protect sharp edges with duct-tape or office desk plastic grommet inserts.
Attach power strip with a long cord for charging.
Ghetto, but I think it would work nicely.
Edit: I made a picture: http://imgur.com/pWvITNk
(Hydraulic dolly)[https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Vehicle-Automotive-Moving-Dolly/dp/B000H3TSIU]
Edit: dammit I can never get that right and it's such a pain to fix on my phone so I'm leaving it.
/u/ggrumpypie - you can get a [Glide Gear SYL 960 dual wheel tripod dolly for 174,74€] (https://www.amazon.de/SYL-960-Camera-Hybrid-Tripod/dp/B006O130X8//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerev02-21) plus [11m of flex track for 28€ (current eBay bid price)] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=252825373649&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229487&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) for a total of 202,74€, shipping to Romania included.
If you don't win the auction for the track, you can get [11m of ProAim Flexi Track shipped from the UK to Romania for about 285,58€] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=281866156715&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229487&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) [Referral Links].
Hope that's closer to your budget!
I use this for mobility. Extra height is a bonus.
https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-80746-Tire-Dolly-Capacity/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=car+tire+dolly&qid=1571749747&sr=8-5
Would this help with the heavy awkward stuff?
https://www.amazon.com/Nielsen-Products-NP8500-Lifter-Lifting/dp/B00C66KT6Q
I picked these up from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Libra-Heavy-Vechicle-Moving-27018/dp/B017YK2KMY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540820810&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=car+dolly ... I have used the harbor freight 1500lbs ones and they worked fine as well
The short response to that question is "Because it's easier to just buy them". The longer response would be how I don't think I could make a caster base out of wood that I would be confident in to hold ~470 lbs of weight, that would also be short and narrow enough to fit in the spot I need it to fit. Welded steel was the way to go, by my assessment.
I got these, although when I bought them they were on sale for $54 apiece.
Looks like someone else is selling something nearly identical now for about $40. I might have to pick up a few more!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073VQDMWL/
Those come in pairs and you need two pairs. You can make oak 2x runners and connect two together to put under each side of the machine, or just figure out a way to attach it to a metal frame on the outside of the machine like in the other example. You don't want to be lifting it up too high by tilting the top. I'd imagine it to be a bit hard to control it once it starts tipping over.
Source: Flooring guy here. Have moved everything from thousand pound+ gun safes to concert pianos up and down stairs and in and out of rooms/houses.
The wheels on the other example are really only meant for light duty moving and you will trip over them at some point. Their usefulness is in being briefly used on occasion. Otherwise they are a pain in the ..... well they might be useful enough for you if your circumstances and patience permit, lol. They are way overpri....er, marketted to specific buyers willing to spend more money on them than....eh.... they might be perfect for home....users?
I'm pretty sure if I lived in a more urban area I'd keep these in my trunk to casually move ass holes out of the way...
Its way easier and cheaper than even that. Here's a set of dollies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UAGDTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JqQ4DbRXXJ70S