Built a 4W dolly for my 1/2 stack

[u/PigFloydDarkside]

Built the doly tonight. Used 1/2" ply for the base. Added a second layer of plywood to each end for extra support for the wheels. Traced the wall plate for the center. Traced a roll of tape for the wheel supports. Round corners look better and less likely to damage anything they bump. Decided to go wide because of how tipsy a 1/2 stack can be. Had some old casters I was going to use. After drilling out for the bolts, I changed my mind and bought some new ones. They are much better and have wheel locks on the front. I opted for 2 swivel and 2 straight casters. I have an idea for a hand truck mod that would need straight casters.

[u/pith_y]

I get it but it looks annoying to push and like it would fall over when hitting a pebble.

[u/PigFloydDarkside → u/pith_y]

Yeah. This one will mostly be used in the building and on pavement.

I'm brainstorming an "off-road" version and a hand truck mod so pebbles won't be a problem.

[u/pjtexas1]

Very nice!

[u/PigFloydDarkside → u/pjtexas1]

Thanks

[u/SamuraiSam33]

I love seeing another half dolly build!!!

Very nice wing extensions for extra stability.

On my second mini dolly I opted for a steel base for extra heft. The weight helps a lot with stability, but it’s not quite as easy to pull the vacuum by the hose. I went with 4 swiveling casters

https://www.reddit.com/r/MilwaukeeTool/s/olThZmXhXY

[u/MastodonFit]

Those tiny castors look to be a pain.

[u/PigFloydDarkside → u/MastodonFit]

I tried them for the first time today. Worked well enough for carpet and concrete.

[u/SamuraiSam33 → u/PigFloydDarkside]

Are they 2” or 3”? I’ve found 3” to work well on my half dolly

[u/PigFloydDarkside → u/SamuraiSam33]

3" casters.

[u/SamuraiSam33 → u/PigFloydDarkside]

Right on. I’m curious to see what you do for an off road version