Cart Alternative For SI#2

[gregbooras]

Dammit! Where was this thread a month ago when I bought my cart? I ordered the cart with my SI2. It works fine and I like it, but I sure like the price of Grampy's better. Great idea!

I decided to skip on the cart, to keep the smoker a low profile item in my pool area. But if I was going to buy one, I would get one from Steve, they look like they are really solid!

Greg

 

[pargolfr2003]

Greg that's true. It is definitely a solid well made cart. Should last me quite awhile

 

[BBQ4YO]

I just ordered my cart from Harbor Freight thanks to Grampy and I got the 20% off.  I was wondering if the bolt size is the same as on my SI #1 as the SI #2 M10 X 150.

 

[Grampy]

I was wondering if the bolt size is the same as on my SI #1 as the SI #2 M10 X 150.

Isaac, I think you will be pleased with the cart. My has worked out really well for me. As far as the bolt size for a #1 compared to a #2 I can't help you. I don't know anything about the #1's. However, I can tell you that the #2 bolts are not the same size as the #3. I read on here where someone posted the size for #3 and either I missed it or just didn't pay attention to that little bit of information. Needless to say I bought the wrong size bolts and had to go back to the hardware store.

 

[BBQ4YO]

Grampy, thanks for taking the time to answer; I’ll take the caster with me when I purchase the bolts. I‘ve studied your cart and I see you put the font legs center on the cart, is this correct……….

 

[Grampy]

I‘ve studied your cart and I see you put the font legs center on the cart, is this correct……….

Isaac, I am not sure of your question. The legs on my cart only go on one way and that is on all 4 corners.

 

[BBQ4YO]

I’m sorry Grampy, let me rephrase the question: I‘ve studied your cart and I see you put the front legs of your smoker center on top of the cart, is this correct……….

 

[Grampy]

Isaac, I got it now! I didn't intentionally center the front legs of the smoker in the middle of the cart. That is just where it ended up being. I wanted it towards the back of the cart (end with the handle) so I could have an area in front of the smoker to slide the drip pan in and out and to also have a place to set things while loading/unloading the smoker. Now I did measure from the sides of the cart just to make sure it was centered from both edges equally. I did that mainly to help with stability of the cart. I hope that answered your question. 

 

[BBQ4YO]

Grampy, again thanks for the info, I'll post a picture when I'm finished with the cart.

 

[DivotMaker]

I just ordered my cart from Harbor Freight thanks to Grampy and I got the 20% off.  I was wondering if the bolt size is the same as on my SI #1 as the SI #2 M10 X 150.

I'm pretty sure the #1 and 2 have the same casters, but the #3 are bigger. 

 

[BBQ4YO]

Grampy, I finished my cart for my SI#1, the blue cart was a little big. This is cart is 16X30 and fits my SI#1 perfectly, I like the compact size.
Again thanks for your inspiration........................ 

 

[Grampy]

Isaac, the cart looks great! I looked at that cart but the #2 is a little bigger and I needed the extra room. I think you will really like the way you have it set up. I love mine.

 

[nhns4]

Luckily i had this Cart laying around.

 

[BBQ4YO]

Nick, I saw your post a few days ago about your cart and was impressed, I like the idea of having the drawers to hide all the stuff...............nice job!

 

[Grampy]

Nick, That is a nice cart. I like that it has the drawers and shelves good job.

 

[DivotMaker]

Good job, Nick!  Perfect!

 

[Judge]

They have these on Ebay 24x36 is $46.00 with free shipping.
White Plastic (HDPE) Cutting Board 1/4” - .250” Thick FDA/NSF

 

[SuperDave]

They have these on Ebay 24x36 is $46.00 with free shipping.
White Plastic (HDPE) Cutting Board 1/4” - .250” Thick FDA/NSF

Tap Plastics cuts to size and offers different thicknesses. If you look at the Starboard product, it is cutting board but with UV protection for outdoor use. 

https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic

 

[Judge]

The way Grampy has his #2 mounted to the cart could you mount a cutting board in the space between the door and the end of the cart and still be able to slide the drip pan in and out ? My smoker has not even been shipped yet and here I go adding this cart and mods

 

[SuperDave]

Judge, that would be no problem. Worse case the legs could be shimmed with a few washers.