Stand for 3D - Modified Harbor Freight Service Cart

[Smokin Jon]

OK.  So I got tired of having to get on my knees to use my 3D.  I didn't want to break the bank purchasing a cart.  Also, I determined it's not worth my time to build one from scratch.  Therefore, I decided to purchase a Harbor Freight 24" x 36" service cart and lower it by 4 inches.  I determined the height I wanted by using a hydraulic table cart.  The bottom of the top tray is 25.75" from the ground which is slightly higher than the 24" height of the Smokin-It SS carts. 

Anyway. 
No more grease drips on the patio. 
No more bending over to load food or to clean the smoker afterwards. 
It moves very easily.
It's a nice modification for a ~$60.00. 

Smokin Jon

 

[barelfly]

Very nice! Do you have it bolted to the cart somehow? I see wood blocks but not sure if you went through those or not.

Nicely done!

 

[Smokin Jon]

No.  It's not bolted to the cart.  It's heavy enough that it doesn't move. 
I bolted two 2x4 skids onto the feet of the smoker.  The smoker had to be raised 1.5" to accommodate a larger drain pan I purchased.

The smoker was raised on the hydraulic table and slid onto the cart. 
Very easy solution for an aging back!

 

[OldeSmoker]

That looks really good. I hate having to get down on my old knees to load, unload, clean etc. I've been contemplating how I want to proceed to fix this issue. Does your setup seem like it is at all top heavy? Appreciate you posting and sharing with us.

 

[Smokin Jon]

The wheelbase of the cart is wider & longer than the smoker.  It is not unstable - even with the lower shelf empty.  That being said, I do not have a steep patio or driveway. 

I'm 5' 9".  If I were 6 foot or taller I would probably leave the cart unmodified. 
I'm very happy with this affordable cart.

 

[OldeSmoker]

Thanks for the information.