Just got a new hearthstone castleton. Trying to figure out if I can move it with this dolly. Any ideas? Seems like if I take it off a pallet the legs would get in the way. If I keep it on the pallet it looks like it's going to stick out too far and be too unbalanced. Thanks for any help or input
Moving hearthstone castleton with a dolly
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The only way I would put that on the dolly without pallet would be to secure (!) a 2x8 running the width (and more) of the platform of the dolly, put two stove legs on that, then secure the top of the stove to the vertical frame of the dolly (making sure the securing strap can't slide up and down.
BUT I'm not sure what the force of that top strap would do to the construction of the stove, as it compresses the stove sideways.
Why not get a at least three broom handle-diameter rods (or metal tubes) and use those those to roll the pallet plus stove to where you need it? Egyptian style transportation...
Possibly after putting (screwing) a piece of plywood under the pallet to make a smooth surface?
BUT I'm not sure what the force of that top strap would do to the construction of the stove, as it compresses the stove sideways.
Why not get a at least three broom handle-diameter rods (or metal tubes) and use those those to roll the pallet plus stove to where you need it? Egyptian style transportation...
Possibly after putting (screwing) a piece of plywood under the pallet to make a smooth surface?
I'd put the dolly on the back, fill the gap between the stove and the dolly with a firm pillow or blocking, then ratchet strap it to the dolly using cardboard on to protect the face and corners. If off the pallet, then put the stove on a section of plywood and slip the dolly under the plywood.
Just tried this. Looks like I might work but it was still really heavy. Couldn't really bring it back and keep it balanced even with the two people. Going to try it again tomorrow and put some more air in the tires
I'm with Stoveliker. You may need to slide a piece of 3/4" plywood under the pallet and screw it to the pallet. Then, (3) 18" long black pipe nipples slid under the pallet will allow you to slide it effortlessly along the floor. You can lift the front of the pallet with the dolly just enough to slide the first pipe in place before you start to slide. I move pianos and once we have the piano board off the dolly onto a stage that's what we use to move them.
I was able to get it in with the dolly and a 2x10 for the back legs. Actually wasn't too bad.
Glad to hear it worked out. Now we'll need an update as to how the stove runs.
And a pic so we can enjoy it until it's colder for a fire
(103 F with heat index of 115 today here ..!!)
(103 F with heat index of 115 today here ..!!)
Congrats. I knew you could do it. I tended to overthink moving stoves the first few times. Now I don't think too much about it. As long as one uses simple machines and basic tools, heavy weights are usually movable. It's much easier once there are wheels under it.
Years ago, 6 of us moved a 46,000 lb. steel sailboat hull sideways into place in a boat shed, and then out when it was finished using just long levers and steel pipe as rollers.
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