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I have a guy willing to give me a nice newer model hot tub, the only catch is I have to get it out of his back yard.    the only way out is down the side of his house over a bunch of 6-8 inch rock.   also its got a bit of a side slope to it as well.   The solution is my latest scrap metal creation.   The only items I bought were the 8 wheels from HF $ 3.49 ea with coupon and the bolts/nuts/ spacers to attach them.   i can tilt it left or right so when we are going down the side slope I can make the hot tub stand vertical .   I will pull it with the trailer winch so just have to steady it across the rocks.   Sat the 20th is the date I go get the tubused an old tailgate from a trailer that is just the right length 2 poles nested inside each other, a couple of milling machine handles, a bent 3 point draw bar and other scrap I had aroundLast edited by soutthpaw; 08-12-2011 at 09:52 PM.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:That's a lot of fab work for a one time application - I guess it can be reused for...moving hottubs over side slopes...LOLIngenius solution!"These instructions are at our present level ofknowledge. Legal requirements do not exist.Technical issues subject to change."_________________________________________Lincoln MIG PAK 180Lincoln AC-225
Reply:Originally Posted by HardwareThat's a lot of fab work for a one time application - I guess it can be reused for...moving hottubs over side slopes...LOLIngenius solution!
Reply:Customer of mine just got a hot tub from her sister who is moving. Her sis paid $800 for them to move it about 5 blocks. Unfortunately the concrete sub she "hired" didn't have the pad poured when they had to move it. I ended up getting some guys and pouring the slab and then moving the tub the rest of the way. Unit like this would have been nice.Not to hijack your thread soutthpaw. I though you might like a few ideas for yours. Few picts from the project since it involves steel.Braces I designed and fabed up a few years ago for a friend who used to do stamped concrete to do free form cantilevered steps that I helped develop with him. These allowed him to have a large area free of obstructions so they could stamp the surface while it's still soft.$1200 worth of 4ga 4"x4" wire mat and 2" chairs. Customer refused to have us cut the slab to prevent cracks even though we didn't recomend it. Poured 6" of 4000 mix with fiber and intergal color and then used throw on color for highlights and 4 different release colors. 1500 sq ft of patio. 35 yards including the 3 yds in the steps.Last edited by DSW; 08-12-2011 at 10:20 PM..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Yep, them Americans are pretty damm crafty!!  Nice design.  Be careful and let us know how it works.  Pictures are worth extra credit!"The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government."  Teddy RooseveltAmerican by birth, Union by choice!  Boilermakers # 60America is a Union.
Reply:A few finished picts. Seamless skin stamps, rough textured "rock" look. I built the stomne wall as well. Still need to finish that and wire up the new outdoor lights and outlets. Hot tub got filled today and is up and running. Customer loves it. Attached Images.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I helped move a hot tub once. My god it was heavy many times heavier than I thought it would be. I like the design, bring some muscle.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Thats a wicked cool skate board you made.Last year I had a 10 ft by 10 ft shed given to me, off someones deck on the back side of the house,on a hill after the new addition with only a 4 foot access path. It's a sweet shed but what a pain. I didn't make nearly as nice a tool to get mine done SO nice work and I will be watching for pictures.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Very ingenious soutthpaw!Last edited by Rick V; 08-12-2011 at 10:35 PM.Reason: mis-spelled nameRick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Is that Ackermann steering? Or is just semi-Ackermann?E
Reply:Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeIs that Ackermann steering? Or is just semi-Ackermann?E
Reply:If all that, minus the wheels and fasteners, came from your scrap pile; I am impressed.Nice looking mover.My compliments sir.I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:Looks  like a useful tool. We aren't going to see pictures off this going down the road with a hot tub on it behind your truck are weMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Wow... that's genius. Moving hot tubs is terrible... free is too much after moving one. Something like this would make is real easy. Did you think about making the rear wheels steerable? Put a small electric motor on it and the move would be effortless I'll bet you loan this out a few times. Show us some pictures on moving day.To all the guys wondering why bother... working smart can really save your body. I try not to man handle anymore.
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireWow... that's genius. Moving hot tubs is terrible... free is too much after moving one. Something like this would make is real easy. Did you think about making the rear wheels steerable? Put a small electric motor on it and the move would be effortless I'll bet you loan this out a few times. Show us some pictures on moving day.To all the guys wondering why bother... working smart can really save your body. I try not to man handle anymore.
Reply:How about doubling as an AC unit transport?? "The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyHow about doubling as an AC unit transport??
Reply:That's a neat piece of gear which could scale nicely for heavier "scores".
Reply:Very Clever Southpaw....... thanks for sharing.
Reply:I'm pretty sure you're good with fabbing thanks to your design, but I hope there's more than the spot welds on the 2nd pic attaching the "bolt-axles"My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Hi SoutthpawThat's a very ingenious dolly you came up withA friend of mine made a small fortune setting hot tubs with his truck crane in peoples back yards because there is not enough room to move them down the sides of these tract homes so going over is the only optionBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Nice, You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Originally Posted by elvergonI'm pretty sure you're good with fabbing thanks to your design, but I hope there's more than the spot welds on the 2nd pic attaching the "bolt-axles"
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Hi SoutthpawThat's a very ingenious dolly you came up withA friend of mine made a small fortune setting hot tubs with his truck crane in peoples back yards because there is not enough room to move them down the sides of these tract homes so going over is the only option
Reply:Here is a Pic I took of the transporter in actionTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250Awesome. [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsI helped move a hot tub once. My god it was heavy many times heavier than I thought it would be. I like the design, bring some muscle.