Another Mig Cart Question

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I am about to start modifying a hand truck into a cart so I've been doing some research and still haven't found an answer.  I've seen a lot of carts and it seems like half are flat and the other half are at a slight angle.  I was wondering what the reason was for the incline or if there are any pros or cons one way or the other.  I could be way off but the only reason I could think of for the incline was to possibly slow the spool down to avoid any "bird nesting" but that's just a guess.  Any input would be appreciated.
Reply:It is angled for ergonomics... not mechanical function.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:"Because it looks cooler" was actually my second guess.  Thanks for the reply.
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1It is angled for ergonomics... not mechanical function.
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Reply:Flat it is then.
Reply:Here's some pics of carts. I think Farmersamm is pulling your chain. The first angled cart was probably a screw up by a intoxicated  welder that thought it was level. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...cart&FORM=IGRE
Reply:Strictly the person preference of the builder.Magazines have issues, everything else has problems
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammEd   One might argue (not me though) that the angle would vastly decrease the fan motor life.  The bearing would be loaded non-uniformly, thus causing an imbalance. leading to premature failure.Once failed, the fan would grind to a halt, the unit would overheat, causing a faulty weld, which would fail somewhere/sometime critical.  Or.....................it would just puff out a small wisp of magic blue smokeThis could have MAJOR
Reply:SuperArc, like the way to wrote it.   '' Tilt it, you'll like it better.''   That's what I told her !!!!!!