Tired of back problems from lugging your steel??????

Brad Higgins · Post by **Brad Higgins** » 7 Feb 2017 9:19 am

I've tried hand trucks and had my steel nearly fall off, so I put casters on my case, because about thirty-five years ago I notice that Maurice Anderson had casters on his case and it made it look quite easy to wheel his steel around. I had the casters on for years, and they worked great, but only on smooth surfaces, here's my final solution, an all terrain steel case. The most important thing for me is making it easier to go up and down the stairs in my house.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 Feb 2017 10:02 am

I have a two piece case set. Lightens the load.

When I do play a venue that has any distance from the load/unload location and the stage I use a "Rock N Roller" 4 wheel cart. Folds up for transporting and the "bed" opens up to 39", long enough for my cases.

Ed Boyd · Post by **Ed Boyd** » 7 Feb 2017 10:39 am

That is really cool Brad. Is there a way we could get a picture of the back side so I could see the axle assembly. My MSA is really heavy.

Thanks!

Brad Higgins · Post by **Brad Higgins** » 7 Feb 2017 11:34 am

Jack Stoner wrote:I have a two piece case set. Lightens the load.

When I do play a venue that has any distance from the load/unload location and the stage I use a "Rock N Roller" 4 wheel cart. Folds up for transporting and the "bed" opens up to 39", long enough for my cases.

That looks like a great unit Jack, I'm sure it works quite well for you. My problem is that now it's just my wife and I performing together so I wind up having to carry all of the band equipment. I have a large heavy duty hand truck for most of the gear, I just needed something to make the steel easier to transport, and with this setup I can even wheel it right up the stairs.

Brad Higgins · Post by **Brad Higgins** » 7 Feb 2017 11:43 am

Hey Ed, I took some more pictures for you, and I know what you mean, I used to have a double 10 MSA and that was 85lb in the case. I know that this will sound a little silly, but make sure that you open the case when you're figuring out where to position the wheels, because I almost forgot to do that myself.

Ed Boyd · Post by **Ed Boyd** » 7 Feb 2017 12:28 pm

Thanks a lot Brad!

Brad Higgins · Post by **Brad Higgins** » 7 Feb 2017 12:49 pm

Ed Boyd wrote:Thanks a lot Brad!

Not a problem at all Ed, Hope it helped!

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 7 Feb 2017 10:09 pm

Hey Jack could tell me where you got that cart from?
I would like to get one.

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 8 Feb 2017 3:25 am

I use a similar cart to Jack's, but not as fancy. Got it at Lowes. It's a hand truck that has a movable handle to make it a cart.

Mine isn't quite as heavy duty as this one...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Milwaukee-800- ... k/50042446.

The Rock-n-Roller is available from Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Amazon, etc. They also have a website... https://rocknrollercart.com/.

David Cubbedge · Post by **David Cubbedge** » 8 Feb 2017 5:00 am

Those collapsible hand truck/carts are available at the big box hardware stores. I have one that I rarely use! I do use a split case - 60 lbs and 25 lbs is better than 95 lbs!

Daniel Morris · Post by **Daniel Morris** » 8 Feb 2017 6:07 am

I have one of those collapsible carts as well.
The drummer in one of my bands just saw/noticed it, and said how it would be a good idea for his gear as well.
My Walker case has built-in wheels, which as stated, generally only work well on level/smooth surfaces. The only problem I've noticed is that the case seems a bit heavier than the original (without wheels). That's an issue when I have to load in or out of my car, or carry it places where wheels won't help. Might be time to consider a split case........

Larry Allen · Post by **Larry Allen** » 8 Feb 2017 4:22 pm

Great Brad!...on my little Excel (40lbs) I use the 1"x2" rubber wheels and a 1/4" axle, but I"m headed your way!. Larry

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 8 Feb 2017 4:50 pm

For what it's worth, I use a split gig bag set, 40# for Legrande 8+8, and 18# shotgun case for legs and pedal bar. Nashville 112 with Double TT speaker At 39#, Steel Seat Lite at 25# loaded including spare Emmons vp! I don't need no stinking hand truck.

Thomas Kowalchuk · Post by **Thomas Kowalchuk** » 8 Feb 2017 6:37 pm

Generally speaking, I find the best solution is often also the simplest solution.

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 8 Feb 2017 7:18 pm

John Swain wrote:For what it's worth, I use a split gig bag set, 40# for Legrande 8+8, and 18# shotgun case for legs and pedal bar. Nashville 112 with Double TT speaker At 39#, Steel Seat Lite at 25# loaded including spare Emmons vp! I don't need no stinking hand truck.

Hey john. How are you liking the double T in your NV112? I am doing the same thing. Dividing and conquering. Split up the steel, split up the amp. Best way to go.

Dave Hopping · Post by **Dave Hopping** » 8 Feb 2017 9:36 pm

I use this four-wheeler.Heavy,but it holds a lot,and folds up to a two wheeler so it's out of the way during transit and on the gig...Most places have ramps to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act,so I haven't had to take anything up and down stairs since I can't remember when.

Brad Higgins · Post by **Brad Higgins** » 9 Feb 2017 5:26 am

Larry Allen wrote:Great Brad!...on my little Excel (40lbs) I use the 1"x2" rubber wheels and a 1/4" axle, but I"m headed your way!. Larry

Those look about the same size as the casters that I used to have on my case, and they worked pretty well much of the time. I'm just so glad that I went to the bigger wheels though, because I own four different hand trucks, one is similar to Jack's and one is exactly like Thomas's, and for me this works so much better. Not only do I have to wheel my steel up the stairs (my steel is 65lb in the case), but I have a very narrow pathway to get to my stairs, not wide enough for any kind of hand truck, plus I often play outside gigs.

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