A transport handle into grease tube?

[jmcnamara]

I just purchased an Ironwood 885 and south Texas is getting its first freeze. I want to transport the grill a good distance through grass and around to the garage, but do not this the little caster wheel will do well in soggy soil.
When I look at the square metal tube that serves as feeder to grease pail, it seems like a square bar with a T-handle would go perfectly there to lift small wheels and do quick, safe transport. Anyone know if such a thing exists? For sale anywhere? Thanks!

 

[Like Smoke]

I think your idea is workable, if you or someone you know does basic welding. My only addition would be a small plate added on that faces up with the end of the tank, so all the strain isn't on the square tube alone. My other suggestion is to search this site for caster wheels. A number of our members have some very good fixes for adding wheels and mounts for them. Welcome to the forum, great folks and great smoking help.

 

[Francis Ramey]

I think your idea is workable, if you or someone you know does basic welding. My only addition would be a small plate added on that faces up with the end of the tank, so all the strain isn't on the square tube alone. My other suggestion is to search this site for caster wheels. A number of our members have some very good fixes for adding wheels and mounts for them. Welcome to the forum, great folks and great smoking help.

I added casters to my Woodridge Base model. 4in casters from Home Depot.
Remove the front hoof install the casters usin 7/16 nuts and washers.
I drag thru the grass all the time. No problem.

 

[hickoryrokcih]

I added casters to my Woodridge Base model. 4vin casters from Home Depot.
Remove the front hoof install the casters usin 7/16 nuts and washers.
I drag thru the grass all the time. No problem.

You don't happen to have a couple of photos do you? I have a Woodridge Elite that I have been contemplating doing that to. When I assembled it I didn't think to record what the screw hole dimension was so that I could put larger wheels on for just your purpose. I don't care to leave this machine out in the elements covered or not. My whole unit was put together with screws, all the same type except some were longer.
As well I have been thinking of putting together a frame with wheels that the whole unit would sit in/on. A lot of work I fear and I do not own a welder.

DK

 

[Francis Ramey]

You don't happen to have a couple of photos do you? I have a Woodridge Elite that I have been contemplating doing that to. When I assembled it I didn't think to record what the screw hole dimension was so that I could put larger wheels on for just your purpose. I don't care to leave this machine out in the elements covered or not. My whole unit was put together with screws, all the same type except some were longer.
As well I have been thinking of putting together a frame with wheels that the whole unit would sit in/on. A lot of work I fear and I do not own a welder.

DK

You are in luck. I dug up a couple.
I included pics i took of the assembly page in owner manual.
The blue circles are the hooves / feet that need to be removed.
This is where you'll need a looong Philip screw driver.
Once removed install the caster with its washer and nut.7/16.
I found the 4 inch casters at Home Depot
To make it easy,i emptied out the hopper, then tipped the grill up and sat it on the hopper side. You may want help doing that.
I'm considering replacing the original wheels.
Oh and these casters come with wheel breaks.

 

[hickoryrokcih]

Hello FR, thank you for the help. My Elite is constructed differently. I will attach some images so you can see. The bottom shelf attaches to the legs with 2 (each corner) screws to the legs. Then the wheels with 4 (each wheel) screws through the plate attached to said wheels. You will see in the images. Nice job you did on the reply and the pit. The image with the cord is the right rear leg, the other in the cabinet is the left rear wheel attaching screws. The other are pretty self explanatory. I was thinking you pit was assembled similarly, but it is a different animal all together.

 

[Francis Ramey]

This was the first look at the Elite. I didn't hiw different it was.

 

[hickoryrokcih]

I did not either until I looked at your photos. I'll figure something out.

 

[lancemccune]

I just purchased an Ironwood 885 and south Texas is getting its first freeze. I want to transport the grill a good distance through grass and around to the garage, but do not this the little caster wheel will do well in soggy soil.
When I look at the square metal tube that serves as feeder to grease pail, it seems like a square bar with a T-handle would go perfectly there to lift small wheels and do quick, safe transport. Anyone know if such a thing exists? For sale anywhere? Thanks!

Yoders have a great cart and giant wheels. I made the switch when my Traeger kept failing me.