fEARful 15/6 handle/caster options

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#1
I'm starting a 15/6 build and tell me if I'm crazy, but I'm thinking of making it a kick back build a la "mini" 810. It's not that big at only 30" tall and relatively not that heavy at 50lbs, but this way the only time I'd need to pick it up is going up stairs or lifting it in and out of my car. For that I will also have two deep D handles on the side.

So before I start cutting to make this happen, does anyone think this is a bad idea? If so why?

Top back handle

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Tilt back casters

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Side handles

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#2
I built one with just the deep D's on each side, and I actually carried it with one arm a lot instead of both. It is light enough to do that when needed, but its still big enough to make one armed carrying kinda annoying.

Personally, I kinda like your idea. The only down side I could see would be the reduced interior volume, but I'm not sure if such a tiny reduction will matter.
 
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backin82 said:
I built one with just the deep D's on each side, and I actually carried it with one arm a lot instead of both. It is light enough to do that when needed, but its still big enough to make one armed carrying kinda annoying.

Personally, I kinda like your idea. The only down side I could see would be the reduced interior volume, but I'm not sure if such a tiny reduction will matter.
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Nah, Dave has mentioned that he left enough margin in the design to potentially accommodate a plate amp. I ran a 3015LF in a much smaller cab for a while, still worked just fine.
 
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backin82 said:
I built one with just the deep D's on each side, and I actually carried it with one arm a lot instead of both. It is light enough to do that when needed, but its still big enough to make one armed carrying kinda annoying.

Personally, I kinda like your idea. The only down side I could see would be the reduced interior volume, but I'm not sure if such a tiny reduction will matter.
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It's the same weight as my old Aguilar DB 112 so I know that can be done but just think overall this would be more handy.
 
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I have installed those wheels and a similar handle on a cab. It takes a fair amount of futzing around to get them installed neatly. And the cab was much taller, a 2-15, for which the tilt back option made more sense.

I also built two 15/6/1's which came in between 55-65 lbs. (I used 3/4 shop ply for one, which ended up a bit heavier.)

I used the deep D handles and was happy with the carry. You can lug it one handed for a short way. I'm not a fan of any castors I've tried so far. They are easily defeated by sloped floors, stairs, and gravel parking lots or walkways. Plus, anything that can rattle, the fEarfuls will rattle. I went with large rubber feet.

Rather than spend time and money on the tilt back build, I would pick up a collapsible hand truck at Costco or Home Depot for $25. (I got a Magna Cart for $25 @ Costco) I use mine for hauling cabs, tools, and what ever else both at gigs and work. Much handier, and you can leave it in the truck if the load in is short and easy. Or haul the pa cabs and other boxes.

I don't think it'll be worth the time and trouble on a 15/6/1. You'll love the fEarful!
 
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#15
If you're tall like me, put it on a leash.

I'm 6'5" and what I often have to do with most trolleys, carry-on luggage with extendable handles, dollies etc is tie a belt/bunji-c0rd/robe or something around the handle and then drag the thing behind me like it's a reluctant dog on a leash. Most extendable handles aren't long enough and without the "leash" I still have to stoop and that wreaks havoc on my back. I find the lower I drop the "cart's" handle to the ground (with a long leash), the better the cart (or whatever you're dragging) tracks better and is easier to manoeuvre.
 
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#16
I built mine with the D handles and tiltback wheels.
Works great for rolling into and out of a van or station wagon,
pretty well on floors, OK on sidewalks, hardly at all on grass or gravel.
With practice, you can get it to roll up or down stairs, one step at a time.
 
#17
I went with the casters that my cab came with (28" high 50#) mainly because I carry all my amp, cables, etc in a tote case and it can ride on the top, with my gig bag on my back like a backpack. Your cab is just a little taller I think. Just get big heavy-duty casters if you go that route.
 
#18
i built a fearful 1212 and used spring out handles on the sides and tilt back wheels. i ended up putting a leather amp handle on the top of the cabinet near the back. it works great for lifting down off the stage. make sure to add skid rails to the back. i also put rubber feet on one side so i can run mine sideways, then i can double up with the guitar players 2x12 and save floorspace.
 
#19
Deep D handles will allow you to carry the upside-down / stacked cab if you add a second. I have the spring loaded handles on both 15/6s and it makes stacking / flipping a bit more hassle.
 
#20
My Mesa Buster Bass 1x15 combo (and the 1x15 extension cab) came with integrated retractable handles. Sounds awesome in theory, but in practice only useful on VERY smooth surfaces for the combo due to all those tubes. Works well for the cab though.

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BTW: I just carry my fEARful 15/6/1 by the side handle...
 
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