Decided on Slate moving dolly! Omni Cubed Pro-Dolly HD1

trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
Decided on Slate a moving dolly!
Omni Cubed Pro-Dolly HD1
$337.50
and
These: Mega-Jaw™ Carry Clamps
(they come in pairs, bonus!)
to attach and pull the slate up the stairs!
$265.50
 

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trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
I like the wheels they chose to use.
Should roll over linoleum without damaging it.

They are no flat type tires, I would prefer them to be a lil
bigger, but, they will surely work for us! They are designed
to not leave marks on anything. For the price, quality of build
and size it is going to work great. I spoke with a 30+ year
veteran in the counter top business about my needs and
other products on the market. He thoroughly reviewed the
Otlvise on https://www.stonefabricatorsalliance.com/ ,
so I know he understands that product. He assured me that the
Omni Cubed Pro Dolly HD-1 and the Mega Jaw Carrying combo
will work awesome for moving slate up stairs. By no means will
these do the job for us, but, it will make it 80% easier and less
risk of injuring our backs! I am not trying to substitute a slate
dolly for my helper, but, I am trying to make our days easier!!!:thumbup:

Trent from Toledo
 

bradsh98

Bradshaw Billiard Service
Silver Member
I have used the exact products that you have posted. They do make it easier, but nowhere near as easy as an OTLVise.

The OTLVise allows you to not need to lift the slates at all. With the Omni Cubed dolly and Mega-Jaws, you still need to lift the slates. And, you will still be required to carry them up and down stairs.
 

trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
I have used the exact products that you have posted. They do make it easier, but nowhere near as easy as an OTLVise.

The OTLVise allows you to not need to lift the slates at all. With the Omni Cubed dolly and Mega-Jaws, you still need to lift the slates. And, you will still be required to carry them up and down stairs.

Are you talking about using the lift bar deal??
I have seen how an otlvise works and they still had
to pull the slates up the stairs :)

Mount the slate in the Omni Cubed Pro dolly
where the corner of the slate is at the back set of
wheels, attach the Mega Jaws and pull, helper spotting the bottom of the stairs.

I mentioned I am not expecting the dolly to carry
them up the stairs, or to replace my helper and just help us.

I am solid on my choice and to each their own.
Half the money, very compact and what I am going
to test out before I buy at a wholesalers warehouse.
I will report back down the road :)

Trent
 

ROB.M

:)
Silver Member
Post

The OTLVISE is the best thing on the market for you.
It’s designed for moving pool table slate and it only makes sense to support the market you work in day in and day out.
The OTLVISE is not on backorder or out of stock.


Rob.M
 
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trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
The OTLVISE is the best thing on the market for you.
It’s designed for moving pool table slate and it only makes sense to support the market you work in day in and day out.
The OTLVISE is not on backorder or out of stock.


Rob.M

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I am all good. Thanks for your advice.
I pretty much have made up my mind.
I guess you missed the other post about
how I have been trying to get in touch with
John Palmer to buy one and produced not a
SINGLE response by phone or email/ even
his personal facebook. So don't act like you
are trying to tell me something.

All of this non communication lead me to research
other products and talk to people who move stone
for a living. I am very confident the products I listed
will do exactly what I need it to and also will only
cost me half as much $$$$.

Omni Cubed is a solid company with a great reputation
in the stone moving business. I have a feeling any time
I need to get in touch with them, they will surely respond.

I will post my reviews when I get the equipment.

Trent from Toledo
 

bigchase

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I am all good. Thanks for your advice.
I pretty much have made up my mind.
I guess you missed the other post about
how I have been trying to get in touch with
John Palmer to buy one and produced not a
SINGLE response by phone or email/ even
his personal facebook. So don't act like you
are trying to tell me something.

All of this non communication lead me to research
other products and talk to people who move stone
for a living. I am very confident the products I listed
will do exactly what I need it to and also will only
cost me half as much $$$$.

Omni Cubed is a solid company with a great reputation
in the stone moving business. I have a feeling any time
I need to get in touch with them, they will surely respond.

I will post my reviews when I get the equipment.

Trent from Toledo
I'm sure there's 2 sides to this John always seems to be pretty responsive to emails and phone calls.

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bigchase

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Decided on Slate a moving dolly!

Omni Cubed Pro-Dolly HD1

$337.50

and

These: Mega-Jaw Carry Clamps

(they come in pairs, bonus!)

to attach and pull the slate up the stairs!

$265.50
You going to make a video showing us how easy it is to move 9ft table up the stairs with your new dolly? Maybe you could get more guys to buy these

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trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
You going to make a video showing us how easy it is to move 9ft table up the stairs with your new dolly? Maybe you could get more guys to buy these

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Why on earth would I waste my time making a video of something I don't sell?
I will post my thoughts about the equipment

I am posting in the forum about something I am trying out.

I could care less about selling dolly's to anyone.
Not worried if anyone follows my lead :)

I'm sure there's 2 sides to this
John always seems to be pretty responsive to emails and phone calls.

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Not true for me and I am not interested in him or his product.
I will deal with a company that offers what I need and good customer support.

Trent from Toledo:thumbup:

p.s. I was on a trip up to Maine in January, called him a couple times on my way
up there and thought no biggie, I will get in touch on my way back down.
Called a handful of time and STILL NO RESPONSE. Then there is also
this from MARCH this year.

03-19-2019, 04:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigchase View Post
I read somewhere that you could rent them for like $50, got to be some kind of deposit I'm sure. Hell you might want to check the rental centers in Ohio

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I HIGHLY doubt that. I cant even get in touch with John that makes them to buy one....
I have only seen 2 in 6.5 years. Jay from A-1 and Diamond. In comparison to the tools, it would be the most expensive for a table mechanic to have.

I gave my best advice. Its a Gold Crown 5, treat it like one and hire the best you can find to install one of the best pool tables made. Jay S. from A-1 Billiard Service!

Trent from Toledo
 
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trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
Update. I just got off the phone with Omni Cubed
and their customer service was excellent.

I had some concerns that the 8" wheels would not
be big enough. So I called to ask about using a set
of the 10" wheels on it and they said no problem!
Then I got to thinking, looked at what the Otlvise
uses(they do not come with the package, was shocked),
why not see if they will use a 14" and called them back.
14" will work! They only carry the 8" and 10" so I called
the tire manufacturer and I can order the 14" direct :)

The wheels are not air filled, so designed not to go flat
and also will not leave any marks on anything. I know
that rubber hand truck tires can leave marks and also
track dirt/ debris with them. Learned that one the hard
way early on in my career.

For the price and simplicity of the HD-1 dolly and the
Mega Jaws, I am even more confident that my purchase
will work to get slates up stairs. That is the only thing I need
a dolly to do. The cost is far less and that is just a bonus. :thumbup:

Trent from Toledo
 
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bigchase

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Update. I just got off the phone with Omni Cubed
and their customer service was excellent.

I had some concerns that the 8" wheels would not
be big enough. So I called to ask about using a set
of the 10" wheels on it and they said no problem!
Then I got to thinking, looked at what the Otlvise
uses(they do not come with the package, was shocked),
why not see if they will use a 14" and called them back.
14" will work! They only carry the 8" and 10" so I called
the tire manufacturer and I can order the 14" direct :)

The wheels are not air filled, so designed not to go flat
and also will not leave any marks on anything. I know
that rubber hand truck tires can leave marks and also
track dirt/ debris with them. Learned that one the hard
way early on in my career.

For the price and simplicity of the HD-1 dolly and the
Mega Jaws, I am even more confident that my purchase
will work to get slates up stairs. That is the only thing I need
a dolly to do. The cost is far less and that is just a bonus.

Trent from Toledo
Still waiting for your review how did it work out? Figured this gave you enough time to try out your Omni products

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trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
Still holding off on buying. Working on something big right now: buying a BUILDING to be the home of Toledo Billiard Supply! I still plan on buyin the omni stuff after I get settled into the building. Right now my solution is: 2 HELPERS and a cart we already had. I will for sure do a write up once I get the gear!

TFT
 

fastone371

Certifiable
Silver Member
I discovered the worst thing about moving slate isnt necessarily the weight but the fact that there are no handles or easy way to carry them. When I moved my GCI I weighed 1 slate it was 227#, I figured 2 people should be able to carry that so I made a carrier out of wood then fabricated some steel tubular handles to carry the slate in the carrier, it was much easier going up and down stairs this way.
 

PoolTable911

AdvancedBilliardSolutions
Silver Member
I discovered the worst thing about moving slate isnt necessarily the weight but the fact that there are no handles or easy way to carry them. When I moved my GCI I weighed 1 slate it was 227#, I figured 2 people should be able to carry that so I made a carrier out of wood then fabricated some steel tubular handles to carry the slate in the carrier, it was much easier going up and down stairs this way.
The OTLvise makes moving slate a breeze. If you have to move slate everyday for a living....It is the way to go!
 

bradsh98

Bradshaw Billiard Service
Silver Member
The OTLvise makes moving slate a breeze. If you have to move slate everyday for a living....It is the way to go!

Just used mine Saturday. Even with a bum shoulder, I was able to move a 9' antique Brunswick, all by myself. No sweat, aches, or pains.

Well worth the investment.
 

trentfromtoledo

8onthebreaktoledo
Silver Member
I discovered the worst thing about moving slate isnt necessarily the weight but the fact that there are no handles or easy way to carry them. When I moved my GCI I weighed 1 slate it was 227#, I figured 2 people should be able to carry that so I made a carrier out of wood then fabricated some steel tubular handles to carry the slate in the carrier, it was much easier going up and down stairs this way.

Well I have since healed from my minor neck and back injury(October-Dec). It was a couple of months of being uncomfortable and being over that helps a TON. I also have taken on a second helper and I still help so it is really not bad at all with 2 guys and a spotter. I prefer using a helper and I am not interested in trying to replace him/ them with a dolly of any type.

I still plan on buying this stuff, just not a huge priority right now.
I am still not sold on the OTL dolly, the customer service or all the extras it comes with that I do not need or want. The price being DOUBLE the price of what I have researched, makes it easy for me.

TFT

P.s. I do not move slate every day and nor do I want that either!!!
 

CuesDirectly

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
Well I have since healed from my minor neck and back injury(October-Dec). It was a couple of months of being uncomfortable and being over that helps a TON. I also have taken on a second helper and I still help so it is really not bad at all with 2 guys and a spotter. I prefer using a helper and I am not interested in trying to replace him/ them with a dolly of any type.

I still plan on buying this stuff, just not a huge priority right now.
I am still not sold on the OTL dolly, the customer service or all the extras it comes with that I do not need or want. The price being DOUBLE the price of what I have researched, makes it easy for me.

TFT

P.s. I do not move slate every day and nor do I want that either!!!

The guy who owns our local pool hall had a nice slate carrier he made decades ago. He took an old bicycle and added two U shaped holders on the side with one simple strap. Put one holder at the back axle and one as far forward as possible hanging from the frame.

Simple and cheap, keep the hand brake in case you're going down a hill like at my place when I had to take it around to the back of the house.

They work great.
 
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