How do I move this thing?

[jdmar]

Oops, I 4-got the before and after pictures...

 

[czechsonofagun]

Oh, did I mention is was raining outside on the day of our bbq? Apart from the condensation on the windows, we were not phased by the weather. It was in no way stuffy or claustraphobic in the hut either which really surprised me. More cosy and comfortable tbh.
Saying that... I have no intention of forking out $20k for a wooden hut, I'll stick with the conventional way of outdoor cooking!!

We achieve the same thing with 16" teepee - only the sitting is less comfy and I still have to swing the spatula.

 

[Woodworkerman]

First attempt......failure!

Well I got behind it and tried to lift it slowly with the loader but it started to come apart. Then, I turned around and tried to push it with the backhoe. This was working but causing some damage to the gazebo at the point of contact with the bucket. Next, I wrapped some rope around the bottom and tried to pull it. The rope broke.

I have some heavy duty tie downs coming and I will try it again. I'll let you know how things work out.

 

[davitk]

How's the cup holder working?

 

[Gizmo2]

How's the cup holder working?

Now that's funny! Mean but funny.

 

[davitk]

Sorry, I guess that wasn't very helpful

I would not try pulling it with a strap, as you found from lifting it is not well fastened together, and by pushing, that the wood is soft. I believe the only way to move it in one piece is by placing it on a pallet of some sort e.g. planks, or 4 x 4 framing, and then 'toe nail' screw the gazebo to the pallet, thus consolidating it to a more structurally stable frame. Then, do what you like: pull it, push it, wheel barrow it, whatever but DO NOT pull or push on the gazebo itself as it will likely destruct.

Good luck!

 

[jdmar]

My kids play fort was very "mushy" trying to move it. So I screwed a couple sheets of OSB to the side and front. That added a lot of structural rigidity so I could lift/push/pull it. You may try that on every other side of your gazebo. 3 sheets of OSB is abut $20 now...well worth not trashing the Gazebo. Let us know how it is going.

Peter

 

[AchingBack]

That's not so big...

Looks like 10 or 12 feet across.

Jack it up & run some 6x6s under it. Screw the skirt to the 6x6s. Hook on a chain & drag it across the yard. Get some round poles or large PVC pipe as rollers if you want to be gentle about it.

So far, this seems the best suggestion. You'll need at least 3 poles or large PVC.

 

[Woodworkerman]

My father-in-law stopped by tonight and offered to bring up a couple of 10 foot lengths of 4 inch conduit to get things "rolling". I will be trying that as soon as he gets them up here. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks for all the replies and interest. It certainly makes this task more enjoyable.