Whoop! Got a nest and shelves today!

jimdgreat1

How do I lift this thing? Large egg into a nest.

Brisket_Fanatic

Always lift with your legs

SandyHookEgger

With a couple of dependable friends

northGAcock

SandyHookEgger said:

With a couple of dependable friends

With a couple of STRONG dependable friends

HoustonEgger

Disassemble & remove the internals. Reach into the bottom and grab the bottom vent (use gloves or a rag to protect your hand). Lift the base into the stand and then reassemble. 
 

jeponline

I used a pot lifter recently when I had to lift my egg by myself in and out of the nest.

Potlifter - a Gardening Heavy Lifting Tool To Help You Lift and Move Heavy Plant Pots and Flower Pots - Lifting Made Easy - 200lbs

thetrim

Take the guts out.  It's not a bad lift.  Maybe have another warm body there to guide it into place (unless you are a girly man!!!!). 

jimdgreat1

Thanks everyone. Figured it would have to come apart, again.

The shelves did not come with hardware. Anyone remember what size bolts and nuts they take? Countersunk heads?

jimdgreat1

1/4x1/2 inch clinch bolts.

It's together. Will cook on it tomorrow.

hoosier_egger

I take the internals out, left hand thru the bottom vent and a bear hug around the base (not dome) with my right arm.

Works for me but keep in mind I'm a pretty good sized guy and young-ish. Always error on the side of caution 

jimdgreat1

NCSmoky

I like that hook mod on the shelves or is that stock. Mine have cutouts on the bottom of the rails but I don't see those on yours.

DoubleEgger

 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1e4SBxgqBEY

jimdgreat1

NCSmoky said:

I like that hook mod on the shelves or is that stock. Mine have cutouts on the bottom of the rails but I don't see those on yours.

Guessing they were added. It's how I bought it. (used)
I'm going to get a grill holder for the nest.