Best method to get Large BGE into cutout in cabinetry

Shocka1

Hi everyone,

I know this has been accomplished hundreds of times (probably some horror stories out there too). Can anyone let me know best method of attack for getting a Large BGE into the cutout without 1) breaking the countertop, 2) breaking the cabinetry, 3) breaking the egg, 4) breaking your back. 

I'm assuming I'd need at least 3 guys to manually pull this off. 

I attached a picture as well so you could see the setup (since we won't be able to get around it on all sides and only have one opening in the bottom to help support it as goes into cutout. 

Would love to hear some thoughts on this! Trying to get it in there tonight or tomorrow. 

alaskanassasin

alaskanassasin

I would take the guts out and just set it in there manually. Maybe drape a moving blanket around the counter cut out. Also your set up is Awesome!

Shocka1

Thanks @alaskanassasin! Been a long time coming, so excited to be at this place. That's similar to what I was thinking. Remove as much as possible. Moving blanket or something to protect countertop then 1-2 support from top and 1-2 people @alaskanassasin some support from bottom. Still feel a little nervous about it all. 

smak

When ever have moved mine, I have always used a PotLifter.  Works great, especially for lowering through the counter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ECFFJ8

johnmitchell

You could put a 2x4 through it and close the lid then take a strap and tighten so you have two handles for two of you to lift up and lower into hole.That might work🤷‍♂️

pgprescott

Shocka1 said:

Thanks @alaskanassasin! Been a long time coming, so excited to be at this place. That's similar to what I was thinking. Remove as much as possible. Moving blanket or something to protect countertop then 1-2 support from top and 1-2 people @alaskanassasin some support from bottom. Still feel a little nervous about it all. 

This or take the lid off. 

Shocka1

Thanks All. Got it in last night with 3 people including myself with the bad back. Was able to pick it up. Other two guys essentially bear hugged it and then lowered in while I "supported" from the bottom and helped get aligned. Certainly helped that both of those guys are decently strong, but all in all it went in easier than I thought. : )

jdMyers

What no pic

RyanStl

Shocka1 said:

Thanks All. Got it in last night with 3 people including myself with the bad back. Was able to pick it up. Other two guys essentially bear hugged it and then lowered in while I "supported" from the bottom and helped get aligned. Certainly helped that both of those guys are decently strong, but all in all it went in easier than I thought. : )

That's the best way, let others do the heavy lifting. I can't wait until my two sons are big enough to move stuff for me.

Toxarch

That is a really nice looking setup. 

Gulfcoastguy

I tipped the delivery people to put it off the truck and straight into my Cuna Cart. Twenty bucks well spent.