Quoted from ForceFlow:

I've only had a problem one time when the bottom was already falling out of a game. Other than that, I haven't had an issue.
I've also seen folks use two 2x4's, and even make a wooden adapter so that the adapter fits on the lift and the pin sits on the side walls of the cabinet, rather than the plywood on the bottom.

Quoted from loren3233:

I have moved many games for shows and at my home. At home I use the 500 pound cart, I have a small rug on top of the cart to help prevent any chance of scratching but I have never had any issue with the plywood giving out and I have moved games from front yard to back yard. If the games cabinet is in decent shape I see no problem with using the cart.

Quoted from rcbrown316:

theres a ton of surface area on that platform for weight distribution. have yet to have an issue and I take my games for a walk every day...

Quoted from SuS:

I use one all the time, without issue. If you're worried about the strength of the plywood, certain things (like changing legs) can be done by entering from the side of the pin, and letting the sides of the cabinet support the load, rather than the bottom of the cabinet.

Quoted from lb1:

See https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/modified-harbor-freight-lift-table. It seems to be one of the most popular solution to move pinballs around. I have one myself and love it - until it started acting out and taking forever to go down. I still use it but need to figure out a way to fine tune it.

Quoted from ForceFlow:

I usually use a large flattened moving box. I get them at home depot.

I never lift the pin perpendicular to the cart. However, I imagine it would be fine as long as it's balanced and you don't try to move the pin/cart around too much. But, that method wouldn't be my first choice for lifting up a pin.

Quoted from Syco54645:

Of course there is. I would never do that.

Quoted from ForceFlow:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Home-Depot-18-in-x-18-in-x-24-in-65-lb-Large-Box-1001006/202029359

Honestly, I haven't found the 2x4's to be necessary unless the bottom of the game is already compromised in some way.

Quoted from bigd1979:

Ive used mine for years with no problems and it really enables me to set up and take down pins by myself fairly easy. Love it

Quoted from aztarac:

I move my pins around all the time with my lift from the sides. No problems at all.

Quoted from ForceFlow:

I slide the cart under the game and lift it up a couple inches. If it's too woobly, it hasn't hit the balance point, so I lower the cart and re-position as needed. Usually, the cart has to go a little past the middle of the cabinet towards the rear since the back end is heavier than the front.
If I'm dragging the game out of my vehicle, the cardboard helps eliminate friction and helps bridge the small gap between the cart and the vehicle.
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Quoted from Starwriter:

I have an older Harbor Freight lift table that has a knob that you turn to lower it. Originally there were some U joints and the knob was mounted to the handle. I took the handle off and threw it in the scrap pile. I attached the knob to the shaft near where the handle was mounted. You don't need the handle. Use the lockdown bar to push and steer. You would just need to figure out a way to mount the motorcycle clutch lever style release to the base somehow so it can't get bumped and drop the table. As mentioned above, put a motorcycle ratchet strap diagonally over the top. Don't crank it down so tight that you bend the side rails. Because the whole thing is very top heavy, be careful on uneven ground that you don't flop it over. I have used mine for moving all kinds of stuff, including a 4 player air hockey table up a ramp into a van box. (Like a Uhaul truck)

Quoted from ForceFlow:

Keep in mind that the handle will need to be modified in order for it to fit under a pin. lb1 linked to the thread with different ideas.
I haven't strapped down my pins when moving them on the cart, but it seems like a good idea.

Quoted from Starwriter:

The way the bottom is mortised into the cabinet, for it to fail in the upward direction, the cabinet corners would have to split apart a long ways. The cabinet would have to be really rickedy for that to happen. If the cabinet corners are solid and the vertical board behind the coinbox is intact, I wouldn't worry about it.

Quoted from ForceFlow:

Basically, if the bottom panel is rotten, if the bottom is falling out, or the cabinet is coming apart.
I've only picked up one game so far where the bottom panel was significantly compromised in some way--either because of dampness or direct water damage.

Quoted from TheLaw:

The only issue I had is my wheels got flat spots in them, I ASSume from sitting around for awhile without being used. Nothing heavy was stored on top of it during this time; which is very confusing. No one else has had this problem so probably nothing to worry aboot.

Quoted from TheMickster:

Here is what I did/made up, it supports all of the weight evenly, ends and middle, and is pretty stable...

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Quoted from TheMickster:

Yes, this is what I did....quick and easy..

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Quoted from arcademojo:

I can say I moved many, many pins with mine and never had a problem.

Quoted from pinster68:

Welcome to the Diner-on-a-Cart club.
Just took delivery of this one on Tuesday. The left front leg must have been hit in transport, HF cart to the rescue.
Never had a problem using my cart without platform mods. I've moved the heaviest of wide body pins like Black Hole and STTNG ... no issues.
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Quoted from ForceFlow:

You may want to start a separate thread in one of the technical forums for troubleshooting issues with your game.

Quoted from nman:

Did something similar with mine.

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Quoted from Playdium:

Just bought the 500 lb model at harbor Freight. Mother's Day sale had a coupon for 25% off. Paid $127.49 plus a little to the "Govna". Now to assembly and mods.
Great thread guys!