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Offline Crispycritter

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Gonna need a bigger cart
« on: September 12, 2019, 07:28:45 PM »
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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2019, 07:57:29 PM »
I'd say that is pretty well loaded. Can you even move it without tools falling off?

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2019, 08:24:59 PM »
I'd say that is pretty well loaded. Can you even move it without tools falling off?
if I'm carefully I can but if I hit a bump something falls... Lol

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2019, 08:48:22 PM »
I'd say you got that one pretty much maxxed out. ;D

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2019, 09:02:53 PM »
I'd say you got that one pretty much maxxed out. ;D
for a cheap harbor freight cart it really Carry's it's weight around

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2019, 09:43:06 PM »
Time for an upgrade to the premium HF version -

Offline ken w.

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2019, 10:03:42 PM »
I don't think it's full enough. I still see rows of sockets .

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2019, 11:03:44 PM »
Looks like that could take a while to find what you
need ?

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2019, 04:49:18 AM »
Maxed out?  That happened 50 tools ago :))

If that hf cart could speak, it would press charges for abuse :-[

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2019, 07:27:51 AM »
Ope!! I see a bar spot in front of the multi meter  :))

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2019, 08:28:48 AM »
Showed the pic to my wife and her comment was it is organized.  Then she said you need a bigger box

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2019, 10:55:27 AM »
Outstanding!!  👍🏼
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2019, 11:52:16 AM »
oh hell. you have room between the pliers for more pliers and a see a few empty spots in the hex bit holder.  :P :P
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2019, 11:54:56 AM »
Looks like you need a toolbox!

I used a Mac cart for everything I thought I would need until it became too unwieldy then bought a SO plastic cart to carry tools for the job at hand.
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2019, 01:30:47 PM »
I bought an smaller toolbox and roller cabinet with folding tray tables on the sides. I put my most used tools in that box and roll it around with me to the job. The big toolboxes are way to heavy to move.

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2019, 03:34:32 PM »
The wife asked me last night at dinner if I wanted a 72" HF roller. I told her no way as I wouldn't be able to move it around like I can the 6 smaller rollers I have. I do appreciate her asking though. ;D

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2019, 04:23:20 PM »
I'm with you on the size of the roller DN. I do plan to build an entire stationary workbench in a corner "L" configuration by incorporating the six or eight of the HF 26" roller cabinets (without the rollers attached) Those rollers have a great shallow drawer configuration and will hold a lot of stuff when configured that way.  It will also be much cheaper than similar LISTA offerings.

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2019, 09:33:45 PM »
I do plan on getting the HF 72" roller and putting a piece of bowling lane on top for a work bench. I got rid of 3 26" 3 piece sets to make room in my garage.

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2019, 03:45:06 AM »
Has anyone seen these yet?
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2019, 12:27:37 PM »
So here's my cart with every tool I regularly use. My main box has everything else I need but this is where I first go look....


Mybe you need a 72 inch cart.  :))

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2019, 06:01:10 AM »
I'm with you on the size of the roller DN. I do plan to build an entire stationary workbench in a corner "L" configuration by incorporating the six or eight of the HF 26" roller cabinets (without the rollers attached) Those rollers have a great shallow drawer configuration and will hold a lot of stuff when configured that way.  It will also be much cheaper than similar LISTA offerings.

Ray, that sounds interesting. How would the corner work. I may be moving in the next year or so.
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2019, 07:41:11 AM »
I'm with you on the size of the roller DN. I do plan to build an entire stationary workbench in a corner "L" configuration by incorporating the six or eight of the HF 26" roller cabinets (without the rollers attached) Those rollers have a great shallow drawer configuration and will hold a lot of stuff when configured that way.  It will also be much cheaper than similar LISTA offerings.


Ray, that sounds interesting. How would the corner work. I may be moving in the next year or so.

Still working on that one Bob. There are commercial corner "Lazy Susan" cabinets that many work as a rotating storage option, or I may just intersect with a drill press in the corner. Not sue yet, but I've been looking at options. We are planning on moving as well, and have been actively looking for property.

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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2019, 05:55:42 PM »
I’m looking at 3 car garages with an attached house.
My son is moving also and is looking at this stuff.
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Re: Gonna need a bigger cart
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2020, 12:23:21 AM »
Crispy,

Are the drawers full too?  If not, your cart could be top heavy and unstable when moved.

Another thought.  I may be strange, but I like to keep the top till of my cart pretty open (i.e. go-to screwdrivers, a  few smallish prybars and two rails of metric sockets.  The till is where I work on things.

Also, I like to keep the overall tool complement to a bare minimum; nothing but go-to, absolutely essential, tools.

The bottom tray is pretty much liquids (grease & grease gun, brake fluid, motor oil, atf, w/w fluid, coolant, and a few spray cans assorted cleaners & penetrants).

This strategy keeps my cart easily mobile and very stable.

Of course, everybody has different cart strategies.



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