My new Hazet Assistent
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canuckian
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That sure is purdy! those are handy little rigs. I have the bigger C version and will someday own the N version you have. Congrats!!
jensputzier
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Very nice, congrats!
wornoutoldman
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Those things are super sweet! Are you gonna fill it with Hazet tools exclusively?
Unfortunately, no. I like the feel of Hazet wrenches, and I like how they fit onto fasteners, but this has a more pedestrian purpose. It's now in my buddy's auto repair shop, and is full of Chinese Craftsman with a few things from Princess Auto thrown in.
I generally go there every Saturday to help him out, talk **** and then several of us go out for beer and nachos. His mechanic and apprentice have no problem with lending me their tools, but often I take longer to chase down tools rather that actually do whatever I'm trying to do. So I want a basic collection of things of my own that would not take up too much space as he has quite a small shop. Yet this is something I can take to the car I'm working on and have a place to put the "in use" tools and small parts on the top tray.
I would have taken some pictures of it loaded, but I forgot to bring my camera yesterday. I'll post some pictures next week.
Krokodil
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Very nice!
lbgradwell
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It's awesome! 
Thank God. I was scared you were going to tell me I had missed that on kijiji for $50...
Now keep your eyes open for some good German tools to put in it!
Thank God. I was scared you were going to tell me I had missed that on kijiji for $50...
Now keep your eyes open for some good German tools to put in it!
Zeke
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If those weren't so expensive I'd have one for the garden, washing cars, lots of things.
Jack Olsen made a version of that but I don't see it often. Maybe the kids took it over.
Jack Olsen made a version of that but I don't see it often. Maybe the kids took it over.
Jack Olsen made a version of that but I don't see it often. Maybe the kids took it over.
He got his from IKEA. They're cheap and seem to be quite handy, but it's a totally different [inferior] beast.
billymade
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That is a really great price; where did you buy it from? I have never; seen such a great price on one of those!
Zeke
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Here's Jack's version:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2695952&postcount=2568
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2695952&postcount=2568
http://store.concept1.ca/store/product/50147/Tool-Trolley-Assistent/
I was considering grabbing one on and off for that $656 price for about a month. Then they sent an email saying they had a promotion where there was an extra 15% off everything. And I thought, short of finding one at an estate sale, I wasn't going to find one in perfect condition for less than that.
There sold out. This *****. I've looked all weekend trying to find one here in the US. No luck. Cost of getting one here is out of my reach right now. Found one from a different manufacturer in Germany but they will not ship overseas. If anyone find any please post. I would love to have one or even 2 for work.
Those are super cool, but ouch. zkling---waiting for HF to come out with their version for <$99.99
zkling---waiting for HF to come out with their version for <$99.99
close.... Home Depot
$119..... but it's out of stock
Mike F., is there a pull handle for that? Seems awesome, but awkward to push around.
Thanks, but that really isn't "close" in my opinion. Those were on sale a while back from a place called Woot. To me that is nothing more than a cantilever box on a collapsible platform. The Assistant is much more useful as it has shelves and a top work surface IMHO. 
The posts get erected first. It's quite easy to push from the back post, or pull from the front one before the trays are lifted. (I consider the front to be where the casters are.) It's easier to push it around after the trays are up, although there's obviously going to be much higher risk of tipping with the higher center of gravity. But it's not tippy on a smooth floor, at least not the way I have it loaded.
You can even carry it around with the handles folded and parallel on top, assuming you're strong. I was surprised at how heavy it was empty and the posts don't make a very good handle.
Burgerkong
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It's awesome!
Thank God. I was scared you were going to tell me I had missed that on kijiji for $50...
Now keep your eyes open for some good German tools to put in it!
zkling---waiting for HF to come out with their version for <$99.99
It gets cooler once you own one. I liked it when I first saw pictures of it here, and now I like it even more after using it a couple of times. I think a cheaper one will will be too flexible and bind up too easily when opening and closing it.
Do you hold your head a bit higher now? Walk a bit taller?
I'm sure your right about the sturdy comment. How stable is that when in the open position? The little cantilever rolling box is neat, but can totally see myself knocking it over on a routine basis. I've spent some time drooling over the Hazet stuff. I was shocked to see how much they weigh. I can imagine they get heavy fast and the idea of put it in the trunk goes out the window.
TurboCup87
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That is a cool little piece. There is a version labeled PORSCHE and filled with tools. It costs a fortune.
Yep, the one I got from Ikea (and then modified, a little) is not in the same league as an assistent, in terms of functionality. Still, it was $50 and it comes in handy.
Yep, the one I got from Ikea (and then modified, a little) is not in the same league as an assistent, in terms of functionality. Still, it was $50 and it comes in handy.
Yes, the idea is the real point here. I checked out your "build" thread on that cart, quite impressive. It takes up very little floor space, moves over to the job easily, and the top tray to set stuff on works well, although yours may be deeper than ideal. And on the bright side, because it is relatively small, cleaning off the top tray at the start of the job (from the stuff that's collected since the last time you used it) is pretty easy!
Do you have a link by chance?
PCO6
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Canadian Tire used to sell a very similar collapsible tool box back in the 70's. I don't think the bottom compartment was quite as deep as the OP's and I'm not sure if the quality was as good. I can't remember the price but I do recall them being unavailable for a while and then being cleared out for $50. One of my brothers and I both bought one. They were very well made and held a ton of stuff.
I traded mine away years ago and am now curious to know if he still has his. I'll tell him they are "useless" ... and that I want it.
Here's a similar one that's available from a company in VA ...
http://www.safetyindustrialsales.com/4-Trays-Collapsible-Tool-Trolley-Urrea-9982.html
I traded mine away years ago and am now curious to know if he still has his. I'll tell him they are "useless" ... and that I want it.
Here's a similar one that's available from a company in VA ...
http://www.safetyindustrialsales.com/4-Trays-Collapsible-Tool-Trolley-Urrea-9982.html
TurboCup87
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No. They were around a few years ago. Would sometimes show up in Porsche magazines or ads from dealers.
jensputzier
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But the PORSCHE ones are the larger 180 and 173 ones, not the small 166N. They are great indeed and very expensive. And red instead of Hazet blue.
My price $1691.75!
When I first saw the picture, I thought it was a direct copy and was going to be half the price. Then the $358.85 in red off to the right caught my eye. Then I saw that was the "you save" amount, and I started to feel better.
cubicle
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That's a cool little cart, makes it easy to get to what you need.