yep, 80/20 bosch tubing.
Modifications to the HF 4 and 5 drawer service carts - what changes have you made?
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yep, 80/20 bosch tubing.
Bagherra
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I'm digging that wood top!!!
Detail please!!
Detail please!!
619DioFan
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Fantastic !
That may be the best mod to the HF cart I have seen. can you give us some details on the build process as I am sure others here might want to do this.
JBJennings
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Any ideas on how to open the drawers with the lid closed and still be able to re-lock them?
Thanks in advance for the replies.
Thanks in advance for the replies.
skulldrinker
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Looks like you took two "donor" drawers and butted them up on top so they were out of the way of the lid raising. That's exactly what this cart was missing. 
Has anyone repurposed one these carts into a welding cart? I have searched here, google, pinterest, etc. I am most curious if someone has built/integrated a c02 tank(s) holder and if the cart has the strength to retain that weight off the side.
Yes there is a thread floating around on here with the 4 drawer as a welding cart.
Just picked up this little guy from a local seller on craigslist for 50 bucks. Super nice guy and looks to have taken good care of it. It has 4 wheel swivels. I originally wanted a red cart but for space reasons, I need the cart to be under 36" in height to tuck away under my work bench. The red cart is a tad taller than the black cart. I am going to have to cut off about 3" from the legs of this cart to make it work but it should fit nicely. I'm going to rivet some magnetic strips to the lid as others have done. Eventually I'd like to get a red cart as well when I have more space.
I'll be removing some of the stickers but I'm a Gamecock fan so the middle sticker can stay!
My question is should I leave it black or repaint it? If so, what color?
I'll be removing some of the stickers but I'm a Gamecock fan so the middle sticker can stay!
My question is should I leave it black or repaint it? If so, what color?
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After following this for awhile I decided to make a modification myself I just finished up this side shelf last night. The shelf itself weighs about 50 pounds so I put a career under it just in case. It's about 16 inches wide and 16 in deep and 30 in high. I made it out of 1/2 angle iron and 18 GA sheet metal
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So my first mod was going to be to cut the legs to lower the cart. I had debated that or replacing the casters - I was leaning towards cutting bc it's cheaper than 30 bucks for new lower casters but hated the idea of chopping up a nice little cart. As I was removing the screws for the legs I noticed the holes are square which made me even less interested in cutting the legs. As I stood there scratching my head I noticed an extra furniture dolly hanging on the wall in my garage. I grabbed it, looked at its low sitting casters and figured this could be perfect. After some quick measurements it looked like it would work perfectly.
Took them off and disassembled them, greased them up and they felt amazing. Their mounting plate was larger with wider set holes which I actually see as a plus. I drilled new holes for the mounting plates and rolled the cart up to the bench. The cart squeezes in JUST perfectly underneath the work bench and helps save me a lot of room.
I loaded the cart up with some of my more often used tools and this is what I have now. Before loading it I greased all the bearing slides with superlube. UNBELIEVABLE how smoothly they slide with the grease in there. Could not be happier and in the whole thing for 50 bucks and a little bit of my time
Took them off and disassembled them, greased them up and they felt amazing. Their mounting plate was larger with wider set holes which I actually see as a plus. I drilled new holes for the mounting plates and rolled the cart up to the bench. The cart squeezes in JUST perfectly underneath the work bench and helps save me a lot of room.
I loaded the cart up with some of my more often used tools and this is what I have now. Before loading it I greased all the bearing slides with superlube. UNBELIEVABLE how smoothly they slide with the grease in there. Could not be happier and in the whole thing for 50 bucks and a little bit of my time
RalloZ35
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It may have been asked already but has anybody else noticed a pretty big similarity between the HF 5 drawer and the blue point 4 drawer cart? Looks to me like same factory maybe and a lot of the same pieces haha. Opinions?
https://store.snapon.com/KRBC10T-Se...wers-Screwdriver-Compartment-Red-P743162.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/KRBC10T-Se...wers-Screwdriver-Compartment-Red-P743162.aspx
Tucker99
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Anyone know where to get those corner protectors?
jhama78
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I did a quick search and found some clear ones on zoro.
http://www.zoro.com/i/G4022401/?utm...hopping_Feed&gclid=CMu9y8Xow8QCFZY1aQodai4Aqw
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Bagherra
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This is a nice setup!!
kool_BOY8323
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dig the peg board man.
what do the undersides of the shelf look like? looks to be a bit long of a shelf for the supports...
B.Ellis
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dig the peg board man.
I used 12" folding brackets; heavy duty. Screwed straight into 1" thick craftsman 26" tool cart top. Sturdy and level with no sag at all. It's atached to a plywood panel braced between the cart posts so that folded it is flush with the cart. I could attach the bracket a few inches higher to hide the board when lower but right now I'm good with the rugged look of the board showing a bit.
I'm using the side table as a workplace for fixing small electronics (iPad, etc) in a small space.
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Tucker99
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Just a trivial FYI. I was watching Counting Cars last night and noticed a Harbor Freight 5-drawer tool cart in the back. Looked like it was de-badged but had the unmistakable 5th drawer on the right. Yea, the shop also had a bunch of the Easter Egg colored Snap-On boxes all over the place.
Tucker99
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Anyone found a good use for the useless screw driver holder slots. Yea, 1-side of mine has all my extensions but the other side has nothing. Just throwing flash light, tape and misc junk in there.
kool_BOY8323
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i stuck my prybars down one side and my screwdrivers down the other...
i've noticed the carts on counting cars too..
PelicanPines
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As it happens... after I put grommets in the screw driver "holes"... one side got the flats, the other side got the Phillips. It's very handy having them right there.
I also have a set of wera, laser etched tip screwdrivers that came with a plastic wall mount rack that I plan on attaching to the back of the cart.
Tucker99
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Yea, I put grommets in the holes and the screwdrivers still flop all over the place. Looking at using some type of sleeve to keep them in place.
owenst7
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Mine hold screwdrivers.
I have a selection of flat heads along the left side and the right side contains phillips in the front and torx in the back. I keep my junky drivers in there that mainly get used as prying tools since the cart is what I take out to the driveway with me to work. Don't want to be tempted to use a good flat head as a prying tool.
bcradio
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I have no clue what screwdriver holder slots would be used for.
PelicanPines
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Great idea to put a pipe for each hole or a second layer of holes to prevent the unwanted flopping you speak of. So many possibilities.
I sealed off the sides of my cart to make it look more "finished". But I'm sure you can figure out how to put pipes under each hole..... or...... a block of soft foam a few inches thick mounted under the holes that can be easily stabbed.
Bobcat753
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Finally brought my cart home from work. I bought it there and the original owner really put some work into it! This cart has plastidip, bedliner drawer pulls, heavy duty swivel and ridgid casters, and some cool badges. I put most of the stickers on it besides the Fisher one. I paid $90 for it and love it!
Also I will be putting the HF side shelf on soon.
Also I will be putting the HF side shelf on soon.
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MagnumForce
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Air gun, pry bars, pistol grip needle nose pliers
the74impala
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I have 2 black ones. The red one is much larger. I didn't realize until I had the second one. Red is sturdier too. The drawers have a latch release on the red. Pushing in on the black cart typically jossels things more than I like.
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i stuck my prybars down one side and my screwdrivers down the other...
i've noticed the carts on counting cars too..
***** Mike also uses the US General Pro 26 inch tool box....
Pulled the trigger and picked one up as my Birthday present. Thank you wifey!!
I didn't understand why I need a cart until I started my engine swap. Just put it together. I'll start filling tomorrow and starting my mods. Snap-On hinges to be ordered tonight.
I didn't understand why I need a cart until I started my engine swap. Just put it together. I'll start filling tomorrow and starting my mods. Snap-On hinges to be ordered tonight.
619DioFan
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I used fender washers to take care of the oversize hole problem. first chose the right sized hole fender washer for the appropriate screwdriver. then painted them red ( rustoleum safety red was as close as I could find ) once dry a little dab of jb weld to keep them in place. screwdrivers seem to stay upright pretty well. for my pry bars( the handles were to long to let the lid close ) just added a sunex pry bar holder. easier then trying to modify the cart to allow the pry bar handles to sit lower.
nickb
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Has anybody put new drawer slides into one of the 4 drawer carts? I put way more sockets than I should have in the bottom drawer and after a few months of everyday use one of the slides came apart.
Where are you guys ordering your Snap-on hinges from? The old site where you could easily order parts (click this line) directs me to the new site when I click "Add to cart," and I can't see where you can order parts there. The KRBC8T9 is the correct part for the red cart, isn't it? Also does it come as a set, or do you need to order two?
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Here's my "finished" tool cart., the one I push around the plant. Its been an evolution, through trial and error of what does and doesn't work for me. Keep in mind I made changes and additions over an 18 month period. Below is a list of changes/upgrades that help me be more efficient in my job as a multi-craft maintenance technician.
1. Built a frame for added strength, our floors a very rough with cracks.
2. Added a Craftsman folding side shelf that I already had.
3. Sprayed the top with bedliner for protection.
4. Added to the frame for the additional side cabinet. (never got around
to painting the frame).
5. Added the US General side cabinet.
6. Built a new frame for the addition of another side cabinet and vise.
7. Added a Craftsman side cabinet that I already had.
8. Relocated the cart's push handle to the Cman's side cabinet.
9. Mounted my USA made 4" Craftsman vise.
Along this journey I've also added things in the cart/boxes for tool organization. I won't go into that part, although I still need a good pliers rack.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
1. Built a frame for added strength, our floors a very rough with cracks.
2. Added a Craftsman folding side shelf that I already had.
3. Sprayed the top with bedliner for protection.
4. Added to the frame for the additional side cabinet. (never got around
to painting the frame).
5. Added the US General side cabinet.
6. Built a new frame for the addition of another side cabinet and vise.
7. Added a Craftsman side cabinet that I already had.
8. Relocated the cart's push handle to the Cman's side cabinet.
9. Mounted my USA made 4" Craftsman vise.
Along this journey I've also added things in the cart/boxes for tool organization. I won't go into that part, although I still need a good pliers rack.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
kool_BOY8323
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Here's my "finished" tool cart., the one I push around the plant. Its been an evolution, through trial and error of what does and doesn't work for me. Keep in mind I made changes and additions over an 18 month period. Below is a list of changes/upgrades that help me be more efficient in my job as a multi-craft maintenance technician.
1. Built a frame for added strength, our floors a very rough with cracks.
2. Added a Craftsman folding side shelf that I already had.
3. Sprayed the top with bedliner for protection.
4. Added to the frame for the additional side cabinet. (never got around
to painting the frame).
5. Added the US General side cabinet.
6. Built a new frame for the addition of another side cabinet and vise.
7. Added a Craftsman side cabinet that I already had.
8. Relocated the cart's push handle to the Cman's side cabinet.
9. Mounted my USA made 4" Craftsman vise.
Along this journey I've also added things in the cart/boxes for tool organization. I won't go into that part, although I still need a good pliers rack.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
this is great. well done!
MagnumForce
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I really need to build a frame for mine. I have the same problem with cracks in the plant.Here's my "finished" tool cart., the one I push around the plant. Its been an evolution, through trial and error of what does and doesn't work for me. Keep in mind I made changes and additions over an 18 month period. Below is a list of changes/upgrades that help me be more efficient in my job as a multi-craft maintenance technician.
1. Built a frame for added strength, our floors a very rough with cracks.
2. Added a Craftsman folding side shelf that I already had.
3. Sprayed the top with bedliner for protection.
4. Added to the frame for the additional side cabinet. (never got around
to painting the frame).
5. Added the US General side cabinet.
6. Built a new frame for the addition of another side cabinet and vise.
7. Added a Craftsman side cabinet that I already had.
8. Relocated the cart's push handle to the Cman's side cabinet.
9. Mounted my USA made 4" Craftsman vise.
Along this journey I've also added things in the cart/boxes for tool organization. I won't go into that part, although I still need a good pliers rack.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
WJD
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Subscribed.... been lurking in this HF service cart thread for a good long time.
Been needing a box of some sorts for the odds and ends that the main box has just got no room for.
My local Napa store has got a damned nice 35 inch 4 drawer Homak service cart that I am try'n to haggle with them on.... But the HF box is really gaining ground anymore
The HF store I shop at they run from 169.00 to 189.00 depending on sales, coupons and what not....
Been needing a box of some sorts for the odds and ends that the main box has just got no room for.
My local Napa store has got a damned nice 35 inch 4 drawer Homak service cart that I am try'n to haggle with them on.... But the HF box is really gaining ground anymore
The HF store I shop at they run from 169.00 to 189.00 depending on sales, coupons and what not....
jakemac
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I bought the side tray in January. Finally got around to putting it on the 5-drawer cart today. It bolted right on in just a few minutes. Forgot to take pics, but you get the idea.