dodge610
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Do not think they will let you use the 20% coupon on any type of box.
Modifications to the HF 4 and 5 drawer service carts - what changes have you made?
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Do not think they will let you use the 20% coupon on any type of box.
PelicanPines
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If you read the coupon... it says it won't apply to tool carts or boxes.
djdaredevil
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If you have a 20% off that doesnt exclude carts and boxes Im sure we would all love to have it so please pose a picture of it.
cliftonbros89
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Just to see what kind of price I could get one for online about a week ago I tried to use the 20% off coupon and it said it didn't apply to that item
djdaredevil
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I thought you might have. Dont worry it happens to all of us atleast once. Just use that one I posted and check out the rest of that site while youre there he has a great setup for coupons.
PelicanPines
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No worries. Both carts are worth it.
djdaredevil
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This one http://www.hfqpdb.com/
Yeah...they seem to be. Just need to decide if I want to spend $100 or $185
djdaredevil
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PelicanPines
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Well... I got the 5 drawer. Did a bunch of mods. It's now the center of my life in my shop. All my most used tools are in it, under it, hanging on the side or back. If I had room... I would have both carts...
dodge610
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black cart was boxed in at bottom to keep dust and dirt off tools. Both red and black carts had drawer locking system removed so drawers will open with lid down.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk
1950mercury
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Ended up getting the bigger box. Working on assembling it now.
Need to get a Snap On logo
The big one is the way toogo. Good call
PelicanPines
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Derek... please remember. Clean and regrease the slides and casters. Before the thing is all together.
I actually took the casters apart to lube them.
Only other knowledge i can mention... DON"T TIGHTEN A SINGLE NUT until the whole freaking thing is together.
I actually took the casters apart to lube them.
Only other knowledge i can mention... DON"T TIGHTEN A SINGLE NUT until the whole freaking thing is together.
alpinewhite
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And keep checking that the lid is on flat as you tighten them.
What is your choice/recommendation for grease?
PelicanPines
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Costs about $12 to buy the snap-on hinges to go 90 degrees.
Where can I find these 90* Hinges by Snap On? Keep reading about them, but cant find anything on them on the Snap On site or anywhere for that matter.
PelicanPines
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Try this link.
http://store.snapon.com/PARTS-KRBC8T9-P665649.aspx
You get a pair... so only order ONE
You have to drill new holes in the cross member on the cart... let me know if you need the measurements...
http://store.snapon.com/PARTS-KRBC8T9-P665649.aspx
You get a pair... so only order ONE
You have to drill new holes in the cross member on the cart... let me know if you need the measurements...
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pendragon1998
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I've had my HF red cart since 2012, and the struts finally gave out. I went ahead and ordered the KRBC8T9 hinge set. It's apparently back-ordered, but I can wait. Sounds like it's exactly what the doctor ordered. Thanks for the tip, PelicanPines - glad I didn't order two sets instead of one.
I would welcome the measurements!
I would welcome the measurements!
mroneeyedboh
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What are you guys doing for socket organization? Is there a thread for HF cart setups?
PelicanPines
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Will photo and measure tomorrow.
alpinewhite
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Heres my mod, should be a must do after purchasing cart.
Oh no. The tool truck die-hards will be out to get you for blasphemy. Hide now!!!!
PelicanPines
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Snap On Hinges
I drilled the holes 5 1/16" from the back of the cart, along the same brace the orginal holes are. I had to experiment with spacers to get the hinges lined up. The hinge with the "stop" that you have to lift to close the lid is on the RIGHT.
Here are some pictures. The spacers were all about getting the hinges to line up so they were as straight as possible with their mountings.
I used 2 jam nuts to fasten the allen key bolts I used to attach the hinges.
Note: The pictures are named for where they were taken.
I drilled the holes 5 1/16" from the back of the cart, along the same brace the orginal holes are. I had to experiment with spacers to get the hinges lined up. The hinge with the "stop" that you have to lift to close the lid is on the RIGHT.
Here are some pictures. The spacers were all about getting the hinges to line up so they were as straight as possible with their mountings.
I used 2 jam nuts to fasten the allen key bolts I used to attach the hinges.
Note: The pictures are named for where they were taken.
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56vette461
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PelicanPines'
I love your buy lines (pun intended) I just realized I don't have a wrench to fix myself! Now if I can just convince the bride to let me spend some serious money for the self study and then purchase of said wrenches. Bride suggested a rolling pen to the head
I love your buy lines (pun intended) I just realized I don't have a wrench to fix myself! Now if I can just convince the bride to let me spend some serious money for the self study and then purchase of said wrenches. Bride suggested a rolling pen to the head
Nissan_Tech
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Just have a little HF cart. I painted it with some rustoleom Truck bed liner. Came out decent. If I could do it over again, i'd use something else, maybe a different brand truck bed liner. This stuff was expensive, ~$7 a can and I used 7.5 cans 
And I didn't even do the drawers yet
Also Made socket rack to free up some space in the drawers
And I didn't even do the drawers yet
Also Made socket rack to free up some space in the drawers
Here's mine so far. It's still got a little more work left. I cut the lid off and the front part. Going to put butcherblock work surface on the top and bottom part. Its all welded together now so no bolts at all. I welded up a lower unit stand on the side for servicing water pumps on outboards. And bigger tires. It served me well for 4 years in the stock form so I definitely got my money worth.
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ImStricken06
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wrapped the side tray and the front plate in carbon fiber vinyl.
just recently, I was looking to get a granite surface plate. I figured that I would get a 18 x 24" plate , remove the rear lock plungers and housings on my 5 drawer unit, and it would sit very nicely in the top box. Everything measured out just right. Add the snap on hinges, and the lid goes vertical and out of the way. That cart would be dedicated to Metrology instrumentation and then get another for regular tools. It sure would be a good place for one if You are not too worried about thermal expansion differences between top and bottom of the granite.
However, things change, and the Wife talked me into getting a 24" x 36" surface plate with stand. Now THAT was strange!
However, things change, and the Wife talked me into getting a 24" x 36" surface plate with stand. Now THAT was strange!
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bandaidmd
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Seems like half of this thread is talking about the lid so i will continue with that. The only mod i did to mine was remove the lid and add a tray across the back for spray cans.
knobby
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It would fit right in with a lot of Mac tools china flyer specials.
pfff only $500, here for a store brand version they want $600 its half off ATM what a deal...
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-5-drawer-mechanics-cart-30-in-0581364p.html
jerseykat1
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Anyone put 4 swivel casters on the red HF Cart? It's kind D of annoying having just 2 swivel casters. I want to put 4 on but I'm afraid it may make the cart easier to tip over.
What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think?
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