toddacimer
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I love mine and use it all the time.Not mine, from a FB group I'm in.
Like the idea. Don't know how well it will hold up.
Modifications to the HF 4 and 5 drawer service carts - what changes have you made?
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iagsxr
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I love mine and use it all the time.
I like that you left the lid on yours.
toddacimer
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I like the lid too but I use it as a shelf when I making stuff and it's kind of annoying that it will then lock the drawers. I might need to remove the lock bar. I've also moved the storage tray down and added another one to the other side.
Dixie_Flatline
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I am probably going to tear out the lock bar because I will never actually lock mine and it keeps annoying me when I just want to open a drawer.
outinthetallgrass
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A hack for this is.
Pull the plastic cap off the lock bar, cut the lock bar off flush with the housing.
then take the piece you cut off and insert it into the plastic cap and save it.
now when you close the lid it won’t lock the drawers, but if you want to latch the drawers just push the plastic cap with the metal piece in it back on the lock bar and closing the lid will lock the drawers.
you can have the best of both worlds.
Dixie_Flatline
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I now have another task today!
My apologies for the delayed response!
This item:
Sized 18”x48”x0.1” was enough for the side tray and the top portion
RonnieC
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Thank you sir!My apologies for the delayed response!
This item:
Sized 18”x48”x0.1” was enough for the side tray and the top portion
rick carpenter
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My local HF finally had some of these USGen minis in stock. I made a plywood spacer so that the box could orient either way in my Pittsburgh rolly cart but I like it like this. Just enough room for my Ryobi tire-filler-upper behind it, but I want to figger out some ratchet storage also.
captain14
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There’s a thread here for those mini toolboxes. Post your pics there too. It may give someone an idea for their roller seat and box.
www.garagejournal.com
Show your "Mini" Tool Box.
I know we have a tool box thread but more members have picked up mini tool boxes and using them for various duties. So why not start a thread and show what everyone is using their mini boxes for. Doesn't matter brand or color, let's see them. My black Kobalt box that I use for office type...
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There’s a thread here for those mini toolboxes. Post your pics there too. It may give someone an idea for their roller seat and box.
Show your "Mini" Tool Box.
I know we have a tool box thread but more members have picked up mini tool boxes and using them for various duties. So why not start a thread and show what everyone is using their mini boxes for. Doesn't matter brand or color, let's see them. My black Kobalt box that I use for office type...
This.^^^ I've been trying to come up with a reason to buy one of those cute little boxes. You just convinced me!
mobileHman
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On my HF Roller, I want to take off the top lift cover hinge and install drawer sliders on the top cover so I can stack stuff on top of the chest and still slide it open to get inside the top cavity space. Either that or just cut big slots in the front and back so I can stick my hands into the cavity to get stuff without lifting the top. Another project on the To-Do list!
MushCreek
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I want to put lift top hinges like the picture below. They go up and back to access the top section.
ChevyEFI
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There is a Husky HD full size box with a top that lifts a foot or more if you crank it up. Probably not great without a motor. I like the idea for working height. Will see if I can find the model no.
One of the newer kids where I work has that box, he runs the top up with an impact driver.
slik560
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Is it
Model # HOLC7218BB1MYS ???
I saw this on HD website:
Husky 72 in. W x 24 in. D Heavy Duty 18-Drawer Mobile Workbench Cabinet with Adjustable-Height Hardwood Top in Matte Black HOLC7218BB1MYS - The Home Depot
Offer adequate space for your workshop with this Husky Drawer Mobile Workbench with Adjustable-Height Solid Wood Top in Matte Black.
www.homedepot.com
ChevyEFI
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That's the general look. It's not a triple bay that I saw in person. The soft close drawers work well.Is it
Model # HOLC7218BB1MYS ???
I saw this on HD website:
Husky 72 in. W x 24 in. D Heavy Duty 18-Drawer Mobile Workbench Cabinet with Adjustable-Height Hardwood Top in Matte Black HOLC7218BB1MYS - The Home Depot
Offer adequate space for your workshop with this Husky Drawer Mobile Workbench with Adjustable-Height Solid Wood Top in Matte Black.www.homedepot.com
Professor Gascan
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Snagged one of these during the black friday sale as my first real toolbox. The only mods so far are more omissions than additions.
I left the handle and can holder off the sides to squeeze it in the small spot I made in my small garage, as it doesn't need to move except for once a year to sweep out the garage. I also removed the lid lock and plugged the hole, removed the struts(cup magnets screwed to wall to keep it open), and pulled the plastic drawer locks out as the box doesn't move and the built in slide retention is good enough for me. I also drilled out the rivets that hold the drawer lock bars and removed them so the top is one big unobstructed rectangle.
After messing around and getting it set up and organized the way I want it, I only have one critique. HF is really missing a trick not making an add on 2 or 3 drawer box that fits in the lower opening. Don't get me wrong, I've managed to fill that too, but a few more of the deeper drawers would be pretty sweet.
I left the handle and can holder off the sides to squeeze it in the small spot I made in my small garage, as it doesn't need to move except for once a year to sweep out the garage. I also removed the lid lock and plugged the hole, removed the struts(cup magnets screwed to wall to keep it open), and pulled the plastic drawer locks out as the box doesn't move and the built in slide retention is good enough for me. I also drilled out the rivets that hold the drawer lock bars and removed them so the top is one big unobstructed rectangle.
After messing around and getting it set up and organized the way I want it, I only have one critique. HF is really missing a trick not making an add on 2 or 3 drawer box that fits in the lower opening. Don't get me wrong, I've managed to fill that too, but a few more of the deeper drawers would be pretty sweet.
Agreed. I did buy a 3-drawer Craftsman mid box for that, but haven't had a chance to put it in since that involves partial disassembly of the lower tray, and either cutting clearance into the lower lip or building a riser to get the bottom drawer above the lip.
Related: does anybody have a good paint match for the gray color boxes?
PugetDude
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I needed to color match some Durham and Huot cabinets, just took a shelf into my local True Value and they mixed up a quart of XO Rust Oil based Enamel that matched perfectly.
jarhead
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Is there a thread on these? This is awesome!I needed to color match some Durham and Huot cabinets, just took a shelf into my local True Value and they mixed up a quart of XO Rust Oil based Enamel that matched perfectly.
Check his project thread, first mention of that cabinet I found is in post #363. There may have been earlier posts.
KSJeff
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Agreed. What a good looking cabinet! Beautiful.
mv213
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Did you see this one? Sounds just like what you're looking for. https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-...-full-bank-service-cart-slate-gray-59854.html
I'd already bought the 5-drawer, and the full bank is still a bit outside my budget.
mr57
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Does anyone have a current part number for the Snap-On locking hinges? The cart I have is missing the struts. I can't find the number on the SO website. Or is there another alternative??
Harbor Freight also sells replacement parts for their tool carts, they may have something?
My notes say Snap-On KRBC8T9 hinges should do ya.
I also have this Amazon strut as a possible replacement in my notes.
aka Larry
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I'm always curious as to why so many people are having to replace their struts with these locking hinges? My struts are like 10 years old and work just fine. If they quit working, I'd just buy another pair. They are easy to find as these type struts are used on lots of other products.
mr57
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Thank you! The Snap On part number doesn't come up. I will check with our local rep and see if they are still available.
Those Amazon struts are more $$ than I paid for the box...
outinthetallgrass
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y9QBXTS?tag=atomicindus08-20
I used these, been working fine since 2023
I used these, been working fine since 2023
PMD1966
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Look at some of the photos. Some carts have a couple hundred pounds of tools attached.
M.Brane
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Made a holder for my creeper on the back since I don't have one of those fancy lift things.
@ed_, hope you don't mind me copying this in this thread (originally posted in the Everything 3D Printer thread)
Got tired of how messy my toolbox was so I'm starting to organize it. Figured I'd start with the plier drawer since it was the most chaotic.
I made some racks for the pliers and a sliding tray on top to squeeze out a bit more storage. My printer is too small to make the tray in one piece so it's two halves bolted together.
The tray has a magnet on the back so it won't slide forward every time you open the drawer. You gotta give it a little tug to move it forward.
For ref all the pliers under the tray. There's two different widths of the racks to account for the wider pliers vs the thinner ones. In total it can hold ~23 pliers (not counting the tray)
PMD1966
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When the struts on my 5-Drawer go bad, I will replace them with chain. Have seen a few carts with this mod.
PMD1966
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Jay-Cee Rivets has a good selection.
rick carpenter
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Found a better place for my US Gen mini. Built a little riser to sit it on out of some cedar and hit that with plasti-dip. It's movable but it doesn't slide around. Gonna put my mikes and calipers and other delicate tools in it.
Finally finished my extensions rack, made from pvc similar to the screwdriver rack. Wanted it low since them banging into my cart going in/coming out is not a good thing. The train track ballast works well keeping my cart upright when I open the drawer.
Finally finished my extensions rack, made from pvc similar to the screwdriver rack. Wanted it low since them banging into my cart going in/coming out is not a good thing. The train track ballast works well keeping my cart upright when I open the drawer.
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Modded the lid on my 5 drawer cart to have more space underneath it. I really like the cart but didn't like that I couldn't shut the lid due to my pry bars being too tall.
I made it by bending the original lid so it sits 2.5" taller then bent up some metal to fill the sides / front. I also had to relocate the upper lid support brackets to be about 2" higher.
I made it by bending the original lid so it sits 2.5" taller then bent up some metal to fill the sides / front. I also had to relocate the upper lid support brackets to be about 2" higher.
mr57
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Radio Flyer
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Had to add some hooks for the torque wrench. The new Precision Instruments case is waaaay larger Ethan the old one.
