Lets see your Tool Carts/Service Carts

Lexustech1 · Feb 27, 2011

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That is what I currently have at work. I couldn't fit all my tools on there so some are in my car's trunk. That Snap-On toolbox in the background was just bought by the other T-TEN Apprentice who works there also. I'm so jealous but I don't have enough tools or $$ to justify that kind of purchase...... yet.

mikevango · Feb 27, 2011

I can understand being jealous of his tool box but you don't need to go in debt to become a good tech.

Vulturej · Feb 27, 2011

mikevango said:
I can understand being jealous of his tool box but you don't need to go in debt to become a good tech.

I agree 100% buy the tools you need first, then worry about storage.

Hammer1963 · Feb 27, 2011

My tool cart

Lexustech1 · Feb 27, 2011

I completely agree. my new 4-drawer cart will do just fine for now.

UncleJoe · Feb 27, 2011

Lexustech1, I have 2 suggestions, you said your cart is not exactly level. I suggest that you loosen all the bolts and rack the cart just a bit and see if it levels out then tighten them all up. Carts like this can get un-level if a few bolts are too tight before i the final assembly.

You also stated that you removed the arms, I assume you are letting the lid go all the way to the back side. You can certainly do that but you loose a lot of useful space. Take a look at some of the carts on this thread and notice how many guys mount ratchets and tools to the underside of the lid. When the lid is vertical it makes for some very useful storage of often needed tools. I use magnets on mine to hold tools and it is very useful.

D9H 90V · Feb 27, 2011

Heres my new as of last tuesday KRSC31, sorry for the bad pic, I havent really started loading it up but I will be tomorrow, tuesday im gonna talk to my dealer about replacing the first drawer with two 2" drawers, these carts seem popular with everyone here now I know why

Lexustech1 · Feb 27, 2011

UncleJoe, thanks for the advice. I'm gonna try that tomm.

anythingfastxxx · Feb 28, 2011

MY turn.....

I had a Matco 4 drawer but recently it got replaced with a NAPA Cart.

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robtheblade · Feb 28, 2011

Loving all the carts guys keep em coming......Its a shame we cant get the same style carts over here some of them are big enough to use as your main box

noonehas · Feb 28, 2011

Rob, is there a reason you can't get them over there? maybe someone could ship you one?

DanCo · Feb 28, 2011

Here's my cart, don't mind the mess...the maid had the day off.

illmatyk · Feb 28, 2011

Lexustech1 said:
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That is what I currently have at work. I couldn't fit all my tools on there so some are in my car's trunk. That Snap-On toolbox in the background was just bought by the other T-TEN Apprentice who works there also. I'm so jealous but I don't have enough tools or $$ to justify that kind of purchase...... yet.

When I started as tech back in 2008, I started with a Napa cart that had a closing lid and 1 drawer. 2 weeks later, I decided to bring in a top box that I had lying around at home and placed it on the work table. I worked out of those up until 2009( i think mid ), then bought a Husky 5 drawer that fit my budget. Now I'm in the market to buy another box( the Husky box will go home ). :beer:

mikevango said:
I can understand being jealous of his tool box but you don't need to go in debt to become a good tech.

This is definitely great advice for any tech that is just starting out. :beer:

illmatyk · Feb 28, 2011

UncleJoe said:
Lexustech1, I have 2 suggestions, you said your cart is not exactly level. I suggest that you loosen all the bolts and rack the cart just a bit and see if it levels out then tighten them all up. Carts like this can get un-level if a few bolts are too tight before i the final assembly.

You also stated that you removed the arms, I assume you are letting the lid go all the way to the back side. You can certainly do that but you loose a lot of useful space. Take a look at some of the carts on this thread and notice how many guys mount ratchets and tools to the underside of the lid. When the lid is vertical it makes for some very useful storage of often needed tools. I use magnets on mine to hold tools and it is very useful.

I'm gonna try the magnet thing tomorrow. :beer:

chief ben · Feb 28, 2011

this is my roll around work bench, and my watch Dog Jerry Lea,

richfinn · Feb 28, 2011

chief ben said:
this is my roll around work bench, and my watch Dog Jerry Lea,

That one gets my vote, great security system too

richfinn · Feb 28, 2011

robtheblade said:
Loving all the carts guys keep em coming......Its a shame we cant get the same style carts over here some of them are big enough to use as your main box

They do list them on the UK site mate, but what a price :wtf:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item..._ID=87872&group_ID=23865&store=uk&dir=catalog

I only paid half that for my main Snap on box :bounce:

richfinn · Feb 28, 2011

UK e-bay http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk...kw=&_osacat=72204&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Quint · Feb 28, 2011

LOVE this thread!

robtheblade · Feb 28, 2011

richfinn said:
They do list them on the UK site mate, but what a price

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item..._ID=87872&group_ID=23865&store=uk&dir=catalog

I only paid half that for my main Snap on box

yeah my thoughts exactly .....just got to wait till something similar or like the napa cart comes on up on the bay fingers crossed

robtheblade · Feb 28, 2011

noonehas said:
Rob, is there a reason you can't get them over there? maybe someone could ship you one?

Dont really know why nobody over here sells a similar type of cart to the napa ...you can get blue point/snap on/mac and a few other smaller carts but not the bigger type

usdemt · Feb 28, 2011

robtheblade said:
Dont really know why nobody over here sells a similar type of cart to the napa ...you can get blue point/snap on/mac and a few other smaller carts but not the bigger type

Do you have a Napa store? I know there is one sitting in the store in NE South Dakota right now just like the one posted. Maybe they can arrange shipping from other stores.

Also does anyone know the manufacturer of the box? Napa is big into Homak and I know that a lot of their Homak stuff has to be ordered at their sales conferences far ahead of time.

dwright406 · Feb 28, 2011

I got this Bluepoint off the SO truck a couple of years ago when I was at the dealership.
It's been a damn good box.
The HF box in the background is a recent addition.

PT Doc · Feb 28, 2011

That bluepoint looks fairly similar to the red hf cart.

pdizzleinmt · Mar 1, 2011

heres some updated pics of mine
pry bar rack

top compartment

hammers, pliers, punches

some more screwdrivers, allen wrenches

wrenches

sockets

Lexustech1 · Mar 1, 2011

You think that prybar rack would fit on the black 4 drawer cart from HF?

My 4 drawer HF tool cart has been a hit at work. I hooked up four techs with the $99 coupon so they can go get one too. You really cant beat it for the price. Its good enough to do the job well and cheap enough where you dont mind beating it up a bit.

pdizzleinmt · Mar 2, 2011

I don't see why not. Its 17 and 1/2" long if that helps you. On mine I also had to bend the lip that holds it out a little bit

Born_Annoyed · Mar 2, 2011

pdizzleinmt said:
I don't see why not. Its 17 and 1/2" long if that helps you. On mine I also had to bend the lip that holds it out a little bit

Where did it come from or off of? The prybar rack that is.

Crashman · Mar 2, 2011

Can someone tell me where I can get the $99 coupon for HF so I can pick up one of these carts?

pdizzleinmt · Mar 2, 2011

Born_Annoyed said:
Where did it come from or off of? The prybar rack that is.

Its a matco rack

Original Man · Mar 2, 2011

Damn that red HF cart holds a lot.

jjjrmx5 · Mar 2, 2011

Born_Annoyed said:
Where did it come from or off of? The prybar rack that is.

Snap-On sells a similar side pry-bar box as well. Look under service carts and then accessories. Should come in a variety of colors.

May not bolt up exactly, but drilling holes in a HF cart is not a crime for what you pay.

DanCo · Mar 2, 2011

I've bought from SJ discount tools in the past, no issues.
Here's a link to the service cart accessories

Lexustech1 · Mar 2, 2011

Crashman said:
Can someone tell me where I can get the $99 coupon for HF so I can pick up one of these carts?

Send me a pm and I will email you one.

38D · Mar 2, 2011

wellstig1 said:
Heres the cart I got about 6 months ago. Will post more pictures of whats inside on Monday since this is the only picture I have right now.

Mines the same one but green. I also have the bottom cover. I absolutely love the box.

jjjrmx5 · Mar 2, 2011

38D said:
Mines the same one but green. I also have the bottom cover. I absolutely love the box.

38D, what are use using for socket rails/holders (the light blue rails?)

I;ve been using MAC sourced plates with socket clip rails but like what you have going on there. :thumbup:

poprockcrusher · Mar 2, 2011

dwright406 said:
I got this Bluepoint off the SO truck a couple of years ago when I was at the dealership.
It's been a damn good box.
The HF box in the background is a recent addition.

where do you work now ?

38D · Mar 2, 2011

jjjrmx5 said:
38D, what are use using for socket rails/holders (the light blue rails?)

I;ve been using MAC sourced plates with socket clip rails but like what you have going on there.

They are Magrail TLs http://www.vimtools.com/store/page30.html

I really, really like them a lot.

biggie · Mar 2, 2011

just got a seven drawer cart from napa pics to come

jrherald420 · Mar 3, 2011

Im buying a Snap-On 3 drawer cart now, #KRSC31APCM. Where are people getting the magnetic socket and wrench holders i see on the lids of the carts??

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