Building a tool cart

[Ekman86]

Hello, this is my first post her at GJ. I live in Sweden, my parents owns and run a pig farm and i work on the farm as a mechanic/handyman,So this is a tool cart i'am building right now. A got inspired by SO heavy duty tool cart

The toolbox is an China made 42" topp box and the frame is 30x30mm tubing, on top of it i'am 2" wood and 2mm sheet metal. Next week am building a big bottom drawer.

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[CheckeredFlag]

looks good so far

keep us posted

 

[Richard Cranium]

What are you going to do with the space behind the box?...Richie

 

[2mJps]

Very nice. I want to build about the same thing but will be useing 2 smaller boxes.

 

[Ekman86]

In the back space i'am going to build a shelf for spray cans and what not..


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[firecracker]

Glad you found GJ Eckman86. your cart is a good solid build,keep us updated on your progress and don't forget to smarten up your workshop,hehehe that's after looking round some of the garage's on this forum.

 

[chris fresh]

Lookin good!

 

[DanCo]

Looks good, how do those drawers lock? May I suggest using the lid from that toolbox as the door for the rear storage area. Welcome to the GJ!

Dan

 

[f150skidoo]

Looks good, i kinda wish i did'nt click on this thread because its giving me way to many ideas on spending money.

 

[spoonsports86]

this gave me an idea on what to do with the other half of my tool box but i have no room

 

[toddacimer]

Great idea. I'm interested in seeing how you mount the top. The only thing I don't like so far is the lost space above the top drawer and below the top surface

 

[Ekman86]

Thanks. There is no lock on the drawers but when you push them in they "lock" in the slides, I think they works like HF boxes

I will mount the top in next week I keep you updated

First I though about having a top that opens but I know myself and it would just be filled with ****..


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[alpinewhite]

First I though about having a top that opens but I know myself and it would just be filled with ****..

...as opposed to putting **** on top of a flat top? I'm guilty of both. Lol

 

[Ekman86]

Tru. But I hope I will keep it clean.. This will be my main work bench when working on cars.



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[Adam McLaughlin]

Well done!

Adam

 

[Ekman86]

Today I picked up some sheet metal to the cart

The bottom drawer

The top

And I did some welding

And started to mount the slides

You will get some more/better pics tomorrow



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[GregsRetroGarage]

Looks good!

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Wow. You have done a great job. Making a good drawer is not easy and yours look awesome. Can't wait to see it done.

 

[motobilt]

Nice work

Dan

 

[Ekman86]

The drawer mounted

Started working on the wood for the top

To be continued..


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[MillerMav]

Wow! This is a great cart. Nice work on that drawer as well.

 

[alpinewhite]

We need more pics of how you cut, folded, and welded the drawer.


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[Ekman86]

We need more pics of how you cut, folded, and welded the drawer.


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I didn't cut and fold, I just welded the drawer, the cutting and folding part was done by a local company that I by the metal from.


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[Southernbuild]

I'm liking your use as a top box for the cart project, it allows the the cart to be shorter than if you used a bottom box, that leads for a nicer work height. Interested to see how the back storage area comes together.

 

[Ekman86]

The cart got some paint this weekend

And yesterday a welded the opening handle on the drawer

And then I mounted the toolbox and the top

It's real steady I can stand on it and jump

And the drawer got the first layer of paint

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[Ohmthis]

Excellent job on the cart. Great job on using two sets of slides for your bottom drawer. I'm sure it will have some heavy things in it. Are you going to paint the two green drawers?

 

[NKlamerus]

Looks absolutely great, any reason no one ever uses inflatable/solid dolly time tires for caster's? Are they too tall? I really love this cart, but wheeling it around over cords/hoses etc seems like it'd be tough. Also I may have missed it but what's the cost into the project so far?

 

[Ekman86]

Excellent job on the cart. Great job on using two sets of slides for your bottom drawer. I'm sure it will have some heavy things in it. Are you going to paint the two green drawers?

Thanks.. Those slides are specified for about 176 lbs

I think I will keep the green


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[Ekman86]

Looks absolutely great, any reason no one ever uses inflatable/solid dolly time tires for caster's? Are they too tall? I really love this cart, but wheeling it around over cords/hoses etc seems like it'd be tough. Also I may have missed it but what's the cost into the project so far?

Thanks. Don't know about the dolly tires, but we have this casters on our bigger welding bench and it's actually easy to move around.
I think the cost for parts is somewhere between 650-700 $ and some hours.. And i know I can't buy anything this "heavy duty" for the same amount of money so i'am happy whit the result..


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[beakie]

Looks absolutely great, any reason no one ever uses inflatable/solid dolly time tires for caster's? Are they too tall? I really love this cart, but wheeling it around over cords/hoses etc seems like it'd be tough. Also I may have missed it but what's the cost into the project so far?

problem with inflated tires is the "bounce" the give when working on the bench they support. and you notice a bit of rock back and forth as they give and take with the weight/pounding/movement they absorb.

hard casters make it hard to roll over things true, but they support the weight they carry in a much more useful manner, and if running over things is a problem, just move the thing.

 

[Haveblue]

How did miss I this thread? Glad I saw it tonight! Great work 86! I've gotta admire a custom box, designed and built by the owner! You will be especially proud to use this box for years..form and function combined to suit your needs..awesome! I would keep the green drawers too, I think it gives it a nice character!

 

[Ekman86]

How did miss I this thread? Glad I saw it tonight! Great work 86! I've gotta admire a custom box, designed and built by the owner! You will be especially proud to use this box for years..form and function combined to suit your needs..awesome! I would keep the green drawers too, I think it gives it a nice character!

Thanks


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[PCO6]

Looks absolutely great, any reason no one ever uses inflatable/solid dolly time tires for caster's? Are they too tall? I really love this cart, but wheeling it around over cords/hoses etc seems like it'd be tough. Also I may have missed it but what's the cost into the project so far?

I tried that on a Beach roller cabinet that I use as a tool cart and didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I found it to be a bit unstable and basically too "soft". I switched to 6" nylon casters and am much happier.

Nice job Ekman86. I'm enjoying this build!