I use a 36" roller cab as a cart because I like the top as a mini office area but its about 8" too short for me to comfortably type on the service computer. What have the tall guys here done to raise it up? I'm leaning towards a platform on top of it or a frame between the casters and box.
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Lassen Forge
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If you have the room to do it the frame will also give you more stability. You can also put spacer blocks and longer bolts between the box and casters... but it won't be as stable. Just make sure the front lip on the frame doesn't interfere with your bottom drawer(s).
Just make sure the casters on the framework are large enough - larger casters will make it easier and more stable to roll.
Just make sure the casters on the framework are large enough - larger casters will make it easier and more stable to roll.
What kind of box is it ?
I get it being too short for you, happens to me too. If 8" is too short to stand at, is 12 " too tall to use ? Could you possibly use something like a Cman intermediate box as spacer ? Would that be too tall ? Find a used one, cut it down to 2 drawers and weld back together ?
I get it being too short for you, happens to me too. If 8" is too short to stand at, is 12 " too tall to use ? Could you possibly use something like a Cman intermediate box as spacer ? Would that be too tall ? Find a used one, cut it down to 2 drawers and weld back together ?
I think I would just build a wooden box/shelf that is 8 inches high and put it on top of the current box. As long as you no longer want to use the top as a workbench with heavy/greasy parts, this should work out alright. You could put cubbies/drawers in there for paperwork.
Robbie B
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If you can find a middle 1 or 2 drawer chest and bolt it to the main box. I had a 2-26” craftsman boxes that were as tall as I am.
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kctyphoon
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Raise the top, not the bottom... ya know - that gravity thing..
No luck finding intermediate boxes from my searching. It's an older Montezuma 36 wide single bay so it's only 18 deep. If I built a frame for the bottom I would move my tools down a drawer to put the weight back where it belongs. I just don't know what I would put in the cubby if I put it on top.
logical
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She seems happy.
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BreeStephany
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Is your service computer a laptop or a mini-pc with a monitor & keyboard?
astroracer
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This is what i have done to a couple of my workstations. 1 x 8's would probably work if you aren't bashing on the top like I do.
With the steel top in place.
This is a Sears roller with the same style riser added to it. I used the provided top on this one. There is enough room under the top to store those clear plastic shoe boxes.
Painted black you'd never know I added it.
Hope this gives you some ideas!
Mark
With the steel top in place.
This is a Sears roller with the same style riser added to it. I used the provided top on this one. There is enough room under the top to store those clear plastic shoe boxes.
Painted black you'd never know I added it.
Hope this gives you some ideas!
Mark
BreeStephany
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Another option, outside of lifting the entire surface of the service cart, would be to mount an adjustable height laptop stand, like a FLEXImount stand, to the back or side of the service cart and then put your laptop on that. They are adjustable, so you can position your laptop where you need it when you are using it, and then swing it out of the way when you are not. They have a gas spring on them for quick and effortless positioning so you don't have to tighten or loosen anything on the mount to move it when you need to.
FLEXImount Laptop Stand - Amazon
Just my two cents.
FLEXImount Laptop Stand - Amazon
Just my two cents.
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Lassen Forge
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She seems happy.
A lot happier than these 2...
Actually, I've used one of those, they work pretty good as long as you don't need (much) access below the computer. They do take up a pretty big footprint on top of whatever it's sitting on.
I've seen these set up more and more... Kind of like a hutchless hutch set up. You keep your work surface but also have your laptop in front of you. As long as they're not too floppy / wobbly, I'd try one.