Mechanics seat modification

[RBailey]

Hi All,

Like a lot of people here I have to live with my main tool box in the house and then work outside under the carport.
I'd have loved a proper workstaion / trolley but don’t have the storage space.

So in order to organise my ready use tools this is what I've done.

Added long M4 dome head bolts on side and bottom.
Each side peg holds 1x normal and 1x flex head in each of my common sizes.
Bottom holds same sizes in sockets and also larger for wheels.
(I only work on one car so 6 sizes are 95% of the ones I need.)

Other side has hooks for screw drivers and pry bar.

Underneath also added a stick on LED light as I have to work at night so makes grabing toosl easier.


Anybody done anything similar then share your photos.


Cheers,
Richard B.

 

[trout]

That is nice.

 

[mikevango]

Cool! You got to adapt.

 

[D9H 90V]

Thats Pretty cool, good idea, definatly saves on the knees

 

[DrkMtnDew]

Where's the cup holders?

 

[nevets]

Northern had one on sale a little while back that actually had 3 or 4 drawers built in under it that i almost got but i do like your idea and could be done with what i already have. I like it

 

[Rickster]

Nice! I would write the socket sizes up side down on the tape so that when you sat in the stool and looked down the numbers would be right side up.

 

[RBailey]

Where's the cup holders?

Have already thought of that

I live in Dubai (Arabian Gulf) so in summer its still 38 C at night 50+C in day so have to hydrate a LOT.
Even in depth of winter it is only overnight low of 13 C.

Thinking of adding one of the cycle type bottle holders.
No beer though
Drinking on street, even your own drive = prison

 

[lauver]

rbaily,

Very ingenious and well thought out. I like it. I'm going to have to purcolate on this for a while.

Almost forgot, welcome aboard.

 

[gordsgarage]

Great idea, well planned and built! It has got me thinking...

Gord

 

[bchee]

Great idea like everybody already said.
Rolling on brick must be a pain

 

[RBailey]

Great idea like everybody already said.
Rolling on brick must be a pain

YES

Got my eyes open for some nice big castors.

 

[saturdaymechanic]

I like that idea, I'm in a similar situation, but with no carport and barely enough room inside for my tools.

I use a carry tray to bring tools outside, but would love to find space for a cart/seat lke yours.

 

[5lima30]

Looks great! How much does it weigh?