my new (used) Mac Tools 1 drawer cart

[jd_1138]

I saw this on FB marketplace for $90 and snapped it up today. It's pretty nasty dirty but in pretty good shape. I am hoping a good cleaning will make it look nicer. It was advertised as a 2 drawer cart, but it may actually be a 1 drawer. The top part flips up creating a larger space. It feels very solid and rolls around nicely.

We had to downsize into an apartment from a house, but ironically I now have a one-bay garage, as the house didn't have a garage. The apartment came with a garage for a measly $50 extra per month. It even has an electric door.

My tools were all scattered in 4 small portable boxes. After cleaning it, I will put most of the tools in this Mac. It will be nice to not have to search through 4 small boxes for a certain tool. Ugh. I can't wait to lay them out in order.

It even came with the key. I wonder if a hardware store can make me a copy? I am not sure if the sticker means it is a special edition box -- probably not.

 

[Fedwrench]

That's a Sunex cart rebadged as MAC.

https://sunextools.com/products/service-cart-wlocking-top-and-locking-drawer-blue/

MAC used to sponsor two large NHRA events, the Gator Nationals and the US Nationals. When the events came around, there would be NHRA themed items in the monthly flyer. Since you have the key, any hardware store should be able to cut a second one with ease.

 

[ForrestT]

Cool cart! Good pick up for $90!

 

[Jtels85]

Nice score for $90!

 

[wafrederick]

Try this site for the keys, www.easykeys.com

 

[jd_1138]

I cleaned it up, and it looks a lot nicer -- some small scratches and some rust but nothing major. I went to HF and bought a roll of their toolbox liner. There was enough to do both drawers with maybe 30 percent of it left. Not bad for $7 a roll.

I put all my metric sockets, ratchets, extensions, wrenches up top and then in the lower drawer all my pliers, screwdrivers, hooks and picks, etc. I still could use another couple of drawers for misc. like prybars, files, etc..

I think I will buy a regular roller box with a top cabinet toolbox and use it as my main box, and this cart will become my SAE box. I am going to make a screwdriver holder for the side of the cart for long screwdrivers and long tools.

 

[jd_1138]

Here's a pic of it loaded. I used the tools today to fix the GF's Saturn, and it was way easier finding the correct tool that I needed. This is only like 1/3 of my tools, so I will definitely need a larger box. But this is a great start. I still need some socket organizers. The ones where they stand up and are clearly labeled are great.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That cleaned up nice.