Need a service cart.

[Matt018]

I dont want a cart with drawers, all I need is a place to place tools, and parts from projects while im working. The cath though is that i was a three tier. I t to use the top for tools, the middle for parts, and the bottom, for storing gas cans. I need the bottom tier to be 1 foot high, to accommodate my cans. I was looking at the three tier from harbor freight, but the spacing is too low, and if i just drill new holes to raise up the middle shelf, then it will limit my space too much there. So does anyone know a cart that i could find that will do this? id like to keep it around 100 bucks if possible.

This is what I was talking about, But i need the bottom shelf to have 1 foot of clearance, which this does not have.

http://www.harborfreight.com/three-shelf-16-inch-x-30-inch-steel-service-cart-6650.html

 

[jonb347]

i like my blue point. was like 400 bucks. lots of room

 

[Matt018]

Like i said, about a 100 dollar budget. This is for use on a side business repairing small engines, I dont need top of the line.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

make your own?

 

[bcradio]

I am in the same boat as you... I like your 3 shelf idea except i'd use the bottom for general fluids. I have toolboxes for my tools so I don't really need drawers either. However, I'm still debating if the time savings from having my most used tools on hand (in the cart with drawers) would be worth it.

Edit: How do you guys with boxes and carts split up your tools? or do you have doubles?

 

[Scout Driver]

make your own?

This ^^^^^^^^^^.

Scott

 

[03protege]

with a $100 you are kinda limited. I would say the Black hf cart or keep an eye on Craigslist.

 

[joedodge]

Things I know i will use everyday go in the cart. specialty and not daily tools stay in the big box I go back to the big box when I need stuff but can do most may basic daily work out of my cart

 

[ndoran]

if you were in Canada then you would go to Canadian Tire and buy it on sale for under $100. Otherwise check out Kijiji for a used one - Craigs list in the U.S.

 

[pendragon1998]

For under $100, I think you'd be better off building one out of a sheet of plywood, a couple of 2x4s, and some casters. You could probably make a quite decent one for less than $50 that way that was completely customized to your requirements.

Something like what this guy did:

'Course, if I was in the market for a tool cart, I'd consider something like this $75 HF model instead:

EDIT: I didn't realize you'd look at HF already, so you might not like the second option. I'd build one, personally.

 

[Rickster]

Buy the HF one. Go to a garage sale and get an old bed frame for the angle iron and cut it to the specs you need. The HF one has decent shelves and a handle. Get a better set of wheels at HF; fatter and harder. The kit ones are too soft for any weight.

 

[Matt018]

I think actually the cart with the drawer might do the job! Id have space on the bottom for cans, and then the space up top for parts and tools.

I didnt want to build one because the wood will get extremely dirty, and soak up allot of oil, gas, etc. I may consider building one if it was made of metal.

 

[Neohio]

Try this link
Cart

 

[bczygan]

For under $100, I think you'd be better off building one out of a sheet of plywood, a couple of 2x4s, and some casters. You could probably make a quite decent one for less than $50 that way that was completely customized to your requirements.

Something like what this guy did:

'Course, if I was in the market for a tool cart, I'd consider something like this $75 HF model instead:

EDIT: I didn't realize you'd look at HF already, so you might not like the second option. I'd build one, personally.

You might be able to drill some new holes a little lower on this red one to lower the bottom tray a little more to accommodate gas cans. Also modify it with side racks or trays for extra capability. Add an outlet or light etc. If HF, look for coupons.

 

[Tone-NY]

CL just saw a SO cart in the local listings for $100.

 

[crewchief888]

we have a couple of metal shelf utility carts around the shop..

probably bought them at menards or home depot

seems like they were approx $50

you could always go "old school" and buy a cart, and a 2 or 3 drawer mid box, and mount it underneath the top shelf.

 

[03protege]

with a $100 you are kinda limited. I would say the Black hf cart or keep an eye on Craigslist.

I just realized I was way off with this...

Why not get the HF 3 tier and replace the square tubing with some longer pieces? Or does it use angle iron? I can't find it on the website.

 

[balane]

Mine is a home-built and I love it. I purchased a really old Craftsman Bandsaw to restore and it was on this wooden stand. Since I was mounting the saw on my bench I didn't know what to do with the pedestal. It was extremely well made and very sturdy. So I cleaned it up, painted it with some extra paint I had, put thick rubber mats on it and installed some nice rubber tire castor wheels. I was surprised how much I use it and how handy its been. It's built like a tank.

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[kyrbz]

I have this one from Northern Tool. 26" x 38" The middle shelf can be placed in three different positions. $129.00

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200344167_200344167

 

[Matt018]

I decided to go big or go home, Just bought this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015SIJKO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I figured that I can use the drawers for parts, and also some inventory of kits, and consumables. And then the side screwdriver box will be nice for a second set of screwdrivers and maybe some extra ratchets.

 

[bobcatdan]

If you are using it for small engine works, I would sugest a hydraulic lift table cart. I'm pretty sure the HF isn't that expensive. I bought a cart like that from a surplus store and it is handy as hell. Being able to adjust the height of what I'm working on. It is also nice when sitting on the *** buggy working, I can lower the cart to the propper height.

 

[Matt018]

If you are using it for small engine works, I would sugest a hydraulic lift table cart. I'm pretty sure the HF isn't that expensive. I bought a cart like that from a surplus store and it is handy as hell. Being able to adjust the height of what I'm working on. It is also nice when sitting on the *** buggy working, I can lower the cart to the propper height.

Very true on that, its nice to get mowers off the floor, But that would not substitute a tool cart for my needs. I hope to get a lift cart soon. And also a bench top parts washer.

 

[jdsac]

Find a liquidator or company that deals in used warehouse equipment.
These are called order picking carts- designed to have a load on them and
be moved all day. Get a welded one- you won't wear it out.

http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/m...s/steel-shelf-carts/steel-shelf-storage-carts