Service cart chop

[Codenforcer]

Ok, so my two car garage is limited on floor space. I had been looking to add a quality tool box that will fit a reasonable amount of tools without breaking the bank. Problem was it needed to be a bench top because the floor space limitations.

As I'm a mechanic by trade my large toolbox and tools are at work like most of us. So over the years my collection for the house had grown, the whole reason behind this.

So I had an idea, I picked up this cornwell cart for $200 in really good shape. Having one similar in Matco at the beginning of my career I was familiar with the design and quality is good.

I removed the legs and replaced them with 2x2 aluminum angle, drilling out the holes in the angle was the most time consuming part. I honestly wanted to just cut the original legs after removing the plastic bumpers. I decided to go this route in case I ever decided to go back to the cart. And I thought the aluminum corners would give it kind of a custom look. Using 1/4 by 1/2" carriage bolts gives it the factory look and allowed my alignment of the new trim to line up easier. Overall I'm very happy with the outcome for the price. These boxes have some nylon feet pegs underneath on each corner that gave me the idea to surface mount the box. What do you guys think? Just thought I'd share!

 

[Spareparts]

You did a quality job and should be able to return it to it's original shape for future use/sell

 

[machine_punk]

Nicely done! Great-looking solution. It looks like it meets your requirements and I'm sure that is a quality box.

KDub

 

[Codenforcer]

Thanks guys, I did not take any before pictures to show how it looks. But after searching for a topbox to put on my bench, I couldn't be more pleased. These boxes are a viable option for those looking for a bench toolbox. They can be found pretty cheap sometimes if you search your local Craigslist for matco, cornwell, Mac tool cart or service cart.

 

[txvwnut]

I've got the same cart, this may happen to it too as I'm kinda getting tired of tripping over it.

Nice job Code.

 

[Richard Cranium]

looks nice thanks for posting

 

[Codenforcer]

Forgot to mention the angle is 1/8" thick, and sourced from metals depot online.

 

[jwh]

Nice job! I like that holder for your safety glasses!

John

 

[bczygan]

Nice solution. Very neat!

Now chop a hole in your garage for the extra space you need!

Bill

 

[kbs2244]

OK, I have to ask....
What is the little red bag for?

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

OK, I have to ask....
What is the little red bag for?

Probably for the safety glasses that are in it!

 

[txvwnut]

OK, I have to ask....
What is the little red bag for?

Beer when no ones looking.

I've got a couple of customers who have magnetic koozies. When they come by the shop their beer gets stuck everywhere.

 

[LXCam]

Looks good and I like your idea. I happen to have a 5 drawer cart that's empty and out of the shop simply because of floor space. But now I might have to rethink its viability.