Suggestions for level surface for toolbox

[gokblok]

Hi guys, hope I didn't miss this in the search if it's been discussed. I'm looking for some info on the best way to level a spot for a toolbox. Thin concrete pad, self-leveler, wood frame, etc. What I'd like is something that adds as little height as possible, allows me to leave the casters on (it's next to our water heater), and will hold up to the weight. It'll be stationary unless I HAVE to move it.

I'm looking to upgrade my toolbox to a 56" bottom and top chest, about 5&1/2 ft high. The garage floor is sloped, and where I want to put it is about 1/4" over a foot. The roll cab that's there leans away from the wall a fair bit already, and a tall box is going to exacerbate that.

What would you guys do?

 

[APEowner]

I just jacked the box up on the low side and slid some scrap steel under the casters.

 

[adrenalinejeeper]

I put some of those dense plastic shims under the downhill casters, made it easy to level and has been fine. I wanted it to be non-permanent incase I ever want to move stuff around to a different layout.

 

[gokblok]

I put some of those dense plastic shims under the downhill casters, made it easy to level and has been fine. I wanted it to be non-permanent incase I ever want to move stuff around to a different layout.

What material specifically, and how did you get them to the correct thickness?

 

[Shiftless]

I suggest small squares of plywood if you can’t find plastic. If there is a bit of wobble trying to get all 4 casters straight, use a tapered shim like a strip of cedar shingle to finish the job.
If somebody need a more elegant solution, you could get blocks of solid plastic and sand them down to the precise thickness you needed. Personally, I would never put that much time and effort into it.

I have one plastic shim under one of the wheels on my 44 inch U.S. General. I haven’t moved it in over 5 years,

 

[FJ4FUN]

Wood is the way to go as it compresses slightly under the weight and doesn't shift around.

 

[adrenalinejeeper]

What material specifically, and how did you get them to the correct thickness?

I used these and adjusted them just as you would a wood shim. My thought process was that these won't break down like wood will.

8 in. Composite Shim (12-Bundle) 10011700 - The Home Depot

Utilizing composite technology provide an environmentally responsible product which will handle all of your home improvement shim needs. Composite shims are perfect for any repair or remodeling need. The Timberwolf composite shim snaps cleaner and easier than wood saving you time.

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