Capt Chrysler
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Heck, I never needed a lift kit. As I always had a top & bottom combo. But I did need a "short bucket" to see into the top drawer!
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tool box lift kit???
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crazytrain
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Those look good, do you have plans to add any bracing between them to add stability to stop any flexing or movement?
I have the same issue with my box and hutch. I was thinking about making a center box out of wood with three drawers in it to add extra storage. I would add a butcher block work surface to it as well. It would raise the hutch and work surface without making the box any less stable plus give me a bit more storage as well.
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Yeah, I was thinking of a cross brace. That would probably be the strongest brace I can make without losing lower storage or being too bulky. I know there's a lot more simple solutions but I want it to look good as well. This is my life and I have certain standards I prefer.
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Hammer1963
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Nicely done!
Hammer1963
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I'd agree with that. Better to be safe than regretful later
NewShockerGuy
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Brace what?
I guess I am not understanding why there would be any bracing underneath it since the casters are mounted to the bottom of the tool chest to begin with.. all you did was add extensions. It would be no different if you had low profile casters that mounted in the same spot, no? I would think lifting it would not have any affect on the structure unless you had all the drawers open and were trying to tip it?
Looks good though, nicely done extensions!
-Nigel
I guess I am not understanding why there would be any bracing underneath it since the casters are mounted to the bottom of the tool chest to begin with.. all you did was add extensions. It would be no different if you had low profile casters that mounted in the same spot, no? I would think lifting it would not have any affect on the structure unless you had all the drawers open and were trying to tip it?
Looks good though, nicely done extensions!
-Nigel
I believe they are concerned about the leverage of the taller wheel assemblies when you encounter obstacles (cords, hoses, larger cracks or uneven joints in the floor).
It would likely take a large caster of a very heavily loaded toolbox moving at some speed to bend the understructure of the box, but that I suspect is what they are concerned about.
Of course the larger diameter the wheel, the less likely it is to snag on a given obstacle.
St-rider
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What you've done there looks great. If you've got 4 bolts on each riser into the cabinet you shouldn't need any bracing. It's plenty strong.
Bolting them together could be as simple as using a piece of flat stock (angle would be stronger) with holes drilled to match the caster bolt pattern. It would fit between the caster and lift plate.
It would tie them together and add some extra bracing that you were considering.
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As far as the angle steel goes, it might be hard to find something like 4"x1" so it might be easier to use flat and weld a back on it, creating the angle yourself. Just watch how you weld it and not put too much heat and make it bent/twist/warp. I would think that some stitch welding would be fine and no need for a continuous weld along the edge.
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crazytrain
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Looks great! 
HondatechAv6
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I love what you've done and I'm wondering if you could fabricate a set for me?
Lassen Forge
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I was thinking spacers the same dimension as the caster mount plate, made of drilled solid aluminum and installed between the caster and box. You could even run a pair of 3" spacers under each one (to get 6" lift), bolt it all together and torque it down, and you're good to go. It will be no less stable than the casters themselves, maybe a little more top heavy but it would get rid of the damned low overhead.
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PCMusicGuy
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Looking at the picture of what you did, I'm curious as why you couldn't have just lifted or spaced up the hutch portion of the box and left the base alone?
JeffsJeeps
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I agree with Keel, jack it up and set it on blocks. Unless it needs to move around the shop
jkherd
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Here is the setup I did not so much to raise my toolbox but to pair a set of bottom boxes together and make it easier to move with larger casters. The cradle is setup with bolts and jam nuts in all four corners to hold them solid. I have four strips of stainless steel between bolts and the sides of the boxes to prevent denting. The larger casters really help moving the box around.
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I have some brakes ready to go on my box but I am curious how you lifted up your box as I’m concerned and don’t want to damage the box
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I'd probably use a floor jack and something to spread the load like a piece of bar stock or heavy angle. Could also use a large pry bar/lever to lift it a little and slide under wood blocks, adding small amounts as you go side to side
I used my floor jack under one of the bottom braces. I also took off the regular jack saddle and put on the rubber flat saddle.
DGersic
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So now that we have “lift kits” for toolboxes, is the “Carolina squat” mod the next logical step?