Has anyone ever tried to connect two of these carts together? Seams like it wouldn't be that hard to do. I was trying to make something to store parts on while im tearing down a job. I found that you can by leg extenders for these carts for about 20 bucks. should make them about 40 in tall. If you put 2 of them together it will be 32 in deep. http://www.harborfreight.com/30-inch-x-16-inch-three-tray-service-cart-97542.html#.UxQPl_l1xaA
Tool cart modifcation
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I think it would work just fine. Would have to remove one set of the middle wheels for clearance. I'm just not sure if it would be the most cost effective solution though. 
The red HF cart with lid is just a few bucks more, quite a bit better built and has a little more storage space. That is if you can actually use the drawers for the parts you are working with. Just something to consider.
The red HF cart with lid is just a few bucks more, quite a bit better built and has a little more storage space. That is if you can actually use the drawers for the parts you are working with. Just something to consider.
bareass172
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You can also buy wire shelves with wheels for like $60-80. If the parts you're tearing down are delicate then line the shelves with old carpet remnants and you're in business. I have wire shelves I use for tear down and I love them. If I had more shop space I'd just build a tear down cart from 2x4's and plywood and add casters to the bottom.
dankicksass
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I use folding cafeteria tables for tear downs, they're always around and plenty of them. Small parts go into labeled boxes, usually clear Ziploc type things.
jjjrmx5
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Two of the HF square leg carts? No.
Two of the 5dwr HF carts? Yes.
Run end to end.
We called it the "Piggyback" or often the "Land Train" in honor of the three trailer rigs/lorrys they run in Austrailia.
Did it work? Kinda.
The mfg floor at work set a 36" long box limit so a buddy went this route.
Shimmed/mated with welded up connectors between the boxes, and as stated above ran them end to end instead of back to back.
Went about a month and an alternative box was bought.
I, personally, am not a big fan of those square leg HF carts except for very very light duty.
I've seen and had several rack and collapse when stressed beyond mid-range use.
And BTW, if you set a up-armor HMMV armored interior door panel on one, it takes about 30 seconds to begin to buckle , rack and then collapse.
Watch ur toes!!!!!
As "big Z" said, back to back may cause some caster modility issues.
Other than that, give it a try. You can always unbolt and use individually.
Good luck.
Two of the 5dwr HF carts? Yes.
Run end to end.
We called it the "Piggyback" or often the "Land Train" in honor of the three trailer rigs/lorrys they run in Austrailia.
Did it work? Kinda.
The mfg floor at work set a 36" long box limit so a buddy went this route.
Shimmed/mated with welded up connectors between the boxes, and as stated above ran them end to end instead of back to back.
Went about a month and an alternative box was bought.
I, personally, am not a big fan of those square leg HF carts except for very very light duty.
I've seen and had several rack and collapse when stressed beyond mid-range use.
And BTW, if you set a up-armor HMMV armored interior door panel on one, it takes about 30 seconds to begin to buckle , rack and then collapse.
Watch ur toes!!!!!
As "big Z" said, back to back may cause some caster modility issues.
Other than that, give it a try. You can always unbolt and use individually.
Good luck.
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