welder4956
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I've been thinking about getting an AV cart for garage use - https://www.amazon.com/Luxor-LP26-B-Shelves-Multipurpose-Plastic/dp/B0039KB7G4?tag=atomicindus08-20
Utility Carts?
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whateg01
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We use those are work for carting stuff around. Ours have a shelf in the middle. Very handy and they'll hold more weight than one might expect. Very good for cart surfing!I've been thinking about getting an AV cart for garage use - https://www.amazon.com/Luxor-LP26-B-Shelves-Multipurpose-Plastic/dp/B0039KB7G4?tag=atomicindus08-20
slodat
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I have three each of the small and medium sized Rubbermaid carts. They are great! I wouldn't be without them. I tried the metal mechanics carts and just did not like them.
seber
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I can manage that two or three times in a day. More than that and I'm done. I've reached the age where before I get down on the ground I need to have a plan for getting up. Hell, I don't even buy green bananas. But I'm damn sure not giving up.
I like that. Unfortunately not available.I have a MAC composite cart with a lid. I don't think I've removed the lid in 3 years, I use it as a flat top cart almost every day.
Like this one...
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kbeefy
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We have members from 20 years old (maybe younger) up to 83 or 84 (the oldest I know of).
You have no idea what physical limitations others have but they find ways to work around them.
Your statement does them a disservice.
kbeefy
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I haven't followed the conversation, but I have a pretty expensive 2 post lift so I don't need to bend over so much.
I've have about 6 of the rubber made carts and also have Arthritis and Stenosis in my back. This discussion my have gotten ridiculous but I use the carts so I don't have to keep bending and reaching ankle high. You do you but may as well save the money and just put it all on the floor then.
Yeah. Sure bud. The Army destroyed my back. At 46, what the **** should I do for the next 30 years? Rot on the couch?
Bubba Fett
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This one is pretty nice, with lots of features.
Renegade1LI
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I use the Rubbermaid at work, the guys love em and they take a beating. Anything that makes work easier and more organized is a plus, always trying to work smarter. Even without any physical ailments still try and make it easier on your body. I've been in the heavy construction industry over 40 years and I see guys younger than me have physical issues cause they didn't think it would effect them. Take care of your body.
Sorry to hear that. You are an exception.
When parts of me, including my back, are non-functional I don't provoke the issue. I give up those things and have others do them.
whateg01
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Never quit anything except maybe a gal named Beth.Some of us aren't quitters! We find other ways to do that stuff!
Just wised up to know that certain things are better not done anymore or they cause greater loss.
I don't lift logs onto the chopping block anymore to split, just do it on the ground. Quitting would be renting a splitter.
Very nice but too pricey for my use. Maybe good for a professional shop.
I bought one of these a few months ago. It has been real useful finishing the basement. It will end up out in the shop eventually. No regrets with it. I prefer the open tray top but not everyone does. With a coupon it's right around a hundred dollars.
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cherrybomb
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You shouldn't be so harsh,your day might come,
Comments are missing that I responded to a ridiculous comment.
I've lived with "my day" every day for over 40 years starting at midlife, so more experience than many.
We are tweaking some of our work areas (small auto accessory shop) so I recently purchased a small RM rig.
In typical fashion, we had to mess with it "Pimp my Cart" style. Lots of little holes, hooks etc. really help, but
the real big improvement was switching to 4 locking swivel wheels for maximum maneuverability.
I jokingly added one of our giant Persian Rug mouse pads to y'know, class up the joint.
In typical fashion, we had to mess with it "Pimp my Cart" style. Lots of little holes, hooks etc. really help, but
the real big improvement was switching to 4 locking swivel wheels for maximum maneuverability.
I jokingly added one of our giant Persian Rug mouse pads to y'know, class up the joint.
Bubba Fett
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That rug really ties the cart together, does it not?
No they they still there and I stand by what I said about the bottom shelf
Its not just reaching for tools on that shelf, its getting groceries off the shelf at the grocery stores,etc. I was a mechanical contractor for 38 years and worked through the pain until my leg went numb one day standing up from my chair and layed me down for two weeks.I've had 3 cervical fusions over the years and I'm getting my second round of nerve abrasions on my lumbar done middle of next month. Docs won't operate as they don't know if it will do any good. Fantastic position to be in. My comments may sound ridiculous to some but I'm only 58 but wore out my body working over and under large equipment, climbing up roofs, etc so I may have a little first hand experience.
There is a tread somewhere on this forum where i put two 44" tool box bottoms under a 8ft bench and got rid of my 26" wide tall box. Worst thing I ever done. I have to get on my knees to look for tools out of those boxes as my eyes don't see to good anymore either.
richfinn
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Discs?
My back injury started to improve in my mid 40s as the discs harden and become less elastic and less prone to slipping/moving, learned to cope with the sciatica with targeted stretching and now painkiller free (thankfully), My NHS Surgeon declined to operate and predicted things would improve slowly.
betulauber
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I have one of these Carlisle 2 Shelf Utility Cart
Kind of pricey these days but I got mine for under $100 new about 15 years ago. The top is flat (not a tub) and has a groove around the edge that will catch sockets or small parts from rolling off onto the floor. It has been pretty solid.
Kind of pricey these days but I got mine for under $100 new about 15 years ago. The top is flat (not a tub) and has a groove around the edge that will catch sockets or small parts from rolling off onto the floor. It has been pretty solid.
Close to being a copycat?
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betulauber
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A quick look at the specs the Carlisle is a lot heavier (Rubbermaid 38 x 19 x 33" - 33lbs vs. Carlisle 40 x 19 x 33" - 46bs) but not sure how that translates to quality. Heck they are probably made in the same factory.Close to being a copycat?
Rubbermaid® Classic Flat Shelf Utility Carts in Stock - ULINE
Uline stocks a wide selection of Rubbermaid® Classic Flat Shelf Utility Carts. Order by 6 p.m. for same day shipping. Huge Catalog! Over 45,000 products in stock. 14 locations across USA, Canada and Mexico for fast delivery of Rubbermaid® Classic Flat Shelf Utility Carts.
Beerhippie
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Rubbermaid carts are ****. Absolutely not suited for use in a shop!
Oh, wait--what's my welder doing on that?
We've used these carts around the brewery for many years. they hold up and keep going. Biggest problem is someone else "repurposing" them. Keep heavy tools on them to prevent this.
The toolbox is shimmed up so the bottom drawer will open. I've also drilled out some 1/2" drain holes in the shelves for obvious reasons.
For a metal-cutting chopsaw, I prefer a metal top:
That's 14 ga stainless--one of the doors from a commercial kitchen dishwasher--on HDF. Stainless is stupid here, as the metal spray from the saw will cause it to rust, but the price (boneyard) made it worth it. Besides, it fit and has nice rolled edges.
Everything in the Hippie shop than can have, has wheels. I replaced the small (3"), steel, non-locking casters on the DP cart with larger (4"), Urethane double-locking (locks swivel and wheel). Much better.
Oh, wait--what's my welder doing on that?
We've used these carts around the brewery for many years. they hold up and keep going. Biggest problem is someone else "repurposing" them. Keep heavy tools on them to prevent this.
The toolbox is shimmed up so the bottom drawer will open. I've also drilled out some 1/2" drain holes in the shelves for obvious reasons.
For a metal-cutting chopsaw, I prefer a metal top:
That's 14 ga stainless--one of the doors from a commercial kitchen dishwasher--on HDF. Stainless is stupid here, as the metal spray from the saw will cause it to rust, but the price (boneyard) made it worth it. Besides, it fit and has nice rolled edges.
Everything in the Hippie shop than can have, has wheels. I replaced the small (3"), steel, non-locking casters on the DP cart with larger (4"), Urethane double-locking (locks swivel and wheel). Much better.
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MadScientist3019
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Only one I'm aware of is in Wichita, KS, great food and yes get there early.
LordLupulin
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We let the brewers buy the carts and we steal them from brewing or qa. load it up with a top chest or a few motor-gearbox units and they get left alone. Then they belong to maintenance. I think we haven a fleet of 12 right now.Rubbermaid carts are ****. Absolutely not suited for use in a shop!
Oh, wait--what's my welder doing on that?
We've used these carts around the brewery for many years. they hold up and keep going. Biggest problem is someone else "repurposing" them. Keep heavy tools on them to prevent this.
The toolbox is shimmed up so the bottom drawer will open. I've also drilled out some 1/2" drain holes in the shelves for obvious reasons.
For a metal-cutting chopsaw, I prefer a metal top:
That's 14 ga stainless--one of the doors from a commercial kitchen dishwasher--on HDF. Stainless is stupid here, as the metal spray from the saw will cause it to rust, but the price (boneyard) made it worth it. Besides, it fit and has nice rolled edges.
Everything in the Hippie shop than can have, has wheels. I replaced the small (3"), steel, non-locking casters on the DP cart with larger (4"), Urethane double-locking (locks swivel and wheel). Much better.
kngelv
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We roll around **** that weighs hundreds of pounds from parts to motors etc. The Rubbermaid carts hold up shockingly well. I would strongly advise getting flat handles vs. the raised ones. We have broken those raised handles on occasion. This is in an automotive assembly plant maintenance shop.
James
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Just where I am headed. Flat top, flat handle Rubbermaid or Uline (that appears as good) but costs less .
Beerhippie
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You work at a bigger brewery!
I don't think tarbellb was suggesting that. He displayed the Rigid metal portable stand, for the chop saw.
I think there is a lot of value in having the right tool for the job. I don't think a utility cart would make a good miter saw station, and I don't think a folding miter saw stand would make a good welding cart. At some point organization trumps many other things.
Resurrecting this to ask if anyone has a Strongway cart. It looks very much like Rubbermaid but a bit less expensive. Both are noted as structural foam so alike in that too.
I'm suspicious about whether the bottom tray side cutouts on both brands have an effect on the stiffness and capacity.
I'm suspicious about whether the bottom tray side cutouts on both brands have an effect on the stiffness and capacity.
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