(06-21-2015, 07:47 AM)PixMan Wrote: Those tool carts are tippy. Even Harbor Freight offers better options for a little bit more money. My preference is to search the "tools" section of the local Craigslist for Kennedy, Waterloo, even older heavy duty Craftsman roll-arounds for about the same money you might spend on that. With a roll-around 5 or 7 drawer (or more) you get quite a bit more storage and with drawers down low you can put the heavier stuff there to lower the center of gravity.
Moving the unit becomes a safer thing.
Well after mulling over it im not getting the box ( only bc of room space ) But the day is not finished yet either
Hey Pix I gave this a lot thought last night and trying to re organize the shop make ready for my lathe to come in. I have only 2 options space wise . Im only looking for the box for its draws ...as I would use one for mill one for lathe tools ( I have another one with aside shelf already loaded) . Soooooo if take the top off and use the 4 draws and than put a machinist box in the top tray
I dunno why but I obsessed over it 2 weeks go when it was on sale for $109 . ( It was want not need) They had a tent sale a few weeks ago and i ,saw this box and went inside to look at it. I had my son so had to keep my visit short. Any ways I missed the sale o well not meant to be ill make due what I have. Than perhaps after I get lathe decide. Well what hap is next day or so I took a ride on my bike and some how was compelled to take 2nd look at it to feel it smell it....lol...... .
I dunno why cuz I have at least four 2-3 draw tool boxes and two fully staked roller cabinets . Not to mention a plumbing box, electrical box an extra mechanic box in cab under work benches . Like I need another one ???????? Anways I plan to build one more wood box for instruments and thast ALL I NEED .ill put it on top of the 2 dwaw mahogany box I made . Perfect fit and look
Btw the Draws are smoooothe ( on this model) and its pretty study cart . (that's looking feeling not putting together) I think at first look maybe just as good if not better than a standard Red craftsmen Box. JMHO Worth the money for esp what id use it for . Ok ok I like it want it but don't need it YET . I prob may end up adding one draw to the cart I have for long drills and such for the lathe. I duuno yet ... if I have to down 2 shelves to fit lathe ill have do something to make up for loss shelving tooling . thanks allot guys don't talk me into im aldeady going to go out latter this after noon to pick up me new band saw .... Guys it el take me 1/2 hour to take pics and show layout so you can see my predicament . But latter first need to FINISH this 4 shelf 2 tier bench idea im workin on. Sat I went to my job stayed till 10 pm so didn't get anything done when I gots home.
ohh last night saw someone local has machinist tools and a slew other good stuff equipt ... but he posted that 8 days ago maybe worth a phone call email take a look ....... and than out to hunt again. Wish me luck