Shopping for Mechanics Cart

[FLATBEDFORD]

I don't have a garage. I do have what I call my barn. Its about 18x18 with a loft. It has everything in it. The door is only 30''. I do all my automotive work in the driveway. The biggest problem is moving all my tools in and out of the barn. I usually end up with a tailgate covered with stuff by the end of the day, and rounding it up, usually in the dark sucks.
I'm thinking something like this would be helpful.

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... nics+Carts

Does anybody have or use such a thing? Any other ideas on where to look? I looked online at Sears, Northern Tool, Tractor Supply Co, and Home Depot.

[aramil]

i have a friend that has a mac tools one, its bigger than that, but he uses it as storage for his junk

[Jake11]

Just get one of those. Looks a lot nicer than my Mac one. You'll love it. It's a must have item. Toss the stuff your
gonna use in there. Then you don't have to roll the monster box all over the place. That's a nice one. Got two drawers
and looks made pretty good. Is it on sale? Jake

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[SteveC]

mac makes a pretty good box they also make one like that that has a slider top those roller carts are one of the best... craftsmans drawers have weaker bearings and will wear out faster the more weight you pile in them( i know i have broke a couple of them.) They get to were they wont close good and sag down.

If that box is the one you want id say get it

[green68250]

Alot of the guys where I work use those to put what they need on and then roll it to the vehicle they are working on, we call them service carts. Also a good place to toss all of you nuts and bolts so you dont loose them down the driveway.

Corbin

[Merlin68F100]

I got mine at "the home center" $50 and worth it IMHO

[FreakysFords]

Don't remember what I paid for mine, but it's integral to my ability to get things done. Mine's a Mac as well, but I got it used from one of the young kids that worked at the Ford dealership for a little bit thinking he wanted to be a mechanic.
It was less than 6 months old and I'm sure I spent less than $200 on it with a few assorted tools.

It's actually common in most areas. Drop by a couple dealerships and see if they've got an oil changer deciding he / she wants to do something else with their life.

I did feel bad about what I paid for mine a week or two later when the Mac man offered me quite a profit for it, but I didn't set the price.

OH BTW, I also have a composite one (read re-enforced plastic, but mighty tough) that I got from Harbor Freight quite a while back and it's the one I roll out to work outdoors. It was just the upper and lower tray and lid with legs and wheels, but I bought the bolt on drawer for it @ the same time. Keep meaning to see if they still sell them so I can add another drawer.

[Wes]

I have a nice welded steel cart 24x36 then I got a Craftmans mid box (3 drawer) and bolted it to the bottom of the top self. I use that set up at work. At home I was given a Champion brand cart ( Sears budget brand)
It works ok is a little narrow and rickety.

[Wes]

Grats, now load it w/ home tools and make the barn door wider, oh say about 6 by 8 feet

[FLATBEDFORD]

Grats, now load it w/ home tools and make the barn door wider, oh say about 6 by 8 feet

Even if the door were big enough, my big old F350 would go right thru the floor!

[speed bump]

If someone else is looking until the end of December Napa has a hell of a cart for $250.