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I’m looking at getting a new service cart to keep my most used tools in. I’m currently looking at getting the 5 drawer red Harbor freight cart or possibly the Napa cart that stercorarius bought recently. If anyone else has any other reccomendations I would be glad to know what they are. All of the tool truck ones are ridiculously high so they are out of the question. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Hf cart http://m.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
Napa cart http://realdeals.napaecatalog.com/app.php?RelId=[IP removed] page 44 in the bottom left.
I was looking at them myself and the HF seemed to be the best deal by far. I haven’t even seen any used carts on CL that can beat that value.
BMack37 wrote:
On April 26, 2016 at 9:02 PM, BMack37 said:I was looking at them myself and the HF seemed to be the best deal by far. I haven’t even seen any used carts on CL that can beat that value.
Agree bro the HF red one looks like the best deal for your money Nicholas I’ve checked it out a couple times at my HF and they feel pretty solid dude and the size is pretty good.
If you haven’t already there is a coupon for the smaller cart. I have no regrets on my Napa. 
What’s your commission? LOL
KnarlyCarl wrote:
14 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said:What’s your commission? LOL
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NicholasShetley wrote:
On 4/26/2016 at 9:23 PM, NicholasShetley said:I’m looking at getting a new service cart to keep my most used tools in. I’m currently looking at getting the 5 drawer red Harbor freight cart or possibly the Napa cart that stercorarius bought recently. If anyone else has any other reccomendations I would be glad to know what they are. All of the tool truck ones are ridiculously high so they are out of the question. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Hf cart http://m.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
Napa cart http://realdeals.napaecatalog.com/app.php?RelId=[IP removed] page 44 in the bottom left.
I’m just glad you are in the right mind and don’t buy into the SnapOn or similar brand loyalty and pay a “leg and a dick” as @Hugh Jass put it, for your boxes… Smart man.
KnarlyCarl wrote:
Just now, KnarlyCarl said:I’m just glad you are in the right mind and don’t buy into the SnapOn or similar brand loyalty and pay a “leg and a dick” as @Hugh Jass put it, for your boxes… Smart man.
I’ve seen them. They aren’t worth the premium to me.
Really getting your money’s worth out of that aren’t you, Not Carl?
I saw a nice Cornwell cart today, freaking awesome box but the price…yowza, no thanks.
Hugh Jass wrote:
Really getting your money’s worth out of that aren’t you, Not Carl?
Ha ya Jimbo too!
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KnarlyCarl wrote:
4 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said:Ha ya Jimbo too!
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Jimbo’s paying his royalty rights though…still waiting for your check, sir.
As for the cart, at that price point it’s pretty much a no brainer. It wouldn’t work for me as the terrain I roll on would make that thing sound like a high school garage band were rolling by. It would be worthy of an upgrade to soft, bearing wheels.
Hugh Jass wrote:
6 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:
Jimbo’s paying his royalty rights though…still waiting for your check, sir.
As for the cart, at that price point it’s pretty much a no brainer. It wouldn’t work for me as the terrain I roll on would make that thing sound like a high school garage band were rolling by. It would be worthy of an upgrade to soft, bearing wheels.
What do you work in? Packed dirt?
a few buddies have the Hf ones,they arent bad as long as you dont care if the lock is junk. Never seen a HF lock that couldnt bepopped with a screwdriver.
If you have a Menards around I would look into there new one from Masterforce. With the 11% sales they have often it doesnt make it to bad. http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/tool-storage/tool-chests-boxes/masterforce-reg-36-8-drawer-tool-command-center/p-1444451668139.htm
rrich1 wrote:
22 minutes ago, rrich1 said:If you have a Menards around I would look into there new one from Masterforce. With the 11% sales they have often it doesnt make it to bad. http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/tool-storage/tool-chests-boxes/masterforce-reg-36-8-drawer-tool-command-center/p-1444451668139.htm
Not sure how i like the looks of that, I like the other ones they got with he way the drawers open, those are great boxes.
We don’t have a Menards yet but one will be open in the fall though. They said it will be 167,000 square feet. I got on at a local dealer so I might get one fairly soon. I am leaning towards the Napa one since the nearest harbor freight is over an hour away.
NicholasShetley wrote:
6 minutes ago, NicholasShetley said:We don’t have a Menards yet but one will be open in the fall though. They said it will be 167,000 square feet. I got on at a local dealer so I might get one fairly soon. I am leaning towards the Napa one since the nearest harbor freight is over an hour away.
Do it. You’ll probably want to get different drawer liners though. Also it was a pain to assemble by myself, I would recommend having a buddy there to help you.
JimboS1ice wrote:
Not sure how i like the looks of that, I like the other ones they got with he way the drawers open, those are great boxes.
What’s different about the drawers? I like the side storage built in for pry bars and other things (from what I can tell)
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Stercorarius wrote:
35 minutes ago, Stercorarius said:Do it. You’ll probably want to get different drawer liners though. Also it was a pain to assemble by myself, I would recommend having a buddy there to help you.
Can you post some pictures of what the top section looks like. Are there holes for pry bars and such? What are the dimensions for the drawers.
rrich1 wrote:
1 minute ago, rrich1 said:What’s different about the drawers? I like the side storage built in for pry bars and other things (from what I can tell)
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Didn’t notice the sides open up, that is pretty cool. Just looked the box has the same type of drawers as the other one, the handle lifts to unlatch the drawer to keep them from sliding open.
NicholasShetley wrote:
4 minutes ago, NicholasShetley said:Can you post some pictures of what the top section looks like. Are there holes for pry bars and such? What are the dimensions for the drawers.
Yeah sure thing. I’ll snap a few pics and run a tape across it for you when I go back to work tomorrow. It does have holes in it for pry bars on both sides. They are nice because I can set all my misc. breaker bars in them.
I had the 5 Drawer Cart and I loved it. Best value on the market – hands down.
Here’s a review I made of it.
Even though I picked up that Matco cart, I am still thinking of picking up the HF. I was in HF yesterday and the quality seems on par but it’s significantly cheaper for more. I might just resell the Matco and use the money towards the HF, wish they had them in black though 🙁
NicholasShetley wrote:
18 hours ago, NicholasShetley said:BMack37 wrote:
1 hour ago, BMack37 said:Even though I picked up that Matco cart, I am still thinking of picking up the HF. I was in HF yesterday and the quality seems on par but it’s significantly cheaper for more. I might just resell the Matco and use the money towards the HF, wish they had them in black though 🙁
Stercorarius wrote:
On 5/4/2016 at 6:55 PM, Stercorarius said:If you haven’t already there is a coupon for the smaller cart. I have no regrets on my Napa.
This one is black. Only 4 drawer though. Sorry the quote system keeps tweaking out on me.
I loved that cart. The only reason I sold it was because I filled it.
I had it for 3 years and I sold it for $140 to some kid. I think I bought it with a coupon for $160. Not too bad.
Stercorarius wrote:
1 hour ago, Stercorarius said:This one is black. Only 4 drawer though. Sorry the quote system keeps tweaking out on me.
Oh yeah! I forgot about that one! I didn’t see it at my HF, maybe they tucked it away somewhere.
NicholasShetley wrote:
21 hours ago, NicholasShetley said:Can you post some pictures of what the top section looks like. Are there holes for pry bars and such? What are the dimensions for the drawers.
Top section 19″ x26.5″ x5.75″
Two small drawers: 17.5×11.75×3
Medium drawer:25.5×17.5×3
Larger drawer: 25.5×17.5×6
All pretty rough measurements
HF makes a black one my buddy has one. yeah its a lil smaller.
we enclosed his in with some 1/8 sheetmetal plate just used Tek screws to mount them to the cart. we water jetted out and bent up some holders for pry bars and such on his too.
fun what you can do when ya have spare time and the equipment to do it.
Stercorarius wrote:
20 minutes ago, Stercorarius said:Top section 19″ x26.5″ x5.75″
Two small drawers: 17.5×11.75×3
Medium drawer:25.5×17.5×3
Larger drawer: 25.5×17.5×6
All pretty rough measurements
Thanks man! I’ll check and see what the drawer dimensions are on my box and I’ll see how they compare. I think I’ll go with the Napa cart when I do get one. I plan on getting some wrenches, socket organizers and hopefully the m18 stick light this week so it might have to wait a bit.