Top 5 Mods for Your Harbor Freight Tool Cart

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  • @toptiergarage7378
    @toptiergarage7378  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whats your favorite mod for this cart? Any that i missed?

    • @ethansmith8813
      @ethansmith8813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can custom attach the us general side cabinet to it with 4 quick cuts.

    • @killerbee25100
      @killerbee25100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can always lock it and walk it around. No need to be left open.

    • @OHHyaKnow
      @OHHyaKnow ปีที่แล้ว

      Impact…not ratchet

  • @ohmy7554
    @ohmy7554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Having the locking drawers is meaningful to a rolling tool cart. When you roll it around you don’t want the drawers opening.

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All the drawers lock if you close the top lid. I forgot to mention that in the video. Magnets would be a great idea too.

    • @mos8541
      @mos8541 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i use magnets on every cart every brand i own

  • @davidfulkerson1187
    @davidfulkerson1187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the little plastic drawer locks. I've just conditioned myself to use them.

  • @jasonjohst48
    @jasonjohst48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Couple tips I've learned from others
    Mod 1: Use a floor jack to lift the cart without needing to take anything out and set on a stand while changing casters
    Mod 2: add magnets to the back of the drawers - I've seen people take the sections of magnets out of the HF tool holder and attach 2 small magnets to the back of each drawer (any magnets should work). Now you dont need to unlatch the drawers and the magnet holds the drawer against the back firmly and still opens with ease once you pull it

  • @rickcarpenter4518
    @rickcarpenter4518 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can glue two small round magnets to the legs where the shelf support hits when it's let down and glue two more under the shelf to keep it from banging against the support.

  • @omega2u2
    @omega2u2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your mods were very helpful. I've been searching online for the best tool cart and this one was the best rated. HF is offering a great Black Friday deal on this one and the coupons will make the price even less. I'm going to purchase it today with the additional purchase of the side tray. Thanks for your video!!!!

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 5 drawer tool cart does not disappoint. Very high quality tool cart for cheap.

  • @brianriggin4560
    @brianriggin4560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Use plati-dip spray coating or auto undercoating on the chrome drawer covers. Then they won't crack, chip, or scratch with usage.

  • @mikeobrien2582
    @mikeobrien2582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Put magnets on the back of each drawer to keep it from opening when moving around.

  • @hollerbredkennels3579
    @hollerbredkennels3579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been watching reviews on these boxes and thinking about going and getting one! Thanks for sharing

    • @movaughn20
      @movaughn20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just ran down to HF picked up a 5 drawer with 189. Coupon and coupon #64590322 good till 1/15 for free side tray with cabinet purchase. I was polite, and they did an over ride and got both for 189 out the door. White in stock. Heads up there raising the price on 5 drawer $10 after the 1st...

    • @hollerbredkennels3579
      @hollerbredkennels3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@movaughn20 thanks man I'm headed that way

  • @DKrueger1994
    @DKrueger1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've done put magnetic strips on the inside of my lid to hold small tools like picks and impact bits, rubber bump stops on all four corners to prevent damaging the frame or scratching the box. I also put rubber grommets inside the holes on the top part of the box to hold all my socket extensions, the only one I didn't put a grommet on is where I put my breaker bar in since the handle and the shaft is too big for a grommet, only way to put a bigger one on is to get a step bit and extend out the hole.

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome. Sounds like you have a really nice setup.

  • @BlueCollarBastard1987
    @BlueCollarBastard1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned about the casters after I had built it and filled it so I put a cloth on my jack and jacked it up alittle on 1 side n put the swivel casters on. Worked great! Just a quick tip if someone did what I did.

  • @chriskunsak3963
    @chriskunsak3963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video... I really liked the look after you painted the drawer handles black... nice touch for sure!!

  • @Clemson-rc2yq
    @Clemson-rc2yq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the wheel upgrade but instead of emptying my tool box o just. Used a 2x4 on my jack. Did one side at a time

  • @brenthann2623
    @brenthann2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can pick up a HF magnetic bar tool holder. remove the plastic film covering and pop the magnets out of it. they are super strong and you can place a double stack behind each drawer. they help to close and keep drawers closed while moving your cart.

  • @jimjohnson660
    @jimjohnson660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The white cart with the black trim would be fire

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe its time to get another one 😂

    • @MrToemass
      @MrToemass 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what I’m rocking #stormtroopercart

    • @movaughn20
      @movaughn20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just ran down to HF picked up a 5 drawer with 189. Coupon and coupon #64590322 good till 1/15 for free side tray with cabinet purchase. I was polite, and they did an over ride and got both for 189 out the door. White in stock. Heads up there raising the price on 5 drawer $10 after the 1st...

  • @ronlambert4701
    @ronlambert4701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black handles looked great

    • @stuckinnj9554
      @stuckinnj9554 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be even nicer if you painted the bolts prior to putting the legs on.

  • @fz259
    @fz259 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paint on the trim love it. will do to my box.

  • @johnsanford3596
    @johnsanford3596 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Upgrade your the Dowel/nut solution on the drawer latches with a wee dab of hot melt glue, or even Fun Tak, aka poster adhesive. That will keep it in there, yet it can still be easily removed.

  • @garymathews4042
    @garymathews4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you mount a older side cabinet to the open side .you can make shelves from old bed frames and bolt them to the sides

  • @christiantherunnerup9905
    @christiantherunnerup9905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. You just earned yourself a new sub with this video. Liked your others as well. Keep it up.

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words. Welcome to TopTier Garage 😁

  • @mini14head
    @mini14head 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to disconnect the lid lock, so I dont have to open top tobopen a drawer. Drives me friggin nuts...

  • @PaulsProTips
    @PaulsProTips 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Your thumbnail for this video seemed generic, and I watched several similar video before this one.
    The wooden dowel mod was smart, and you are right- a mention about the top closing and still locking could be worth mentioning.
    The Stuggleville guy has a video about the magnet resistance, to help with the dowel mod. Keep it up!

    • @toptiergarage7378
      @toptiergarage7378  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will have to check out Struggleville's video on it. Dumping a tool cart over can ruin anyone's day 😂

  • @IFHSP2
    @IFHSP2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instead of wooden dowels, you can use a 1/2 inch or 7/16 nut that’s probably in your box of extra nuts n bolts.

  • @michaeldill5736
    @michaeldill5736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw one video that the guy put magnets behind the drawer to keep them from coming open without the locking mechanism.

  • @catfish24
    @catfish24 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ha the casters you showed in the ad for $17.99 are not the ones you were putting on the ones you were putting on are $7.99 and are rated for less weight they are rated for 330 pounds and the $17.99 are rated for 375 pounds.

  • @mos8541
    @mos8541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its 13mm

  • @ICanDoItMyself
    @ICanDoItMyself 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How deep are each of the drawers? It doesn't say on the website.

  • @meme5887
    @meme5887 ปีที่แล้ว

    So... 2 years later... What's the sidetray mod??

  • @williamodom2698
    @williamodom2698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long before you dumped the cart and bent the crap out of your drawers

  • @Globerson
    @Globerson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is half of 2 square foot actually

  • @rong-man1502
    @rong-man1502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the idea for swivel casters because as you said it enables you to put the box wherever you want it: You get a point for this one. You lose ten points for not checking the bolt pattern on the bottom of the unit before you bought the WRONG swivel set of casters, so you had to drive back till the store to exchange them (hopefully) for the right set, drive back home and try (again) to make the installation. Before putting something out on TH-cam, you maybe should know what and HOW you’re gonna do it .

    • @TehDrewsus
      @TehDrewsus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe he was just making light of the situation.
      Where's your amazing content?

  • @williamruiz8927
    @williamruiz8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little hot glue on the wooden dowel

  • @speedsterspeedy2146
    @speedsterspeedy2146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6- remove us general badge. Debadge. 7 add snap on badge.

  • @jasonjohst48
    @jasonjohst48 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I somehow got this thing into my car (out of box), home, out of my car and assembled without any damage - I used my dolly laid down and bags of soil to build up to level and slid it right out of my car, and kept it on the dolly until it was ready to lift into the base (before installing drawers so its lighter)

  • @tylerpearce2891
    @tylerpearce2891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sticker and badge delet

  • @DONGRAECUS
    @DONGRAECUS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change the bolts out for black Allen heads.

  • @movaughn20
    @movaughn20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ran down to HF picked up a 5 drawer with 189. Coupon and coupon #64590322 good till 1/15 for free side tray with cabinet purchase. I was polite, and they did an over ride and got both for 189 out the door. White in stock. Heads up there raising the price on 5 drawer $10 after the 1st...

  • @Blowncapacitor84
    @Blowncapacitor84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best mod is to throw it away.

  • @socalcraigster
    @socalcraigster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work subbed