You really did your research on all the different kinds of casters. An excellent video and top notch workmanship. That includes the angle iron stiffeners from the previous video. Thanks for sharing. Mark.
I did Mark. I knew a little bit about them, but now know more than I ever cared to...lol. There is certainly more to them than meets the eye. Thanks for the kind words and good luck, G.
Glad the mod met your expectations and thanks for the info on the tire specs! 438 lb was a bit shy of 751 but looks like it is handling it well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mac! 438 was just the weight of the tools. 671 is the weight of the tools and the box itself. I should have been more clear. Thanks and take care, G.
Thank you for a very informative video. The wheel hardness was something I did not think of. Your detail and information gathered was a big help. Carry On!
The ingenuity of people never seizes to amaze me. I have the HF 5 drawer red roll cart and when its full of tools it becomes unstable just like your chest. Perhaps I can use something like you did with the angle iron to stiffen up the bottom a little. Thanks for the videos.
+Geshtal302 Thanks! I don't own the 5 drawer but just took a look at the pictures. I see no reason you couldn't employ something like this to stiffen it up. I have the actual mod shown in another video. It might give you some ideas. Good luck, G. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ys760EvzfZE.html
Thanks Garrett! For this box, the information is still relevant- so not late I would say. These wheels are still holding up great and still have not taken on a set. Very worthwhile in my opinion. Take care, G.
Hey and great job. I have a different box but am doing the same. The difference being in that I built an angle iron frame and moved my castors to the outside corners. Makes the box very stable when rolling. I work in the maintenance field and move my box long distances numerous times daily. So keep us posted on the flat spot issue. Thanks again
Thanks Hammer! I agree that moving the casters as far outboard as possible would make a box even more stable. These narrow tall boxes like mine are top heavy by nature. I was flat out scared to move it to be honest with you...lol. Since posting this video, the box has been pretty much stationary until just a few days ago. The wheels I chose have not developed a set, and roll like the day I put them on. Since you move your box frequently, I would highly recommend them. If you do install them on your box, please feedback on your experience as it will assist others I'm sure. Thanks and take care, G.
Hmm. I think I see a pencil sharpening pad for drafting amongst all the tools on the floor. (Next to some drill bits and slightly overlapped by a set of wrenches on a plastic tree.) Thanks for the explanation on the wheels. I'm getting a couple of this same cart, but I want it to be gentle on hardwood - and this answers all my questions that will point me in the right direction. Particularly about the mounting pattern being unique, hence wheel change rather than entire caster change. Once again I've saved a lot of time by checking YT. : )
Great info! I have looked at that box and they go on sale for a very good price. I noticed you have the small band saw by them too. I have it also and it works well. It is one of the most used tools I have. If one chooses their tools carefully , HF does have some bang for the bucks.
Thanks! This is a great box for the money. The band saw works great. It sure beats using a hack saw and was inexpensive to purchase. You're correct, if choosing tools carefully you can get a good product for a great price. Thanks, G.
***** Well I had the day off and so I thought I 'd check my HF flyer that has been on the coffee table and lo and behold they have the box on special w/coupon for $319. So I just came back with one. I will do your brace mod before using it. I will probably leave the wheels alone as I don't plan on moving it anyway. I will just grease them up well. Thanks again!
Mr26Huffy I'm not sure whats going on with G+. I never was notified of your reply- just happened to see it when answering someone else. GREAT DEAL you got there- you will be happy with it I'm sure. The brace mod should take care of you for sure and since you don't plan on moving it much- you should be good with just greasing the wheels. They're bone dry out of the box. I have to move mine around to get access to other tools since I have a small shop. You're a step ahead of the game with doing the mod upfront- no need to unload like I did. Good luck with it and let me know how it turns out- and what you think of the box once loaded. G.
Ghostses, GREAT videos! I hope to pick up one of these boxes this week. How do you like the box after a few years? I've outgrown my Craftsman stacks. Where did you find the wheels you used? I doubt I'll find them at Lowes or HD but wouldn't know where else to look for industrial wheels. Thanks and keep up the great vids!
Thanks Greg! After the mods I made, I'm still completely satisfied with the box. I found the wheels at a local material handling supply house. It's a Colson brand wheel. I gave the part number in the video somewhere. I bet if you locate a material handling supply house in your area, they might have them. Or, you could probably find them on the web. Yeah, Lowes or HD won't have them for sure. Mine are still working great, and no flat spots. Hope this helps, G.
I have reviewed all three of your videos about the HF Tool Box. Thanks. I agree with DOINGITCHEAP comments. I appreciate the method of approach you demonstrated in your videos. Sweet! Keep 'em coming.
I have a wood 30” x 18” movers dolly. I need a (low cost) casters, 2 straight, 2 swivel, these need to have a total weight capacity of 1000 lbs. and roll easily on asphalt driveways. Buy the way this weight will be stored on this dolly and casters for months maybe years? What would you recommend? Great video. Thanks
Doug, for your application- I would look for suitable polyurethane casters in the shore D scale. These have held up great and have no flat spots from standing loads over time. I hope this helps, G.
Nice work G. Knowing how you have a keen eye and mind for detail, I'm curious as to the breaking system you design for it. Mechanical or hydraulic...LOL! At over 650 plus pounds, you just might need it. Oh, there was a couple of things you forgot to add to this box. Where's the cup holder and magnetic beer opener....? Great vid as always.
Hydraulic of course...lol. At fist I was scared it would tip over and kill me before my upgrades. Now I'm afraid it's going to run me down since it glides so well.. A cup holder, beer opener, and a urinal and it will be all set...lol. Maybe even a hot plate, microwave, and a queen size bed- but I haven't decided yet...I stuck on trying to find the perfect sheet set so it will look pretty....lol. G.
Not sure Alan. After my mods, It's now an awesome box. If a Craftsman is a good quality box, with good casters- It might be a good way to go. Take care, G.
I have a triple stack Craftsman box. That's what I did. Just 4 bolts with washers and lock washers for each box to the other. 12 total. Of course they say spring tension lock washers are worthless. But I have plenty to use so I do.
+Blaine Bugaski That's cool! Depending on the task, I use lock washers all the time and they work just fine. Plus they're cheaper than nylocks...lol. G.
***** Nylocks are terribe to work with when you have to remove them and everything is seized up. So then you are forced to melt the nylon out and it turns into molten lava.
I need to source a hard, dense rubber punching block for leatherwork, about 30cm x 30 cm x 2cm, Shore 40D to 55D. The rubber block I need seems to be similar to the hard black rubber of the black caster wheel you showed at the beginning of this video. What would be some useful search terms to source 2cm-thick sheets of this rubber?
The original casters were plastic, but something like this might work for you- not sure. Good luck, G. www.amazon.com/Teemico-Leather-Punching-Cutting-Stamping/dp/B07P18TWB8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=leather+punch+mat&qid=1618033714&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVTRHR0dVR1lDVzlaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDMxOTMwM0NMTVZGRlAyMzVCVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODYyMjM3RzRUUU1BTFZKRzUyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
@@ghostsesThank you for your reply. I'm trying to find the material from an industrial source instead of a reseller who has already done the same. The exact item I need is sold in Japan, but I'm trying to avoid high retail and international shipping costs.
Sorry Ben, I simply don't have the time to do it. It is a straight forward job though- should you care to tackle it yourself. Thanks for asking though and good luck, G.
Thanks for posting this video. That looks to be a great upgrade. Still no set in the wheels? I'm planning on buying this tool chest soon and thought I'd check in to see if things are still working out well for ya.
No problem! It was well worth the upgrade and there is still no set in the wheels. It stays in one place for a long time and they have no flat spots at all. I highly recommend them. I have another video posted showing how I stiffened up the bottom of the box if you want to check it out. It's another worthwhile upgrade. Good luck, G.
***** Great to hear! I picked up the box on sale for $320. Turns out it was damaged a little and they didn't have a replacement, so I talked 'em into 30% off and got it for $225 plus tax. Fortunately, I was able to fix the dents with some wood, some clamps, and a mallet, so you really cannot tell it was damaged anymore. I put some angle iron in the base as well. I'll probably do the casters in the future too. You're making me want to pick up a metal lathe watching some of your other vids. I just wish they weren't so expensive!;) Thanks again for the videos.
tlgrimmy Man, you stole that box! The fact you were able to straighten out the dents is even better. Adding the angle will help it out for sure. I highly recommend doing the casters with the exact wheels I've shown. It rolls so smooth it's almost scary. If you do upgrade, you'll still be well inside what I paid for my box- not bad. The before and after is something you just have to experience for yourself and you won't be disappointed- guaranteed. Let me know your thoughts if you do change out the wheels. Making things on a lathe is super fun. It is an expensive hobby for sure. I would say much worse than RC stuff which can rob folks blind. The lathe itself is an expensive piece, but the tooling and attachments is where the REAL money goes. I do recommend getting into it, as it is extremely satisfying and addictive, but be prepared to pony up....lol. G.
***** $200 for the machine would have been a great jump start. Too bad it didn't pan out. It is true most money goes towards tooling. It's very satisfying to learn and use the machines, and I highly encourage folks to do it, but with the outlay in mind. I used to keep my investments in a spreadsheet to see where I was at but promptly quit...lol. I did spread much of mine out over several years so the impact wasn't really felt- but it was still there. Take care man, G.
My apologies, I failed to include the link to the video I'd made. Lets try this again. Hope this helps, G. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ys760EvzfZE.html
Thanks for making this video. I just purchased the same bottom cabinet with a slightly different top box today. The wheels caught my attention immediately. Watched both videos and really like what you did. I was not aware of the different grades of hardness and am grateful you shared that with us. For a good laugh, check out my channel DoingItCheap.
+DoingItCheap Small world. I watched your video on the t-post puller a couple of days ago. I pulled about 6 off a property with my winch. It worked but it tore them up. I should have used the puller so they could have been reused. Cheap and effective- to of my favorite things...lol Yeah, the wheels are the only negative I had with the box. Well, that and the bottom flexing but I have tons of weight in it. The upgrades were well worth the work and expense. The wheels I used still don't have any flat spots and are working great. Good luck, G.
LOL! Great name there Shooter! It's been almost 2.5yrs on the wheels now, and they still roll like day one! The box sits still most of the time, and they haven't developed any flat spots at all. I say the money and effort was definitely worth it. If you go with them, let me know what you think- now and in a few years! Good luck, G.
I have a bathroom in my shop. Sinus issues, and also use it for wiping things off in lieu of paper towels or rags. It's a great product and has many uses. G.
I'm surprised you had trouble finding casters with a 1.75 x 3" hole pattern. That's the same pattern as on the bottom of my Kennedy boxes. I replaced the casters on them for similar reasons, but I did the whole caster, not just the wheels. For really good information about comparing the Durometer scales, check out this McMaster link: www.mcmaster.com/#about-rubber-durometer-hardness/=127ij4k
+Edward Giovannelli I couldn't seem to locate a 5x2 caster with that bolt pattern. Anything I could find with that pattern had narrow wheels. Where did you get yours from? Thanks for the info on the scales! Take care, G.
Will Clemons Will, I purchased them at a local material handling company in my area. If you look for one in your area, I'm sure they might have them if they carry the Colson brand casters. The part number for the wheels I purchased is 5.00005.925. Hope this helps, G.
Yeah Henry, I probably would have powder coated them if I had the setup..LOL I've seen the HF setup but haven't really looked into it. What do you think of it? G.
I've used it on several small projects and it does fine. Wish HF would carry some additional colors, especially gloss black, but eBay and Amazon carry lots of supplies. Dragging an air hose around is sometimes restrictive in comparison to say Summit Racings' offering with has a build it fan. But other than that it's a good value IMO.
***** Thanks for the info Henry! Strange they don't carry gloss black. That seems like a default color to me. They should carry more than 4 colors for sure. But, like you said, other colors can be had elsewhere. Thanks again, G.
Ponying up for quality casters is never a fun prospect but there is no doubt how much better things roll when decent casters are installed! Shame on harbor freight for calling that POS a caster! A sleeve through a plastic hub? Really? And how much weight is that box rated for?
True Tom- but well worth it in my case. Yeah, it makes all the difference how well things roll. Not sure of the total rating- but I believe I have about 700lbs or so in mine and it just glides after the upgrade. Take care, G.
@@ghostses Did you ever consider getting rid of the ridged casters for swivel casters? I found that Husky has a caster kit with similar plate dimensions. Just have to get better wheels. Also, Harbor Freight sells the swivel casters for $35 a piece. You have to order them from the parts #. Just though I mention it in case you decide to do another upgrade :)
@@JDMJACOB1 No, I didn't consider that. I personally like a ridged set and a swivel set. Mainly for ease of steering the box around, but more importantly for control if the weight takes over. In the case, with 4 swivels, all control it lost and there's no way to turn to the box to stop it from going wherever it wants to go. Just my 2 cents, but hope it helps. Take care, G.
