NEW Assembly Tips for US General Single Drawer Cart from Harbor Freight
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2020
- This video is the second in the project DIYer's tool cart. We'll assembly the new single drawer service cart from US General at Harbor Freight. Don't miss any of the great tips and tricks in this assembly.
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THE GOODS:
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#56607 - $99.99 - U.S. GENERAL
30 In. Service Cart With Drawer, Green
www.harborfreight.com/30-in-s...
#272741 - $12.28 - Rust-Oleum Automotive
15 oz. Professional Grade Black Truck Bed Coating Spray Paint & Primer in One
homedepot.sjv.io/jPgLM
Thumbs up! I used your tips building my cart. Here are my additional tips: (1) Replace all bolts with stainless steel hex cap bolts. You'll want to do this if you do nothing else. (2) Put hardboard in the top and bottom trays and in the drawer with liner on top. This helps prevent anything from denting the sheet metal. Relieve the hardboard where the bolt heads are. (3) Use fender washers for the four bolts holding the carcass to the top tray. (4) Dremel off the drawer detents in the sliders and use magnets from HF magnetic strips to provide smoother drawer opening/closing without the 'snap' that the detents make. I put magnets two-deep on the inside back of the carcass. (5) Rivet in Home Depot 16" square steel pegboard panels inside the legs on each end. (6) I found I needed some ballast in the bottom tray to keep the cart from tipping over when the drawer is loaded and fully extended. 18" of train track works perfect.
Thanks for your great tips! I will pin this comment on top.
Thank you kind sir for posting this video. This along with the instructions made putting together the 1000 screws, nuts and washer an absolute breeze. The video was a fantastic help!
RIGHT? This thing had a LOT more ccrews than the big carts. I'm glad that it helped 😌
Thank you so much for posting this video! I got stuck at the drawer - never would have figured out how to get it out on my own - can't believe it was so simple! OH...also didn't realize the black foam mats were not protective packaging but were liners for the inside of the cart. I had rolled them up thinking - _"hmmm...I like these. I'm gonna keep 'em to use for something else later..."_ You're a *LIFESAVER!!* 👍
These comments were my video helped are my favorite ones. I had to figure out the drawer removal and replacement because it comes in particularly handy for assembly of the 5 drawer cart.
Thanks very much for the support.
@@DaleLucid what tools then do I need? This has been sitting unfinished for quite some time because I can’t figure out how to screw these on.
Thank you so much for posting this! It was like doing the project with my grandpa and that’s amazing! ❤
I think that is about the best comment I've ever gotten. Thank you for watching.
Awesome, Dale. Nice build.
Glad you watched and thank you for the support. I'm glad that the lock hack worked for you as well. Have a great weekend.
Great video! I've been considering getting one to put all my detailing stuff in. Definitely going with green since it will match my 5 drawer cart.
I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for commenting.
Was up dale! Check out that cart! Can't wait for the upgrades!
May just tool it up and let er' go
Thanks for the review. I tried to pick up the green one today but they were sold out. Maybe next week!
I waited forever for a coupon or sale. It did finally go on sale after I bought one and made this video. Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video! I got the red one. I wish now that I had gotten the black one since all of my stuff is black. But great cart nonetheless. I use it for storing my supplies. Wires, nuts and bolts kits, electrical connectors, wire looms, light bulbs, etc. That drawer is roomy!
After checking it out in the store I was worried about how sturdy it was but I remembered that the 5 drawer carts in the store were similar. They just aren't put together very well at the store.
Thank you so much!
I appreciate your watching and leaving the feedback
Very nice, very nice.
Thank you for watching ✅️
Great vid !cool shirt ,subbed
Thank you very much for the sub. I post on my community page mostly these days. Set your notifications so that you will get notified when I make an update. Thanks again 🙂
Thank you for the video! Not a lot of them on the single drawer carts. Any chance you can throw a tape measure on that for me? Floor to top of handle. I’d really appreciate it. I have to figure out if I can store it under my workbench when not in use
I built it for my daughter. I do remember mentioning that it felt short to me. Harbor Freight has a display model and bonus, they have tape measures in the store that you can use temporarily to measure. The specs say 35".
I recently posted on my community page that HF now has more colors of this cart.
Thank you for watching.
@@DaleLucid don’t know if I trust the website specs, otherwise I’m out a couple hundred on something I can’t really use. Magic number is 36”, hopefully 35” is correct. Will have to take the drive down there and hit it with a tape in store like you say
I just returned this cart when I tightened the caster bolts, the bolt heads snap off, 3 of the first 4 square bolts I put in, never seen that in my 35 years of being a master technician. yeah its a cheap price, but I don't want to deal with stuff that breaks right off the bat.
Yes, I was very surprised by the difference in hardware between this and the other US General carts. It has done very well for my daughter's needs but I don't think it would stand up to heavy use.
Adding the truck bed liner is a good idea. I wouldn't have thought of that. Adds some durability for sure. I noticed your helmet in the thumbnail matched the cart...no coincidence there? Haha
You are very observant! No coincidence. Took longer than any other element in the thumb nail too. Glad someone noticed. Thanks for the support.
I would’ve prepped/sanded the carriage bolt heads and installed them when you painted the inside trays for full coverage including the carriage bolt heads. Since you ran out of paint and will need to apply more , then you can still get the same results in the end.
Great tip on the starter bolts for the wheels. Yelled at my wife while she held the really stubborn carriage bolts with some pliers. Almost caused a divorce and I put a few small scratches in the paint on my five drawer assembly...the scratches were the worst part. The wife also hated that I was working on this during the COVID New Year’s Eve “celebration.” After that nightmare, the rest of the assembly was easy.
Whenever my wife and I have one of those I try and convince her that she owes me for giving her another "OH that's nothing. Wait until you hear what MINE did!" Story to tell her friends. Enjoy!
I layed the assembly on it's side and used quick grip clamps to hold the top in place to attach it to the posts. The clamps were really handy to keep the holes lined up.
Dave, if you wanted to upgrade to a heavier caster would that be possible. Do you know if the bolt pattern would match to another at HV? Also is the frame gage of the steel the same as the 5 drawer cart. Thanks for the video
It seems that the weight ratings on most tool carts is based on the limit of the caster and/or the drawer glides. I think the steel in both the panels and frame is adequate overall. The casters like other US General storage is not the weak point here. This cart is not equivalent to the 5 drawer in any way. I feel like the weak link is the fasteners. That all being said there probably is an upgrade at HF. To see if it will fit just take the caster over to the stores display cart and set it in the bottom tray to see if the casters mounting holes align with the bolt heads for the current caster.
I hope that helps. I would add that this little cart is absolutely perfect for the project that I got it for.
@@DaleLucid Thanks for your time Dale. 🤙🏻
Not going to waste time with the bed liner . A roll of drawer liner is less money.
Trying to assemble mine and the drawer is already installed so do I have to take that apart to install the upper shelf? I also am not seeing a key at all, so do I have to take out the entire lock?
I don't think you have to take the drawer out but it helps.
There's a number on the lock. Call Harbor Freight Support for a key or you can replace the whole lock at Home Depot.
Thanks for watching
I’ve been trying to put by cart together by hand. The nylon nuts will not screw on? Am I missing something.
Not at all Evan. The Ny-loc nuts are hard to put on because they do not loosen and back out. No need then for a lick washer.
I will say that the hardware on the 4 and 5 drawer U.S. General carts is much better.
Just make sure that you are not cross threading the nut.
Come Back, Dale!! I don't care what you make videos about. Just make some...lol. Miss watching them.
Thanks Kevin! I've been putting up community posts. Have you gotten any notifications?
Will the casters at harbor freight fit this i wanna upgrade mine if so do you knkw the size of the bolt holes?
You can go to harbor freight and grab a caster from the bins and take it to the display model of the single drawer cart. If the bottom tray has a liner lift it to expose the caster mounting bolt heads. Place your chosen caster mounting plate on top of the exposed bolt heads to see if they line up. You may have to get a reamer bit to enlarge the holes. HF's 4" caster selection doesn't include a locking caster. My recommendation is to look for a 5" caster that you like.
Maybe make a video of your modification for UA-cam.
@@DaleLucid thanks will do
I recently purchased this same cart... yesterday in fact. When I got it home the drawer was broken off the drawer slide on the right.
One thing everyone should probably do to this cart when they assemble it is to replace the rivets holding the drawer slides to the cabinet and to the drawer. I just drilled them out with an 1/8" bit and they literally basically fall out. Replacing the drawers rivets are easy as 1/2/3. The cabinet side is tighter space. I super glued my nuts to the underside of the cabinet bracket and used a bolt to hold it in place until the glue set. This way all you need to do is line the slide up on the cabinet and get it started. Then using an open end or box end wrench under to tighten. I didn't find it possible to get my fingers, small nut and wrench in the hole so above makes that easy.
The rivets that hold the drawer on are extremely cheap, not well installed and any minor impact can pull the rivets out and in my case my was broken in the box.
Replace the rivets in the drawer and cabinet with #8-32 1/2" screws and nuts. I also used nylon locking nuts as well as locktite on the threads.
If you don't replace those rivets I can almost 100% guarantee that drawer is going to break off the rails.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing all of this great information! Did you make a video? If so please feel free to post here and I will pin to the top of the contents
I just unpacked my cart and can't find the keys. I found them taped to the side of the cardboard box that holds the hardware. Mine is yellow right now it's got my microwave and toaster on it. Fire extinguishers below with 12 quart pot. It's in the kitchen.
There's an "800" number and parts list in the manual or go to the store and tell the manager what happened. They'll fix you up without hassle.
What’s the height of the lower storage area?
I built and gave this to my daughter in AZ. I've since moved so I cannot easily get that information easily. Sorry.
Is the bottom part tall enough to fit a 5 gallon bucket?
Sadly no. But it could be modified!
How tall is it from the lower shelf to the bottom of the drawer?
There went on sale but for $119 now :)
$79 would have been a deal
That was the first time. They were introduced at $99 and stayed at there for a year before going on sale or having a coupon. Unusual for Harbor Freight.
Thank you for watching.
I just got the 4 drawer cart and the 5 drawer cart just went down to 199. I used a black sharpie to color all the carraige bolts heads black before i started assembly it came out real nice look.whats your email I'd like to send some pictures
That is so cool. I was unable to make PlastiDip work on the bolt heads.
My email is BlindGuyCan@gmail.com. thank you in advance for sharing.
@@DaleLucid im sending today will be discernment files in title just so you know
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This looks good. I may use my 20% off any item for one of these carts.
I guess all I had to do was complain about it never going on sale and BOOM! 20% off coupon.
@@DaleLucid sounds like your move maker with HF now. They need to send some goodies.
Guess what’s on sale today? LOL! J/K
actually it is on sale coupon 56654230 give 20% off anything in store, will bring it to $84.99 which is only 15% wonder why suppose to be 20%
RIGHT! Isn't that a bitch!
January 23, 2023 $139.99
Harbor Freight should sell a paint can shaker.
Ever seen the paint counter at The Home Depot when things go wrong with those. Hilarious! But I wouldn't want to clean up the mess.
I doubt HF listens to me but hopefully they see these comments.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Nylock soytinly!
Tools like please?
Tools needed for assembly?
- 13 mm wrenches or sockets X2 (you'll need at least 1 flat wrench to reach the top bolt
- #2 Phillips screwdriver (stubby recommended)
- hammer (optional to help seat carriage bolts if needed)
I am confused. Why the fuck did you put that plastic on the bottom before you put that lining shit on? Does Harbor Freight sell that spray liner?
I apologize for the late response. YT just dumped a BUNCH of these comments that I've never seen in my comments manager.
The plastic is to keep the bedliner spray off the rest of the part. It's messy and gets everywhere.
I got the bedliner spray at Walmart. I believe there's a link in the video information. Thank you for watching.
First!
Ya? Well I beat you to @Clayton Schreiber new video.
Your daughter's favorite color must be green, I'm guessing?
Actually I really like the green. I actually considered ICON because of the green on black. I think it's sharp. I used it today as a portable workbench while I installed a smart lock. I sent her a picture but couldn't get a rise out of her. I'm a little bit jealous. This thing is so maneuverable. Thanks for dropping a comment my friend.