Best service carts according to redditors
We found 40 Reddit comments discussing the best service carts. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 40 Reddit comments discussing the best service carts. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Why get that monster when this bad boy is available with free shipping?
So... i cant just pile my guns into the freedom wagon anymore? :(
I thought this was america.
Congrats on the job!
[Tiffen Variable ND filter] (http://amzn.to/2mw8AY7) is a necessity to me, especially when outside.
This shoulder rig is really an impressive tool for the price.
Husky Multi-tool is my favorite multi-tool
A good tripod like Davis & Sanford model is probably one of the best purchases I've ever made (it's great as-is, and is even better when you upgrade the fluid head to a Manfrotto Video Head).
Pelican SD Card case not only provides protection, but also helps you keep organized.
Pelican 1510 with Padded Divider Case has been my main camera case for well over a year, and has saved my life on multiple occasions (downpours, falling down stairs, etc). I use the top organizer on it as well quite a bit.
This Apurture light is a great run-n-gun LED light that i prefer over costlier alternatives.
Joby Gorillapod is always in my camera bag for random uses. I use it mainly for a makeshift hair light mount, but I've gone as far as mounting my b-cam on it for timelapses.
Merrell Moab Waterproof Shoes are the best shooting shoes I've ever worn.
This Foldable Cart is incredible for me... I never go to a shoot without it. It folds up and fits in my small jeep along with the rest of my gear without an issue, and it gives me a workbench when deployed on location.
A watch with a compass is very important to me if I'm doing exteriors and have no idea where the sun is at due to cloud cover.
Anyway those are some odds and ends I could think of that I use on a day to day basis.
In the past I used a tray. My next tournament I'm using this I'm tired of not having space to put all my shit.
https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=folding+carts+with+wheels+collapsible&qid=1570383660&sprefix=folding+cart&sr=8-13
Find something like this and it will make your life so much easier
WARNING: The post above is full of referral links.
Here's a copy with all of OP's referral links removed:
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The gorilla dump carts are pretty great IMO. I got one when I had some leftover lowes credit from returning a broken xmas gift I didn't have a receipt for. The bin is shaped like a wheel barrow's, so can be shoveled into/out of, it dumps easily, and it has pockets for stake out sides (I made a kid-cage and hauled him around). One of those things I probably never would have considered worth the cost, but having one now, I'd go out and buy a replacement if something happened to this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Carts-GOR6PS-Heavy-Duty-Convertible/dp/B01BECQF6K
Nice. Here's something for your balls.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPCN6G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B000NPCN6G&pd_rd_wg=KSpov&pd_rd_r=JACSVDF9E30RCD21DM4K&pd_rd_w=lGqL0
http://www.amazon.com/WEN-73002-500-Pound-Capacity-Service/dp/B00H1V4EB2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465171989&sr=8-2&keywords=work+cart
Lawn and garden carts with pneumatic tires. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P5JHO4
Cart?!?!? That's what freshmen are for!
j/k
We are happy with the Wen Cart. Plenty of space and rolls like a dream.
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-73004-Capacity-Service-X-Large/dp/B0199R9WH6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=wen+cart&qid=1564774013&s=gateway&sr=8-2
It looks like this WEN-branded one.
Personally, I've got my eye on this Suncast one with the trays.
Something like this will do:
YSC Wagon Garden Folding Utility Shopping Cart,Beach Red (Navy Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LC9GRJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6EjezbJH7XKWT
But I was really jealous of people who had ones like this:
Sandusky Lee CW3418 Muscle Carts Steel Utility Garden Wagon, 400 lb. Load Capacity, 21-3/4" Height x 34" Length x 18" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006P5JHO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1FjezbKCQA0G3
We do low voltage work and use this one all the time for all kinds of projects. We load it easily in a fairly compact Ford Transit Connect. They make a slightly larger one too, we needed one to move through doors easily. Pretty sure I have seen the same cart listed under different brands (Northern Tool maybe). As long as it's not rolling on carpet or it will absolutely carry +450lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-73002-500-Pound-Capacity-Service/dp/B00H1V4EB2
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-73002-500-Pound-Capacity-Service/dp/B00H1V4EB2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=wen+tea+cart&qid=1556404264&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Whoa, quite a bit to unpack here. I'd say you can pare this down by a lot if you're just starting out. There's not really a need to spend that much and get so many separate products. If you do want these though, here's the edits I would make:
The biggest issue I'm seeing here is the lack of quality microfibers for general purpose use; the 50 pack cleaning cloths you're getting are nice for interior, jambs and wheels, but I'd be skeptical about using them on paint.
There's a bit of redundancy as well; no need to get WetCoat, ONR Wash and Wax and a spray wax. Wet Coat would work well enough as a sealant, and you can use either ONR W+W or the spray wax to top up on it (although with how easy WetCoat is to use, that wouldn't even be necessary).
If you switch the ONR W+W to the normal blue ONR, then you can get rid of the glass cleaner and Lexol as well. Blue ONR is a fantastic window cleaner. Modern automotive leather has a polyurethane coating on it, so you're not actually cleaning the leather itself; because of that, there's no need to condition it. Just keeping it free from oil and dirt buildup is all you need. You can also get a clay bar by itself instead of a clay kit; ONR will be the much cheaper way to lubricate your car while claying.
Also, this is the cart I'm using; it's expensive, but awesome.
Not all of this is strictly competitive advice, necessarily, but quality of life things:
DO Hydrate. Assuming you're not coming from a desert climate, Las Vegas is extremely dry. Not keeping on top of your water consumption can wear on your stamina over the three days (particularly if you're also planning on imbibing adult beverages). Also, the venue has a strict "no outside food/beverages" policy, so consider bringing empty container to fill inside the venue (tap water is in the bathroom and they usually have water coolers stocked).
DO make sure you're getting some sitting in. Although a lot of players' instinct is to stand for all phases of every game, taking the time to rest by sitting when you aren't directly interacting with the game can save you a lot of energy to carry you through the long weekend. Generally speaking, you're going to put a lot of miles on your feet over the weekend. Walking from your room to the convention, walking to get food, walking to the bathroom. Nearly everything you want is going to require a walk to get to and it adds up over the weekend. Get the rests where you can.
DO bring comfortable walking shoes. For the reasons above, you're going to be doing a lot of leg work and your feet will thank you if you plan accordingly.
DO Consider bringing a rolling cart for your army. Table space is limited to basically just the game board, with very little surface area to devote to storage during game, basically, you have the floor (danger of getting stepped on and added work to stoop and grab things) and, unless it's been moved elsewhere, a single chair (but that also takes up your sitting space). I saw a few people with these carts last year and I was super jealous at how convenient it was.
DO know that the catered food from the venue is probably the worst option, historically. Although I'm certainly open to the possibility that they'll improve this year, the lunch catered by the venue was so understaffed and slow last year that many people couldn't even get from the back of the line to the front in the time given for lunch break. Personally, I just ate my food in line and paid for the empty trays just to make time. There's a food court in the basement of Bally's that almost certainly is faster, even if it requires a short walk. Alternatively, there's always the in-casino convenience stores if you only have time to cram a candy bar into your face before heading back.
DO Consider your Sunday plan and how you want to spend it. Unless you're in the top tables, the 40K Championships end on Saturday. There is a Sunday event for players who don't make top tables, if you wish. But you need to ask yourself if you want to spend that time playing or enjoying the rest of the convention and/or Las Vegas. Personally, the first few years, I would always join in the Sunday events...and would end up feeling MISERABLE by the end. Too much drinking. Too little sleep, etc. I learned my lesson that I'd rather spend Sunday enjoying the city with my teammates and relaxing rather than pushing on for a third day. It varies person to person, but the last thing you want to do is drop early on Sunday. Better to play it safe and plan the day doing other activities.
We have this fold up cart. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0V5PWA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Muscle Rack SC3016 Industrial Black Commercial Service Cart, Steel, 220Lbs Capacity, 33" Width x 30.5" Height x 16" Depth, 2 Shelves, 30.5" Height, 33" Width, 16" Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY4D5V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ny93BbVWV2MVR
Edit: I'll put together a list of everything in an hour or two and post it.
If I was in your position I would get myself a rolling tool cart. It would make transporting all your tools and equipment easy and gives you a place to keep all of that organized. Since you live in an apartment, I assume space is somewhat of a concern. Here's a neat folding cart on Amazon that would probably suffice.
https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA
I use this for my minis to set up before deployment
I just uploaded it to http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:738368. Didn't realize anyone else would want to print these!
This is the cart I'm using - WEN 73002. I replaced the wheels with soft pads to stabilize the cart but still allow it to be moved around on hardwood floors. Slapped one of these magnetic tool holder racks on the side and threw a couple of those bins on the front and I've been very happy with this cart. I still need to add some shelves underneath for my overflowing pile of filament, scraps, etc and I'll be all set.
Sandusky Lee FW Steel Crate Wagon, Green, 1000 lbs Load Capacity, 14-1/4" Height, 38" Length x 20" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006P5JKN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fs-UAbWWTEYTN
That's the cart. I bolted a sheet of wood to the cart. Then attached the bottom layer of the Lazy Susan base.
However, I should have mounted the scope at the back edge of the cart, instead of the middle...sometimes, the cart gets in the way a bit. I am mounting the 12" on the rear edge, and will remount this one at the rear after the 12" is done.
Sandusky Lee FW Steel Crate Wagon, Green, 1000 lbs Load Capacity, 14-1/4" Height, 38" Length x 20" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006P5JKN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OQb7CbYSQPAG0
We got this one. Named him waggy and he's been great! Hauled our friend's stuff from pod 10 to pod 2 one year. Wheels are big and good for rough terrain. Haven't tried it on sand tho.
I bought this wagon for transporting my telescope gear. http://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-CW3418-Capacity-Height-Length/dp/B006P5JHO4
Really makes astronomy much more enjoyable when you don't have to carry 100+ pounds of gear around
>for sale at Restoration Hardware
> it's way over priced,
Sounds about right.
>I can manufacture and assemble the parts for a much lower price
Lower price than Restoration Hardware definitely, but maybe not lower than from an industrial supply company.
Check Amazon, Grainger, McMaster, Harbor Freight, etc. to price proper scissor lift tables. Maybe you'll need a can of Rustoleum, and you might need to make a wooden top, but you can get something much cheaper than Restoration Hardware. Here's one from Amazon for only $300.
Also, the Restoration Hardware table is not a true scissors lift, but a more complicated four-bar linkage looking sort of thing.
Congrats on the new forge, looks like a beauty!
The bottom of my propane forge (similar style to the NC Tools) doesn't get very hot at all. The opening and top get cooking though. Depending on your shop setup, I'd recommend putting it on a steel cart and either modifying the cart or putting some bricks in place so that the forge opening doesn't melt the side wall of the cart. A bonus would be if your propane tank would fit on the shelf below. Give it a sweet paint job, build some tong/hammer holders on the sides and you'd really be in business!
Check this one out.
http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-184-Capacity-Shelf/dp/B003ES5TL0/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1453928106&sr=8-13&keywords=steel+utility+cart
Rubbermaid. They make a couple different varieties. Check your local craigslist, offer up, letgo. You can usually get one on there for about half. They are kinda expensive otherwise...
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-Triple-Trolley-FG440100BLA/dp/B002KWH2PC/ref=pd_sim_328_33?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002KWH2PC&pd_rd_r=C7WGR41AVYBRMZWKCCSQ&pd_rd_w=sXyPZ&pd_rd_wg=HV3T7&psc=1&refRID=C7WGR41AVYBRMZWKCCSQ
15 dollars...
http://www.amazon.com/Trimmer-Extra-Large-Shopping-Cart/dp/B00134OYEA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381162333&sr=8-2&keywords=personal+grocery+cart