Choosing a tool trolley

The tool trolley is essential as an irreplaceable assistant in the household. It helps you keep your most used inventory close at hand and is a great storage space.

Such rolling table trolleys can be of two types:

• open;
• closed.

Closed products are a trolley with drawers, which from the side looks like a small chest of drawers, only on wheels. Dimensions can be different, so the user has the opportunity to choose the product that is ideal for storing both small and large tools. Some of the larger models have 7 drawers, while the less expensive ones have only 3 shelves.

Drawers slide freely, inside there is enough space for screwdrivers, files and everything that is often needed when performing household tasks. Open carts are mobile shelves with open containers. The entire tool is in the field of view, you do not need to open every drawer to remember what is stored inside, the only drawback of this design is that dust gets inside.

Tool trolleys are manufactured from different materials:

• metal;
• plastic;
• wood.

Metal structures are considered the most durable and reliable. Such a mobile locksmith trolley can be lightweight, made of aluminum, steel, or welded from any other alloy. Cheaper options do not have any decorative finish, and those that are more expensive are painted with enamel. Plastic is cheaper, but it has a shorter service life and can deteriorate with frequent changes in ambient temperature. Such trolleys have small dimensions and weight. You can choose a model with 2 shelves, or you can have 6 drawers.

By the tool trolley many advantages:

• helps to organize the workspace correctly;
• you can save free space in the room;
• the entire tool can be transferred at the same time;
• easy availability of the necessary tools;
• most models have a lock;
• the tool is reliably protected from negative factors.

Disadvantages:

• if the model is large, then it is not always easy to move it when all the boxes are full;
• when opening one of the filled boxes, the structure may turn over.

On the market you can find many options from different manufacturers, but the products of the following brands have proven themselves best in this area.

Models from this manufacturer differ in the complete set of additional equipment. You can easily add another shelf, turning the cart into a workbench. Most designs allow you to store not only carpentry tools, but also painting, grinding. Trolleys are made of high quality steel, the thickness of which can be from 0.9 to 1.5 mm. The surface is protected from negative environmental influences with a special coating.The boxes are installed on telescopic guides.

These trolleys are not only made of high quality steel, but also have a special handle in the design, which helps to push the trolley forward. The wheels work properly, they can rotate around their axis, which greatly simplifies the process of transportation on uneven surfaces. The manufacturer has also taken care of an attractive appearance, so the trolleys are distinguished by a well-thought-out design. More expensive models have not only shelves, but also cabinets.

They are made in different colors, they can be red, gray, blue. The number of boxes may vary depending on the model. Most of the products are assembled in China, so the manufacturer managed to reduce the cost of its own products. The paint on the surface is powder, so it holds for a long time and does not peel off. Bearings are installed on the drawer guides.

When choosing a mobile tool trolley for 5 drawers or more, with or without a set, experts advise paying attention to the following points.

• With a large number of tools, the user must take into account the load capacity and capacity of the product. The greater the safety margin, the better, since the service life of such a model is longer. A roll-up high cart is one of the best options.
• The type of guides is no less important parameter than the material from which the trolley is made. The cheapest option is roller ones, they regularly jam, knock them out of a rut. More expensive, but at the same time reliable - telescopic with bearings, since they can withstand a weight of up to 70 kilograms.
• It is imperative to take into account the coating material, especially if these are metal products. Powder coating is the best protection against corrosion.
• As for the materials from which the trolley can be made, metal are the most popular and demanded on the market. It is best if the cart is made of steel rather than aluminum, as this material is too soft and dents are left on it in any fall.
• Particular attention should be paid to the wheels, the wider they are, the better, as they cope with uneven surfaces. Ball bearings must be present in their design; a polyurethane tire is installed on top.
• If the user often has to use a workbench for work, then it is advisable to opt for a trolley model for transporting tools with a table top.

For information on how to make a do-it-yourself tool cart, see the next video.