10 Assembly Tips for the US General 5 Drawer Mechanics Tool Cart by Harbor Freight 2022
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- For this video I'll walk you through my 2022 10 Assembly Tips for the US General 5 Drawer Mechanics Tool Cart by Harbor Freight. LET'S GO!
Harbor Freight
#58833 - $289.99 - 30 in. 5 Drawer Mechanics Cart, Slate Gray
www.harborfreight.com/30-in-5...
#59197 - $29.99 - Folding Side Tray for 5 Drawer Tool Cart, Slate Gray
www.harborfreight.com/folding...
NAPA Auto Parts
#APX 85141 - $79.49 - GEARWRENCH Crescent 14 Piece 12 Point Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set SAE And Metric Polished Chrome
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Great Video! One thing that helped me immensely in getting the side trays on (and yes, that fold out tray is GREAT!) was I used a tapered punch as an alignment tool to get everything oriented to get the bolts through.
The other thing was before I tightened everything up was to give it a good shake/twist of the entire cart to take any stresses out before cinching it up. That really helped and didn't have any problems getting the drawers back in or anything else.
Pinning your tips because they're perfect. The punch is new but I did do the shake/twist when I put mine together. I should have put that in the video. Thanks for sharing
Just got mine today during the weekend garage sale for $229 good thing I stayed til the end so I know to give it 2 Ugga Duggas
I'll know if you only give em' 1 Ugga-Dugga
I got mine for $189, parking lot sale. Same color. The only thing is my wheels are not hitting the floor evenly. Could be that my floor is warped. Great tool cart though regardless.
Love your tool box tips
Thank you Josh and thank you for all the views and comments! Very much appreciated 🙏
Awesome instructions!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼 very much for the watch and for your comment
Thanks! This helped me a ton
I'm glad that it worked out for you. Thank you for leaving me the comment
Great video dude!!!
Thanks PSAchoo. I should make one on how to assemble Snap-On carts 😈
Excellent video I'm by myself with a bad back and the tip to take the drawers out was a great help to lift it alone. Thanks!
Thank you for the great feedback. I'm glad that it helped 😌
I love mine I absolutely enjoy it so I bought a second one and just got through putting it together today.
Very helpful,thanks👍🏻
Thank you for the feedback. Please consider subscribing to my channel for other great content like my Top 5 Mods for the US General 5 Drawer Cart
Great video Dale and just in time for people to pick up their cart from the parking lot sale this weekend!!!
That is what I was hoping for EEK. SO far only half the views of my low end range😞
Ur awesome!! Thanks for the info
Well gee golly that's swell of you to say.
I very much appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much for watching
Fantastic video, I sure wish I would’ve watched this before I struggled putting mine together yesterday!
Yup, I wish I could tell you that I haven't heard that before in the comments.
Thank you for watching and leaving your comment 🙏
Nice job Dale
Thanks.this is a remake of one of my first videos so I've gotten plenty of feedback on how to make it better.
I changed all my bolts and flange nuts to nyloc nuts. I also used a square to make sure everything was 90 degrees in the corners and then tightened them up. Also when you pull the drawers - great time to rivet the slide to the box and also lube the slides. Bought outdoor carpet from Walmart and cut it to line the drawers.
Great ideas all. I did a video on lubricating the drawer slides first thing when buying a new box.
Thank for sharing your experience.
i use the hides of my enemies to line my drawers..... SFMF
@@mos8541 all my enemies are ☠️,
Great video dale. I literally had to take the casters and post off because instructions didnt label nuts and bolts by number and also watching other videos where they used the short bolts for the castors. Thanks for the info and help. God bless
So glad my video helped you. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment
Great video! I just put mine together with you playing in the background..lol. awesome tips,helped me alot! Thanks!
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching
What a way to end the week with a new vid from Dale Lucid!!!
How are you Bill!
I am great my friend! Hope all is well with you!
I sure do wish Harbor Freight offered their larger USG rolling tool chests in this color. I haven't seen your channel in my feed for a long time Dale, I'm glad you popped in today!!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I do try and get more content on a regular basis but YT is making more difficult to get any exposure.
Good news is that your wish is about to be answered. The 72" Series 2 box and top chest are on clearance. I suspect that it's to make way for the new Series 3 in slate gray and top hutch that were introduced at SEMA.
@@DaleLucid I seen that, right after watching your video, on Koon Trucking and The Den Of Tools channels, they both reviewed the new 72 inch box at SEMA. It was said in the videos that "everything will come standard with black trim, and we will have chrome and titanium available as aftermarket trim options". The HF reps did not say if the trim was going to be black with all colors, or just with the gray. In both videos, the HF rep said that the 72 inch rolling box and hutch, will be available in Spring. In both of those videos, it was not said if the new colors will span across all sizes of tool boxes and add-ons. As an added bonus, the new Series 3 boxes will be backwards compatible with the Series 2 boxes. I really do hope they will span across all sizes, I'd like to get the 56 inch boxes. It's good to know the series 2 boxes are being clearanced. It looks like only the 72 inch boxes are being clearanced, so the Series 3 boxes might be available only in the 72 inch size initially. Hopefully it won't take long before the new colors are available in all sizes.
Thank for this, very helpful. I was watching a different video on the assembly. He did the posts upside down. Instead of editing the mistake, he only mentioned it after the fact. As I followed along I also put them in upside down. So thank for the forewarning.
Very glad that it helped you. Sub to my channel for the best Harbor Freight content
Thank you for watching
Dale is back!!!
This is a great cart! Thinking of buying this. Just starting as a new mechanic.
It REALLY is the best thing I've ever gotten at Harbor Freight. Watch for it to go on sale for Christmas 🎄
Thanks for commenting 🙂
@@DaleLucid i snagged one for $220 on black friday
So glad to have found these tips, you are a true gentleman. I’m hoping to get this color on Monday when the Black Friday deal starts. I’ve outgrown my craftsman 5 drawer roll chest and 4 drawer top box. Can’t wait to spread out into the cart. 😊
You're in luck! $189.99 starting Monday 11/20 for ITC members!
@@DaleLucid I can’t wait to roll out with it in my pickup! Thanks!
Wow these were some handy tips! i just got one of these during a sale, and I'am so glad that I watched this before I built it. The tip about making sure the bolts fit into place when installing the casters was a huge help! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Very pleased that the tips in my video helped you. I very much appreciate the support. Thank you for your support.
Hello Dale.
Love your video your attention to detail is fantastic and I appreciate it. I will be purchasing this shortly but I have a silly question. is it possible to be able to open the drawers with the top lid closed? if I can find a way to do that it would help with our setup for an art studio. right now as I see it once the lid is closed you can't open the drawers if I am wrong please let me know if possible. Thank you for your detailed how to videos and harbor freight should compensate you for the extensive detailed work you have done in building the product for the public.
Gary.
Thanks for the great feedback Gary! 😀
Here is a video I did of several mods. One shows how to modify the drawer lock mechanism so that you can access the drawers with the top closed but it can still be locked if needed.
czcams.com/video/v3QVHFrrxbA/video.html
it's easier and faster to remove the mounting bolts from the struts entirely when you install them
Thanks for sharing this tip
Great video but would a rubber mallet work to help sink the bolts so u dont mess to paint on the bolts up just a idea
Definitely. Think the hardware is anodized.
I had to come back for a third video to catch the tip about longer bolts for the tray to get this thing optimized. Great job, sir! Well done. Although on mine, the short rails will not install over the long rails. It does not work in 2024.
Thank you for the tip. I guess they fixed the confusion on the new Series 3. 👍🏼
Gunmetal grey. I like that color
Had to get one. I love that "blacked out" hardware
@@DaleLucid yes!! They have a Harley that color all blacked out.
Should have watched this first. Just put mine together after the sale last week and my top lid doesn’t open very smoothly and had a hell of a time lifting the top in! Looks like I get to go back and loosen everything up let it settle and tighten it back up!
First time I have heard about the top lid. Maybe it's binding. Can you let me know if you get it fixed?
@@DaleLucid I got it fixed! Had to loosen up all 16 bolts on the inside of the top compartment and gave the whole top portion a good wiggle around and settled it back down and now shuts and opens without issues!
Putting mine together, right now. Can’t wait to organize my tools, currently sitting in duffle bags? Can’t ever find anything!👍
You know I never had more than a carry around toolbox or an old army ammo box. Now I don't know how I ever managed.
Thanks for watching and enjoy your new tool cart.
Nicely done!! Thank you!!
Thank you for the support and comment
Wish I had seen this one before starting this morning.
Ran out of time before work because of those carriage bolts that won’t fit through painted holes on the bottom of my orange 2019 version 64722. There was no way mine were fitting with a “little” tap! I needed to use a ratchet cocked sideways so that the bolt threads would catch enough to keep it from spinning while I ran the Nyloc nuts down (tough with nothing to hold the bolts). It doesn’t help that the nuts weren’t distinguished in the parts list at all. They both just say “nut” without mentioning a serrated flange or nylon insert. The hardware counts in the instructions didn’t help… and not just because I misplaced one whole bag before I resorted to counting. BTW, mine had three bags, not two, silver hardware, not black, and only used the long bolts for the castors. Copyright date on the manual is 2019.
Kinda silly that the manual tells you to finger-tighten everything right before telling you to use the Nyloc nuts which can’t really be finger-tightened. They were the very first!
My orange box is definitely older even though it wasn’t at my Harbor Freight a few weeks ago. Being older stock might explain the rust I found under some of the powder coat.
I found it easier to distinguish which way was up for the vertical posts by looking at how far the holes were from the edge. One side is an inch and the other is an inch and a half.
My manual was very unclear regarding the cross supports. I had to wonder which way was up for the from/back supports since they didn’t even draw the tangs. I also concluded that it made more sense to support the front and back by installing the side supports below, contrary to what the manual shows.
My “scratch and dent” unit was so damaged I could only unlock the top two drawers on the left without drilling out the rivets to expose the mechanism and pulling up on the spring-loaded metal piece. I was able to cut off the mangled parts and reinstall them to retain full functionality but I ended up removing them anyway to fit more magnetic socket trays in the top. I’ll hang on to the hardware in case I’m ever in a work environment where I might need to lock it!
I’ll probably attach a wooden work surface to the lid to cover the corner I had to chop off but it only allows access to a couple screwdrivers anyway. Honestly, I’m considering adding an electrical outlet there too.
The 2019 copyright manual also covers 56429, 64720, 64721, 64030, 64031, and 64061 though some of those have notable differences in newer 2021 and 2022 manuals that I see online (different hardware counts, names, etc). Guess they don’t always change the number when they update them.
This was a great post. You had exactly the same issue I did which is why I made the first version of this video.
You can use one of the flang nuts to seat each shoulder bolt before installing the casters. It's the weight of the casters that makes it difficult to seat the bolt. The thread pattern is the same.
I've assembled several of these carts and there's always 2 bags of nuts and bolts not counting the handle for the lid. I don't think yours is old.
The rust on a new box is a story I've heard before. All but the gray color have silver hardware. I think that at one time the box assembly must have called for bolts through the box bottom into the front and back support. I noticed some time ago that the red box (red us the oldest color) had holes for bolts.
Now you need to see my most popular video. 5 mods fir the US General 5 drawer cart. I think you'll be able to use the lock mod. Let me know if you need a link.
Good luck and enjoy your new box!
@@DaleLucid Thanks. That was the first video of yours I saw… the day before. Glad I saw that one too but still wish I saw this one first! ;)
@@DaleLucid I just put together a blue 2021 version (64031) and had some new issues.
The “Castor Bolts” are now called “Long Bolts” or just “Bolts” depending on where you are in the instructions. This is because they are used in a couple extra places: The Tray and the Side Handle. For this, the count for the Long/Castor Bolts was also bumped up from 16+1 to 20+1.
Once again, they packaged these with the wrong nuts for starting at the castors… though four of them actually are used with the packaged nuts in the two new spots. Of course, they package the washers with the wrong bolts too. The two hardware bags are very different kinds of plastic so I have to assume they were packaged at different suppliers and they weren’t going to repack them to pair hardware in a way that makes more sense.
By referring to hardware with a number you won’t see until a future page, you can expect confusion. There’s even more confusion since you won’t find 20+1 of the Nyloc nuts to figure out which nuts they are actually calling for. Nothing adds up until you realize that there are four more already installed on the gas struts to protect the threads. You are almost guaranteed to guess wrong without prior experience. Heck, I guessed wrong WITH prior experience.
Furthermore, they never say “Long bolt” in the instructions until you are on the 17th and 18th one. Inexcusable!
Even the latest version of the manual online needs some edits which would be obvious if they watched even one person try to follow instructions with no previous experience. We call that “usability testing” and it’s as important for assembly instructions as it is for using the product itself.
First, add a hardware checklist before the assembly steps or as Step 1 with a “ensure you have all these before beginning” instruction. They should also note the difference between the nylon lock nut (Nyloc) and the serrated flange nut right there along with a note about how you might find some of the hardware attached to the gas struts. They also need to use the descriptive name for each nut or bolt in the actual assembly steps… consistently.
These instructions are also for the 2022 version of 64030, 64061, and 58833.
Most of it was straight forward, however, tip #7 was good. thanks.
Thank you for watching and thanks for the feedback 😀
What size flex head ratchet wrench did you use? Thanks!
I used a 1/2" Gearwrench.
Dale hopefully you can help!! I have this cabinet and with the top open or closed, I can’t open the drawers???? Tc from Nevada
Try pulling the plastic cap from one if the lock bars in the back of the top till. Use locking pliers pliers to grab the metal lock bar and pull it all the way up. Then see if one of the small drawers on that side will open. If it works then the springs may be rusty. You may be able to use WD-40 or P B Blaster and work the springs to fix the issue but it may require a warranty return if you can't get the lock bars to work because that system is riveted together.
If it isn't the lock bar issue then it's probably the drawer latches not cleaning. You should be able to see that when you work the latch. The cart may be racked during assembly. Try loosening all of the upright bolts and racking the cart. Try the latch and repeat. If only the top half width three drawers have a latch stuck but the two full width drawers are fixed then you will need to remove them. Pull the latch and slip a credit card corner above and behind the latch and pull forward so that the card slips between the latch and box to release it so you can remove the drawer. (See my video on removing and replacing the drawers) now work the middle panel of the box between the drawers a little to one side or another and try the drawer latch. Repeat till all three work. Make small adjustments and be patient the middle panel is flimsy and you don't want to damage it.
Let me know if any of this helps and good luck!
@@DaleLucid first and foremost I’d like to thank you fyour reply to my call for help. Somehow I I missed a part during assembly that mentioned little latches under each drawer handle to unlock each drawer even if the top is opened,, Sooo I’m totally embarrassed Tc from Nevada
Glad I found this video, just wish I hadn’t paused it right before the tip where you warned not to tighten everything >__
Oh no! I should say that first. I think it's one of the most important.
I would like to get the one like that but the drawers all the way down
The Single Bank is definitely one of my favorite. The upgrades they've made are SUPER nice.
My dan drawers wont come out the oeft side of the lil tab is stuck
At the end you have to give it a pretty good tug. You may have to brace the cart against something.
If it's an upper (half wide) drawer try pulling the drawer(s) on the other side so you can pull the center support away from the stuck tab as you pull out the drawer.
Let me know if you get it.
Can you install the side tray on the opposite side ?
Yes. You have to move the handle to the opposite side as well as the can tray. You'll find that you'll have to swap the swivel and stationary casters to. Or you can go ahead and replace the stationary casters with swivels so that you can maneuver your cart easier.
Here's my "Top 5 Mods" video with more information.
czcams.com/video/v3QVHFrrxbA/video.html
@@DaleLucid thanks 👍
Love your videos Dale, got a question for ya, any idea if there will be a Hercules jigsaw or rotary tool in the near future?
The fact they put so much into the new impacts is a good sign of what's to come and a brushless jigsaw makes sense. I think we'll see that but not before brushless drill, drivers and circular saw. I think they'll wait on the rotary tool to see how Bauer's does. My best guess is a Ryobi-esque installation tool or a Roto-Zip. Cut-out tool are the next Hercules"big thing". Just guessing though.
Thanks very much for the support.
Where are your lift assistance devices? Keep having fun.
Let just say now I know why old people complain about how lazy youngsters are. 🤔 Apparently they're right ✅️ more often than not. 😆
Hey Dale.... I certainly hope they incorporate some of the accessories in this new color; otherwise I'll probably go with black-- Are there any spray can colors that closely match this color? Thanks so much for your videos..
Thank you for the support 🙏.
I believe that there will be more accessories. The USG magnet hook was already out and now the tray. The new 34" Full Bank will be out in slate gray as well.
I just got the cart but I will be on the lookout for a rattle can that is a close match.
As always thank you for watching 🍻
@@DaleLucid Thanks so much for the. prompt reply-- awesome enthusiasm with your videos
Black accessories look good on it though
Is the tray included with the box ?
The tray doesn't come with the box. Please subscribe and turn in notifications. It was on sale last weekend for $200. $90 below current retail.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
NOTE: They may repeat the Parking Lot Sale this weekend 6/10-6/12.
Open end wrenches?!?
A 3/8 impact with an 8 inch extension and 13mm socket would have made this much MUCH easier and quicker.
I had the thing assembled, video edited and posted on CZcams while you were waiting around for your battery to charge
Sunday cupon 199.99
Correct. These "5 Drawer Cart" videos get more views when they're on sale.
Where was this video 6mouths ago
I have an earlier version.
How are the goats?
@@DaleLucid there all doing good I do need to build more fence so that can have more room. Thinking about getting a male soon.
Forgot to mention about the slide locks under the drawer handles to open the drawers and the drawer release on left needs pushed upward not down like the right side of the drawer
Here's an easy fix for the latch without destroying it. You can take the magnets out of the tool hanger bars and put one or 2 on the back side of the drawers. They pull just enough on the back panel to keep the drawers from flying open when you move your cart.
czcams.com/video/UGncAhSlhaU/video.html
I just watched this and built mine and idfk if I did right 💀
If it holds your tools and you can move it around your workspace then you did it right ✅️
Nice job!
@@DaleLucid I could actually thanks !
Dude I’m so tired every install video of this tool box doesn’t show how to tighten the bolts when there’s nothing to hold them in place while tightening the nuts
Tip 4. There are square holes or elongated holes that the square shoulder under the head of the carriage bolts fits into. Note as stated in tip 4 you may need to clean out the powder coating for a proper fit. When the bolts are seated they don't turn. You may have to hold the bolt fully in the square holes until you get the nut seated well enough so that the shoulder of the carriage bolt doesn't slip from it's seated position and turn freely.
Note also that I attached the casters with the bottom tray upside down. I left the end of the tray over the edge of the table so that I could hold the carriage bolt in place while I tightened the nyloc nuts. I think that this is the best way so that the weight of the heavy casters sits on the tray while being attached.
I hope that this helps. Good luck 👍
Umm…these are STEPS not tips 🙄
TBH nobody has ever complained before. But if you're going to complain twice you might as well make your own video