"Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added 1/30/12!)

[tallguybry]

"Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added 1/30/12!)

Hey Hey,

I've been using an old duffel bag to tote around the half dollars. The problem is the wheels on it are too small and the bag is too big. The coins, whether it's a box of halves or a deposit bag, slosh around which causes the bag to tip over.

I figured I needed something more "rigid". So, I grabbed a long retired plastic milk crate from the garage and created my own homemade "coin-cart". I used masonite hardboard to bring the box up to the right height. I can stand boxes of halves up on end. Now bear in mind that the masonite is only temporary. I would like to use sheet aluminum, but it's a bit pricey. Everything is held together with 3/8" bolts. I can even pad lock it shut. I plan on climbing massive curbs with this baby!

I have about $75 invested at this point. But, I think it is worth every penny. I still have some finishing work to do. I need to tighten nuts, put some lock nuts on the axles and use the hacksaw to trim down the bolts.

While I have your attention, I'm going to embark on a bank run tomorrow. I'll let you know how my "coin-cart" performs.

H$H!!
TGB

 

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[Goldmanford]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!!

Hey TGB,

I would love to see a few pics of your cart if you can post them. Sounds like a neat contraption you have. I haven't the nerve to go into my bank rolling a cart or wagon just yet. I usually dump on my lunch breaks from work so if I go to eat with different folks I can use their help to tote in my dumps for me. Slave labor for the price of a taco!

 

[fistfulladirt]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!!

I don't care to draw unwanted attention, so I only pack what I can carry. I have borrowed the banks cart when I have a large coin order. That still gives me the creeps. I don't carry a weapon like others on here do, so, I wouldn't be able to gun down someone if I happened to be threatened.

 

[The_EE]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

May I make a suggestion?

Shorten up those bolts considerably. The less you have sticking out, the less chances yo have of cutting your hand open. Also. Use the heads of the bolts on the inside and the nuts on the outside to further limit your chances of being injured.

 

[tallguybry]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

May I make a suggestion?

Use the heads of the bolts on the inside and the nuts on the outside

Great idea!

Thanks!
TGB

 

[AgentX]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

That is pretty slick!

I need to up my game. I'm using the old "hand" cart to lug my boxes around.

 

[cooper36]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

May I make a suggestion?

Shorten up those bolts considerably. The less you have sticking out, the less chances yo have of cutting your hand open. Also. Use the heads of the bolts on the inside and the nuts on the outside to further limit your chances of being injured.

I have seen nuts that are rounded on the end in the hardware store, dont know what the are called. you can get some plastic tips for the bolts sticking out.

 

[ckrakowski]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

I plan on climbing massive curbs with this baby!

 

[Stang1968]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

It's hard to tell from your pictures, but the handle almost looks like one of those handles from a suitcase or large roller bad. If so, I'd try to upgrade as I've had a few of those break when I'm running through the airport with only partially filled luggage.

 

[tallguybry]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added!)

Hey Hey,

Well, everything has been tightened down, I trimmed the axles and flipped the bolts around, and cut out the "handles". She'll get her first test run tomorrow.

Someone pointed out the handle (which was salvaged from a $2.00 bag from Goodwill). They frequently fail. I am already working on a design to replace it with a more rigid one. But, for now, I'll baby it and try to make it last as long as possible.

Tomorrow is the big day!

H$H!!
TGB

 

[Yinzi50]

Re: "Coin-Cart"!! (Pictures Added 1/30/12!)

Sorry really don't like those bolts. A cut on hand is no fun. I got this online for about $40.
It claimed to handle up to 200 lbs and I tried with 8 boxes no problem. You can fold and store easily.