Buffing cart...

[Nick Chapman]

Started building a buffing cart yesterday. Really tired of cords getting tangled up, and having to stop and change machines as I'm working my way around the vehicle. So I had this brainac idea to have a place for everything, and keep it with me as I travel around the vehicle. All tools are plugged in and ready to go all the time. Just keep pads on them, and all I'll have to do is put down what I'm using and pick up what I need. Cords are at least 6' long, so thats plenty of room to move around.

Here is the first version...

After playing with it for a bit, I realized that a light higher up would be a bennefit, so here is version 2... The top light will raise and lower about 10"...

Although it's a little primitive, it's fully functional. I'm going to work on the "looks" department after I get it exactly like I want it. This is just the rough first draft of it.

Any inputs? Advice?

Nick

 

[Puckman]

Excellent idea and you can personalize it for what works best for you.

 

[imported_Pats300zx]

Very creative !!!!

Now all you need is a refrigerator for cold drinks

 

[eaglerider94]

Great idea Nick. How do those Halogens work as far as brining out imperfections and swirls? I found fluorescent lights to do a great job, which is why they are used in paint booths. Just a thought. Great idea though.

 

[michakaveli]

Looks Solid! like something I would make

 

[michakaveli]

Where did you get the cart itself?

 

[TonyTahoe]

Where did you get the cart itself?

Chris,
I think they sell carts like that over at Northern Tools off of Piney Grove Rd.

 

[gmblack3]

Very cool! Maybe a rack or shelf to put your most used polishes on?

 

[michakaveli]

Chris,
I think they sell carts like that over at Northern Tools off of Piney Grove Rd.

Thanks Tony,

I'll have to check that out one of these days...

 

[Robbo]

NICE IDEA! I've wanted a cart, but didn't think about attaching power/lights to it.

Rob

 

[SwirlBFree]

Needs a cup holder...

 

[michakaveli]

Needs a cup holder...

.. and an ash tray

 

[Nick Chapman]

Great idea Nick. How do those Halogens work as far as brining out imperfections and swirls? I found fluorescent lights to do a great job, which is why they are used in paint booths. Just a thought. Great idea though.

Halogens are the only way to go. Florescent lights don't show all the defects. You may want to give a set of halogen lights a try, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[presidential_detail]

Great idea! May have to rig up something myself!

 

[imported_gewb]

Any inputs? Advice?

Does the power strip have built-in ground fault protection? What gage is the cable to the outlet (12/3 AWG I hope)?

Regards,
GEWB

 

[Nick Chapman]

Does the power strip have built-in ground fault protection? What gage is the cable to the outlet (12/3 AWG I hope)?

Regards,
GEWB

Yes sir, 12/3. And in the second picture, I swapped the extension cord out to a 12/3 also

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Very cool idea and exacution. I would love something like this but don't have room in my HHR.

I have found halogens better for showing below the surface defects, where as flourcents do a better job at showing paint texture, runs, etc. Just my experience of course.

Thank you for sharing!!!

 

[imported_billzabub]

...oh dear - I can see it now... My wife is going to give me the look when she walks in on my pimping out the detailing cart. lol

 

[Old Pirate]

I remember seeing something like that your doing Nick on the flight line during my days in the military, and they were home made too, and work also.

 

[Nick Chapman]

Very cool idea and exacution. I would love something like this but don't have room in my HHR.

This is for the jobs I do at my house. I couldn't fit this thing in my van either, it's slam packed full! I'd guess to say that about 60-80% of the buff jobs I do, are here at my home. Makes it very nice to work from home every once in a while