DIY Leveling Legs| Off-Topic Discussion forum |

CarKid1989 SuperDork
7/14/20 5:25 p.m.

I was wondering if anyone here has made their own leveling legs or has any insight on making them.

I have a Harbor Freight 44 inch toolbox that I am making stationary (removing the casters) and i have seen people making leveling legs out of bolts/ threaded rod and hockey pucks. Others buy inserts that fit inside square tube and those come with adjustable feet.

The toolbox will be full of tools but I wont be packing it chock full to the gills where its overweight so that will help but I still have a good amount of weight in it. HF listed max working load at 2600 lbs so each foot has to hold 650lbs plus some extra margin.

I was thinking I could save some money by making a set (well, 2 sets of 4 legs)

I have seen an example that used 5/8 bolts and washers and nuts sandwiching the $1 hockey puck and that seems to work. What I cant find is weight rating of a $1 hockey puck leveling legs. Is 5/8 big enough or go bigger?

Then I see some have made cups to hold the hockey puck so it does not squish too much laterally. That seems excesive. But, would have a washer the diameter of the puck help spread the weight?

I have some many questions but I cannot join all the various forums that I see these ideas on to ask so I am here asking you for help and insight.

Am I over complicating this? Suck it up and buy leg bases for $10/per.

I appreciate any ideas

mikeatrpi HalfDork
7/14/20 6:43 p.m.

I used pieces of pvc 1x6 boards to make two skis, and countersunk the bolts using a forstner bit. I know this isn't leveling feet but if your floor is close to level there are alternatives to feet when you remove the wheels

Patientzero HalfDork
7/14/20 6:50 p.m.

I think 5/8" would be plenty, it's in compression. I would keep it as short as possible to limit side loading of your mounts and making your toolbox wobbly. A fender washer or a few on top would probably be a solid idea.