Harbor Freight's Franklin Platform Truck v. Home Depot's Everbilt - What You Should Know

[@davidwalle5025]

Good video. Your local club sounds really great

[@JaredJanhsen]

I have the 24x36 Franklin cart I bought at Harbor Freight nearly 20 years ago. Has the original casters on it and they're really good full ball-bearing wheels. I think I paid $59.99 for it 20 years ago. Could explain why the ones on the shelf today have worse wheels than mine (cost cutting). I definitely haven't been gentle to mine either. I once worked in an office where I was provided the same cart as the Everbilt. I didn't like it. You couldn't push it (I can push my franklin) and the wheels got caught on every threshold or transition and rolled like crap on carpet.

[@TheHomeHandyman]

yeah im sure 20yrs ago the cart was manufactured much better and like you said cost cutting etc- has led to inferior types of casters and materials. I went with the Everbilt and since having it the cart has worked out very well. I can always modify it like i was saying in the video but for the time being it is functioning good for my needs. It was just when taking a close look at the Franklin in the store and noticing the flimsy support, wobble and poor casters that i decided against it. If I could get one like you mention you bought some time ago i am sure i would have bought it. Thanks