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How do I properly strap down sheet metal on a material cart so it doesn't slide off

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Stack the largest, flattest pieces on the bottom to lower the center of gravity. Wrap heavy-duty ratchet straps completely around the load and secure them directly to the structural steel framework of the cart, not the handle rails.

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Stack the largest, flattest pieces on the bottom to lower the center of gravity. Wrap heavy-duty ratchet straps completely around the load and secure them directly to the structural...

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