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tncsparky Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2008 Posts: 703 Location: santa rosa
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject: Looking for a new tool box |
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So I am look for a new tool box to consolidate my tools. I went and looked at craftsman and was shocked at how chintzy they are.
I have been shopping Craigslist. Either the boxes are really spendy or they move in minutes.
I found this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Ton-Heavy-Duty-Profess...0501006%26
What are your guys opinions as to brands, etc? _________________ "My Daddy told me, son if your stupid today you will be stupid tomorrow"
scotth17
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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that's a harbor fright tool box that is currently available for $399 (or less).
http://www.harborfreight.com/Roller-Cabinet-44-13-...D%3D%0D%0A
many people like that box.
you should do some looking on the garagejournal forums for more toolbox opinions.
i really like my Kennedy boxes and Snap On box. |
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tncsparky Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2008 Posts: 703 Location: santa rosa
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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I had found a Kennedy box but the guy sold it before I got to him for my 3:00pm appointment to see it. He didn't even call me.
Snap-on is too expensive. I would have to sell a kidney _________________ "My Daddy told me, son if your stupid today you will be stupid tomorrow"
scotth17
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Cedge Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2010 Posts: 74 Location: Greenville SC
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Harbor Freight boxes are well worth looking into, for both price and quality. I popped for a pair of the 56" version and have been quite happy with the purchase.
Steve |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sears makes a number of different quality boxes. I got the middle of the line with ball bearings. They are no professional quality but will last my lifetime. _________________ Glenn
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tncsparky Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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To get a decent Sears box it would cost like 800+. Anything in the 4-600 range the drawers are flimsy, even with ball bearings _________________ "My Daddy told me, son if your stupid today you will be stupid tomorrow"
scotth17
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Glenn Mr. 010
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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I think I paid about $800 for the bottom, middle and top boxes.
Bought them around Thanksgiving and on sale.... maybe 10 years ago. Still work like new. _________________ Glenn
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joe56vw Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2004 Posts: 3202 Location: Olympia wa
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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10 years ago craftsmen was still a good company now it is complete shit with the quality barely as good as the shit from china
I have a harbor frieght box that has many miles on it and is still kicking like almost new
I am also very hard on most of my tools since i use the piss of of them and the box has held up nicely
If i was shopping for a new one i would be looking at the harbor freight one or something from home depot or lowes since they back their tools better then sears does nowdays _________________ '60 15 window walkthrough
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Eaallred Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 5756 Location: West Valley City, Utah
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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My craftsman boxes work great. They'll out last me. For the price, I'm completely happy with them. _________________ Eric Allred
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chaosisme Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:07 am Post subject: |
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I spent a lot of time looking at new toolboxes and I was surprised by how crappy the Craftsman boxes have gotten. I didnt want to spend tons of money either, so the really nice stuff was out of the question, so I looked on craigslist and bought a really nice 50's/60's Craftsman box (top and bottom) for $140. _________________ '65 1500 S [quareback]
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SteveVanB Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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I just got this one for X-mas. It's not the highest quality, but for $600 dings it fits the bill nicely. I wouldn't consider this if I were still wrenching professionally, but for lighter homeowner use, perfect!
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-18-Drawer-T...N=c2gkZrd# _________________ 91 CARAT |
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Fiatdude Samba Member
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26740 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Tool boxes cost too much IMO. I usually can score surplus medical and military cabinets for 40 bucks a unit. Some of them are real nice.
Look around and see what you can find! |
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Eaallred Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 5756 Location: West Valley City, Utah
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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This is my main tool box:
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00937985000P
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http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00937986000P
Poo poo Craftsman boxes all you want, but for 10 years this combo has kicked ass for me. For a home garage, it's tough to beat. I have a couple of really old Craftsman non-ball bearing boxes that are pretty hammered. Just storage boxes mainly. This box still has drawers that glide like new.
Hard to beat for $800 for the set IMHO. _________________ Eric Allred
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turkis-deluxe Samba Security
Joined: January 06, 2001 Posts: 1545 Location: 94518
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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hazetguy wrote: |
that's a harbor fright tool box that is currently available for $399 (or less).
http://www.harborfreight.com/Roller-Cabinet-44-13-...D%3D%0D%0A
many people like that box.
you should do some looking on the garagejournal forums for more toolbox opinions.
i really like my Kennedy boxes and Snap On box. |
I bought this same one last year and am very happy with the quality. My opinion is there is nothing in the market size and quality for the price. |
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joe56vw Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2004 Posts: 3202 Location: Olympia wa
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I think you missed the part where we said craftsman today sucks
they when downhill a lot in the last 10 years you got one of the last good ones
anything craftsman made in the last 8-10 years is complete crap IMO I stop buying their stuff 12 years ago when I saw the writing on the wall that they were changing and going to shit
btw before that I bought a lot of craftsman stuff and yes I agree that anything craftsman made before the 2000's is a great product and I wish they still made them like that today _________________ '60 15 window walkthrough
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VWsArent4Hippies Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2005 Posts: 3076 Location: The Bull City
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Honestly it hurts to buy a snap on box, but it is totally worth it IMO. Especially if you use it a lot. I have a decent sized box that I bought 7 or 8 yrs ago new that I have used about every day since. Drawers still open like new. Cheaper boxes fail in that aspect of you put more than a few pounds in them. Whatever you get definitely get ball bearing slides.
I also have a vintage snap on box from the 60's in my home garage that works just fine. It is still nicer than a lot of craftsman boxes I've seen that are just a few years old. Obviously this all varies with how much you actually use one |
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tncsparky Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Modok
Thats a pretty good idea. I will keep a look out.
I looked at the box at Harbor Freight and that box is pretty nice. It is probably the best thing in the store _________________ "My Daddy told me, son if your stupid today you will be stupid tomorrow"
scotth17
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Hit Craigslist, Pawn Shops, and Flea Markets for used top quality heavy duty boxes such as, Matco, Mac, Cornwell, Snap On... and never have to buy another one.
Craftman, Husky, Kobalt are useable light/medium duty boxes good enough for home use.
Always consider finding boxes with ball bearing drawer slides. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 7:49 am Post subject: |
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It used to be that the guys who had the tool trucks would take used boxes in trade when they made a sale. Sometimes you could get a pretty decent bargain that way.
Other times if you had a good guy on the tool truck and let him know what you were looking for he would keep his eyes open for you. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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