Looks like Nucor sourced.Where that steel from? better be mined, processed and formed in the USA. (sarcasm)
joking aside, people really think they just assemble stuff at the factory lol.
Yea, and if there is a product defect (even perceived) then it's always a QC problem. For the even less aware, they think stuff comes from stores.Where that steel from? better be mined, processed and formed in the USA. (sarcasm)
joking aside, people really think they just assemble stuff at the factory lol.
yep looked at it in the VidLooks like Nucor sourced.
I believe so, probably different setups for the other higher quality boxes.Interesting to see that they dip the boxes in paint rather than powdercoating. So is all of the Stanleyblackanddecker storage made there ? The sign next to the front door says so ...?
People find a reason to hate on everyone and everything. It’s stupid, but I think he got grief for some of his branded merchandise. I don’t know why that would bug someone but apparently it did.How could anyone hate chrisfix? His videos are real upbeat and idk if the information is bad I’m still learning but he seems pretty knowledgable tbh
hes so enthusiastic makes me excited to take on car projects
I am not sure I could hate a self made man that focuses on helping people with car repairs. He certainly is not doing this to make himself a celebrity.Love him or hate him, I found this video informative and educational.
Follow along as he shows his personal toolbox getting made in the USA for his new shop!
I’ve been watching his channel off an on since he started. I love his enthusiasm! Its untelling how many people he has motivated to tackle projects that might otherwise intimidate them because of lack of experience. He deserves (and earned) his own garage! Looks to be a nice setup. This factory tour stepped outside of his normal DIY video format.Interesting factory tour. Nice to see domestic manufacturing.
First time I've watched this guy, I think he does a good job.
For those boxes, it looks like it. The sign on the door as he enters says SBDDo it all in house now?
This is not a Craftsman plant, it's a SBD plant that manufactures Craftsman branded toolboxes. These are SBD employees.I was shocked to see a plant that is Craftsman! Historically, in my mind, Craftsman has just been a marketing brand who just contracts with manufacturers to product product for them. Seeing he name on the door of the site seems to be a change as Craftsman (SDB) manufacturer and marketer of the product themselves. I wonder if SDB uses the manufacturing site for other brands under their umbrella....IE do they make Proto boxes in heavier gauge? Lets face it the process and equipment to make tool boxes for different brands is similar; the real differentiator would be in the quality of materials used such as gauge of steel, slide weight, paint color.
He has a good bit of knowledge, and where he lacks that, he compensates by being enthusiastically wrong.How could anyone hate chrisfix? His videos are real upbeat and idk if the information is bad I’m still learning but he seems pretty knowledgable tbh
hes so enthusiastic makes me excited to take on car projects
As of July 28, 2017 Waterloo Industries has been acquired by The Stanley Black & Decker Corporation.Does Waterloo make boxes anymore? I think they had shifted production to Mexico at some point. Does SBD
a few years ago, I gave away a Craftsman stack to one of my brothers. I had outgrown it, and needed more storage. When I got a good deal on a double bank Snap On combo, I grabbed it. Sadly, I didn't have enough room for both the Craftsman boxes AND the Snap On set, so gave the Craftsman stack away. I have regretted that in the years since, but at least my brother has put it to good use (and still has it in his shop). One of these days, I'm going to find something else that my brother wants, so I can reclaim it.I love my Craftsman stacks. As a kid in the ‘90s, I saw those boxes everywhere. My first “real” toolbox when I became an apprentice was a Craftsman 26” stack. I have three Craftsman toolboxes covered in stickers at my house. While my Kennedy and US General are more stout, I still find myself smiling at my Craftsman boxes.
This is not a Craftsman plant, it's a SBD plant that manufactures Craftsman branded toolboxes. These are SBD employees.
We do a lot of work at SBD facilities across the US and get to see a unique perspective.
Sadly, the production of this particular plant has been down since the retail distribution is limited to Lowes and Ace, pressure from offshore manufactures (Harbor Freight) and the decline of Americans that actually are looking to by these type of tool boxes.
I don't remember the Stanley B&D craftsman boxes being sold in sears 15y ago. You mean like 12y ago? From what I remember sears had a different Waterloo box but idk maybe I just don't remember this box. I say sears cuz 15y ago craftsman was still own by them.they're also selling the same products they made 15 years ago, and what people want has evolved. Ironically, a lot of that change in preference is due to SBD getting tariffs put on boxes like the ones they make, so importers started importing better ones.
All good, but they have been lacking in the options department. The basic box is still quite basic(home gamer). Basically setup for big tools home owner tools. The V line is non existent in B&M stores. People need to see it to make a judgment on its quality and price. Fyi I like the V line box, it's a bargain imo compared to other USA made boxes. Especially if you buy it at discount or special. They have no tool carts, hutches or a big option line the other competitor have.The line has been tremendously improved since SBD took it over and modernized the Waterloo plant, keeping it located in the same town. They have increased the weight rating of the slides and castors, increasing the gross weight. They also introduced their completely new line of v-series boxes. SBD is the leader in tool storage with not just their commercial brands including Craftsman, but also the dominant player for industrial storage with their Lista and Vidmar brands.
All good, but they have been lacking in the options department. The basic box is still quite basic(home gamer). Basically setup for big tools home owner tools. The V line is non existent in B&M stores. People need to see it to make a judgment on its quality and price. Fyi I like the V line box, it's a bargain imo compared to other USA made boxes. Especially if you buy it at discount or special. They have no tool carts, hutches or a big option line the other competitor have.
The reality is that it's not 2010 when I bought all of my Griplatch boxes- too much competition now. And Sears is gone and Craftsman boxes are now mostly? sold in Lowes. 98% of Lowes customers aren't looking for a lot of options, just a low-cost box to put their limited items in. The Lowes customer is a "home gamer" as you said. SBD knows their market on this; they're not going to introduce a bunch of chests that won't sell. They know they can't compete with HF and the Tool Vault/ Montezuma upscale imports. 98% of Americans don't give a **** about USA made, so that's not a selling point.
Craftsman could come out with ten different tool chests, carts, hutch..... options, to match HF, and they wouldn't sell, just like some of the stuff they had 15 years ago- when there was limited competition and before HF and all of the imports took over. How many here have seen the Craftsman Industrial boxes in person? They also made Craftsman side chests and side lockers; I've NEVER seen one other than in the catalog, and I've been looking for a "parts" griplatch box on FB for several years, so I see all of the Craftsman boxes. Even the middle chest for the Griplatch stack is extremely rare. Snap On boxes are commonplace in comparison to a Griplatch box.
The reason I bought four 6' stacks of Griplatch boxes wasn't because I was dedicated to the brand, but because the options were extremely limited in 2010. HF was selling the first gen "pink crinkle finish" boxes and that could've been the greatest in the world, but it was ugly AF, IMO, and I never considered it. And tool truck boxes were out of the question because of the cost. But, again, it's not 2010 anymore and the market is flooded.
I never knew the V series boxes existed until I saw them here a few months ago. No idea what you do to market them, but they're not doing it.