For the current price - I can't recommend the 56" wide rol cabinet. It's not as well built. Total load capacity for the 56" is 1900 or so lbs - Total Load capacity for the 44" is 2900 or so lbs.
FWIW,
Carl B.
I posted this in a separate thread, but...
Yost 204 vise for $130
Yost 205 vise for $170
Yost 206 vise for $300
http://www.waltcotoolsinc.com/closeouts.aspx?page=2
These are fantastic prices for these 60,000 PSI ductile iron US-made vises. Get 'em while you can. Watch out for the shipping, it defaults to overnight which is VERY expensive. Select UPS Ground, which is very reasonable.
First, none of this is directed at Carl B (quoted above). I have been wrestling with this comparison myself and researching this information, and I've found out that - while the weight numbers quoted above ARE what HF publishes - it's not an apples-to-apples comparison. IN FACT, IT'S DOWNRIGHT MISLEADING!
I compared the boxes in the store, and it just didn't seem right. Well, it turns out that the 2900 lb rating for the 13 drawer box includes an allowance for 1473 pounds on the top of the cabinet, while the 56" cabinet has no weight allowance listed for the top at all. This makes an "at-a-glance" comparison impossible.
I decided that the only fair comparison is to add up the weight capacity of each drawer...which I did. (If you'd like to research this on your own, simply download the manuals for each cabinet. All of the drawer weight info is in there. Also, I have used their alphabetical drawer designation, so if you want to know which drawer is which, well - download the manual.
So, without further ado, here is the accurate comparison:
44" 13 Drawer Cabinet
Drawer Qty Lbs Total
Drawer A 5 88 440
Drawer B 1 110 110
Drawer C 5 88 440
Drawer D 1 110 110
Drawer E 1 121 121
Total weight for all drawers - 1221 pounds
56" 11 Drawer Cabinet
Drawer Qty Lbs Total
Drawer A 1 220 220
Drawer B 2 154 308
Drawer C 1 154 154
Drawer D 1 220 220
Drawer E 1 220 220
Drawer F 1 154 154
Drawer G 2 154 308
Drawer H 1 154 154
Drawer I 1 220 220
Total weight for all drawers - 1958 pounds
What this says is that not only is the 56" cabinet capable of holding more weight, if you compare the two box sizes (44" to 56") the 56" cabinet is proportionally MUCH stronger. So much for that myth...
Obviously, weight will likely not be the ONLY consideration for most potential purchasers. Cabinet width, number of drawers, available accessories, and type of finish all come to mind. But if this comparison has helped you, I'd really appreciate if you'd please post a note here!
Yeah, but you can buy two of the smaller cabinets for the same money as one larger cabinet. Then the math becomes 2442 lbs. > 1958 lbs.
I called Yost to get some info on this series and the guy was speechless when he heard the prices. I was tempted by the 8" but ended up with a 6" which I probably don't need but couldn't pass it up. Thanks for the lead.
Husky Nail Gun Kit 3 pc. $49.50 after code "SEPT50"
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=202351933&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&locStoreNum=6566
Yep - and I'm seriously considering doing exactly that. Decisions, decisions...
Agreed - decisions, decisions
First and foremost - get what you really want. Don't let statistics alone drive your decision. For that matter don't let price alone drive your decision. A large nice tool cabinet is a luxury not a necessity for most of us homeowners.
I think the bottom line for you might be - if you really like the shinny red finish and the longer initial size of the 56" - and that offers as much or more storage capacity than you need - then buy that one. I'm sure it is more than strong enough for any hobbyist / homeowner.
If you want the best bang for the bucks - then one fully equpped 44 - or two basic 44's offer far more bang for the bucks.
FWIW,
Carl B.
you sound like my wife. She told me to give her 8 inches and make it hurt, so I pumped twice and punched her in the head.LONGER and DEEPER
Sears is having 10% off all tools this weekend, in store and online. 20% off all garage storage, which includes tool boxes. They have a lot of good stuff on sale, too (check local ad) and the 10% is added to that.
Sears has a $5 off $25 and $15 off $100 coupon in their ad this week... much sweeter than the usual $5/$50 coupon.
BTC5 and BTC15 respectively for online code.
Husky Nail Gun Kit 3 pc. $49.50 after code "SEPT50"
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=202351933&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&locStoreNum=6566
Thanks for posting this - just used both of them on separate orders!
This deal is live again, in case anyone else got OOS message last time...
I guess I missed the big discount at Sears, kind of on the fence for the C3 impact which I don't need, but would have batteries so I would feel better about getting the inflator.
I don't mind missing it, good to have stuff I am still on the hunt for.
Thanks SQ. I just pulled the trigger on the box. I also got a Carhart jacket for $25 since it did not add to the shipping cost. The shipping was $85 for me. FWIW another site that had more details about this box stated the country of origin as the United States and also stated it had roller bearing guides. Mine is on back-order so I have my fingers crossed.
From Dealnews:
Green Earth Technologies offers its G-OIL 5W-30 Bio-Based Synthetic "Green" Motor Oil 5-Quart Bottle for $0 after this mail-in rebate. (This rebate will credit up to $26 of your purchase.) That's $26 off and tied with our mention from June as the best deal we've seen for this "green" oil, which features the highest biodegradability rating available. Note that G-OIL is frequently carried by Walmart. Rebate expires September 9.
What Sears deal did you guys miss? It's still showing 15% off tools right now and the coupons are still working.
Thanks!
FWIW, When I printed the rebate form it gave 9/17/11 as the deadline for purchases.
Shows $99 today so the deal was short lived I guess?This deal is live again, in case anyone else got OOS message last time...
Shows $99 today so the deal was short lived I guess?