blown94conv
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72 Inches long, much taller and deeper then the current offering. Came in at 1,500 dollars, wonder if I can use the 20% off coupon?
Anyone see the New Harbor Frieght box?
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independentrider
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for 1500 bucks check out Lowes' Kolbalt flagship box. its stainless built in fridge and stereo, huge and about 1800 bucks. If I had the money this is the one I would have.
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blown94conv
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Here is a link. Can't recall seeing this one before.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=67428
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=67428
independentrider
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nice looking box. I wonder what the quality is like. sometimes its hit or miss with HF.
SpiderGearsMan
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LOWES or HARBOR FREIGHT - wtf is the difference ? you are still buying from commies who want you dead
independentrider
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wow man take some lithium. we are just discussing tool boxes!
nissan_crawler
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fridge + stereo = wasted storage, IMHO. A toolbox is a toolbox. Not only that, what happens when that proprietary p.o.s. fridge craps the bed? I would rather buy a $50 dorm fridge on craigslist and set it on top.
As for the HF box, I saw it here. It was ok, but nothing special.
independentrider
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what do you mean proprietary POS?
nissan_crawler
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I mean, good luck finding reasonable parts to fix it, or another fridge that will fit the same space.
I may be wrong, but I would be damn surprised if you could easily substitute another fridge in there.
Not only that, but again, IMHO, a toolbox is for tools, not food and drink. Set a $50 dorm fridge on top and have the best of both worlds.
nissan_crawler
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independentrider
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I dont have alot of room in my shop and I think that would fit in nicely. I think it's a really nice box. good quality too.
independentrider
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How much do you think a S.O. box similar to the harbor freight one above would cost?
Diesel-Mech
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The one I checked out at Lowes was flimsy as hell, seemed like the drawers could barely support their own weight.
The Muffin Man
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I wish that my local Harbor Freight had one in store. I'd be really curious to see one in person.
independentrider
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The one I checked out at Lowes was flimsy as hell, seemed like the drawers could barely support their own weight.
really... I didnt get that at all.. huh.
SpiderGearsMan
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it is ok if someone ain't workin , as long as you got a good deal
rocketman
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They don't want us DEAD... who else would buy their ****??
you mean you guys saw them in person? I remember a thread about these a long time ago, but I didn't know they were finally physically in the stores.
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23637
SpiderGearsMan
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harbor freight finances aircraft carriers
I have the HF 41" tool box and will put it up to ANY craftsman box made.
Merkava_4
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jbdunerunner
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Hey pipehack the Craftsman pro box is much better than the HF.box
CamarosRus
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Shocker
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Hehe, ya, funny.
Will they accept HF coupons?
nissan_crawler
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Dunno, I wouldn't buy one of them, either. A guy at work rolled in a $8k Snap-On box today. 6" shallower, and 6" shorter than just the base of my Montezuma box, and not better built. It stroked his ego though to say it was Snap-On, and it had some cool car stickers stuck on it by Snap-On. If that is worth almost double the price for half the box, I guess that's his choice.
Yep, had one in the store here. IIRC, I didn't like how the slides were mounted, and there were no double slides on the big drawers, and no provisions for them, either.
FredB
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I believe it's for the tourists (so they don't get scared) when the PLA is operating in Tibet or Hong Kong.
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norry
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1500 bucks should get you a used Vidmar without even needing to shop around for it...
brian90505
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I'd look for good used also. I don't shop at Harbor Freight.
1320stang
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1320stang
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yea used would be the best choice. there are lots of guys who get into mechanics then get out after a year or two. $1500 cash looks real good to a tech that couldn't hack the flat rate life. then you could get a so or matco box.
nissan_crawler
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Good luck. Not around here at least, not even close.
Please show me one of these mystical 72" $1500 Snap-On/Matco boxes that are a year or two old.
Good used boxes in the hard hit Detroit area. If you're buying this is the place to look.
Snap on KRL1001 Tool Box - $2000
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/1351152997.html
Snap ON Toolbox 1300.00 cash no trades.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1349756938.html
Snap On Tool Cabinet w over 24 dawers and a side cabinet - $1600
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/tls/1348880279.html
Snap on rolling tool chest - $1800
7 drawer tool chest (35" wide-28" deep-35" tall) Model KRL 7001
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/1346870259.html
Tool Box - Snap On Roll Cab KRL661 - $1200
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1338159351.html
Snap-On Tool Box Top and Bottom - $1200
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1337772794.html
Snap on KRL1001 Tool Box - $2000
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/1351152997.html
Snap ON Toolbox 1300.00 cash no trades.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1349756938.html
Snap On Tool Cabinet w over 24 dawers and a side cabinet - $1600
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/tls/1348880279.html
Snap on rolling tool chest - $1800
7 drawer tool chest (35" wide-28" deep-35" tall) Model KRL 7001
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/tls/1346870259.html
Tool Box - Snap On Roll Cab KRL661 - $1200
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1338159351.html
Snap-On Tool Box Top and Bottom - $1200
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1337772794.html
crashbumper
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If I had a $1500 budget, I would probably try to find a used SO, Matco or Mac box. With a SO box, you can get different drawers sizes and replace the rails (right?) whereas the HF you are pretty much out of luck.
As is typical, my budget was as little as possible. I bought the 41" HF box, and I have been buying used tools from the guys on here to fill it up. The box is quite fine for me, but I will always want a "name brand" box to replace it.
+1 to rickster for the detective work.
As is typical, my budget was as little as possible. I bought the 41" HF box, and I have been buying used tools from the guys on here to fill it up. The box is quite fine for me, but I will always want a "name brand" box to replace it.
+1 to rickster for the detective work.
nissan_crawler
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Yeah, and not one of which is close to the size of the HF one, that was my point.
here's our market:
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/1352644762.html
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/1352277483.html
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/1350168848.html
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/1346328940.html
Nealcrenshaw
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You can still find some nice boxes on EBAY.