New? Harbor Freight 72" Box 999.00

m4rkz0r · Feb 1, 2014

I know there was a 72" Box previously that had been discontinued, but I believe this one is a new design. The thing that ***** is I just ordered the 56" last week but I really wanted a 72" and now they just came out with it.

Anyways someone buy this and let us know the quality!

http://www.harborfreight.com/72-in-...iOTk5Ljk5IiwicHJvZHVjdF9p ZCI6IjEwMzA2In0=

carterbeauford · Feb 1, 2014

you can have it in any color you like as long as it's red.

looks decent for the price, double slides on the tall drawers.

bsaint · Feb 1, 2014

Says 1200 for me.

motormitch · Feb 1, 2014

bsaint said:
Says 1200 for me.

Look in the concern of the ad page. It says sale $999

Wangstang · Feb 1, 2014

30648641 coupon code gets it to 999

If someone buys, please fill us in on the frame/caster design.

Wes

AndrewV · Feb 1, 2014

Youre screwed, i dont know how to resize.

Clearly $999.....

Kracin · Feb 1, 2014

that seems like a damn good deal for that big of a box if it has the typical hf quality for their big red boxes.

cburnscrx · Feb 1, 2014

Kracin said:
that seems like a damn good deal for that big of a box if it has the typical hf quality for their big red boxes.

Yep, if it's anything like the 44" or 56", that's a heck of a deal. Cheapest thing I could find on strictlytoolboxes.com was $2100+

The only thing I question with this box is the lack of middle casters, as every box that I've see that big had 6 casters. Might be something to order from HF after the fact.

m4rkz0r · Feb 1, 2014

cburnscrx said:
Yep, if it's anything like the 44" or 56", that's a heck of a deal. Cheapest thing I could find on strictlytoolboxes.com was $2100+

The only thing I question with this box is the lack of middle casters, as every box that I've see that big had 6 casters. Might be something to order from HF after the fact.

I didn't even notice that. You're right though I would be a little concerned about that. I've even seen some 56" boxes with center casters. It's also not very deep for a 72" at only 22-5/16 inches. Most 72" boxes I've seen are 24-30 inches deep with the exception of the Excel 72" box which is 22 inches I believe.

Who is going to be the guinea pig and buy one?

m4rkz0r · Feb 1, 2014

I found an old archived thread here on GJ from 2009 that reviews a 72" HF tool box. It's not the same as the new 72" box although very similar and also only has 4 casters. It looks like their old version was better as the guy in this thread says the old one weighs 880lbs and is 29" deep.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45628

Does anyone remember the old box 72" HF box?

amolaver · Feb 1, 2014

not to diminish the HF 72" box, but the strictlytoolboxes boxes are mostly 24" or 30" deep. the 30" especially makes a gigantic difference in usable space (and a larger workspace on top). i do wonder if the construction otherwise is better / worse / same. of course, the stb boxen are also significantly more money. as much weight as they might see, i also don't like the lack of 'middle' casters.

ahm

Evan(CA) · Feb 1, 2014

m4rkz0r said:
Anyways someone buy this and let us know the quality!

http://www.harborfreight.com/72-in-...iOTk5Ljk5IiwicHJvZHVjdF9p ZCI6IjEwMzA2In0=

I'm currently accepting donations to purchase one in order to do a thorough write up and review. Once I have reached 500 dollars I will pay the difference and do a side by side comparison with the 44" HF, 56" HF and 54" Snap On KRL.

ADSR · Feb 1, 2014

I want two of em and make a steevo bench.

Trey T · Feb 1, 2014

KRL is far above the HF boxes unless you compare to the old one, if it even existed (29" depth). The KRA is the comparable box.

Evan(CA) said:
I'm currently accepting donations to purchase one in order to do a thorough write up and review. Once I have reached 500 dollars I will pay the difference and do a side by side comparison with the 44" HF, 56" HF and 54" Snap On KRL.

Tarheelgarage · Feb 1, 2014

m4rkz0r said:
i know there was a 72" box previously that had been discontinued, but i believe this one is a new design. The thing that ***** is i just ordered the 56" last week but i really wanted a 72" and now they just came out with it.

Anyways someone buy this and let us know the quality!

http://www.harborfreight.com/72-in-...iotk5ljk5iiwichjvzhvjdf9p zci6ijewmza2in0=

tomsmith · Feb 1, 2014

Oh man, I wish we had HF in Canada. I'm tempted to go buy two of these and bring them back but worried about getting nailed at the border with taxes

oldldh · Feb 1, 2014

tomsmith said:
Oh man, I wish we had HF in Canada. I'm tempted to go buy two of these and bring them back but worried about getting nailed at the border with taxes

I didn't know...

Are taxes really high in our northern neighbor???

Who knew???

Marion3 · Feb 1, 2014

So do you go 56" with top and bottom combo or 72"????
Ever since the 56 topper came out ive been thinking about 56 top bottom and side locker(s) combo

But the 72 is a good deal for 999

Ahhh, choices choices

Recoil Rob · Feb 2, 2014

For my place I'd rather have, and went with, two 44" cabinets. $740 vs $1000, more maneuverability and capacity by weight. Downside, less cubic inches.

mikefromme · Feb 2, 2014

For another ~$50 you can have three of the 44's.

For me I actually prefer a shallow box. my garage is only 21' deep so I had to put my box on the side of the garage for the car to fit and a 24-30" deep box would have been tight there too.

cburnscrx · Feb 2, 2014

mikefromme said:
For another ~$50 you can have three of the 44's.

For me I actually prefer a shallow box. my garage is only 21' deep so I had to put my box on the side of the garage for the car to fit and a 24-30" deep box would have been tight there too.

I think this is a big factor for a lot of people as well. Guys in the shop professionally...it doesn't matter. However, I know it matters to me. My box is on the back wall, and things that stick out further would be bad.

LordTom · Feb 2, 2014

tomsmith said:
Oh man, I wish we had HF in Canada. I'm tempted to go buy two of these and bring them back but worried about getting nailed at the border with taxes

Can you open take them out of the box and wipe some grease on them and say you were traveling for work? I want to note that I live as far from a border as you can get and the my advice it without any knowledge border crossings before someone on here jumps my a$$ and they will.

oldldh · Feb 2, 2014

LordTom said:
Can you open take them out of the box and wipe some grease on them and say you were traveling for work?

I'm not a$$ jumping, but as a veteran of hundreds of border crossings, that would probably not be a great idea...

Would he save the import duty, probably...

Would he get away with it, probably...

But, if he got caught...

"Have Mercy"...

diplomat 1 · Feb 2, 2014

So I called harbor freight and they said if I ordered now it will be 10-20 business days before I get the tool box. I'm wondering if the box is damaged what do I do? I also don't know when they will be In stores and don't wanna wait months for it kinda confused now

tomsmith · Feb 2, 2014

oldldh said:
I'm not a$$ jumping, but as a veteran of hundreds of border crossings, that would probably not be a great idea...

Would he save the import duty, probably...

Would he get away with it, probably...

But, if he got caught...

"Have Mercy"...

Lol, yup. Plus they'd want to see a work letter or something and all the drawers would be empty so that excuse wouldn't fly

chipper · Feb 2, 2014

In the HF email I got the coupon says online exclusive anybody else see this? Not sure how true it is....maybe they won't get them in stores they would sure take up a lot of real estate

BajaBound · Feb 2, 2014

Anyone in northern california interested in my pristine 56"? I want the 72". I am always looking at the strictlytoolboxes.com 72" but for 1000 bucks I don't know if I can pass it up.

jocko87 · Feb 8, 2014

I've got one on the way, by next weekend I should have it setup well enough to answer some questions. There are several of the 56's at work (aircraft) that roll everyday with heavy loads of bucking bar and such that seem to be holding up well. The 72 is for my garage and should last forever just sitting there. I'm pretty excited. I prefer the shallower drawers for the garage also. I laid out some tape measures to get an idea how big it would be...holy ****.

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BajaBound · Feb 8, 2014

Congrats and look forward to your review.

Aquaticbob · Feb 8, 2014

jocko87 said:
I've got one on the way, by next weekend I should have it setup well enough to answer some questions. There are several of the 56's at work (aircraft) that roll everyday with heavy loads of bucking bar and such that seem to be holding up well. The 72 is for my garage and should last forever just sitting there. I'm pretty excited. I prefer the shallower drawers for the garage also. I laid out some tape measures to get an idea how big it would be...holy ****.

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Looking forward to reading the review on the box. Was hoping to see one in stores, considering my HF usually has just about everything that HF sells in store. We have a pretty good sized HF in my area, and they have lots of stuff on display for people. Though for some reason they keep the drawers locked on the display tool boxes :lol_hitti

Hpozzuoli · Feb 8, 2014

All this talk makes me want to sell the 56" and grab a 72". Does anyone think it needs another set of wheels in the middle? If that was discussed already my apologies.

autoxvaliant · Feb 15, 2014

I just ordered one I will post up some pictures when it arrives.

BearBite · Feb 22, 2014

You get the box Jocko87? We need a review and pictures!

jocko87 · Feb 24, 2014

Sorry, I have been posting pictures and thoughts in the other thread. Can't link on the ipad though.

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Hpozzuoli · Feb 27, 2014

It's in the printed ad I get at my house now for $999. This is the first time I have seen it in the ad.

Brownsfan · Feb 27, 2014

In my area the ads don't show the 72" and the website shows it's out of stock due to overwhelming demand. If it's not in my local ad but on the site is it rain check-able? Do you think a store would sub the 56" top and bottom?

wo69442 · Mar 1, 2014

I was thinking of picking up 2-3 of these but the shipping gets costly. If they have them in the store or raincheckable that would be music to my ears!

autoxvaliant · Apr 12, 2014

Few crappy shots of my box. So far my only complaint is I really don't like the drawer latches feels cheap and the big top drawer you can't open with one hand.

Jwych · Apr 12, 2014

I own the 44 Inch and am very happy with it. very surprised to have such a quality piece from HF. also like the options to add more space if needed with the cabinet, chest, and add on drawers

PT Doc · Apr 12, 2014

Too bad the drawer depth is shallow. That really makes a huge difference. Otherwise you have 5 drawers for you pliers and other similar items.

I will put in a plug for the Montezuma 7215 box I got from strictly toolboxes.com. I bought extra shallow height drawers to replace the deeper ones and now have 24 drawers. The 3 wide drawers on too are great for sockets/ratchets, screw drivers and pliers. Without these, I'd have 3drawers for my screwdrivers.

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