46" Home Depot Toolbox

[Bigtee]

I know you see a lot of good reviews on here about the HF 44" cabinet and I'm sure they are a great box. I'm wondering why you never see anything about the HD 46" cabinet. I'm trying to decide between the two of them, and for the money the HD 46" looks like a great deal.


Anybody have any thoughts on the HD 46"?

http://http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Solid-Wood-Top-HOTC4609B1QBD/203859406/

 

[livinloud11]

Link isn't working for me, but i've seen this one in display in HD and I think its an awesome box, if I didn't have mine (and got such a good deal on mine) I would have gotten this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-41...inet-Set-HOTC4016B1QES/205080371?N=5yc1vZc2gk

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I know you see a lot of good reviews on here about the HF 44" cabinet and I'm sure they are a great box. I'm wondering why you never see anything about the HD 46" cabinet. I'm trying to decide between the two of them, and for the money the HD 46" looks like a great deal.


Anybody have any thoughts on the HD 46"?

http://http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Solid-Wood-Top-HOTC4609B1QBD/203859406/

Link does not work.

 

[Bigtee]

Here is a screenshot.

 

[Bigtee]

Try this link

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-9-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Solid-Wood-Top-HOTC4609B1QBD/203859406/

 

[beatcad]

link didnt work.
but i bet i thoroughly checked out that box in person at my local HD.
it looked like a decent box.
if you need it for a shop daily use(8 hours a day 5 days a week) youlle outgrow it and beat it up and WEAR it out in 4 to 7 years.
if you work at a shop by than you will want/need a better box.

if your'e a regular guy guy(like me) that is in & out of yer toolbox 4 to 6 hours after work on weekdays and all day on weekends that box might last last for the rest of your wrenching days.

if your'e a beginning mechanic/tech/body guy id say it's a good start, but when you move up to a bigger/better box you wont get much for it(years down the road).

most guys/techs i know when they move up to a bigger/better box they take their old box to their home garage

 

[Bigtee]

This is for my home garage. I bought the Dewalt box before Christmas to hold all of my power tools. I also have the 5 drawer HF cart. I'm looking for something to replace the old CM box I have. It's about 10 years old and was a cheap one back then.

 

[Fender1325]

Looks like the husky only has ball bearings for the bottom 2 drawers. For the money Im fairly sure you can get a craftsman with ball bearings in every row.

 

[Justind97]

I own one. For the money, can't go wrong. But if you can get the HF one with the coupon etc, spend the money. The sliders are ok, not super tight on the long drawer, but what can you ask for over such a big span. The metal is in their normal quality in terms of thickness. It will last a long time as a home garage box.
Mine is mounted under my work bench so I don't use the casters or the wood top. But the casters were heavy duty enough for at least 5-600lbs

 

[CatSplat]

Looks like the husky only has ball bearings for the bottom 2 drawers. For the money Im fairly sure you can get a craftsman with ball bearings in every row.

The current Husky boxes all have ball bearing slides on every drawer.

I have the 46" workstation, I'm quite happy with it for the price. The 52" Chest+Cabinet combo is a better deal and better built if you have the funds and space, but the 46er is just fine for a home shop. I wouldn't consider it for hard professional use, but for average home use it's more than adequate.

 

[Fender1325]

The current Husky boxes all have ball bearing slides on every drawer.

I have the 46" workstation, I'm quite happy with it for the price. The 52" Chest+Cabinet combo is a better deal and better built if you have the funds and space, but the 46er is just fine for a home shop. I wouldn't consider it for hard professional use, but for average home use it's more than adequate.

Ok good. I wasnt sure as it only seemed to mention ball bearings for the bottom drawers. To the OP id make sure whatever brand you go with has ball bearings in all drawers - makes a big difference in my opinion

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

I actually ordered the black on black one; plan on using it as a diagnostic service cart.

 

[MrJason]

I actually ordered the black on black one; plan on using it as a diagnostic service cart.

John!

Make a video already! The guys in my shop are jonesing for a new video from you.

Jason

 

[Outlawmws]

Isn't the 44 11 drawers and this one is 9? That is significant IMO. (unless you are storing a lot of Blow mold boxes...)

Cubic inches isn't the right metric IMO; square inches of drawer space is...

 

[kctyphoon]

i was deciding between a husky and the HF 44". the husky is nice for the money, and i like the top "hutch style" door, that makes it easy to use for storing sockets. ultimately, i went with the HF because it seems better made, and i like the idea of being able to expand with different pieces to create your own box, for your space.. i wound up going with the top and bottom, and one side locker.. BUT - (and this wasnt easy) i was considering going with the base, and two side drawer attachments to make a worktop.. the construction on the husky seemed very minimal everywhere, and although im sure its perfectly fine, i felt the HF delivered more for your money, and room to expand.

** not mine - but this pic inspired me to consider that set up..

 

[trogo]

I've had the Husky 46" Workbench for over a year and have been real happy with it. Mounted a 4" Vise on the back corner which comes in real handy. Made a video pointing out some weak areas and simple ways for improvement.