turboffr
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I posted earlier looking for recommendations on a bigger toolbox. I ended up buying a 56" 21 drawer Montezuma toolbox from www.strictlytoolboxes.com and thought it would be helpful to provide my feedback on the box. Dimensions are 56Wx20Dx62H
I must say, I'm really impressed with this box. Buying it on-line without seeing it in person made me a bit nervous, but after reading all the reviews I took a gamble and couldn't be happier. I outgrew my 26" Craftsman and needed a bigger toolbox. I started looking at used Snap-on's but couldn't find one for a reasonable price, and looking at the boxes at Sears left me unimpressed with the quality. The Montezuma is leaps and bounds ahead of the higher end Craftsman I looked at, and costs less too!!!. Quality is real good...better than I was expecting. The large draws have double ball bearing tracks and are reinforced under the draw for added strength. The draws roll real smooth and the box just looks great in blue. My only problem now if filling up the draws....there is so much space. All draws have pre-cut liners included. I wasn't a big fan of the www.strictlytoolboxes.com emblems so I took them off (one was a bit loose at the corner already). They came right off without much effort. The powder coat on the box looks nice and has a decent shine to it. The draw handles aren't polished, they have a bit of a dull texture to them which will show dirt/grime, but should be easy enough to clean.
The packaging of the boxes inside and to protect the boxes, on the pallet was very good. I received the boxes without any damage. Customer service was top notch. I ordered my box on a Monday afternoon, it shipped Tuesday morning, and was in my garage on Friday.
Comparing this box to my father's 41" Snap-on and I must say, I think the Montezuma is a better value given what you get for the price. Quality is also very good. Here are a few pictures (taken with my phone)
I must say, I'm really impressed with this box. Buying it on-line without seeing it in person made me a bit nervous, but after reading all the reviews I took a gamble and couldn't be happier. I outgrew my 26" Craftsman and needed a bigger toolbox. I started looking at used Snap-on's but couldn't find one for a reasonable price, and looking at the boxes at Sears left me unimpressed with the quality. The Montezuma is leaps and bounds ahead of the higher end Craftsman I looked at, and costs less too!!!. Quality is real good...better than I was expecting. The large draws have double ball bearing tracks and are reinforced under the draw for added strength. The draws roll real smooth and the box just looks great in blue. My only problem now if filling up the draws....there is so much space. All draws have pre-cut liners included. I wasn't a big fan of the www.strictlytoolboxes.com emblems so I took them off (one was a bit loose at the corner already). They came right off without much effort. The powder coat on the box looks nice and has a decent shine to it. The draw handles aren't polished, they have a bit of a dull texture to them which will show dirt/grime, but should be easy enough to clean.
The packaging of the boxes inside and to protect the boxes, on the pallet was very good. I received the boxes without any damage. Customer service was top notch. I ordered my box on a Monday afternoon, it shipped Tuesday morning, and was in my garage on Friday.
Comparing this box to my father's 41" Snap-on and I must say, I think the Montezuma is a better value given what you get for the price. Quality is also very good. Here are a few pictures (taken with my phone)
