72" montezuma tool box quality

[joshn569]

Do these boxes (MTZ-7224TC) hold up for everyday use?

I have had the US General 13 drawer for the past 4 years. The only issues ive had with it are the drawer handle trims come loose and slide off so I have to crimp them every couple of months and the the drawer detents have worn out on a few drawers and sometimes they creep open. I have out grown this box and im changing fields where bigger tools are needed so I want to buy a bigger "better quality" but affordable tool box.



http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/mo...uma-24-inch-depth-16-drawer-tool-cabinet.html

 

[joshn569]

I should of put this in general tool forum...

 

[charged355]

My co-worker owns one. He likes it a lot especially for the price! He has owned it for over a year now. He rebuilds high horse power engines 600-3000hp

 

[krooser]

Why not buy a used quality US made box and you will never have to replace it unless you outgrow it?

I bought my Mac and MBC box and roll cab in 1967 and they still work perfectly...

 

[Basskiller]

I think Nissan Crawler did a good review on these about a year back.

 

[crashbumper]

He did, and it was quite a good one. If I had the money, my next box would be a Montezuma. The build quality is quite high, and the price is reasonable.

Link to nissan_crawler review:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42889

 

[gatewaysysop]

IMHO, they're worlds apart in quality from all the HD, Lowe's, Sears and HF stuff I've looked at, and for very little increase in the price. What's more, I found that it was still about 1/2 the price of a used truck brand 72" with comparable depth/drawer layout/etc. I think they're some of the best value for the $$$ in the 72" range.

 

[k.materi]

I purchased my montezuma about 2 years ago. It has held up great and I use it daily. Ive had a snap on for about 8 years and have had to replace a few slides in it. Still a great box but for the money the montezuma cant be beat. I would recommend it for sure.