Another HF Tool Box Thread

[ProCharger]

Im going to be getting a box soon and I am leaning towards a HF 56 with the 44 top. I understand this combo works, but can I add the side box designed for the 44" box to the 56" bottom? The pics show there being a handle on each end of the 56", is that easily removed? I know the depth will be off but height top to bottom ok? Also on the side box they can mount to either side, correct? All of the pictures I see they are on the left but on their site it looks like the tab used to hang it is on both sides. I should have paid closer attention a few weeks ago when I was there but at the time I was only thinking the 44" setup all the way around. My local HF is a little far to answer these questions with a quick look, I apologize if these have been answered already but my search came up short. Thanks in advance.

Pro

 

[rburke65]

No help for you but i am sure you will get your answer. Welcoe to The Garage Journal.....from Ohio!

 

[coljar]

Pretty sure you can , because I bought one of their hang on side boxes and I could have put it on either side of my New Britain tool box.

 

[jmlcolorado]

Can't speak to the 56" but the handles on the 44" aren't even installed when you get it.
The side box can hang on either side.
I can snag a measurement of the overall height of the side box if you want. Just ask someone here for the height of the 56" without the wheels.
Does the 56" have a lip at the top like the 44" does?

 

[ProCharger]

Thanks for the replies. The 44" on their site says 40" tall while the 56 says 42" tall. I know their measurements are not spot on though because the 44 has 2 different model numbers for the same box and they are listed different dimensions. I really want a side box but I am hoping I dont have to give up the 56 to do it. I should have taken pics when I was at HF a few weeks ago! Grrr

 

[Caman]

There is always a way to mount one. Be it hanging over the lip, or drilling a few holes and using nuts bolts and fender washers.

 

[jmlcolorado]

Height on the side box is 33 1/4".
44" box is 33 1/2" without wheels.

 

[Hornman]

The handles for the 56" box come in a drawer. The 18" deep side boxes can be attached to pretty much any tool box.

 

[ProCharger]

jmlcolorado ty for the measurements. Can somebody with a 56" give me a quick top lip to bottom lip measurement on the side of their box? Thanks.

 

[risc]

jmlcolorado ty for the measurements. Can somebody with a 56" give me a quick top lip to bottom lip measurement on the side of their box? Thanks.

35.25"

 

[stikman56]

Mine is at work, but I can see no reason why it won't fit on there. Guy I know put one on his Macsimizer box, nice for the money, has a couple drawers in it.

 

[ProCharger]

Again thank you all for the replies, you helped out a lot. I made the trip today and this is what I came back with. I only had time to cut the liners after unboxing and putting it all in place tonight. Tomorrows going to be busy.

 

[jmlcolorado]

Nice! Nothing better then more storage!
Now scroll through the tools section and start filling up the new space

 

[Shootingblanks]

Congrats.

I was at Harbor Freight yesterday and I'm waiting for the weather to break to purchase the 56" bottom.