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Anybody any experience with Craftsman 2000 series?

Lesserstore

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Anybody have any experience with Craftsman 2000 series?

I'm thinking about getting a tool chest/cabinet in the future, and I saw the Craftsman 2000 series at Lowe's and thought they looked nice, but I didn't really look at them too closely. I wasn't really interested thinking that it was just Chinese steel shipped over and assembled here until I did some more research. I found out that the steel is U.S. produced on Lowe's product q&a section, and that the foreign components are the casters, slides, aluminum drawer handles and side handles, and locks. I was surprised that it was craftsman who answered the question because I thought they didn't want people to know where stuff came from.
Back on topic. Here are some questions:
Has anybody used them for a while, and what are your thoughts?
What's the gauge of steel on the drawer shells? I know that it says made from 18-20 gauge steel, but I want to make sure that includes the drawers.
I should mention, it's going to be for home use, so it doesn't have to be snap on quality. I want a U.S. made box, but old tool boxes in my area seem to be rare which is why want this one to be good.
 
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I have one of the more recent boxes a 5 drawer lower I got thru a Sears store before they closed up here.

I also have two other sets of Craftsman upper and lowers purchased between the late 80's and mid 90's

Obviously it is not as strong and my ball bearing 40" unit, but overall I am very pleased with it. My drawers (and the top) are all loaded with power tools and other accessories. The drawers slide really smooth, and much better than my oldest unit.

The chromey wagon wheel spoke casters are really kinda lame but for the most part I don't see them.

Home use...perfectly suitable
 
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Thanks for the reply. I don't like the cheesey look of the casters either, they remind me of hot wheels. But if they do their job that's all that really matters to me.
 
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