I found a Cornwell Mobile Work Center on Craigslist, and I'm trying to decide if it's both a good deal and a worthwhile investment.
The box, part number CTBMM800RD, list for $2300 new though I'm sure it's cheaper off the truck. I've found one around 1 year old in great shape for $1200 cash. Here is the info from Cornwell's site:
Product Description
Heavy-duty welded roll-cage construction, factory assembled.
• 18 gauge drawer and cabinet shell with 14 gauge top and bottom stiffeners.
44”W x 26”D x 47”H (Outside Dimensions)
• Same height as 67”, 84” and 112” Cornwell Custom cabinets. Simply roll the Mobile Work Center next to a tool cabinet for an expanded work surface and a clean line of tool storage.
Rivals the capacity of a tool cabinet.
• 6,055 sq. in., 22,030 cu.in.
Provides users with a ton of tool storage options.
• 1,950 lb. unit load rating.
Lid: 150 lbs.
Top tray: 200 lbs.
3” drawers: 200 lbs. each
9” drawer: 400 lbs.
6” Deep Locking Top Tray includes secure screwdriver and pry bar storage.
• Designed to hold a wide variety of pry bar sizes and shapes.
Built with standard Cornwell Custom drawers and heavy-duty drawer slides.
• Seven full-width drawers with Cornwell exclusive TLC latching system.
- Six 3” drawers include full-extension 200 lb. ball bearing slides.
- 9” bottom drawer has double slides to hold twice the weight.
- No visible exterior slide lances for increased security and improved appearance.
- 2 inch “on center” slides maximize drawer configuration options.
High-strength locking system.
• Lever lock inside top tray secures drawers.
• Keyed lid lock includes tubular over-molded key with Cornwell logo.
Polished cushion-grip handle.
• Fully assembled for easy attachment to either side of the work center.
Two Rigid and Two Swivel casters with side brakes.
• Crowned 6” polyurethane wheels.
• Load rating over 800 lbs. per caster.
• Casters meet ICWM (Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers) requirements.
15 Gauge stainless steel lid with stiffener doubles as a heavy-duty work surface.
• Gas struts provide easy opening and closing.
Heavy-duty embossed drawer and tray liners.
Also available in: Black, Blue, Orange.
It's 44in wide and 26in deep not including the handle. It's a huge cart, and I like the stainless surface. I know that SnapOn boxes maintain their value longer, but I really like the deep wide drawers and I haven't found anything as deep on a SnapOn cart.
So at close to 50% of retail cost, is that a good deal for this tool cart? Does anyone have one so as to comment on quality and durability?
Thanks!!
The box, part number CTBMM800RD, list for $2300 new though I'm sure it's cheaper off the truck. I've found one around 1 year old in great shape for $1200 cash. Here is the info from Cornwell's site:
Product Description
Heavy-duty welded roll-cage construction, factory assembled.
• 18 gauge drawer and cabinet shell with 14 gauge top and bottom stiffeners.
44”W x 26”D x 47”H (Outside Dimensions)
• Same height as 67”, 84” and 112” Cornwell Custom cabinets. Simply roll the Mobile Work Center next to a tool cabinet for an expanded work surface and a clean line of tool storage.
Rivals the capacity of a tool cabinet.
• 6,055 sq. in., 22,030 cu.in.
Provides users with a ton of tool storage options.
• 1,950 lb. unit load rating.
Lid: 150 lbs.
Top tray: 200 lbs.
3” drawers: 200 lbs. each
9” drawer: 400 lbs.
6” Deep Locking Top Tray includes secure screwdriver and pry bar storage.
• Designed to hold a wide variety of pry bar sizes and shapes.
Built with standard Cornwell Custom drawers and heavy-duty drawer slides.
• Seven full-width drawers with Cornwell exclusive TLC latching system.
- Six 3” drawers include full-extension 200 lb. ball bearing slides.
- 9” bottom drawer has double slides to hold twice the weight.
- No visible exterior slide lances for increased security and improved appearance.
- 2 inch “on center” slides maximize drawer configuration options.
High-strength locking system.
• Lever lock inside top tray secures drawers.
• Keyed lid lock includes tubular over-molded key with Cornwell logo.
Polished cushion-grip handle.
• Fully assembled for easy attachment to either side of the work center.
Two Rigid and Two Swivel casters with side brakes.
• Crowned 6” polyurethane wheels.
• Load rating over 800 lbs. per caster.
• Casters meet ICWM (Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers) requirements.
15 Gauge stainless steel lid with stiffener doubles as a heavy-duty work surface.
• Gas struts provide easy opening and closing.
Heavy-duty embossed drawer and tray liners.
Also available in: Black, Blue, Orange.
It's 44in wide and 26in deep not including the handle. It's a huge cart, and I like the stainless surface. I know that SnapOn boxes maintain their value longer, but I really like the deep wide drawers and I haven't found anything as deep on a SnapOn cart.
So at close to 50% of retail cost, is that a good deal for this tool cart? Does anyone have one so as to comment on quality and durability?
Thanks!!