Decisions Decisions

[Ducroix]

Ok here is my dilema, due to fact that the dealership I am working at now has been stringing me on from when I first started working and wont switch me to hourly so I can have a mentor (requirement for GM ASEP) I have been applying at other dealerships and hopefully I will have a job with a local caddy dealership on wednesday, but unfortunatly for me they do not supply the tool boxes(dealership I work at now does because they just opened in 06 and they wanted everything to look uniform) so I am looking to buy a box, not having too many tools yet because I am a lube tech currently, I have narrowed it down to 2 choices

1.Matco MSC12 Master Service Rollaway Cart for $650(votech pricing)
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2215&select=&page=3

2.Matco 4S 1BAY 22" ROLLAWAY FIR/CHM 4122R-RC for $650(Votech pricing)
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2509

Opinions?

 

[Diesel-Mech]

My opinion is to get the 4s 2 bay or 3bay, You might as well take advantage of getting 50% off and get the largest box you can afford. If I remember correctly you should be able to get the 4s 2bay for around 1400. If you are dead set on the above two then I would suggest the 4s 1bay just because its more box for the money.

 

[Ducroix]

I didnt even think to look at the the 2 bays

 

[tatra]

can you give us a sketch of waht your work bay will be size wise?................and as for buying a premium quality right off the bat, maybe a lower quality with more storage might be the answer until you see what the other guys at the dealership are using..................myself i am partial to no top chests as i like to have a worksurface to put stuff..............also another thing that i learneed at one shop was the individual[read *******] responsible for washing the floor thought nothing of hosing the **** on the floor while cleaning at the guys boxes...............lucky for me i had an old beach that had a clamshel cover on it so a quick wipe and i was fine...............the others wanted to string him up but he was the owners relative or something.................btw, good on you taking control of your future............heard too many times where people are led down the garden path only to realize they have too much time invested to make a change......

 

[tatra]

oh and my vote would be that long assed torin box from costco for 8-900 i think...............not top box and 70 some inches.............with a hardwood top...............

 

[bowlofturtle]

get a c-man box for sub 500$ and when you outgrow that leave that box in the garage and buy a 2 bay.

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

Did you look at any of the Snap-On boxes from the Student Excellence Program? If you are a student, those are a great deal. Plus they would have a higher resale value than a Craftsman or any other store bought brand.

http://buy1.snapon.com/sep/

 

[billymade]

Sears sells this thing if your into the small service cart concept; it has a folding shelf that extends out and a screwdriver/pry-bar holder as well:

Craftsman Deluxe Service Cart
Sears item# 00959691000 Mfr. model# 59691 $279.99
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959691000P
This comes up on the Craftsman club from time to time; some have mentioned the Snap-On Blue Point line of service carts as well; with your 1/2 off discount may not be a bad idea; if you get a small rollaway it will give you room to grow... just a thought...

 

[Ducroix]

can you give us a sketch of waht your work bay will be size wise?................and as for buying a premium quality right off the bat, maybe a lower quality with more storage might be the answer until you see what the other guys at the dealership are using..................myself i am partial to no top chests as i like to have a worksurface to put stuff..............also another thing that i learneed at one shop was the individual[read *******] responsible for washing the floor thought nothing of hosing the **** on the floor while cleaning at the guys boxes...............lucky for me i had an old beach that had a clamshel cover on it so a quick wipe and i was fine...............the others wanted to string him up but he was the owners relative or something.................btw, good on you taking control of your future............heard too many times where people are led down the garden path only to realize they have too much time invested to make a change......

Unfortunatly I wont get a chance to look at the shop until wednesday but reading everyones inpute I am going to try to get a nice clarke lower if I can get him to seperate the top and bottom
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/tls/797596661.html
otherwise I probably get this 40in craftsman
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Garage+&+Tool+Storage&sName=Chests+&+Cabinets
Alot more bang for the buck

 

[billymade]

The Craftsman club just started and is through this week; so see if the box is part of that discount, may save you some dough!

 

[Ducroix]

The Craftsman club just started and is through this week; so see if the box is part of that discount, may save you some dough!

I havent gotten a cmc flier since may, I need to see whats up with that but I will have to look online for that

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

I hope it isn't a maroone or courtesy autonation dealer
I say go low cost , you are in florida , it is not snowbird season yet [no work !] and you still have to eat
when I was in florida in 03 , they were paying the kid 7 bucks an hour [what I was getting paid as a trainee in 84 ] he ended up making more money as a ballroom dance instructior

 

[Deafautotech]

I hope it isn't a maroone or courtesy autonation dealer
I say go low cost , you are in florida , it is not snowbird season yet [no work !] and you still have to eat
when I was in florida in 03 , they were paying the kid 7 bucks an hour [what I was getting paid as a trainee in 84 ] he ended up making more money as a ballroom dance instructior

OUCH....

Ducroix: you dont have to own high end toolbox if you do entry level.. i am heavy line technician which own a big boxes with tons of tools which i required myself the heavy duty boxes. i would recommend you to buy what you can afford without strave yourself or diffcult budget.

when i started in automotive industry, i own craftsman boxes which i had problems but when i had no rooms for more tools, i got mac tools box but it are ****! toolbox are too thin and bearing slides already bent after used it for few months (i was heavy line tech and big truck mechanic for indy shop) then traded in for snap on boxes and happy since today...

please consider yourself what you can afford and what the box do for you. remember the toolbox are just storage of your tools that it not like your ego "bigger toolbox = bigger ego". ignore it...

 

[Merkava_4]

Check these out !!!


http://www.bobstools.net/Store/Sequoia_Tool_Boxes.html

http://www.sequoia-us.com/

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

Check these out !!!


http://www.bobstools.net/Store/Sequoia_Tool_Boxes.html

http://www.sequoia-us.com/

I like:

http://www.sequoia-us.com/p03.html

Black with red casters Size I want.. too bad its no longer available. Also these boxes only have a 1 year warranty.

 

[Merkava_4]

I like this one.

http://www.sequoia-us.com/p02.html

 

[eschoendorff]

I like this one.

http://www.sequoia-us.com/p02.html

That is a pretty handsome unit. Wonder how much it costs?

 

[Merkava_4]

That is a pretty handsome unit. Wonder how much it costs?

http://www.bobstools.net/Store/SQ-A57121.html

 

[rsanter]

either get a deal on a good used box or I would just go for the 40in Cman. you can also look at the price for the same item waterloo version

bob

 

[speed bump]

The best question to ask is how many tools do you have right now? If you don't have that many a cheap box should be fine until you are done with school and are making better money.

I would personally look at the Cman 26" top and bottom chest combo in this months club flyer its $300 and should fulfill your needs until you need something bigger.

 

[Ducroix]

I hope it isn't a maroone or courtesy autonation dealer
I say go low cost , you are in florida , it is not snowbird season yet [no work !] and you still have to eat
when I was in florida in 03 , they were paying the kid 7 bucks an hour [what I was getting paid as a trainee in 84 ] he ended up making more money as a ballroom dance instructior

No I am staying away from Courtesy, I am with Ferman now, I am going with EdMorse

 

[Senorpablo]

I'd grab the Costco 42" stainless box combo for about $650 paired with the Harbor Freight service cart which is on sale this month for $179--an outstanding value.

 

[Ducroix]

http://www.bobstools.net/Store/SQ-A57121.html

way outta my price range lol