Expert Tool Box by MAC

[Kaline74]

Has anyone here had experience with the Expert line of tool boxes from MAC? These appear to be their entry level line. A slightly used one is available locally to me (42” wide x 18” deep x 40” tall). Unfortunately, I cannot find specs on them. What is your experience with them? What is the drawer load capacity? I am an at-home weekend wrencher looking for an additional tool box, preferably made in North America.

 

[Kaline74]

It appears that Cornwell sold a version of this as well. Below is a picture of a Cornwell-branded one for sale near me and obviously owned by a Ford fan

 

[413dan]

well, from the photo you posted, Id say it's made in America. don't know much else about it however.

how much is the used, unabused local one going for? private sale or dealer trade in/up?

 

[isb cornbinder]

I think stickers look messy. Wile I have a few stickers, I put them onto fridge magnet material I buy at STAPLES. This way I can take the stickers off or give them away.
I bought a MAC Professional off the tool truck. In a few years, the lower roller cabinet split between the wide and narrow drawers. I would happily pay more money to have the OEM toolbox have better wheels.
I think the wheels could be better on the box the OP is looking at.

 

[Rinspeed]

I would happily pay more money to have the OEM toolbox have better wheels.

High quality casters are not cheap at all. As I mentioned in another thread I wouldn't be surprised at all if the casters on my SO master series cost $160 a pop, not from SO either, from whoever makes them.

 

[Kaline74]

how much is the used, unabused local one going for? private sale or dealer trade in/up?

The un-stickered one supposed to be 2 years old and in like new condition. Private Seller is asking $750 OBO and throwing in a few misc hand tools.


Based on some online searches, it appears these were frequently sold as part of an “Expert Tools” starter mechanics set to technical school students.

 

[Fedwrench]

did you try mactools.com? not sure if still US made, not sold by cornwell.

7-Drawer Workstation 41" - Silver/Blue

Tubular metal handle .Heavy-duty lock .5" Diameter casters (two swivel locking and two fixed) .Durable black vinyl worktop .Ball bearing drawer slides have 100 lbs. capacity and full extension .Seven drawers .Powder-coat finish .Non-slip drawer liners

www.mactools.com

 

[Kaline74]

@Fedwrench Thanks! when I searched the MAC Tools website, I could not find it. This answers most of my questions!

 

[thr3squared]

I'm not sure if it matters to you - but a lot of people find 18" deep drawers to not be sufficient depending on the type and quantity of tools you have. Make sure that it meets your needs

 

[isb cornbinder]

High quality casters are not cheap at all. As I mentioned in another thread I wouldn't be surprised at all if the casters on my SO master series cost $160 a pop, not from SO either, from whoever makes them.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Here in CANADA, I can buy ALL-GOOD casters with bearings for about $45 each. I have these castors on almost all of my toolboxes and machines I want to be able to move.
Another very good brand is https://www.blickle.ca/en-ca/produc...8R-CJuCkhtagjnd2LOaktQe6c9o-KnDBoC0t0QAvD_BwE. These are about the same money as ALL-GOOD.