GOOD Tool box

[Westtexass2k]

I found this web site that has really good quality tool boxes at very resonable prices. http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/ I bought the Extreme model 56" box. It is very good quality much better than Craftsman, Waterloo, Clarke. I would compare it to the lower end Snap On or Matco box. It has smooth drawer slides and the box is made of a much thicker metal than what most other boxes I have looked at. I purchased the blue box and it looks really nice. Just thought I would pass it on if someone is looking for a good affordable box.

 

[benjacobs]

I've had the same couple of Craftsman boxes for a decade of moderate use, and I have nothing to complain about. I guess I don't know what I'm missing, but out of curiosity, why are the boxes you mention so much better?

 

[Bo Heck]

I've had the same couple of Craftsman boxes for a decade of moderate use, and I have nothing to complain about. I guess I don't know what I'm missing, but out of curiosity, why are the boxes you mention so much better?

He mentions that good thick metal is used, which most of the reviews for the Cman boxes I read on the Sears site complain that the drawers are made out of metal that is just too thin. Which has kept me from buying a Cman box myself.

 

[benjacobs]

That's cool. I get that. I guess I'm coming from the perspective of a typical homeowner hack who doesn't have or need major tools. I will admit that my metal Craftsman drawers are a bit dinged up, but aside from that, they do function well.

 

[Ryan]

Interesting. Strictly recently contacted us about being a sponsor. As such, I was able to locate a few fellas that use those boxes. I was expecting mixed reviews, but they seem to be really well liked. That's good to hear.

 

[hammlm]

What color did you buy? I like the royal blue...but when you go to the detail of the 56" extreme, it's "electric" blue.

 

[Titus]

Westtexass2k... I think I recognize that Username from the USA7s board? Good to see you over here!

 

[JB740i]

Interesting. Strictly recently contacted us about being a sponsor. As such, I was able to locate a few fellas that use those boxes. I was expecting mixed reviews, but they seem to be really well liked. That's good to hear.

I'm always skeptical when the guys with positive things to say have few posts and both joined in the same month.

 

[bb1970]

I have a stainless steel box from Costco. Under $700. No complaints.

 

[Titus]

I'm always skeptical when the guys with positive things to say have few posts and both joined in the same month.

No need to be skeptical about Westtexass2k. He is a major contributer on a car forum that I have visited in the past. Looking at his profile on that forum, he is a firefighter by trade.

 

[Ryan]

I'm always skeptical when the guys with positive things to say have few posts and both joined in the same month.

As a moderator, I keep tabs on such things. This appears legit...

In any case, I haven't found a negative owner of these boxes yet. That's a good thing.

 

[varunner]

I looked at the website and saw some good prices, but no specs. Anybody seen anything on metal gauge, drawers slides, etc. ?

 

[Titus]

I looked at the website and saw some good prices, but no specs. Anybody seen anything on metal gauge, drawers slides, etc. ?

Some of them have detailed specs... I noticed that the Montezuma line lists "20 gauge steel shell, 18 gauge steel drawer inners and drawer fronts, 16 gauge steel tool box caster channels".

 

[beelsr]

i'm surprised no one asked yet...

are they going to be a sponsor? if so, what's in it for us?

I'm looking for a new box and if waiting a few weeks will save something, I can wait.....

 

[ryno]

i have both a snap on and matco triple bay boxes right now and those look to be the same quiality as the bigger brands. i would like to see one and put my hands on one soon. im actaully looking for a another box right now. seem to be priced right.

anyone have personally have one?

 

[Westtexass2k]

I have no affiliation with Strictly Boxes. I came across a good product at a smoking deal thought I would share with other garage guys. I have had multiple boxes over the years mostly Craftsman. They have done ok but I had so many tools that I had tools spread over multiple boxes which made it difficult to organize. I hate hunting for tools. I looked for 2 months trying to find boxes and almost bought one at Lowes that was stainless but it was 1700.00 with a fridge and all which ate up tool storage space. I got the Strictly box for several hundred less and it has the storage I need. I actually have a few drawers that are still empty.

I dont remember the gauge of the drawers and it varies with the boxes they have but if you call them they will explain the differences.

 

[Westtexass2k]

Westtexass2k... I think I recognize that Username from the USA7s board? Good to see you over here!

Hey Titus thanks for the welcome. I saw the link to this site from USA7s site during the expoxy floor discussion. I had been looking at that myself so I spent a few days reading up on things here.

 

[Titus]

Hey Titus thanks for the welcome. I saw the link to this site from USA7s site during the expoxy floor discussion. I had been looking at that myself so I spent a few days reading up on things here.

Cool... I hung out at USA7s when I first decided I wanted a 7, but then I found locostusa.com. I purchased a partially built home-built locost from someone over there that I will be working on for the next year or 2. Once it is on the road, I will probably get back over on USA7s.

 

[david71camaro]

Looking at his profile on that forum, he is a firefighter by trade.

And that makes him a better person?

 

[BigChevy80]

And that makes him a better person?

I'm truly amazed at the asinine stuff that some people choose to argue about...

 

[david71camaro]

I'm truly amazed at the asinine stuff that some people choose to argue about...

thank you!

 

[Titus]

And that makes him a better person?

Beats me, but it tells me that as a fireman in texas, he likely does not have time to run a tool box company in Florida.

 

[Westtexass2k]

And that makes him a better person?

David71camero I dont think that he implied that I was a better person because I am a firefighter. He is stating that I am a firefighter not a toolbox salesman. Which is being heavily implied from a few comments at the begining of the thread.

I guess I will just keep my mouth shut and go back to more friendly forums. I just wanted to impart something that I had come across to people of similiar interest take or leave it. It is no skin of my ****.

 

[hot rod 91174]

Westtexass2k,thanks for the info on the boxes. I seen them before but in the pictures they look like cheap imatations. now I see that they seem to be good boxes. like everyone else, I want a bigger box but did not want to spend the money on SO. IMHO opinions are like a@*holes,everyone has one,so do not pay attention to the sarcasim

 

[Coach James]

David71camero I dont think that he implied that I was a better person because I am a firefighter. He is stating that I am a firefighter not a toolbox salesman. Which is being heavily implied from a few comments at the begining of the thread.

I guess I will just keep my mouth shut and go back to more friendly forums. I just wanted to impart something that I had come across to people of similiar interest take or leave it. It is no skin of my ****.

Hi Texas. Welcome to the board and I hope you'l stick around for a while.

Coach

 

[david71camaro]

David71camero I dont think that he implied that I was a better person because I am a firefighter. He is stating that I am a firefighter not a toolbox salesman. Which is being heavily implied from a few comments at the begining of the thread.

I guess I will just keep my mouth shut and go back to more friendly forums. I just wanted to impart something that I had come across to people of similiar interest take or leave it. It is no skin of my ****.

Stick around and enjoy the board. I will take off.


My aplologies to you and anyone else I may have offended.

 

[CamarosRus]

Newbie here.............

Wanting to pull the trigger on new EXTREME Tool Box, and also considering the 56" 21 Drawer Combo.

I'm worried about the 100# Drawers being too light, flimsy or cheesy. I understand that full width top drawer (bottom box) has 200# double slides, as well as bottom left hand drawer.

I have plenty of other work top space in my home shop, and really dont need length of 72", but I would consider it ????

Rather have the 56" and go vertical with MORE drawers...............

MORE comments please.........not expecting weight and strength of $5000-$7000 SO box, but still want something substantial to be prouid of !!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE , LOOK at the www.strictlytoolboxes.com site and give your thoughtful opinions !!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to ALL,

Chuck Sharin
Seattle, WA (Area)

 

[CamarosRus]

Bump for some more action......................

 

[krooser]

I'd rather buy a used SO/MAC/MATCO/Cornwell box than spring for the Chinese boxes.

The prices are pretty good on used stuff right now. That might be a problem if you're using plastic but for a cash buyer there are some good deals out there.

My two oldest boxes I bought new in 1967 (MAC and MBC)... still work fine but I need more space. I'm dealing on a 1 year old MATCO 56" rollcab right now for under $1700.00...not bad.

 

[CamarosRus]

Recession not as bad in Seattle area, as in others ???? Craigs List big box choices are minimal...........I havent liked the models, condition or prices.......

Still excited about pulling the trigger on EXTREME box..........

Sure would like to SEE, TOUCH one........anybody got one in western Wash state ????

Thansk, Chuck

 

[nissan_crawler]

I'd rather buy a used SO/MAC/MATCO/Cornwell box than spring for the Chinese boxes.

The prices are pretty good on used stuff right now. That might be a problem if you're using plastic but for a cash buyer there are some good deals out there.

My two oldest boxes I bought new in 1967 (MAC and MBC)... still work fine but I need more space. I'm dealing on a 1 year old MATCO 56" rollcab right now for under $1700.00...not bad.

prices here ****. A well used 56-60" box will run $3000.

 

[krooser]

prices here ****. A well used 56-60" box will run $3000.

Keep looking... there are deals out there. There's a brand new/never used 56" SO box on my local CL for $2K....

 

[krooser]

Recession not as bad in Seattle area, as in others ???? Craigs List big box choices are minimal...........I havent liked the models, condition or prices.......

Still excited about pulling the trigger on EXTREME box..........

Sure would like to SEE, TOUCH one........anybody got one in western Wash state ????

Thansk, Chuck

Good luck "touching" one on your computer! With all the dealer closings there will be plenty to choose from in used boxes. Find a local tool dealer... most guys will have nice repos in stock or on the way.

I guess I'd sooner own a gently used Porsche than a new Hyundai...

 

[CamarosRus]

Krooser, I GET IT that you dont want, like or endorse ANY Chinese box or Tool, I get it.

Having said that I"M STILL interested...........

Having too much trouble finding Nice used Snap-On, MAC etc etc that I like drawer configuration and is not too beat up, scratched etc

WANT to hear more from EXTREME buyers/users............

Thanks, Chuck

 

[mikeyr]

love my Tracer toolbox, worse part is deciding which drawer configuration since they made the drawers the size you want. Expensive ? Yes even by the standards of this group, worth it ? only you can decide, it was and is for me.

1/4" steel top, nice and thick. Drawers can be used as steps to stand on the top and slide easily no matter how many tools you have in them.

 

[toadjammer]

love my Tracer toolbox,

Where did you find thes custom boxes?

 

[mikeyr]

They were at Laguna Seca Historics (old car racing) one year and once I saw the toolbox I had to have it. http://www.billington-mfg.com/ but the tracer website is down right now, I know they are still in business so I am guessing someone forgot to pay the domain fees.

I have posted pics of my toolbox here before, you can find it with a search. They have several drawer configurations and you can choose a variety of them, my top was made to fit a specific space too, its 7'8" long because I had 8' space to fit into and I chose all the skinny drawers (1 1/2" tall) I could get, perfect for me. And I even splurged on Stainless drawer fronts.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Keep looking... there are deals out there. There's a brand new/never used 56" SO box on my local CL for $2K....

Yep, but not around here. beat up macs go for $2-3k. Eventually, I'll have an extreme box. Besidesx, a 56" SO doesn't compare to a 72" box.

 

[brownbagg]

you do know craftman boxes are made by waterloo

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Krooser, I GET IT that you dont want, like or endorse ANY Chinese box or Tool, I get it.

Having said that I"M STILL interested...........

Having too much trouble finding Nice used Snap-On, MAC etc etc that I like drawer configuration and is not too beat up, scratched etc

WANT to hear more from EXTREME buyers/users............

Thanks, Chuck

If you're still looking for a box I'm happy with my ClarkeHD box...