Harbor Freight Yukon Garage Storage System (NEW)

[GRivera]

The promotion popped up in my email yesterday. Looks promising but I couldn’t find gauge of metal. Has anyone seen these up close yet? My local stores don’t have them yet.

https://toolcraze.net/new-harbor-freight-yukon-garage-storage-system/

 

[Jagmandave]

I am so DONE with the diamond plate look.......

 

[Squankum]

Jagmandave, I think it's a bit over, too, but at least it's not shiny diamond plate.

 

[thool]

I get diamond plate for improving grip on flat or slightly sloped surfaces that will see foot traffic or wheels. Functionally, I don't get the look on vertical surfaces, unless they're going for a "rugged" aesthetic, or maybe it's cheaper than painting and won't show imperfections with lower end metals.

 

[iowa4x4dieselman]

The promotion popped up in my email yesterday. Looks promising but I couldn’t find gauge of metal. Has anyone seen these up close yet? My local stores don’t have them yet.

https://toolcraze.net/new-harbor-freight-yukon-garage-storage-system/

I too am interested in the gauge of it.

Personally after seeing the newage pro that we have at the fire station I am leaning towards that for my daily use, but i also have some "storage" type items that i have in some lighter gauge gladiator cabinets.

 

[chstrumpetdude]

I hate the diamond plate, too and they don't have a unit with only drawers like other systems. I couldn't afford the masterforce or the newage stuff, so I am building my own from steel cabinets out of Habitat donated office desks.

 

[Cryptic1911]

Probably the same as that home depot gladiator stuff

 

[driftpin]

Probably the same as that home depot gladiator stuff

I suppose it could be 'the same.' I bought the Gladiator system several years ago, not all the pieces, and I'm perfectly-content with the (diamond plate) looks, the wear/use, and the value. I was in a Ft. Lauderdale Sears just before Christmas, and for some reason all their Gladiator stuff was on-sale, along with some of the Craftsman storage stuff. I mean, sale, as-in probably 30% of retail! I was going to buy one, but when the cashier rang it up, and I saw the price, I asked her, "how-many more of these do you have?" I cleaned 'em out at that store. The final calculation was ~30% of full-price. I bought 5 wall cabinets, 4 roll around bases, of which 3 fit perfectly-under a 8 ft Craftsman workbench, to-which I added a 1-1/2" 2 ft X 8 ft wood top covered by a 3/16" piece of steel. I already have a couple steel floor cabinets.

Assuming this has some decent gauge metal, it's priced well, and should be a big seller. My Whirlpool Corp./Gladiator wall cabinets are a bit larger than these 27" X 28" at 30" X 30," both are 12" deep. I suspect this HFT storage line will be very-popular. My Whirlpool/Gladiator wheel casters on the floor cabinets look to-be significantly beefier than the HFT ones, from what I can see in the pics. Whirlpool also has all-drawer floor cabinets while the HFT does not.

If you really-don't like the looks you could always bond another piece of metal to the cabinet fronts, the diamond-plate should provide a lot of 'tooth.' That would be cleaner than screws/nuts or pop-rivets. There are enough suppliers out-there, anyone can find something to appease their aesthetics.

 

[Kaizen]

If it fits HF recent tiered pricing strategy i'm guessing its going to be close to price of comparable units at other stores.

 

[vavet]

I saw this in my email this morning. I think they'll be a hit. They should be easy to manufacture. Tolerances don't have to be real tight - low scrap rate.
I have some of the Gladiator stuff in my garage. I like it fine. it feels a bit flimsy, but for a home shop, I feel certain it'll last decades. I got mine a couple years ago at Lowe's on BF special, plus a military vet discount so I paid about 50% of normal retail for 4 wall cabinets and 2 36x72 floor cabinets.

 

[jimreed2160]

I have a shop full of Gladiator so this is too late for me. I am a fan of the diamond plate and even have matching flooring. With the HF sales these cabinets should be priced well. Certainly something to consider because nice cabinets really upscale a garage shop. And the storage plus organization seals the deal. Bonus is being able to use magnetic labels so tired old brains can find stuff.

 

[tros]

the Icon is made out of 14 and 16 gauge the drawer slides will hold 265 lbs.its a real nice set up . iaam looking at getting the full set up way cheaper than snapon .

 

[Dumber than lumber]

To the OP
Thanks for sharing. That stuff might work for me. Especially the roller cabinet with one drawer and two doors.

 

[BSWS]

I recently picked up the 30" x 72" at HF and am really impressed. The way the panels connect is ingenious and adds a lot to the rigidity of the cabinet. I first saw the HF display over a year ago but they were not available yet. Needing a cabinet I looked at everything available at HD and Lowes and didn't like what I was seeing. I'm glad I waited for this one.

 

[kngelv]

I don’t like the diamond look either. I think they would’ve done a lot better if they just matched the US general cabinets and colors. The capacities of the shelves are also kind of low, 90 pounds is nothing.

James

 

[SGKent]

i have one that Lowes used to sell. Good for storing all my solvents and chemicals in one metal cabinet. Diamond Plate doesn't bother me. It was on sale about 5 - 7 years ago and serves the purpose. Styles come and go, then return.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Really did a disservice with diamond plate. Aesthetics matter to me even if most on here might not care.