Help me pick a tool box

[aussiek2000]

I currently have a T&E 41" roll cab. But a couple of weeks ago my boss ran into it with a Dodge truck. He gave me the money to replace it, so now I'm looking for another box. I have about $1200 to spend. And I'm looking to step up to a 56" if possible since my 41" is quite full. Any suggestion welcome.


I'm sure you guys want to see some pictures.

When I bought it (used)

now

the HF cart that was sitting in front of it

 

[00pewter]

If you can't find a good deal on a used roll cab on Craigslist, then I'd catch the HF 56" on sale and buy another HF cart to match it.

 

[aussiek2000]

Hmm, only one suggestion? I was looking at the Montezumas. What is everyones' opinion on them.

 

[geologist]

You might consider Masterforce (sold at Menards). They've got some pretty nice offerings that are affordable as well. One member tested the cabinets by having his wife stand in them. Afterwards, he tried it himself (I think he's around 300 lbs). He said they held up to his abuse.

 

[NJHandyGuy]

used so on cl lowball someone

 

[MattPersman]

I think the matco and snap on 41" carts have about the same room as the cheap 56" boxes

matco JSC-750 says over 22,000 cubic inch
snap on KRSC46 roll cart, 20,783 cubic inch
menards masterforce 56" 22,100 cubic inch.

price is quite different, foot print is also smaller for the snap on and matco. have not compared over all build quality of any of them. depends on what kind of layout you want, many small drawers go with a menards, HF, craftsman.

 

[j.c.whitney]

http://omaha.craigslist.org/tls/2774767271.html
Here is what $800 will get you.

 

[fatfillup]

Wow, that cart took a shot.

 

[tbobbo]

I went to strictly toolboxes. Good price fast shipping good box.

 

[kblazer87]

I currently have a T&E 41" roll cab. But a couple of weeks ago my boss ran into it with a Dodge truck. He gave me the money to replace it, so now I'm looking for another box. I have about $1200 to spend. And I'm looking to step up to a 56" if possible since my 41" is quite full. Any suggestion welcome.
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http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/2741814034.html
http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/2740114849.html
http://huntington.craigslist.org/tls/2715690999.html

 

[jvitez]

I didn't know Salvadore Dali painted tool carts.

 

[85camaro]

Like others have said, why not go for a used SO, Matco or Mac?

 

[Jawn]

I didn't know Salvadore Dali painted tool carts.

 

[SubaruGreg]

I would look for a cheap used SO Classic 78. I think you could find one in that price range.

 

[aussiek2000]

I tried craigslist, nobody replied to my email on boxes in this area. Bid on a couple on ebay, but they went for way more than they were worth. Ended up buying a Montezuma from Shannon. Only into it for $300, my boss gave me $800 for the smashed 41"

 

[KX250Fmotoracer]

I tried craigslist, nobody replied to my email on boxes in this area. Bid on a couple on ebay, but they went for way more than they were worth. Ended up buying a Montezuma from Shannon. Only into it for $300, my boss gave me $800 for the smashed 41"

This had me searching for a few minutes looking for that box for $300... then I re-read your post!

 

[JASTECH]

Ship me the crunched ones, I'm not picky and could use them.

 

[thedeatons]

I was thinking that too! Bodyshop to bang those dents out, and a new drawer, then pocket the rest!