hicklinc
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Man that orange and green is starting to grow on meHere's a pic of my two Competition Orange boxes from a few weeks ago. I'm quite happy with them.
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Polski-Chevy
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Here's a pic of my two Competition Orange boxes from a few weeks ago. I'm quite happy with them.
Those look awesome! Two 72's!? What are you doing with that much space?
The orange is awesome, I love it. I got a few cool pics while at work and then had my box at my folks house for about a week, doing a bunch of work on my dads truck (Front axle etc) I rolled over to see the dog perfectly from underneath my box. Turned out to be kind of a cool pic.
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bulletpruf
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Those look awesome! Two 72's!? What are you doing with that much space?
Well, I got 'em because I ran out of space to put my tools. I thought I would have room to spare, but they're both already full and I have some overflow...
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I've had mine for 7 almost 8 months now, used at work just about everyday. Not much to say about it, I'm pretty easy on my stuff and wipe it as well as my tools down often. I push it around a little bit throughout the week but not usually far, just between bays or sides of the car, so its mostly stationary. Its been good and as you said they're great looking. My only complaint and it's not a fault of the box, but one of the bays near the front of our shop is way out of level and if I work out of that bay and have my box at the front doing anything under the hood, the drawers "roll" forward before stopping on the latch mechanism and when you go to open it, the mechanism has tension (weight) on it and it kinda ***** to open. If I remember to push the drawer fully closed again before trying the handle, works like a charm, but I obviously forget that pretty much all the time. I think I only paid 1050 or 1100(?) shipped for mine and love it. The worktop is my favorite part, but I know some will stack them or prefer butcher block/rhino liner tops. The stainless still looks good minus the obvious wear. Solid box at the 1000/1100 price range.
archirelic
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They have been for the last 4-5 months I've been checking. I'd pull the trigger but they can't ever seem to have them in stock.
got2boostit2
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Happy with my 54” RS Pro box.
got2boostit2
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Summit is showing 3 week ship dates on 72". https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...19L79BokthA7Fb2VR0Z-7SU2fBcdL8IRoCGXgQAvD_BwE
And today ship dates on some colors in 54". https://www.summitracing.com/search...g-cabinets?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending
I decided against the power 72" blue power strip for my setup. Anyone around Indianapolis/Cincinnati/Dayton who would like to purchase, send me a message please. I expect both packaging and shipping would be excessive. I ordered the royal blue, rather than the light blue which was displayed earlier in this thread.
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Been trying to find a 72" i could put my hands on with no luck.
I did find what seems to be a decent deal on a 41" combo set, but it's just way too small.
Location?
They're currently $1500 shipped direct from Homak.
The 41" will tuck away nicely in my garage.
Would you guys rate these on par with the Craftsman Pro Series boxes of a couple years ago? My local Sears still has one priced at $1350. Similar drawr latches.
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GilmoreRanch
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Anyone have pics of how they did their tool organizing? I have a 72 I’m filling fast!
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Ended up ordering a 41" combo direct from Homak. Took exactly 7 days from order placed to delivered.
Certainly nicer than the Series 2 US General box and the 3000 Series Craftsman boxes I was looking at.
Edit: My box did arrive with some minor damage. It appears that someone hit the swivel casters with a forklift fork. Homak was quick to respond to my issues, but I'm currently still waiting on replacement parts and for them to issue the credit they've promised.
Certainly nicer than the Series 2 US General box and the 3000 Series Craftsman boxes I was looking at.
Edit: My box did arrive with some minor damage. It appears that someone hit the swivel casters with a forklift fork. Homak was quick to respond to my issues, but I'm currently still waiting on replacement parts and for them to issue the credit they've promised.
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GilmoreRanch
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Started filling mine over the weekend from my old box, filled the 72” up fast...this morning ordered the top for it. Very pleased with this box
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So my box arrived last Friday(9/20). I shot them an email that night and hammered out a resolution on Monday(9/23). Got an update that my replacement parts won't ship till this coming Monday(9/30). That's a bit frustrating.
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got2boostit2
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I thought I saw a post asking if the drawers could be swapped?
I looked at mine once I got home. It doesn't look like the drawers can be rearranged.
got2boostit2
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You take any of them out?
Looks like pricing increased at Napa -they’ve added extreme boxes too https://realdeals.napaecatalog.com/Real-Deals-4Q-2019/1/
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got2boostit2
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Talked to someone at Homak and was told I'd receive a call back from the person I'd been emailing with. No call back, but I did receive an email stating that the credit would be followed up on and that I'd receive a tracking number today..
I doubt I'll be doing any more business with Homak.
I doubt I'll be doing any more business with Homak.
HF 26" 44" 56" 72" are 22" deep
It must be an absolute circus at Homak. Tracking number promised on 10/8 was finally received on 10/12 and goods were promised to ship on 10/2 second day air UPS. Still no movement on the tracking number.
This box has been sitting in my garage with damaged casters since Sept. 20th. It's now October 17th.
This box has been sitting in my garage with damaged casters since Sept. 20th. It's now October 17th.
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dagofast
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Damn, that has to be frustrating. Sorry it has turned in to a pain in the *** instead of a joyous experience.
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Yeah I'm gonna say if you know you're a picky consumer might be best to shy away from Homak.
I'm enjoying my 72" box but it had damage that would cause many here to lose sleep.
I understand caster damage can be particularly problematic if the box rocks or doesn't sit level, however.
I agree none of us should have to accept damaged goods but it's also what your time is worth vs trying to buck an imperfect system. So, the solution might be avoid the risk and buy elsewhere, for those still contemplating purchases.
I'm enjoying my 72" box but it had damage that would cause many here to lose sleep.
I understand caster damage can be particularly problematic if the box rocks or doesn't sit level, however.
I agree none of us should have to accept damaged goods but it's also what your time is worth vs trying to buck an imperfect system. So, the solution might be avoid the risk and buy elsewhere, for those still contemplating purchases.
I'm understanding. I get it, **** happens, but what makes or breaks a company is how they respond when something like this does happen.
Having to wait more than 30 days since I took delivery for replacement parts is not how you treat a customer. I wouldn't of even bothered contacting Homak had the box arrived with just the minor scratchs and dents, but it's not like I can go out and get matching casters at Harbor Freight.
Here's the worst one.
Having to wait more than 30 days since I took delivery for replacement parts is not how you treat a customer. I wouldn't of even bothered contacting Homak had the box arrived with just the minor scratchs and dents, but it's not like I can go out and get matching casters at Harbor Freight.
Here's the worst one.
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flying eyeball
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Maybe you could have asked for some $$ back to put towards some more durable Casters.
got2boostit2
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When I ordered an extra drawer rail it took a month to arrive. Led me to believe they don't stock parts stateside and don't spend good money on shipping from the source. Still happy with the box purchase, just wish there was a hutch for the short box.
kngelv
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I'm understanding. I get it, **** happens, but what makes or breaks a company is how they respond when something like this does happen.
Having to wait more than 30 days since I took delivery for replacement parts is not how you treat a customer. I wouldn't of even bothered contacting Homak had the box arrived with just the minor scratchs and dents, but it's not like I can go out and get matching casters at Harbor Freight.
Here's the worst one.
I’m sorry, but at this point I’d be up their *** for a full refund. Waiting this long for casters is unacceptable.
James
Casters arrived. They sent a full set, though I only requested the two swivel casters which had damage.
So to recap:
I've received the credit and casters, I was also promised an extra set of drawer slides. Those have yet to show up. I sent a follow up email last night.
Also, the sale price has gone up on the 41" combo. It's now $1,600.
Had there been another similar option available from someone else I would have.
This box checked all the boxes for me. It will most certainly be my last purchase from Homak though.
So to recap:
I've received the credit and casters, I was also promised an extra set of drawer slides. Those have yet to show up. I sent a follow up email last night.
Also, the sale price has gone up on the 41" combo. It's now $1,600.
Had there been another similar option available from someone else I would have.
This box checked all the boxes for me. It will most certainly be my last purchase from Homak though.
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shame customer service piss poor, they need improve box packing as seems regular issue of bent wheels.
Would also think they have stocked spares at main warehouse for fast shipping .
Hope you get the slides.
Was good deal at end of day but headache like that tuins company long term image and customers .
Would also think they have stocked spares at main warehouse for fast shipping .
Hope you get the slides.
Was good deal at end of day but headache like that tuins company long term image and customers .