I did it- bought a USG 56" box

[zimm17]

What a saga- I've been living out of a triple stacked Craftsman 26" chest for 30 years. It was time to move up. I did massive research and instead of the Milwaukee box I was going to get, decided on the double stack HF 56".

It showed up to my driveway and by the time I saw it, the guy already put the pallet jack away. I asked if he could help me move into the garage- even better- he let me unbox it, I grabbed my jack and we lifted and moved it off the blocks. Then to my shocking surprise he offered to help me lift the 350 pound top box up onto the bottom cabinet! So I nearly broke myself, but it was the only way I'd ever get a chance to get this done without hiring help. I tried to give him beer (he didn't like IPA) and he wouldn't accept cash for a tip. Cheers to you HF delivery driver!

I was surprised the top box doesn't sit into the top box- it barely sits on there and slides around dangerously until it's bolted into place. That was a little sketchy.

 

[kody1234]

Looks good

 

[zimm17]

Thanks! I already pulled the huge sticker on the lid and started adding my own stickers. Sad I had to lose 30 years of stickers off the old box and the beer fridge I had to get rid of. Oh well, time to buy more parts.

 

[qqzj]

What’s the total price?

 

[zimm17]

What’s the total price?

1600 bucks shipped. The Milwaukee 56 is 2000 before shipping and taxes. So I think I came out ahead.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I like the color, looks like Snap On's Electric Orange. Probably what they were going for.

 

[LXCam]

Looks good and really a nice value too. I’ve looked at the Milwaukee boxes and am not a fan.

I’ve had and sold the older style HF 56” set before. No complaints about the construction of the box, it was actually pretty damn impressive for the price. But the drawer layout just didn’t work well for me.

 

[1982fxr]

You can quickly pull the drawers of the top if you ever need to move it. Easy lift for two people.

 

[Lucid Moments]

Looks good and should serve you well. I love my 72" US General bottom cabinet. Might feel different if I were a professional, but since I am not it will probably last me the rest of my life.

 

[bcradio]

Is that the series 3? I have the series 2 and the top and bottom don't bolt together.

 

[zimm17]

Is that the series 3? I have the series 2 and the top and bottom don't bolt together.

its a 2, maybe a new style

 

[mepstein]

You can quickly pull the drawers of the top if you ever need to move it. Easy lift for two people.

Yep. Easy way to remove ~ half the weight from any tool box.

Not my first choice in color but can’t beat the price.

 

[zimm17]

I didn’t think of that. I was in a huge hurry with the truck driver waiting on me. So we hoofed it up there. The hardest part was getting the lower off the blocks. Floor jack and hammer to knock a few blocks out then jacked the other side and rolled if off the pallet. Hope to never have to do that again.

 

[mike93lx]

I really need to sell my 44" HF box and replace it with that setup. Might give me a chance to not have tools in drawers and spread out everywhere

Nice setup

 

[CS454]

Coworker bought the identical stack in green, I'm a huge fan of the drawer layout. Great buy.

 

[alinc100]

Thanks! I already pulled the huge sticker on the lid and started adding my own stickers. Sad I had to lose 30 years of stickers off the old box and the beer fridge I had to get rid of. Oh well, time to buy more parts.

20 years ago I put a piece of magnetic vinyl on the inside lid of my box. If I ever change boxes the magnet peels right off and goes with me.

 

[cgrutt]

Nice box good luck with it. I'm thinking about selling my Snap-on boxes (about 40" double stack) and buying a 56 or 72 my box is pretty much out of space and it's becoming a hassle to get the tools I want out and put them back when project is done lol.

 

[Mr_B]

Better than the milwaukee in my opinion, Series 2 USG boxes can be a good buy shame they don't do better deal in shipping costs but you got fair amount of good storage for the price plus less hassle delivery/setup than average .
Series 2 was best looking/finished lower cost box store offerings ...

 

[nadogail]

May you enjoy your box in good health for many years.

 

[Dig Doug]

Looks Excellent ! Nice and bright easy to see inside - more light that reflects inside the drawers.

I bought my Nephew an orange 34 inch cart and got orange wrench racks and Hansen peg racks at Home Depot online.

I really like those bright colors! My boxes are Yellow w/ green racks and socket holders, Looking for a light gray drawer liner or yoga mat but in no hurry

 

[bobg03]

Very nice, I like the color. I'm looking for a bottom only to consolidate and the drawer layout doesn't quite work for me. The Icon bottom in that size does but as a non-professional boomer, $2500 is a tad more than I want to spend. Plus I'd want a wooden top for it.

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

Looks really nice!

 

[Madjik Man]

20 years ago I put a piece of magnetic vinyl on the inside lid of my box. If I ever change boxes the magnet peels right off and goes with me.

Brilliant idea. Wish I thought of this 25 years ago when I bought this tiny Kobalt set top/bottom chest.

I'm going to keep it once I finally upgrade and make it more of the crafts/irrigation tool chest.

The friggen price on this 56 USG2 is incredible... makes me rethink whether I should go for the 72 Masterforce lower + 36 Masterforce upper. I just love the drawer layout of the 72 Masterforce lower.