International Tool Box

[Andersonfarms]

Hi guys,
I'm new to the forum, not sure if this is the right place to post about this or not. Currently i have a 40in stacked craftsman box got it new for 55% off on sale. i can't remember how big the drawers are off hand but it is the budget model. this box worked fine for awhile until i quickly realized that it just isnt heavy duty enough to handle all the shop use that i put it through. I'm going to upgrade to a mid 50 inch model but i want the deep drawers (24in) top and bottom, so are the value boxes built as HD as a pro box just minus the quality of the bearings in the drawers?

 

[Jawn]

No, International's "value" series isn't built as heavily as the "SHD" models. Not sure on the "Pro" line, which falls in between the "Value" and "SHD" series.

 

[kippieland]

SHD are much heavier....more like SO and Matco but without the shinyness. Values are much thinner and lighter. Still good boxes but not pro level stuff.

 

[Andersonfarms]

Are there any other decent tool boxes out there that are heavy for under 2500 bucks? or should i be looking on craigslist for a snap on?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

IMO, look at Montezuma. Also, some good threads on GJ about them.

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/montezuma-toolbox.html

http://www.montezumamfg.com/

 

[Andersonfarms]

also forgot to add, i would REALLY like to get a orange box..

 

[kippieland]

I would look on craigslist for a used mac, snap-on, or Matco for that price...just me though.

 

[PT Doc]

IMO, look at Montezuma. Also, some good threads on GJ about them.

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/montezuma-toolbox.html

http://www.montezumamfg.com/

If looking for a Montezuma, call Ryan at country feeds in Kansas. He is down the road from Montezuma and will sort you out and the price is the best I've seen.