The drawer latching system can easily be removed. Not sure if the slides also have detents like on my 56" Series 2 boxes?First thing I noticed is how hard it is just to open a drawer just because of the new crappy locking system on the drawers. No way I would buy one because of that main reason. I also liked the smaller drawers on the series 2.
No way in hell they are worth the price increase. 399.00 for a lower NO WAY.
The Full Bank was the first USG with the new latching system. I've had mine for a couple years. I was coming from a 5-drawer with the old-style latches. I was beyond out of space with the 5-drawer, and at the time didn't want to do a 44" as I didn't want another horizontal space to collect stuff, so I went with the the Full Bank with some concerns.First thing I noticed is how hard it is just to open a drawer just because of the new crappy locking system on the drawers. No way I would buy one because of that main reason. I also liked the smaller drawers on the series 2.
No way in hell they are worth the price increase. 399.00 for a lower NO WAY.
You're not missing anything - it's the running mystery. I can't think of any reason the 72" is better than the 56"+Side Drawer is the ability to use a hutch. I think they'll eventually drop the price $200-$300. I kinda wonder if it's their way to keep demand down a bit on them and not pull the legs out from the Icon.That's $620 more for the same drawer configuration. Makes no sense to me, or am I missing something here?
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I have been looking at the Series 3 very seriously. The 34" Cart has had those latches since it came out and gets solid reviews, I don't think the 44" is as good of a deal as it was, but the 56" with the power drawer is a solid deal. If it wasn't the holidays there would be one in my shop already, weird latches or not.First thing I noticed is how hard it is just to open a drawer just because of the new crappy locking system on the drawers. No way I would buy one because of that main reason. I also liked the smaller drawers on the series 2.
No way in hell they are worth the price increase. 399.00 for a lower NO WAY.
It’s fantastic on Snap On boxes. My ancient KRL just needs a light, seamless motion, anywhere along the drawer pull.I was hoping for a GripLatch locking system or something similar. I’ve never been a huge fan of the lock and roll system or whatever it’s called. I’m also a little bummed about the drawer layout. The Series 3 seems more geared to power tools and big storage systems. That being said, I have nothing but good things to say about my 5 drawer cart. If I were to add another garage box at the house I wouldn’t hesitate to jump on a Series 3.
That observation between the 56” & 72” is correct. The same 52” wide top drawers and 37” center drawers. The 72” at current pricing makes the 56” look like the better buy.Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't understand the price difference between the 56" and 72" series 3 boxes.
Regular (non-sale) price of the 56" is $900. Regular price of 72" is $1800. The boxes seem identical, with the exception of 72" having the built in small end cabinet size drawers at the left end of the box. The rest of the box appears to be the same between boxes. The separate end cabinet by itself is $280, so a 56" ($900) with end cabinet ($280) totals $1180. Why buy basically the same thing in the 72" for $1800? That's $620 more for the same drawer configuration. Makes no sense to me, or am I missing something here?
Got the same storage issues but the other way around. Looking to add the 34” to my Series 3 56” and unload the old 30yr old 26” Craftsman x2 to make room.The Full Bank was the first USG with the new latching system. I've had mine for a couple years. I was coming from a 5-drawer with the old-style latches. I was beyond out of space with the 5-drawer, and at the time didn't want to do a 44" as I didn't want another horizontal space to collect stuff, so I went with the the Full Bank with some concerns.
The drawers and latch both improve with weight in them and maybe a bit over time as well. I've had it now for a couple years, and been super-happy with it overall.
Now I'm running out of space again, so I've got a 56" arriving in the next week or two, and I bought the hutch for it this morning. It's over 30% more lay-down space not counting the charging and power tool drawers, and I'll have some things in the hutch on magnet bars (much like I already do on the Full Bank). I've got zero worries about the Series 3 stuff.
If you like the 5-drawer, I'd bet you'd love the Full Bank. That's what my Full Bank replaced and other than outgrowing it I've loved it.I was hoping for a GripLatch locking system or something similar. I’ve never been a huge fan of the lock and roll system or whatever it’s called. I’m also a little bummed about the drawer layout. The Series 3 seems more geared to power tools and big storage systems. That being said, I have nothing but good things to say about my 5 drawer cart. If I were to add another garage box at the house I wouldn’t hesitate to jump on a Series 3.
I think it's silly for HF to compare the USG stuff to Snap On, but it is what it is. Icon is easily a more-direct comparison. That said, for home use I'm not devoting the money to an Icon box, much less the crazy SO money.We talk a lot about the HF boxes and for the money, they are just great. But wrong to leap to the conclusion that they are great boxes. They are not. Regardless of how much their drawers can or cannot hold, there is something almost inexplicably better about KRLs. The way the drawers move, the way the latches are, they just feel the way you want them to.
I think the 42"/44" are the same, but they changed the way they were quoting measurements. It's covered on one of the SEMA videos.I've been wanting a top box for my HF 44 for a while now (I think I have the series 2). I see the series 3 is now 42" wide instead of 44", and it has 3 less drawers for the bottom box (10 vs. 13).
But the two stores in my city only have ONE 56" S3 box. That's it. That's the way it's been since early this spring. I even stopped at a HF in the next town over last weekend and it was the same. There are zero other boxes on the floor, and no 4 or 5 drawer carts either. It's like they gave up on display boxes and just want you to order blind.
I think HF has made the US General boxes less desirable, and at a higher cost. It really makes me consider just finding a nice used tool truck brand, or looking at the Husky HD, Milwaukee, or similar offerings.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't understand the price difference between the 56" and 72" series 3 boxes.
Regular (non-sale) price of the 56" is $900. Regular price of 72" is $1800. The boxes seem identical, with the exception of 72" having the built in small end cabinet size drawers at the left end of the box. The rest of the box appears to be the same between boxes. The separate end cabinet by itself is $280, so a 56" ($900) with end cabinet ($280) totals $1180. Why buy basically the same thing in the 72" for $1800? That's $620 more for the same drawer configuration. Makes no sense to me, or am I missing something here?
Or get the 27" roller for almost the same price as the side drawer.!!!The Full Bank was the first USG with the new latching system. I've had mine for a couple years. I was coming from a 5-drawer with the old-style latches. I was beyond out of space with the 5-drawer, and at the time didn't want to do a 44" as I didn't want another horizontal space to collect stuff, so I went with the the Full Bank with some concerns.
The drawers and latch both improve with weight in them and maybe a bit over time as well. I've had it now for a couple years, and been super-happy with it overall.
Now I'm running out of space again, so I've got a 56" arriving in the next week or two, and I bought the hutch for it this morning. It's over 30% more lay-down space not counting the charging and power tool drawers, and I'll have some things in the hutch on magnet bars (much like I already do on the Full Bank). I've got zero worries about the Series 3 stuff.
You're not missing anything - it's the running mystery. I can't think of any reason the 72" is better than the 56"+Side Drawer is the ability to use a hutch. I think they'll eventually drop the price $200-$300. I kinda wonder if it's their way to keep demand down a bit on them and not pull the legs out from the Icon.
+1Or get the 27" roller for almost the same price as the side drawer.!!!
I've got a 25% no exclusions coupon in my email that would put the 42" box down to $450+ tax. I'd say thats not to bad post-pandemicHopefully HF is just testing the market for the Series 3 and will eventually start offering better sales and discounts to get them closer to Series 2 pricing. ~$400ish is my hope. For reference I bought my Series 2 44 for $350 before the pandemic. I am digging the extra full length drawer.
Or the 56 for $675 like I got last week. I think the 56" is the best deal unless you don't have the space.I've got a 25% no exclusions coupon in my email that would put the 42" box down to $450+ tax. I'd say thats not to bad post-pandemic
If that is the 6 drawer cart for 599 , it's pretty damn nice for the moneyI may check out the 42" next time I'm by HF. Looks like it might make a nice cart.
If that is the 6 drawer cart for 599 , it's pretty damn nice for the money
I had the same style in snapon and sold it a few years ago, regrettably, now I want to replace it but not for 2k
Thinking about getting one myself