Matco Single Bay Box

[Umclemrbig]

SO, my quest for a box continues. I am still looking at the Montezuma 56 inch (link below) but I have the opportunity to purchase the Matco single bay linked below for $1300. It is two years old and has been under a cover since the initial purchase. Thoughts about the two boxes? I am getting in the short rows on decision and have considered HF but that is on the back burner for the sake of this discussion.

Thanks for the input!

 

[joedodge]

Theres no link....but i have a matco double bay that ive had for over 5 years or so ive been considering a snap on but my matco has been great a buddy i worked with had a matco single bay then got a double bay he loved them both

 

[Umclemrbig]

Braindead!!

MOntezuma

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/mo...xes-21-drawer-tool-cabinet-and-top-chest.html

MAtco

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/41W22R-DBC/4S-SINGLE-BAY-22-TOOL-BOX-SAPPHIRE-BLUE-CHROME/

 

[joedodge]

Ive got the 4s double bay never had a problem with it i dont care for the chromed plastic handles they start to flake on the back side a lil but u cant see it and its never been a problem i vote 4s myself

 

[warmpancakes]

id show up with 1k in cash and buy the matco I love boxes with that layout

 

[OEXL16B]

The Montezuma is only 20'' deep overall, so that would make the drawers 18'' deep or less; and the Matco is one of those (bottom box + top chest one piece combined hybrids) that don't give you any work surface to set your tools on while working. I don't think I like either one of those.

 

[Umclemrbig]

I have plenty of bench space as I have floor cabinets on two walls. Here is a pic during the "great cleanup" of 2012. This garage is dedicated to me so I can do with as I please. It is now heated, air conditioned, has a shower and bathroom, a shop sink, a second floor room with tap and tv. The floor will be my next project-that and replacing the brake booster on the ragtop.

 

[OEXL16B]

^ In that case the Matco will be just fine then.

 

[Umclemrbig]

Ok-so it looks like the matco single above or the following matco 4 s for $1600.

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...LE-BAY-25-TOOL-BOX-BLACK-PAINT-W-CHROME-TRIM/

Thoughts?

 

[OEXL16B]

^ The 4 s would be more practical because it gives you a place to lay your tools while you're putting them away.

 

[rsanter]

Ok-so it looks like the matco single above or the following matco 4 s for $1600.

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...LE-BAY-25-TOOL-BOX-BLACK-PAINT-W-CHROME-TRIM/

Thoughts?

Now were talking
The first one was a toy

Bob

 

[Umclemrbig]

SO here is the purchase when the dust settled.

 

[davesnothere]

That's a good looking box.
Whatdya have to give for that?

 

[Umclemrbig]

Just over $2K. Three months old.