MB 8800 MAC Box Opinions ?????

[CamarosRus]

Local seller has MAC roller bottom box..............MB8800 in Blue

TECH series ............what is known about build quality of this box versus ???

Seller asking $550

http://www.mactools.com/product/tabid/120/p-329152-mb8800-bk.aspx

 

[flashpuppy]

I had one of these when I was in the NAVY. I loved it. For that price I would be all over it. I've been considering buying one for a "tool cart".

 

[brian90505]

Not sure of build quality since I've only owned one Mac box, but that seems like a great price.

 

[arkangel06]

well looking at the link and lit price i think its a good deal. Pending condition

 

[Mickey O]

Price on the Mac website is $2,599.00, Link with more info. So it sounds like a real sweet deal.

 

[Shocker]

Looks pretty good. I meant to call and take a look at it.

 

[scottmlew]

The lid on that opens? It must be pretty shallow in there!

 

[DannyG]

No they don't open up on those, just the roll carts and top boxes. That looks like a sweet deal!

 

[scottmlew]

No they don't open up on those, just the roll carts and top boxes. That looks like a sweet deal!

The linked to specs says it does...or did I misinterpret?

 

[Mickey O]

The linked to specs says it does...or did I misinterpret?

You read it right:

Easy to turn lock system opens lid and drawers simultaneously

Two oil-filled lift cylinders for easy opening lid

I think it's a screw up on the website.

 

[DannyG]

Yeah I saw it did mention • "Easy to turn lock system opens lid and drawers simultaneously"

I believe they're talking about the MB8810 5 drawer top chest that is optional. That would be nice to have too. And its not that shallow either. Let me find that model.
http://www.mactools.com/SearchResults/tabid/79/Default.aspx?Search=MB8810

 

[CamarosRus]

IF I buy the bottom (today) for $500, I would never find a comparible deal on the top. This is probably a situation where its best to buy BOTH or nothing (???)

I need overflow space for my KRL1022 and just not sure how best to solve it.

Dont really have room for 72" long box.

Need more shallow drawers in 1022, but cost is outrageous

With better pics, better marketing can I flip the MB8800 for much more than $500??

Thanks to all..............

 

[Joel 67]

You should see if Snap On will sell you new drawers for your existing box. It is an easy way to add some squares!

 

[CamarosRus]

Hello Joel,

SNAP ON will sell additional KRL drawers and slides at a VERY HIGH PRICE..........

This has been discussed at length in other threads

There is absolutely no $$$$ reality in buying more shallow drawers for a KRL/KRA box

 

[Skyline]

IF I buy the bottom (today) for $500, I would never find a comparible deal on the top. This is probably a situation where its best to buy BOTH or nothing (???)

I need overflow space for my KRL1022 and just not sure how best to solve it.

Dont really have room for 72" long box.

Need more shallow drawers in 1022, but cost is outrageous

With better pics, better marketing can I flip the MB8800 for much more than $500??

Thanks to all..............

I would look for a top box for your KRL. It might be a hard thing to find though. If you can't find one, find a matched pair, top/bottom combination, and then sell your KRL.

 

[rsanter]

you could buy it and use it as a mobile work cart
you could also add a Cman top box that you find a deal on

bob

IF I buy the bottom (today) for $500, I would never find a comparible deal on the top. This is probably a situation where its best to buy BOTH or nothing (???)

I need overflow space for my KRL1022 and just not sure how best to solve it.

Dont really have room for 72" long box.

Need more shallow drawers in 1022, but cost is outrageous

With better pics, better marketing can I flip the MB8800 for much more than $500??

Thanks to all..............

 

[CamarosRus]

SKYLINE, My KRL1022 is Electric Orange and finding a used top box to match will "never happen"

I'll just keep looking, watching, and waiting for my next deal and pull the trigger.

I'm VERY interested to SEE what Shannon is coming up with re: MONTEZUMA drawer options and Orange, Lime Green , etc boxes...........

Thanks for your inciteful comments.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I think the Blue MAC will look cool on your Orange KRL1022.

TheGrooveking

 

[CamarosRus]

Grooveking, MB88800 is Bottom Box for sale...............

Would not be real cool on top of a KRL1022.

Other picture just showing top box that matches MB8800 Bottom........

 

[CamarosRus]

Anybody familar with the drawer layout on the MB8800.......

Doesnt appear any of the upper drawers you coukl use stand up socket racks ????

 

[Joel 67]

Rus,

Why wouldn't you use the KRL top drawer for your sockets?

Here is a KRL1201 you could paint orange. Not too far either

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tls/1546265767.html

 

[ears]

If you are looking for square inches you should think about vidmar/lista type boxes. Truck brand boxes are made for guys who have to lock up everything when they leave for the day so they are going to have some deep drawers.

A double wide vidmar on wheels is 66" tall 60" wide and 29" deep with 12 to 15 drawers that is a lot of square inches. A 12 drawer double wide vidmar near me just sold for $1200 and an 8 drawer DW lista for $800, the deals are out there. They are hell for stout as well. Three of the standard 29" square boxes in a row would be a lot of storage as well and cheaper than a KRL box, but not very mobile and used they aren't generally in stylish colors.