jeopardy98
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Side note. Did I buy some Ridgid tools from you in the HD parking lot?
Milwaukee 46" Tool Chest / Cabinet Combo
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ScaniaTech
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Need this in the UK! damn America has all the best stuffs 
Ok, here's another way to bring the cost down, but it's complicated and won't work for all. For me I could get $1 off of gas, up to 35 gallons, so 35 additional savings.
To make this work in a minimal way...
You'll need a store that gives fuel points for purchases, and that has a gas station close to you. For me this is Kroger (Grocery). I googled "fuelperks" and there are many other stores (BiLo, Martins, WinnDixie, Giant Eagle, Fred Meyers.... etc). Three of my local Kroger grocery stores have fuel centers. If yours don't, you might find a shell station that accepts fuel perk points. My closest shell station does ... but many don't.
You need to be part of the loyalty program within the store. For me, Kroger. This automatically makes you a member of the fuel perks program.
They need to sell HD gift cards (most do).
Buy a gift card to cover the cost/partial cost of the combo. Use the fuel points before they expire. Don't let this confuse you, the HD gift cards never expire, but the fuel perks points do.
To further maximize savings:
Buy the most gas you can and that your fuel program allows and do it during a single visit to the pump. For Kroger members that's 35 gallons. With my kids home for the summer (5 us in house, 4 drivers, 4 cars plus my truck ... it's easy. I also have several gas cans for yard tools and my generator. Wait for several cars/cans to be near empty. What I'm saying is that if you only fill up with 15 gallons, you won't be allowed to use those points later, they only are available during one use of that pump.
If the store gives more points per dollar purchased on gift cards you'll save even more. For me, Kroger currently gives 2x the points. Rarely they give 4x the points, but only for a short while and I never know when.
Here's the math on my easiest example just buying 500 in gift cards.
They double the points, so I have 1000 points so that's 35 dollars savings.
Drive to the Kroger station together, get in line at a single pump. Use your loyalty card at the pump, and don't hang up the pump until you have pumped 35 gallons. I usually drive 2 cars and park on opposite sides of a single pump and just pass the nozzle from car one to car 2. Sometimes I bring a very thirsty car and several gas cans .... you get the idea.
To make this work in a minimal way...
You'll need a store that gives fuel points for purchases, and that has a gas station close to you. For me this is Kroger (Grocery). I googled "fuelperks" and there are many other stores (BiLo, Martins, WinnDixie, Giant Eagle, Fred Meyers.... etc). Three of my local Kroger grocery stores have fuel centers. If yours don't, you might find a shell station that accepts fuel perk points. My closest shell station does ... but many don't.
You need to be part of the loyalty program within the store. For me, Kroger. This automatically makes you a member of the fuel perks program.
They need to sell HD gift cards (most do).
Buy a gift card to cover the cost/partial cost of the combo. Use the fuel points before they expire. Don't let this confuse you, the HD gift cards never expire, but the fuel perks points do.
To further maximize savings:
Buy the most gas you can and that your fuel program allows and do it during a single visit to the pump. For Kroger members that's 35 gallons. With my kids home for the summer (5 us in house, 4 drivers, 4 cars plus my truck ... it's easy. I also have several gas cans for yard tools and my generator. Wait for several cars/cans to be near empty. What I'm saying is that if you only fill up with 15 gallons, you won't be allowed to use those points later, they only are available during one use of that pump.
If the store gives more points per dollar purchased on gift cards you'll save even more. For me, Kroger currently gives 2x the points. Rarely they give 4x the points, but only for a short while and I never know when.
Here's the math on my easiest example just buying 500 in gift cards.
They double the points, so I have 1000 points so that's 35 dollars savings.
Drive to the Kroger station together, get in line at a single pump. Use your loyalty card at the pump, and don't hang up the pump until you have pumped 35 gallons. I usually drive 2 cars and park on opposite sides of a single pump and just pass the nozzle from car one to car 2. Sometimes I bring a very thirsty car and several gas cans .... you get the idea.
joshs74nova
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I took this picture yesterday. This is at the Home Depot in Ridgeland Mississippi so they are still out there at the old price.
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small update for me. I went to look more closely at this box. Sales guy caught me checking out the Husky ball bearing box and we got talking. He mentioned the Milwaukee box is being discontinued ... what?
Maybe he doesn't know what's going on ... but ... still, that would be a bad sign I think. Im patient, so if they are rolling out another, better version I can certainly wait. But the thing that bummed me out ... some of the drawers on the display unit are not smooth anymore. Maybe this unit has been abused? but the right side of the top (where the locking drawer is and below) ... they aren't working well anymore. The drawers that hold little don't have their tops rolled over, all others do. The slides seem to be attached cheaply ... Well that was enough for me, I'll rethink the HF combo and what I saw of the Husky BallBearing series looked pretty good ... I'll go back with a micrometer and check the thickness of the metal, etc.. At 500 for the pair it seeps pretty good. A touch smaller size, and needs to be looked at further for me.
I don't know why I don't just go get the well regarded HF combo, but I'm in no hurry.
So, I'm going to pass on the Milwaukee.
Maybe he doesn't know what's going on ... but ... still, that would be a bad sign I think. Im patient, so if they are rolling out another, better version I can certainly wait. But the thing that bummed me out ... some of the drawers on the display unit are not smooth anymore. Maybe this unit has been abused? but the right side of the top (where the locking drawer is and below) ... they aren't working well anymore. The drawers that hold little don't have their tops rolled over, all others do. The slides seem to be attached cheaply ... Well that was enough for me, I'll rethink the HF combo and what I saw of the Husky BallBearing series looked pretty good ... I'll go back with a micrometer and check the thickness of the metal, etc.. At 500 for the pair it seeps pretty good. A touch smaller size, and needs to be looked at further for me.
I don't know why I don't just go get the well regarded HF combo, but I'm in no hurry.
So, I'm going to pass on the Milwaukee.
west_perf
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are these made in China? Can't find where they are made at online.
Lefty 29
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They are made in Vietnam.
kctyphoon
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they may have just made a test run to get a feel for the market, and how well it would be received.. Dewalt did the same thing, and now a newly revised Dewalt box will be coming to market. Milwaukee may do the same..
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woodstockva
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I would highly expect Milwaukee to expand their tool box/storage options next year. The sales on these have been astronomical (every store sells out instantly).....which may be why Home Depot upped the price......a little something called "Supply & Demand".
I am hoping they come out with a 52" box with full width drawers.....but time will tell....
MrBreeze
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Couldn't wait for HD and Milwaukee to get their act together - needed the storage (ironically, mostly for all my Milwaukee cordless/corded tools) so I picked up the HF 44 base for $369
Not the best price, not the worst. I saw their flyer for mid August and they are having a sidewalk sale for $352, but at least I'll have some more storage now.
Not the best price, not the worst. I saw their flyer for mid August and they are having a sidewalk sale for $352, but at least I'll have some more storage now.
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Acuratechva
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Hey guys, anyone know what the deal is with this box combo? I noticed its no longer available online(out of stock). I want it for the extra tall bottom drawers, which no competitor has.
The inner me is saying i should wait till they discount these even more, but then what if new version is completely different?
The inner me is saying i should wait till they discount these even more, but then what if new version is completely different?
fatfillup
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Daniel, nice review. I can see that being real nice for an active DIYer. Not pro quality but it isn't pro priced either.
bvermilion
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I'm bummed I missed this box. Hoping the next version will be out soon.
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woodstockva
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I have been told by Milwaukee that this box is NOT discontinued & supplies are supposed to start hitting Home Depot stores again in October......we will see...
That being said, I wouldnt expect to see them back on Home Depot's website anytime soon....they sell almost as fast as they unload them off the tractor trailers.
bvermilion
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The box just came back in stock online. So I ordered it shipped to my local store.
Also order the Husky 52" Extra Deep box that is online only.
Will home depot help load these in the back of my pickup, maybe using a forklift or something? Or do I have a bring some friends?
Also order the Husky 52" Extra Deep box that is online only.
Will home depot help load these in the back of my pickup, maybe using a forklift or something? Or do I have a bring some friends?
dodge610
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Most HD have a tow motor on premises. I know the 3 by me do. If not they have store help that will usually help load your purchase.