Montezuma 72" roller cabinet/top chest review

[nissan_crawler]

By "wobble" I mean when the drawer is fully extended, and you move it side to side, how badly does it go in and out of the box on either side. You kind of answered it my question, but your method was fairly static. I'm wondering the dynamic action.

As far as the metal gauge, so it doesn't feel like it's just going to bend and flex? That's my main beef with the Craftsman and Harbor Freight boxes and carts, aside from the excessive drawer wobble.

Well, if you just solely move it side to side, it doesn't wobble at all.

If you push in on one side while doing it, you can get a little bit of wobble, but it would be hard to do it under normal conditions.

No, nothing on this thing feels like it will bend or flex.

 

[tonydanzah]

Montezuma boxes are built like tanks

 

[mattwgrizwald]

hey nissan I,ve been checking out this thread and I am way interested in buying a box form montezuma . I noticed in the picture where the lock mechanism the paint looks flaky am I wrong?

 

[nissan_crawler]

I think there was a little grease there when it was painted.

 

[tonydanzah]

seriously, that little paint flake in the rear of the box on a moving part would stop you?

 

[nissan_crawler]

seriously, that little paint flake in the rear of the box on a moving part would stop you?

Hence, why I never looked closely.

 

[scottmlew]

If anyone is one the fence about one of these, I should have mine within a few weeks, at which time I'll be offering my candid feedback as best I can...it will be from a non-pro perspective, but hopefully it will be helpful nonetheless.

I am extremely excited about it, for reasons that will become apparent when it arrives and I'm at liberty to talk about it

 

[44boggers]

Same here. I am waiting on my blue elite box. they are suppose to ship out on the 24th. i too will chime in on my thoughts about the box. I can barley sleep at night thinking about it.

 

[CamarosRus]

I'm wanting, trying to do a special drawer configuration on THIS box with Shannon.

I am obsessed with having more sq inches of storage in more shallow drawers. Shallow drawers on this box are 2.25" inches deep which is deeper than S.O. KRL similar drawers.

I dont want deep drawers for storing welding hood or skil saw.......

Opinions please!!!!

Thanks, Chuck

 

[M-technik-3]

Does any one have a discount code for Strictly tool boxes? I am ordering a new 72" box and any discount helps these days.

Greg

 

[CamarosRus]

Prices are posted on web site including "free" shipping (built into price)

If anything was to go on sale.......it would be posted on home page of stb.com site.

 

[Texxen]

I purchased a black Montezuma 72" Elite with top hutch the first week of Feb. I received my first shipment March 1. I have nothing
but good things to say about Shannon and his attitude towards dealing with the sale and everything else he has had to deal with.
Montezuma and Fedex, I can't say the same.
My next shipment is due next week.........

 

[global72]

Texxen,

Your replacement box and hutch shipped you should have it in just a few days. I am sorry for the trouble. With as well as these things are packaged I have no idea how the freight company managed to destroy yours. I am having the damaged box brought to my location so I can personally inspect it.

 

[ManicMechanic]

Just ordered my 17 drawer elite yesterday. I feel like a kid a week before christmas.
Guys, if you ever have the need for a new toolbox, Shannon is the man to deal with!!!! He made everything easy (except for handing over almost 3k), but what a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to opening it up andgiving my own review.

 

[arizonaadam]

Just ordered my 17 drawer elite yesterday. I feel like a kid a week before christmas.
Guys, if you ever have the need for a new toolbox, Shannon is the man to deal with!!!! He made everything easy (except for handing over almost 3k), but what a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to opening it up andgiving my own review.

Did you start a new thread? Your last post was a month ago.

 

[Brandonbm]

I ordered a 72"x30" deep roller cabinet based alot by this review and LOVE it! I can't wait to order the top to go with it.

 

[Brandonbm]

A couple pics

 

[CamarosRus]

Gorgeous box..........Use it in good health

(IMHO, Needs more shallow drawers = more sq inches of storage)

 

[tvmango]

finally got to order mine today!! woooohoooo,, cant wait to finally be able to open drawers without having to shuffle stuff around.. going from my 55 inch matco box to this monster...

 

[tvmango]

thank you nissan for your review, it helped me with my decision...

 

[Weeburn]

Nissan, thanks to you and this thread I've made my decision on my next box.

I tried to call StrictlyToolBoxes twice, but apparently one of the two of us had phone reception issues, so I sent an email, though not sure I sent it to the right place (picked sales@xxxwhateverxx) under "Contact Us", couldnt find a "product information" contact

I'm insanely anxious to hear back, 'cause my perfect box is the 55x24" combo, however the site currently only shows orange (which apparently a lot of you guys were excited about), however my dealership wants us to have black boxes when we move, plus I like black anyways. Although with the cost of these boxes I'd take orange if it was all there was, no problems.

Anyways if it wasn't for this review, I may not have found out Montezuma boxes are up to par, and as such prolly would have pulled the trigger on either a C-pro box (which don't get me wrong, they're alright, but I need sturdier for work) and wished I had something better, or a Matco/Snap-on and wished I had spent less.

So thanks Nissan_Crawler, and everyone else who's since bought boxes and verified their quality and posted up on here

 

[tvmango]

well said.... I don't think shannons there on sunday... try tomorrow....

 

[junkman302]

Guys, I just got my elite combo4 and i cant believe how strong and beautiful this box looks, I am 5-10 and this thing towers, they are right when they say everybody will look and stare,two guys that work with me wanted the website so i gave it to them.But let me tell you something guys when my shipment arrived and i saw the crates for the first time i got nervous cause it started looking like the damaged pics shannon was talking about,but further inspection revealed a beautiful tool box under the crate damage,so guys there is still hope if you see damage on your crate so be hopeful. heres some picks of my toolbox.On behalf of me and my wife Dina, we thank you for your service and beautiful quality.PS:I have to get the other side box now!

 

[reedwesd]

Looks awesome Junkman302

 

[tvmango]

i love mine,, but having 3 keys for 3 boxes ***** every morning and night when i leave work... other than that,, really no many complaints for the money... when you buy the kit in 1 purchase,, we should get a matching key set, or at least an option on how to get one.....

 

[tvmango]

mine was boxed differently than your.. mine had a composite like wood surround,, was very heavy stuff.... no metal bands... your blue looks good,,,

 

[global72]

i love mine,, but having 3 keys for 3 boxes ***** every morning and night when i leave work... other than that,, really no many complaints for the money... when you buy the kit in 1 purchase,, we should get a matching key set, or at least an option on how to get one.....

When the boxes ship we just grab them from the stack and ship them. Once our customers have the 72" sets set up they just need to email me the key code from the base cabinet and we send out matching locks for the top chest and side lockers.

If I remember correctly you order the set from us. Just email me @ [email protected] we will take care of it.

 

[onelochevy]

Beautiful box man. Really want a 41" Montezuma combo for my garage. Hopfully soon!

 

[tvmango]

When the boxes ship we just grab them from the stack and ship them. Once our customers have the 72" sets set up they just need to email me the key code from the base cabinet and we send out matching locks for the top chest and side lockers.

If I remember correctly you order the set from us. Just email me @ [email protected] we will take care of it.

really!!!! you rock shannon..!! nice !! thank you!! will be sweet !!

 

[tvmango]

see guys,, this is the top notch service you get from strictly toolboxes... so so happy,,,!!

 

[tvmango]

heres some pics of mine when i first got it,, the box that looks like **** was my hutch... no damage to it though..

 

[junkman302]

It looks nice with the hutch as well! Good luck with it! Shannon if i would have known such a box with this price and "quality" and "service" was out there, i would have jumped on it a long time ago. Ill be watching your sight faithfully for the other side box that i want to go on sale and this time ill grab a hat as well.

 

[junkman302]

Thanx Shannon,i recieved the locks for my toolbox thank you again....

 

[Atlascycle]

Nissan,
After hoving this box for some time, how do you think that this box would hold up in your working environment?

Jason

 

[tvmango]

not to **** in,, Ive had mine for almost 1 year, and have no regrets,, except not buying it sooner.. love my box... it holds the tool that make my money just fine

 

[Atlascycle]

not to **** in,, Ive had mine for almost 1 year, and have no regrets,, except not buying it sooner.. love my box... it holds the tool that make my money just fine

tvmango,
what is your occupation?


Jason

 

[tvmango]

toyota master tech

 

[Atlascycle]

do you have to move your box very often?

 

[nissan_crawler]

Nissan,
After hoving this box for some time, how do you think that this box would hold up in your working environment?

Jason

I wouldn't have any doubts about it. In fact, a guy at work just got the same cabinet, so we'll see for sure. Our boxes roll all over the place.

 

[tvmango]

Just did. We move 2 times a week. My box is extremely easy to move. You can spin it in a circle cause the outer wheels swivel and the 2 center wheels are fixed striaght . I push it to the hole I'm going into. Stand it from of it and a quick shove. In the center of the box I can push it straight back into the hole cause the center wheels just skid . Nobody's box is easier to move than mIne in my shop. Plus my casters are identical to snap ons. You can't go wrong. The only thing I would day needs works is the paint. It's bubbly in a few spots. But got the money. It's by far the nicest you can get.