Need a 41" Lower Tool Chest... looking for advice

[mike_dmt]

My tool collection has finally outgrown my 26" CM box that I've had for a while.

I have been planning to get a wider bottom chest for a while, and put my current box on top.

I have have been looking at the "middle of the road" sets, like the Husky set at HD, or the one at Costco that I missed out on. Which I'm kinda pissed about.

If I bought a combo, I'd just sell my CM upper.

And, I've also thought to just get the 42" HF lower that seems to get good reviews.


What do you guys think?

 

[egdede]

I think the Harbor Freight box is solidly built, and fairly well respected. Unfortunately, at 42", it is 1" too big for your needs!

 

[csp]

The HF box is 41" bare and 44" with the handle installed.

 

[SiGmA_X]

First choice for me would be HF44, if it fits your space. It will likely be my next box purchase when I outgrow my current Mac box.

 

[landlord30]

I just bought the Husky 41" combo chest today. I just set it up and went over it, I think it is very nice and worth the $498 I paid.

 

[mike_dmt]

Ha! Ya, I left myself 42 1/4" for space between my workbench and shelving.

I think the Husky set is very reasonable. Plus it's black, which I prefer.

Is it crazy to expect them to ever go on sale?

 

[Hephaestus29]

Ha! Ya, I left myself 42 1/4" for space between my workbench and shelving.

I think the Husky set is very reasonable. Plus it's black, which I prefer.

Is it crazy to expect them to ever go on sale?

Check Craigslist. On sale ? Ha ha. all
their employees ****** up all the
one cent deals etc. before most other
people get a chance, then they sell
the stuff on craigslist. Must be their
form of profit sharing.

 

[cja245]

If you have a Menards, get the Master force box. It is IMO a step up from the other store brands and the Harbor Freight. I have the 46'', but they also have a 41". Otherwise, I would get the Harbor freight box.

 

[winlinmac]

Check Sears Craftsman Heavy Duty, that had an awesome on sale the other day around $200

Or check the Kobalt at Lowes at around $200 with additional $15 off

Prices fluctuate, but those tool chests have gotten some positive feedback in recent days as per the hot deals section of the forum

 

[mike_dmt]

Cool, thanks guys!

 

[exmaxima1]

The CM Premium Heavy Duty is pretty nice, and a great deal right now. It has the Griplatch drawers, 100 lb drawers, and lifetime warranty. I bought the 41 and the 52, and happy with the purchases.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-40-i...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[morrillm06]

do you have a link to the 52, I cant find it on the sears site

 

[exmaxima1]

do you have a link to the 52, I cant find it on the sears site

The 52 Premium HD is apparently sold out. But you can still get the Soft Close version, which has same load ratings, wheels, and material thicknesses. The warranty is "only" 6 years (about how long Sears will last) but the upside is that the matching chest is much nicer. And it's cheaper yet

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-52-i...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-52-i...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4

 

[Baysailor]

Home Depot currently has a Husky 46" one for $199 (50% off). It is actually called a lower workbench as it comes with a wood top, but could be used a lower tool chest too.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46...h-Solid-Wood-Top-Black-HOTC4609B11M/206842295

 

[mike_dmt]

^ I did see that as well. Hard to beat for the price.

Anyone try that Kobalt lower from Lowes? It's on sale here for $239.

 

[mike_dmt]

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-41-i...2-activeusers&utm_medium=2706_92012_CoreTools

This must be the one winlinmac mentioned. Looks nice for the $$. I better go check it out.

 

[SiGmA_X]

^ I did see that as well. Hard to beat for the price.

Anyone try that Kobalt lower from Lowes? It's on sale here for $239.

Make sure to use a promo code for additional savings! http://shellweb.net/index.php?page=news

 

[Hatman52]

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-41-i...2-activeusers&utm_medium=2706_92012_CoreTools

This must be the one winlinmac mentioned. Looks nice for the $$. I better go check it out.

I posted a short review on this 41" cabinet on another thread:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344161&page=12