New box time!

[merbie]

So the time has come and iv run out of room in my kra2007 iv currently looking at these two boxes, one is identical to a HF 44 only with 11 draws the other is a tactix the reason I like this one is because it would storage for my welding helmet
dimensionally the 11 draw unit is larger but not
By much but the tactix has more drawers and is easier to organise, any suggestions would help
Cheers


Merb

 

[oldldh]

not draw!!!


drawer, dammit!!!

Sorry, it's my OCD starting up...

 

[merbie]

My bad


Merb

 

[mopar01]

I would thake the second one down. More drawers and room for your helmet. Im in that boat now where I dont have a place to put my helmet in my box. Keep the snappy for a cart. Or atleast that what id do.

 

[hilld]

Look at the Lista toolboxes. You won't regret it.

 

[merbie]

I did look at lists boxes can't find a dealer in the uk


Merb

 

[JonnyMac]

What's your budget merb?

 

[merbie]

Around 500-550


Merb

 

[WhiffySpark]

Where would you put a welding helmet in a lista box?

 

[merbie]

The storage for my helmet isn't a deal breaker


Merb

 

[pcmeiners]

"Where would you put a welding helmet in a lista box? "

Anywhere you want as you can configure their boxes with any size drawer, as each box is individually configured... that is if you want to waste the space for one in a relatively small box.

 

[zkling]

That seemed short lived.

 

[motofool33]

can u get Beta toolboxes over there ? or Hazet?

 

[colin39]

Merb costco have got some good offers at the mo.

 

[ibedayank]

they have Costco in the UK.... a new one to me

 

[colin39]

they have Costco in the UK.... a new one to me

Hell yea, i use my uk card in florida all the time ;-)

 

[Strouty]

if I was in your location I would look for a hazet or beta box. Those are the only ones I am really familiar with and consistently drool over.

 

[bob_the_builder]

Merbie, what type of lock is on your KRA2007 is the standard Snap on tumbler round lock? How is the box for rolling around?

Bob

 

[merbie]

Standard type round lock, rolls around perfect not bumpy at all, it's only a few months old today my snap on guy had a close out sale and I bought a side shelf for it


Merb

 

[colin39]

Standard type round lock, rolls around perfect not bumpy at all, it's only a few months old today my snap on guy had a close out sale and I bought a side shelf for it


Merb

Merb , i thought you were looking for bigger , not just a shelf?

 

[merbie]

i am but i thought for a tenner off the truck itll add a little value to the box no?

 

[colin39]

i am but i thought for a tenner off the truck itll add a little value to the box no?

Yea would have thought so. Y dont you see what deal your tool man will come up with?

 

[merbie]

He had his Last day today no more snap on goodness for a while


Merb

 

[JonnyMac]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/381261227453?nav=SEARCH

Here you go. Sell yours for 500 and job done..

 

[merbie]

My budget includes some money from my box selling


Merb

 

[JonnyMac]

Either way used snap on via ebay is the way to go in my opinion. .

 

[merbie]

I suppose it is but there's nothing ever for sale around me and when there is it's cheaper to buy off the truck


Merb

 

[JonnyMac]

No way. I cant believe the truck would be cheaper! Your guy must have been an exception to the rule!!
Where are you based?

 

[merbie]

Southern England the most expensive place on earth the tactix box above is 575£ that's 900$ across the pond I can buy the same box from northern tool for 400$, that's how much we get rapped on price in the uk also the U.S. Pro box which is basically a HF 44 is 525£ in the U.K. And it only has 11 draws rather than 13 like the U.S. general which is around 300$ honestly it's frustrating at times


Merb

 

[JonnyMac]

Im from essex, southern England isn't that bad!

 

[merbie]

Great place to live but expensive


Merb

 

[merbie]

Sold my box for 425 so hopefully I can get me new box before I go on holiday


Merb

 

[sberry]

I don't need to lock up a lot of big long tools and a lot of heavy stuff should or does reside on a shelf under work bench. I coul;d refine a couple drawers but I cleaned a bunch of stuff I didn't even use out which helped a lot but still want a new HF44.
I like the box the OP has or had and if I would have wanted a bit more fab a hutch. That shelf doesn't do much for me especially in that location, extra pull drawers or box shelf. Most of it is moot unless a guy has to move anyway.

 

[sberry]

I did get an idea from this thread of a reman/remodel. I wanted a new 44 but could actually simply swap boxes, one is used mostly as storage could be traded for a worn one and in future view the drawers may be better.

 

[colin39]

Im from essex, southern England isn't that bad!

Haha that from the bloke that moved to paradise lol. I spent 18month backpacking and ended up most of it in karrather back in 1990, if i could only get the wife to go there , i wouldnt come back!!

Sold my box for 425 so hopefully I can get me new box before I go on holiday


Merb

So you have £500 to spend. How far up country are you merb?

 

[merbie]

Oxfordshire


Merb

 

[colin39]

Mmm oxford , ive spent loads of time in stage coach oxford, witney and brize norton. Ok give me a while to come up with some ideas. I no some good ex engineers , retired, that are parting out tool kits.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/t...-with-tools-for-sale-must-go-today/1117391380

this aint a bad deal 5 mins of looking

 

[JonnyMac]

My most vivid memory of canvey was playing rugby on a freezing wet blowy Saturday.... but as a rule i never went on to the island unless absolutely necessary!

 

[colin39]

My most vivid memory of canvey was playing rugby on a freezing wet blowy Saturday.... but as a rule i never went on to the island unless absolutely necessary!

Wow last weekend. Lol. Yea i moved outta dagenham in 1981 to benfleet left school in 1986 and moved here with my wife in 1994 5 years left on mortgage. Still a poo hole but its home.

 

[JonnyMac]

Spent a bit of time in benfleet as my cousins are there. Im actually from Canewdon.