New HF 56" Top

[chris fresh]

i was going to start hunting a 3 bay snappy or matco,but maybe now i'll buy the biggest lower H.F has,repaint it and make a badge for it that say's strap-on.and call it good.All i need is a big lower,have no desire for a big upper that i need a step stool to see into.plus the added counter space would be a dream in my shop right now,floor space is beyond slim.

 

[bobcatdan]

Top and bottom in that price the only thing you are going to find is a KRA. If it is in that price range it is beat and something I wouldn't want anyway. The 7022 is close in size especially when you factor in the 1.5 inch trim they put on them to come up with their depth measurement. You do not get a lot of extra room in that box and you are going to pay at least twice of the HF combo just for the bottom.

I'm not going to argue and say cheap krls rain from the sky. However when it comes to depth. The HF is was the 22" deep at the most, my 1022 drawers are over 25" deep. So overall the krl drawer depth has to be close to 6" if not a little more then the HF.

 

[Evan(CA)]

How deep are the HF drawers internally(The useable space)? My KRL7002 drawers are just shy of 27"

 

[bryanrj]

If the number is 61370...I could be wrong, but that's what it looks like...

It doesn't register on the HF website...

Mysterioso...really nice, but...Mysterioso...

Maybe it will show up near the roller chest soon:

http://www.harborfreight.com/56-inch-11-drawer-industrial-roller-cabinet-67681.html

 

[wmartin]

For 1300+ tax you can find a really nice used truck brand box.

Let's see what they cost in Goleta....

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/tls/4081096262.html

Huh, that's funny. That looks familiar.

 

[Evan(CA)]

Let's see what they cost in Goleta....

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/tls/4081096262.html

Huh, that's funny. That looks familiar.

I'm not seriously trying to sell that box at the moment but for that kind of money I would. I flip cars, motorcycles and tool boxes on CL all the time. It's easy money and I get to use the stuff in the mean time.

 

[Marion3]

Somebody get one so we can see in depth pictures if it

 

[Trey T]

That's a $7K for snap-on classic 78 series. I know Snap-On boxes depreciates a lot but I have never seen a set like that for around $1500.

For 1300+ tax you can find a really nice used truck brand box.

 

[alpinewhite]

Sam's Club has an Excel that was probably made by the same manufacturer.

Only $358 but with one less drawer and you need to pay for shipping.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/heavy-...paign=rr&sn=ClickCP&campaign_data=prod8400062

 

[StevenB]

Darn I spent $531 for a excel TB5607 this year.

 

[GoFaster2]

Sam's Club has an Excel that was probably made by the same manufacturer.

Only $358 but with one less drawer and you need to pay for shipping.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/heavy-...paign=rr&sn=ClickCP&campaign_data=prod8400062

Black Industrial Powder Coating looks like the older HF 44" finish.

 

[Brownsfan]

Just an FYI. My local HF says they have a "**** ton"(his words) in stock. So it seems they anticipated the rush of people wanting them.

 

[cheechi]

I may swing by next week but it seems the lack of photos nobody has seen one in the wild yet, let alone made a purchase.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Let's see what they cost in Goleta....

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/tls/4081096262.html

Huh, that's funny. That looks familiar.

That's awesome...

 

[tearlessj]

Heads up, my HF has the 56" top and bottom combo for $999.99. Seems like a pretty good deal to me!

 

[cheechi]

My HF got the 56" top box out on display this week sometime. Warning big photos. I won't img tag them you can click to see them instead.

pic 1
pic 2
pic 3
pic 4

You can see in pic 3 they don't have them lined up exactly but I took that photo specifically because, best I can tell, it's lined up in the back. It might be the top isn't the same overall dimensions, I could really only get to 2 corners well and one partly.

In pic 4 I put the sale paper there to show there is really no depth to the top compartment. Maybe 1" tall, unlike the 44" that has more to it.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[Evan(CA)]

Wow, What a waste of a top lid. Might as well just have another drawer.

I want that black 1 drawer cart! All I ever see is the red single drawer. Any know the part number on the black one?

 

[boosteddsm92]

You haven't looked hard enough

^^THIS^^

I have $1300 into a nice condition KR1000 (w/bb slides) and KR1100 top. The deals ARE out there.

 

[cheechi]

You can't get that black one anymore. That one isn't for sale, I've asked. It's the same black crinkle paint as the real cheapo 26" stack. Based on what they told me when I asked, you'd rather have the red one anyway.

 

[GoFaster2]

^^THIS^^

I have $1300 into a nice condition KR1000 (w/bb slides) and KR1100 top. The deals ARE out there.

You wont find those deals around here.

 

[alpinewhite]

What is the purpose of the top compartment?

 

[toddacimer]

What is the purpose of the top compartment?

On my Snapon top box I drilled a 1" hole in the back of the top box and ran power up there. I have a power strip and my radio up there. I also keep my battery chargers up there. I can't close the lid while charging but I don't like leaving my batteries charge while I'm not around so it works out fine.

 

[oldldh]

Heads up, my HF has the 56" top and bottom combo for $999.99. Seems like a pretty good deal to me!

How come nobody jumped all over this???

 

[monomach]

Played around with one of these at my local HF this morning. It's nice. All the same as the 56" bottom and the 44" bottom, of course.

 

[LOOSEWHEEL]

Top is on sale now for $399.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/56-in-8-drawer-roller-cabinet-top-chest-61370.html

 

[HighwayTrout]

For 1300+ tax you can find a really nice used truck brand box.

Exactly.
I picked up this box with side box for cheaper than the HF deal. Just needed to replace one caster. Ordered from the local truck and got it in a week.
Deals are still out there. Just got to have patience and cash on hand. This particular box was located a couple hundred miles away. I had my brother check it out and pick it up for me.


edit**
I have no clue why the picture is upside down.

 

[nit2wn]

Top is on sale now for $399.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/56-in-8-drawer-roller-cabinet-top-chest-61370.html

It may be on sale, but all I can get is a rain check at 3 different stores for two weeks running.

 

[OxJaw]

I stopped by the local HF on my way home today to check out the new top box and snapped some pics while I was there. The top box seemed well built to me and fit on the bottom pretty well IMO. Hope these help someone out. If I had the cash I would strongly consider this set.

Top and Bottom, notice the corners and trim line up pretty well

Depth of the top compartment is just shy of 2 inches

Inside width of the widest drawer is right at 37 inches

Inside Height of the tallest drawer is around 4.5 inches

Inside depth of the drawers is about 19 11/16 inches

Inside Height of the shorter drawer is around 2.5 inches

Inside width of the narrower drawers on the right side is about 12 inches

 

[unslow1]

Thanks for the heads up. I bought one this morning. Heavy sucker.

 

[alpinewhite]

I have no clue why the picture is upside down.

Here it is right-side up.

 

[unslow1]

This what it looks like assembled.

 

[BajaBound]

Hell yeah can't wait to add one on top of mine.

 

[alpinewhite]

I saw this 56" top today at HF. I was impressed. Highly recommended.