After the last two years of using my single 52" Husky toolbox that I had outgrown, I figured it was finally time to 'upgrade'. My fiance and I just purchased our first home a couple months ago, and I am getting the garage close to how I envisioned it when we moved in.
I originally wanted to do New Age Pro Series cabinets, but was having a hell of a time justifying the price to myself, and I figure I'd have buyer's remorse for a long time if I actually dropped $5k on garage cabinets.
I had always been intrigued by different Costco boxes, mainly because of the price point. After reading as many reviews as I could, and seeing them go on sale for $320 each (normally $400), I was sold. I went down and picked 4 of them up.
My first thoughts after unpacking them were very positive. I mounted all 4 on the wall for a cleaner look and stability. I also HATE having a crack behind the bench and wall. The back of them sits on a 6" concrete footer that goes around the garage. I removed all the drawers in every cabinet so I could put lag bolts in the back. It took some time lining everything up and hitting the studs, but I am extremely pleased!
As I moved tools from my Husky box to the new boxes, I was very happy with the quality of new ones. The slides are silky smooth, the catches are soft, definite quality over the Husky boxes. Butcher block is thick, no comparison to the Husky at all. Plus, they came with pre-cut drawer liners which was a huge plus!
I spoke with the manufacturer on the phone, and they are sending me another butcher block top so I can spread the gap between the two on the left, making a desk.
I am in the process of painting the garage, so it is not complete yet!
Anyway, here are a few before and after pictures. Enjoy!
Before we bought the house (during inspection)
About a week after we bought it
Racedeck install
With the boxes in
I highly recommend these boxes if you're in the market! For the price, much better than Husky, Kobalt, or Craftsman. Obviously you won't get the fit and finish of a high end box though, so don't expect it!
I originally wanted to do New Age Pro Series cabinets, but was having a hell of a time justifying the price to myself, and I figure I'd have buyer's remorse for a long time if I actually dropped $5k on garage cabinets.
I had always been intrigued by different Costco boxes, mainly because of the price point. After reading as many reviews as I could, and seeing them go on sale for $320 each (normally $400), I was sold. I went down and picked 4 of them up.
My first thoughts after unpacking them were very positive. I mounted all 4 on the wall for a cleaner look and stability. I also HATE having a crack behind the bench and wall. The back of them sits on a 6" concrete footer that goes around the garage. I removed all the drawers in every cabinet so I could put lag bolts in the back. It took some time lining everything up and hitting the studs, but I am extremely pleased!
As I moved tools from my Husky box to the new boxes, I was very happy with the quality of new ones. The slides are silky smooth, the catches are soft, definite quality over the Husky boxes. Butcher block is thick, no comparison to the Husky at all. Plus, they came with pre-cut drawer liners which was a huge plus!
I spoke with the manufacturer on the phone, and they are sending me another butcher block top so I can spread the gap between the two on the left, making a desk.
I am in the process of painting the garage, so it is not complete yet!
Anyway, here are a few before and after pictures. Enjoy!
Before we bought the house (during inspection)
About a week after we bought it
Racedeck install
With the boxes in
I highly recommend these boxes if you're in the market! For the price, much better than Husky, Kobalt, or Craftsman. Obviously you won't get the fit and finish of a high end box though, so don't expect it!