ok guys you all have valid points about how cheap these boxes are but dous anyone remember how cheap all but snap-on was from about 1959 to 1985 ,craftsman,snap-on and porter cable where here a long time before the rest -so remember that while you read this-. craftsman stepped up and started to set the standard just a little higher ,that was untill the tiwanees started getting all the contracts and the getting the chinees to move and buyout labor but craftsman stood strong untill about 10 years ago when they couldnt compete anymore so they revamped their line-what other american company did that.now dont get me wrong im NOT a craftsman fan but their tools made it affordable to guys like me to get into different jobs back then,untill we could afford better and now tool companys with american names & made in asia are coming out with some competative stuff, and if your doing a job professionally then invest in at least a midlevel box,theres a big gap in craftsmans line so getting the box at hf wouldnt be a bad start,they are decent quality -my son has one and is very abusive to it and its standing up to him,my old snappy didnt-but even so just look at snap-on later,even used and you can build up and not waste alot of time and $ and remember even the shipping guys need work even if the boxes arent made here anymore they are still putting AMERICANS to work.I bought a top of the line ******** box and it didnt stand up as well as an old craftsman did,so even american stuff isnt always a wise choice,so remember use snappy hand tools and sockets at work and the rest stays home i use some pittsberg wrenches from hf at home and they get more use than my snappys (kids and familly)and stood up to some heavy abuse just remember these type of tools have a very bad warrenty if any at all. you get what you pay for ,but remember your history and stay loyal to the few.
presents from family. I have looked at new boxes like craftsman but wasn't really very impressed. Looked like you were paying for shiny paint and the name more than anything. I have looked at the stainless sets at sam's and HF also has an almost identical set from US General. Both seem nice but I don't really want a polished look. I looked at the local used tool store and the used boxes they have are much smaller and about the same price as the full set from HF with out the bearing slides for the drawers. Theyre old banged up Snap-on and Mac boxes. To me the name brand isn't worth that kind of money. Just wondering if anyone has actually bought the US General Box and how they last. The features are the same as many high priced brands so I am just curious.
