[RECO] Gladiator GarageWorks bench combo?

[Chevy Guy]

Can anyone comment on the Gladiator GarageWorks products?
This bench/box combo in particular

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gladiator-Garag...297?pt=Tool_Boxes_Storage&hash=item588f531309

Are there any other lower cost professional built alternatives to look at?

 

[radchad3]

I have the gladiator premier series cabinets and bench. They can be seen in this thread:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112332

The premier series is very nice! They are all welded and made in the USA. The RTA series is "ready to assemble". The far left cabinet in the pics is similar to the RTA. If you can swing it I would get the premier series. If you watch closely, Sears has sales on these and it makes them reasonable. Hope that helps! Chad

 

[cowboyjosh]

I too have GGW in my garage. I have everything from the refrigerator to the 8 foot work bench to the trash compactor. I love the Premier line as that is the line I own. I can't comment on the "ready to assemble" line that you can buy at Lowes. When I finished my garage I shopped cabinets and found GGW the best bang for the buck.

 

[camg042]

Hey Cowboyiosh,

That is my listing. IMO, the bamboo bench top is pretty sturdy and is rated 750lbs vs 1000lbs on the premier series. The 2 mobile cabinets are not heavy duty but good for general use. However, in general, you are paying a lot just because it is a GGW. If you, or anyone is interested in the set, I can do much better pricing than what I have on ebay. Thanks!

 

[camg042]

sorry my reply was meant for Chevy Guy, not cowboyjosh

 

[Chevy Guy]

Hey Cowboyiosh,

That is my listing. IMO, the bamboo bench top is pretty sturdy and is rated 750lbs vs 1000lbs on the premier series. The 2 mobile cabinets are not heavy duty but good for general use. However, in general, you are paying a lot just because it is a GGW. If you, or anyone is interested in the set, I can do much better pricing than what I have on ebay. Thanks!

OK, what is "much better"? PM me and let me know.

 

[cowboyjosh]

I will sometimes put in GGW in spec houses I build. Not that I am building a whole lot of million dollar specs in this economy, but when I was; folks always went gaga when they saw GGW cabinets and gear wall installed. Sure your paying for the name, but the quality is superb and its a instant equity boost to your garage and to your home. In my experience it seems only the ignorant and un-informed homebuyers haven't heard of GGW. I liken GGW brand recognition to Sub Zero and Viking appliances.

Another thing I found with building specs, specs with finished garage floors always sold quicker then those without; but thats a whole other topic.