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Snap on Epiq?

noonehas

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Has any one gotten/bought one of these new snap on epiq tool boxes? Do you like it? Hows the new design compared to old one? Thanks
 
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GeorgiaHybrid

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With my dealer, the younger guys seem to like the Epic and us old farts prefer the KRL. It might have something to do with the yonger guys having more battery powered tools (and using the powerbank feature) and us old guys sticking with air tools.

The main difference to me is the drawer release (can't get used to the Epic).
 
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noonehas

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I was asking cause I have a krl 1033 with a hutch and docker locker in extreme green. My box is loaded and out of room. The hutch and locker just to seem to hold "junk". And i have broken several slides on the draws. I was looking at trading in for the 68 inch epiq top and bottom black in color, which would give me more storage. The nice thing about the epiq is the new style handles and the draws pull out all the way. This box is going to be box of month in april and really thinking of trading in.
 

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my dealer has one on his truck
that thing is big and beautifull
it just screams "buy me" to me but my wallet screams....'Yea Right"

bob
 

ngk22r

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the younger guys seem to like the Epic and us old farts prefer the KRL.

The main difference to me is the drawer release (can't get used to the Epic).

I fall into the KRL category. Plus I like how the KRL still has the "Tough Master Tech Tool Box" look to it. The Epic does not do it for me.
 

mrholeshot

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The Epiq has a higher load rating but I don't like a box that has no top box option and 4,000 dollars for a side locker? Are thou shiting me, lol. I gusee I'm old fashioned as I like the KRL boxes better. That may well be because I've never owned an Epiq and doubt I will unless I find a tech that needs someone to post his bond and has run out of options
 

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kesn602a0pbo top box
682a0pbo top box
842a0pbo top box
843a0pbo top box
kecn and use the same numbers about. a few options for a top box. these have a lid
the other ones are solid drawers all the way up.
 

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The Epiq has a higher load rating but I don't like a box that has no top box option and 4,000 dollars for a side locker? Are thou shiting me, lol. I gusee I'm old fashioned as I like the KRL boxes better. That may well be because I've never owned an Epiq and doubt I will unless I find a tech that needs someone to post his bond and has run out of options

Looks like a top box to me.

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mrholeshot

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Looks like a top box to me.

1280159499-TOOLBOX9.jpg

OK, Looks pretty cool. I just couldn't find it on the site. I stand corrected. It's purdiful for sure. Barbie and Ken would make out like monkeys in that thing. The drawers look like the came right out of a macsimizer. Do you lift the handle to unlatch like a griplatch? I haven't seen one up close and personal.
 

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though I do love my KRL722 those Epiq's are some **** toolboxes. I've never seen one in person and i hope I never do out of fear of draining my bank account!!!
 

schloe

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My buddy has an 84" Arctic Silver Epiq in his garage. The thing is a HOSS.

Edit - He may be open to selling it too. If you're in the Denver area and interested, send me a PM.
 

GeorgiaHybrid

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Yes,

The grip latch type of system is what the Epic uses (the plastic rail is behind the handle but lifts like a grip latch instead of sideways like a KRL). After using the locks on my KRL for so long, I doubt that I would like the new ones. Not to mention the fact that most people that are in my garage don't know how to open a KRL and assume you have it locked which is fine by me. I would hate to beat a neighbor over a "borrowed" tool...
 
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noonehas

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Well I posted a pic of my box in toolbox section, And I see the snappy guy on sat and have to make decision on trading in, and I thought getting married was stressful lol..................
 

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Man if I were you I would keep what I have. Is it paid for? Maybe trade in the locker and hutch for a top box, or sell the locker and hutch outright and buy a top box. I have looked at and played with an EPIQ and quite frankly I prefer the KRL series. :)
 
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GeorgiaHybrid

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That was some time mid day, I still have no idea how I was able to get an unobstructed shot of the box.

I can't believe there weren't people everywhere either, it was a madhouse with everyone around the box and cart area every time I went by there. I still think using the back of those boxes as a video screen was a neat idea.
 

jimexcursion

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I wouldn't trade my 68" epiq for a dozen KRL's. They do nothing for me. They look cheap, don't have the weight capacity. They are pricy but it says Snap On on it so you know up front they are a lot of money. Someone earlier said the lockers were $4k. Waaaaay too much money but all SO risers and lockers are very expensive for an empty box.
 

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I wouldn't trade my 68" epiq for a dozen KRL's. They do nothing for me. They look cheap, don't have the weight capacity. They are pricy but it says Snap On on it so you know up front they are a lot of money. Someone earlier said the lockers were $4k. Waaaaay too much money but all SO risers and lockers are very expensive for an empty box.

Obviously someone who has never owned a KRL. Typical reaction from someone who feels the need to justify their purchace. Please post photos when you get 8000 lbs of tools in your Epiq. I'm not knocking the Epiq but to beat on the KRL is just crazy. A KRL1023 has a 6800 lb load rating. The Epiq has a 8000 lb load rating. Let me now when you have enough tools to overload either one. Lets see what you do have
 

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That Big White is an impressive feat of design, engineering and manufacturing. I just hope someone buys it!
 

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That box is sweet.
I started drooling over the epiq the first time I saw one. I think they are real nice. Haven't had more than a few minutes to play with the drawers though.
I recently bought a hardly used krl and couldn't be happier. It is still one of the finest boxes out there and I still have 7000 in my pocket.
Just wish they offered the krl in midnight blue.;)
 

slayer6x6

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What's retail on that setup?

There was no price tag on the box. It was setup to play projection screen videos on the back, and also was there for more of a "wow factor". I never actually took the time to price out each piece individually.
 

shmokinjoe

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I have an Epiq. I like it but would be just as happy with something like a 1023. I think I'm the kind of person that always wants what I don't have. Other people love my box but at sometimes when I open someones lock'n'roll box I like it better.
 

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I had an Epic sent to my house, I was going to do a trade for my KRL1023, with the hutch, locker and stainless top. I hated the Epic. The shallow drawers are a full 1/8" shorter, making sockets in plastic tray rub the drawer above. Also, the wheels look cheaper to me. Anyway thats my 2 cents on that.
I still am looking to do another deal on a KRL. My box is big, but I need more storage, I found that the hutch is nice, but I need more tool storage.
 

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With my dealer, the younger guys seem to like the Epic and us old farts prefer the KRL. It might have something to do with the yonger guys having more battery powered tools (and using the powerbank feature) and us old guys sticking with air tools.

The main difference to me is the drawer release (can't get used to the Epic).

I guess that makes me an old fart.:D
 

Eric0902

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My dealer is trying to sell me a 76" Candy Apple Red Epiq with Powertop, Powerhouse and Powerbank for about $7300 before interest on an EC. Afraid to pull the trigger, was supposed to text him tonight and haven't yet...
 
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