Tekton/Rousseau 60" box feedback wanted

[CoThG]

Seriously looking at this box. Anyone here have any firsthand experience with either the Tekton or Rousseau boxes?

 

[david3921]

Tekton Rousseau Tool Chest Overview & Thoughts

Hi GJ, Wanted to share a hodgepodge of thoughts regarding Tekton's (Rousseau OEM) relatively new tool chest and why I took a leap of faith on a ~$3K box sight unseen. Apologies in advance for posting a novel! I was in the market for my first large toolbox, moving on from the chaos of living...

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[4 FN 27]

Seriously looking at this box. Anyone here have any firsthand experience with either the Tekton or Rousseau boxes?

I have ordered 4 or 5 of these for our company. A couple of Tekton 60's and a couple of Tekton 48's. They are great. So great we ordered (16) 42's direct from Rousseau all custom built with different drawer layouts for our Press Brake Tooling. They are due in anytime now.

Here is our experience:

Lista use to re-brand their boxes for our Press Brake Tooling suppliers. Both suppliers switch to Rousseau for re-branding a few years ago.

Our Lista boxes have not held up as well as our Rousseau boxes. We have a mix of both right now. The Drawers are caving in on the Listas. They start to sag in the middle and then the sides start to pull in.

Press Brake Tooling is heavy and I am positive we are abusing the Boxes/Drawers by over loading them but still the Rousseau's are handling it better.

Tekton is my goto for most tools I buy now days. Easy to order, fast delivery, complete comprehensives sets.

 

[customh]

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I have ordered 4 or 5 of these for our company. A couple of Tekton 60's and a couple of Tekton 48's. They are great. So great we ordered (16) 42's direct from Rousseau all custom built with different drawer layouts for our Press Brake Tooling. They are due in anytime now.

I work out of one of the 48s. Here's the way I look at it: SnapOn or MAC vs. Tekton/Rousseau is like comparing a Cadillac to a Peterbilt.

If the layouts work for you the Tekton branded boxes are a bargain and you'll get it quick. If not, there's still a lot of value in custom ordering a box from Rousseau but the lead time is 3+ months.

 

[4 FN 27]

An update on our Rousseau Cabinets. Couldn't be more pleased with the new Cabinets. The Press Brake guys and Gals are transitioning from the old Cabinets to the new.

They really look nice all lined up. Function as good as they look!!!

 

[CS454]

Bought a 48x24 with hutch from a local distributor, been an absolute treat. Torn between selling it or moving it when we relocate.

 

[jsackin]

We worked out a deal with Tekton to have one of their large roll-around boxes down at the shop. Not sure when they're shipping it, but it will be in the Kansas City area sometime soon. Will be interested to check them out in person.