Tool Box choice

[destryer82]

Hey all you garage fanatics and motor heads, I am going to be purchasing a new tool box and have been looking at the 72" models by both extreme and Montezuma. I have talked to Shannon at at strictlytoolboxes and he has been helpfull. What I am leaning towards the Extreme box but have not made up my mind yet. Has anyone put there hands on both boxes to do a side by side comparison. I do not really see anything wrong with either boxe basd on reviews but again I have physicaly not seen either box. I do know that the main differences are in the framework, draweer fronts, and drawer pulls. Other than that I am not sure. Does anyone have the hutch and side locker and how do they stand up? Any feedback is appreciated. thanks

 

[mrholeshot]

I have seen both (not at the same time) and I like the Extreme boxes better. Both pretty nice

 

[destryer82]

Do you own either one of them and what did you like about the xtreme box.

 

[jfull]

I have the montezuma...can only say it's better than a craftsman, but not in appearance (spot welds show, etc). BUT if i were to buy over again I'd hold out and wait for a decent used snapon or mac. I don't know for sure on the extreme, but would venture the same results. If you are bent on getting one, for your money/quality worth it may be best to get a general/harbor toolbox - i know that brand has negative history, and they earned it, but I'd rather have a general box any day of the week than my montezuma box...just my opinion. I didn't have access to look at a montezuma box where i live, so i went on a gamble, live and learn...

 

[destryer82]

I have heard the same about the Montazuma, ie spot welds and such. I am replacing two snap-on boxes due a fire loss but I erally need more storage area than I had. The extreme boxes are somewhat new to the market but the pro series carries a lifetime warernty (new this year). I know the snap on quality and durability cannot be beat but that does not come cheap.

 

[mrholeshot]

Do you own either one of them and what did you like about the xtreme box.

I don't own either. I've looked very close and really like the extreme. I own several Snap-On boxes, a 90's Husky set and a big wood box I built.