Tool Box Suggestions

[Yoke]

Okay I've got a Snap On top and bottom box right now and I love it, only problem is I've out grown it big time, I've got tools all over because I don't have room. Since I'm not directly in the trade, (ex-tech going to university to get an education degree so I can teach automotives in a high school) I can't justify to myself or to my wife buying another Snap On box (as much as I'd love to). My local Napa is having a tool box sale and I was hoping you guys could help me out.

I'm looking at two options, a 75" roller cabinet with 15 drawers or a top and bottom combo 56" with 15 drawers. Both are going to run me roughly $1600. I've never used just a roller cabinet and was looking for some feedback on the pro's and con's.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yoke

 

[djd99]

Take a look at these there really tough boxes and might be a better box in the long run than a napa box.

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/roller-cabinets-tool-boxes

I would go with the roller If it were I looking.

 

[redjalopygarage]

Yoke,
I would try building your own... go to http://www.hgrindustrialsurplus.com/ and search for vidmar cabinets. Plenty of them for good prices, and the stock changes everyday. Then just build wheels/casters for them if you move it around a lot.
Just one suggestion.
John

 

[nissan_crawler]

Take a look at these there really tough boxes and might be a better box in the long run than a napa box.

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/roller-cabinets-tool-boxes

I would go with the roller If it were I looking.

x2. The montezuma boxes are great.

If it was me, Iw ould get a 72" roller. Why? What happens when you max out that 56" combo? Start scabbing side boxes on all over it? No thanks. If you have the 72" roller, you can just add a top box later when you need the room.

 

[69satelite]

how well are montezuma boxes made in comparison to snap on or the crapsmen and are they built in the u.s. I was checking them out on their website and the prices seem pretty good as long as the quality is there

 

[rickairmedic]

I may get flamed here but for $1600.00 you could get a PILE of the HF boxes currently onsale for $339.00 ( $271 with a 20% off coupon ) they have rave reviews on here .


Rick

 

[Colonial Cobra]

I'll second the Harbor Freight boxes. Just picked up two today. They are sturdier than my older Kennedy box. Roller bearing drawers also.
$271.99

 

[greg]

Another vote for the HF box . I have four of them heavily loaded and I am very happy with them for the price .

 

[Shadowdog500]

Take a look at these there really tough boxes and might be a better box in the long run than a napa box.

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/roller-cabinets-tool-boxes

I would go with the roller If it were I looking.

Woah! they appear to be extremely well made boxes.

This photo alone, sold me on their quality.

Chris

 

[Furious D]

I have been looking at something like this:
We have quite a few of these at work, Very well built. Most guys put two top chests on top of them.



http://www.knaack.com/jobsite_storage_equipment/view_products.php?p_id=5

 

[Colonial Cobra]

Good info and review of the HF boxes

http://www.mini-lathe.com/Reviews/HF_tool_chest/hf_toolchest.htm

 

[yogitech]

I think it also depends on the space available where your going to store it. My box is 72" x 30" made by Mountain and I've had zero issues with it. You would need 4 HF boxes to equal the footprint of my box, and you still wouldn't have the same storage as my one box... Good luck on you decision

 

[falcon428]

Woah! they appear to be extremely well made boxes.

This photo alone, sold me on their quality.

Chris

I am looking at purchasing this brand once the shop is in. Friend has one and seems very pleased.