Tool chest HF or Costco

[davewh]

I am looking at the Costco 42in. chest for $599 or the HF 44 for $389. I the Costco worth the extra money?

 

[CobraChevelle]

Harbor freight

 

[hancock1701]

The Costco seems pretty nice too, but I think the layout kills it for most mechanics.

I was looking at those two as well, but eventually went with the Husky 52 in. 11 drawer box, 22 inches deep (not the symmetrical cheaper 10 drawer) for $399. Might be worth taking a look.

Also, you can use a coupon to get the HF for I think $369 if you decide to go with that one.

 

[PelicanPines]

Get the HF 44.

 

[oldldh]

If you add a hundred onto the Costco price...

You're at the number needed for a 56" Harbor Freight Roller...

When it's "On Sale"...

Just a thought...

If that won't work...

Get the HF 44"...

 

[Mpower5266]

I have the HF44 and I love it, although Im not sure about the costco one.

 

[PugetDude]

Looked at both yesterday.
No comparison.
HF was a much better box, IMO.
Much heavier, tighter slides, drawers had less play when extended.
The SS box screams "Costco Special, I got a hot dog and a soda with it for for $1.50"

I also looked at the 56" HF- I believe the 44" is built heavier. Just my opinion, YMMV

 

[alex3610]

Looked at both yesterday.
No comparison.
HF was a much better box, IMO.
Much heavier, tighter slides, drawers had less play when extended.
The SS box screams "Costco Special, I got a hot dog and a soda with it for for $1.50"

I also looked at the 56" HF- I believe the 44" is built heavier. Just my opinion, YMMV

But man what a hot dog & soda for $1.50! My wife hates when I go to Costco because I'm always burping up the hotdog for the rest of the day...

 

[davewh]

Thanks, I am going to get the 44.

 

[lightning02]

But man what a hot dog & soda for $1.50! My wife hates when I go to Costco because I'm always burping up the hotdog for the rest of the day...

Bahahaha I remember having my father buy me that as a kid. Dam I can't believe they are still selling that stuff lol

 

[pendragon1998]

HF 44 (or larger)

 

[22george]

About 100 guys at work have the US General boxes from HF. None of them have had any complaints 44", 56", and 72".

 

[Finky198]

About 100 guys at work have the US General boxes from HF. None of them have had any complaints 44", 56", and 72".

That must be some sight.
Ever walk over to the wrong tool box

 

[ZRX61]

The Costco seems pretty nice too, but I think the layout kills it for most mechanics.

They have 4 different boxes in the 41-42in range, Trinity, Excel, Stanley & Kirkland:

http://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?storeId=10301&catalogId=10701&langId=-1&keyword=toolbox

& now they have that 75in US made SPG box.

 

[upgrading]

If you do choose HF remember to use a coupon and get it for $369.