Looking for a toolbox--$800 CSPS at Costco or $800 HF model?

[gothamist]

Hey guys. My craftsman rollaway is stuffed to the gills and I need more space. I don't want to go Craftsman again because I can only afford the Quiet-Glide line, which I currently have, and it worked okay at first but now the drawers don't really "glide" at all. :shaking:

So, the local HF has the 40 inch, 13 drawer chest for $400 + $300ish for the top box.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=90320

The local Costco has the "CSPS" stainless steel box (also 40 inch) for $700 or $800 (can't remember.)
http://www.cspsmetal.com/toolchests/index.html#41S

Which would you pick? I looked at both in the store but at Costco it was up on a shelf so I couldn't inspect it. The one at HF seemed pretty decent, especially for the money (Dual ball bearing sliders on the bigger drawers, etc.)

Anyone have experience with both, or just want to chip in?
All the threads I've found here mainly have people happy with either one, so is it a toss-up?

Thanks.

[macj98]

I would go the HF model. My brother in law bought it and it was way better quality than the Costco unit.

The HF one is a crinkle coat red finish (less scratches), comes with drawer liners and a top rubber mat, and has heavy duty roller bearing drawer slides with very little side to side movement. Also has pretty heavy duty casters on it.

FTR:

I have a craftsman roller ball bearing rollaway set that I actually wat to sell for the HF one. The quality of craftsman one is definatly lower than the HF one.

[RufftyTuffty]

HF also have a 54" bottom box for $800...looks good to me...any reviews?

[macj98]

HF also have a 54" bottom box for $800...looks good to me...any reviews?

If its the same brand and type as the unit above I'd say go for it.

[Im4yotas]

I got this Craftsman ball bearing rollaway and top chest for $315 out the door. I wouldn't buy anything else except a 2nd pair:D

[Hackfabricaton]

I picked up this Husky 41" bottom at HD on closeout for $399:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r320/HackFabrication/toolbox.jpg

It's all ball bearing drawers. I added the 26" Craftsman ballbearing top because I need room to open the breaker box. Works good, stores a bunch of tools.

I've also got a Craftsman project center:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r320/HackFabrication/toolbox001.jpg
That only has the top drawer with ballbearing slides. I pretty much 'stole' it for around $200 as a used floor model one of the local stores was getting rid of. Because it's not as tall as a regular tool chest, it fits nicely under my Sam's Club workbench. I store all my specialty stuff in there; pullers, tap & die set, automotive crap, etc.

I've seen the HF unit and I think it's a lot of bang for the buck. If you're primary interest is in tool storage, I don't think you'll be disappointed. However, if you're really gonna start loading down the drawers, and dragging it all over a 100,000 sq ft shop.....Spend the money and get either Snap-on, Matco, Kennedy, etc. Look on Craig's or in the local pawn shops for deals.

[BIGJMCCONNELL]

You might want to check out the Clarke HD Gold version. I have two and they are sweet boxes for the money if you ask me. I got my first one on sale at tractor supply. Recently I wanted another and could only find it online so I bought from tool discounter. Be careful about shipping. They quoted me shipping to a business with dock, so make sure you double check if you order it to a residence.

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CLKCBB217BG

[rock mafia]

If you're not in a hurry, what ebay and craigslist. I've seen some pretty good deals on toolboxs. Seems like the more they cost new, the less they hold their value, and the better deal you can get from some sucker who got raped by the tool truck.

[macj98]

I got this Craftsman ball bearing rollaway and top chest for $315 out the door. I wouldn't buy anything else except a 2nd pair:D

I have that set up with grip latch and a deeper top box + middle box.

I still say HF box is waaaay better.

[ToddRH]

We have a pair of those big top/bottom combo Stainless CSPS boxes here at work, no issues at all with either one, sliders still work fine, we've overloaded them with tools in the past with no probs. Casters haven't fallen apart either.

Join the Craftsman club (free), and start checking for deals on the Craftsman ball-bearing stuff, should be close to the same price for similar storage size when it's on sale.

[azredneck]

I have the Costco box and love it. I have not bought anything from Harbor Freight that has ever had much quality in it. The Costco box seems much higher quality than most I have looked at. Besides, try pricing stainless steel to the Chinese rook a rike steel. It is about twice as much. After the paint starts wearing off you have a rust bucket and chinese crappy paint all over.

My two cents says to go with the stainless box at Costco

[gothamist]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the input. I may wait and see--if I get another 15% off coupon in the mail, the cost of the HF stuff will be pretty compelling. It seems like either box is likely to be a step up in quality from the basic Craftsman stuff I have now, which is okay, just too small.

I am a member of Craftsman Club, but truthfully it seems like you have to jump to the "pro" line to get decent quality, which is too much $$$. At that point just find a used Snap-On...
:)

[gnos454]

go to tractor supply i got a box there for 320 .oo very smooth the drawers have form linning its all roller bearing after looking at other boxs like sears that charge thee times as much for theres and not nearly as nice ,,,cheack it out

[SeaBass44]

I too am looking at the HF stuff, same big 13 drawer bottom, get the top & side later
$399
shipping $11.99
oversize $50
$460.99

I'll go check out tractor supply too

[SeaBass44]

You might want to check out the Clarke HD Gold version. I have two and they are sweet boxes for the money if you ask me. I got my first one on sale at tractor supply. Recently I wanted another and could only find it online so I bought from tool discounter. Be careful about shipping. They quoted me shipping to a business with dock, so make sure you double check if you order it to a residence.

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=CLKCBB217BG


this is a more fair comparrison, & it's $599 $200 more

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=ITRNR4211

[FireZapper]

I've had my HF box for over 3 years. I love it. Very solid compared to the husky top box I have. I can push the lower drawers in with my foot and no binding.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/FireZapper/tools/Garagecurrently006.jpg

[Sanctifier]

...if you're really gonna start loading down the drawers, and dragging it all over a 100,000 sq ft shop.....Spend the money and get either Snap-on, Matco, Kennedy, etc. Look on Craig's or in the local pawn shops for deals.
Yup. Similar choice worked for me. Forget Snap-On... couldn't even afford NEW Matco, Kennedy, etc. but landed this UNUSED Kennedy from a surplus/"scratch & dent" supply house... 52" Kennedy 12-drawer Maintenance Pro... Ball-bearing drawer runners... Totally solid quality.
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8320/kennedymaintenanceproyl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Best List = $1,430... Sale = $600 + Shipping.
There's a thumb-nail sized dimple on right rear panel and a few minor scuff marks on it. Great quality/price; so I ordered a 27" Kennedy 5-drawer Maintenance Pro Chest too...
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2814/fe4e1jx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Best List = $428 (Gizmo's Industrial)... Sale = $170 + Shipping.

Used same sources to buy 20" VS drill-press and Sandblast Cabinet.
Really GREAT deals out there. Surplus sales takes a long while to find but it works for me. Give it a try first before buying HF or Costco cabinets.

My $0.02¢

[SeaBass44]

I've had my HF box for over 3 years. I love it. Very solid compared to the husky top box I have. I can push the lower drawers in with my foot and no binding.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/FireZapper/tools/Garagecurrently006.jpg

good to know
looks like $1100 for thsat setup, + shipping:smokin:

no way a snapon/matco/mac etc big bottom box is worth $4,000-10,000 other then saying "look at me I make a ton of cash.......& pretty much waste it"
:D:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[adampfisters]

Craigslist is your friend. Just check it when you go to work everyday and you will find a gem in the rough within a couple of weeks. Lots of people don't know the cost of these and sell for cheap. Estate sales and such - not trying to gain from the dead dudes but their family listed the price so someone has to get a good deal on it.

[odin544]

just picked up the HF top box for $254 :grinpimp: yesterday. was on sale for $299 and got an aditional 15% off because it was their "display".
Im going to get the bottom tomorrow when they get new ones in.

[SeaBass44]

just picked up the HF top box for $254 :grinpimp: yesterday. was on sale for $299 and got an aditional 15% off because it was their "display".
Im going to get the bottom tomorrow when they get new ones in.


$299 is there normal price, has been at least last 3 months:grinpimp: I been looking at them:homer:

[odin544]

Hey don't rain on my parade fucker! :flipoff2:

I just called cuz you got me thinking they fucked me. They told me the "regular price is $389"

Let me feel like I got a special deal.:laughing:

[ROXROES]

I have the 41" CSPS style, looks exactly like my "steel glide" one from Sam's, and they are $700 there. I love it, the drawers open real nice and no issues thus far.

[gothamist]

firezapper--
Have you had any issues with the casters on the HF box supporting the extra weight of the side drawers? I have room in my garage for something like that but I'd be worried if I ever had to move it...

[Kennedy]

I have the Costco box and love it. I have not bought anything from Harbor Freight that has ever had much quality in it. The Costco box seems much higher quality than most I have looked at. Besides, try pricing stainless steel to the Chinese rook a rike steel. It is about twice as much. After the paint starts wearing off you have a rust bucket and chinese crappy LEADpaint all over.

My two cents says to go with the stainless box at Costco

fixed that for you....

[300sniper]

i just picked up a stainless csps box from costco the other day. it is by far the nicest thing i have ever seen that has come from taiwan. the fit is perfect on it. i looked at the craftsman boxes that were close to twice as much and the csps box has way smoother drawers and a better fit. the struts on the top lid are also a nice feature that i didn't see on the craftsman. after shopping around, i think for $750 the costco box is about as good of a deal as you are going to find for a quality box.

[chumly2071]

I just picked up a 40" 14 drawer craftsman lower as a damaged unit. $850 griplatch box for $270... Got it home, and in a half hour, you can't tell it was damaged, including assembling the casters and pull handle, and moving enough stuff in the garage to get it rolled in. So far so good, but truth be told, I was in HF, and started comparing their 40" box to my craftsman... If I had to buy at non clearance price, i would go for the HF in a heartbeat over the craftsman... The drawers seem to be heavier, and the slides are better. On the deeper drawers, there are two sets of slides per side to hold the wieght. This one should be on the list of good HF tools thread...

I am on the list of "would love to have a snap-on box, but haven't won the Donald Trump Lottery." If I made a living out of my tool box, there would be no question.

[reeser]

anyone see the new stainless steel 40" box from lowes??? i saw one in their sunday newspaper ad and it looks legit. i like it alot, but i haven't seen it in person yet.

[HEEPER]

I've looked at this one many times. Waiting on the cash.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321997_200321997

[SeaBass44]

I've looked at this one many times. Waiting on the cash.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321997_200321997

$900 box
shipping to me in calif......cheapest $640, no deal there!
HF it's like $11 + $50 overweight:smokin:


Method Shipping
Standard (Yellow Truck) $674.24
Priority (Yellow Exact) $640.00

[Urban Wheeler]

anyone see the new stainless steel 40" box from lowes??? i saw one in their sunday newspaper ad and it looks legit. i like it alot, but i haven't seen it in person yet.

I don't have a Costco here, but I have seen the Lowes box and I'd like to get one.

[49willys]

This looks good for $838...

http://i13.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/bd/98/550c_1.JPG
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/56-International-Tool-Box-Roller-Cabinet-Toolbox_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35001QQihZ019QQ itemZ290171757382QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphoto hosting

[xr8ed]

costco also offers a larger version of the stainless CSPS ox, i would say atleast 60" it's big, it's solid, it rolls smooth, and even with every drawer stuffed the drawers still glide like butter, the locks are the only part i don't like. And i got it for $900 something dollars. Similar snap on boxes top and bottom go for like 6K and craftsman even like 2K, CSPS gets my vote, i'll be buying another one soon. I use the box for a living too:flipoff2:

[300sniper]

costco also offers a larger version of the stainless CSPS ox, i would say atleast 60" it's big, it's solid, it rolls smooth, and even with every drawer stuffed the drawers still glide like butter, the locks are the only part i don't like. And i got it for $900 something dollars. Similar snap on boxes top and bottom go for like 6K and craftsman even like 2K, CSPS gets my vote, i'll be buying another one soon. I use the box for a living too:flipoff2:


damn, i wish i would have known about the bigger box. i would have gotten that. i thought the box was bigger the last time i looked at it so i must have seen the bigger one. does your costco carry it in stock or do you have to order it? the csps box i got is way better quality than any craftsman i have looked at and can only assume that it is also far better than a hf box.

[Chris]

if you're waiting for an HF coupon, look up Toddw here on the board, He's had a link for a 20% coupon in his sig for a while

[86yotaflatty]

Check out the remline brand of toolboxes at your local rural king, they are ball bearing and very nice. Around $800 for 41" top and bottom boxes.

[xr8ed]

my local store had the boxes in stock, i originally bought the small one but then i bought the big one once i saw it. :smokin:

[300sniper]

my local store had the boxes in stock, i originally bought the small one but then i bought the big one once i saw it. :smokin:

the costco ones? if so, do you happen have a part number for the larger one?

[gothamist]

Noticed in this month's Craftsman Club flyer that their 40" Griplatch top/bottom combo was down from $1400 to $900 or $1000. Anyone have an opinion on "Griplatch"? Since I don't move my boxes much, if at all, it seems kinda gimmicky to me. Thoughts? So far I think the HF box is my top choice.

[duncanstives]

I wanted the the Kobalt Stainless boxes I saw at lowes.

Then I saw the price. It made me cry a little.

[Diesel Smoke]

costco also offers a larger version of the stainless CSPS ox, i would say atleast 60" it's big, it's solid, it rolls smooth, and even with every drawer stuffed the drawers still glide like butter, the locks are the only part i don't like. And i got it for $900 something dollars. Similar snap on boxes top and bottom go for like 6K and craftsman even like 2K, CSPS gets my vote, i'll be buying another one soon. I use the box for a living too:flipoff2:

My Dad has the same box and LOVES it. We've got it stuffed full of tools and every drawer still functions great. At work my Dad has a set of High end Craftsman boxes and he likes this better then his box at work. One of the things I like is the larger drawers at the bottom have 4 rails supporting the drawers instead of 2 like the narrower drawers. I would not hesitate to buy one.

http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/500/Ready_to_preoil.jpg

OH, and you can stack alot of crap on them too!:flipoff2:

[reddevil1111]

[So I tried to pm Sanctifier and ask where did he find these deals?(he has yet to answer a week later) I looked for 3 days online and couldnt locate anyone selling boxes like these. If any of you know of the site or sites he was in PLEASE let me know! I would rather drop a little coin on a quality toolbox with a small dent or scratch than on something I know won't last. Thanks!






QUOTE=Sanctifier;7288024]Yup. Similar choice worked for me. Forget Snap-On... couldn't even afford NEW Matco, Kennedy, etc. but landed this UNUSED Kennedy from a surplus/"scratch & dent" supply house... 52" Kennedy 12-drawer Maintenance Pro... Ball-bearing drawer runners... Totally solid quality.
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8320/kennedymaintenanceproyl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Best List = $1,430... Sale = $600 + Shipping.
There's a thumb-nail sized dimple on right rear panel and a few minor scuff marks on it. Great quality/price; so I ordered a 27" Kennedy 5-drawer Maintenance Pro Chest too...
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2814/fe4e1jx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Best List = $428 (Gizmo's Industrial)... Sale = $170 + Shipping.

Used same sources to buy 20" VS drill-press and Sandblast Cabinet.
Really GREAT deals out there. Surplus sales takes a long while to find but it works for me. Give it a try first before buying HF or Costco cabinets.

My $0.02¢[/QUOTE]

[Sanctifier]

Sorry, my friend... but I only received your message about an hour ago.
The net has been very flakey this past week.
PM with full details already sent. :)

BTW... for everyone else this is a copy of the question...
I read your posts and was wondering what site you went to for those boxes? It looked like quite a deal! I have been searching the web and have yet to find any deals like those. Thanks.
... and my reply...
Hi,
I got VERY lucky right about then...
The link will show exactly how lucky you can get... if you're patient enough.
(BTW the drill press took almost 3 months of "lurking"... The price was so good that I bought the other stuff so that he wouldn't try to back out of the deal... Everything was GREAT value IMHO.)
Link--> THE ASYLUM!... Workshops & Tools for DIY MadMen. (http://www.zorce.com/zforums/viewtopic.php?p=22167#22167)

The vendor is a "Surplus, Used & Scratch & Dent" outfit called "Industry Recycles" out of Sarasota, Florida on eBay.

I also bought three other Waterloo 42" roller cabinets from them and the Kennedy Chest (That one was slightly damaged.) Waterloo is not as good as the Kennedy but still great for the price... $275 - $300.00 each.

Here's what they have at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENNEDY-305XB-5-...QQcmdZViewItem ... $300.00 Starting bid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENNEDY-WALL-MOU...QQcmdZViewItem ... $200.00 Starting bid.

Your best bet is to live on eBay, Froogle... and Google too. Do simultaneous searches. Sometimes you get lucky.

Good luck.
Hope this helps... BTW if any of you do hook up, tell Dave that Wade Mitchell (from Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean) sent you. (Damn sure he'll be VERY surprised.)

My $0.02¢

[SeaBass44]

eBay links don't work

[Sanctifier]

Strange... they worked up to two hours ago...

Okay here's a direct url to their eBay Store... That one definately works.

http://stores.ebay.com/INDUSTRY-RECYCLES

BTW reddevil1111 where are you looking?
Here's another Kennedy Maintenance Pro on eBay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/KENNEDY-MAINTENANCE-PRO-3900MP-ROLLER-CABINET_W0QQitemZ320178796858QQihZ011QQcategoryZ41 953QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
It's 39W x 20D x 41H... and bids still less than $230 so far.

Here's a Snap-On cabinet - 40W x 19D x 38H... at less than $800 for now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/snap-on-snapon-tool-box-roller-cabinet-KRA4813D-new_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35001QQihZ011QQitem Z320178848814QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

BTW... the quality (and material) of the Kennedy is so good, that I would never even consider a Snap-On cabinet any more... unless they were both the same price!

My $0.02¢

[mtnkid85]

I just went and picked up the 41" SS CSPS top and bottom from Costco for 750, the comparible HF unit with the 20% coupon was 550$. I liked the fact that its stainless and the shelves have sorta a "lock" on the last bit of travel to keep the drawers from sliding out when being moved around. It also came with drawer liners. Im happy with it so far, just if I could remember what drawer I put my flathead screwdrivers in?...

[CAVE]

I will put in another vote for the HF model. I have one and would argue that it is better quality than what craftsman comes out with. All drawers have two sliders per side, the casters are very strong and greasable, and it comes with drawer mats. Mine came in at $320 for the main bottom chest. It was on sale and (and not even the best sale I have seen on them) and I think I added a 15% coupon or something. It has been a year and a half or so. Don't know if you have made up your mind yet or not, but thanksgiving is coming up soon and the sale afterward at HF ususally puts these on a great sale (get there early). I believe they even had a select number of the HF boxes in the stainless versions at some of the stores for their after thanksgiving sale last year. They were in the same price range as the red ones new price during the sale. You will not regret this tool box. Yeah, I know.. harbor freight... but trust those of us that have them, not those that have broken a hf screw driver and condemned everything else. They are great roll aways and even better once you see the sale price. Not everything at HF is created equal.

[300sniper]

I just went and picked up the 41" SS CSPS top and bottom from Costco for 750, the comparible HF unit with the 20% coupon was 550$. I liked the fact that its stainless and the shelves have sorta a "lock" on the last bit of travel to keep the drawers from sliding out when being moved around. It also came with drawer liners. Im happy with it so far, just if I could remember what drawer I put my flathead screwdrivers in?...


how'd you like the packaging? i thought it was great except for the fact i am going to have to make a trip to the dump to get rid of it all:p

[xr8ed]

here is a picture of the big CSPS one,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flyguyinagti/P1012317.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flyguyinagti/P1012297.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flyguyinagti/P1012312.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/flyguyinagti/P1012291.jpg

[D60]

Anyone have an opinion on "Griplatch"? Since I don't move my boxes much, if at all, it seems kinda gimmicky to me. Thoughts? So far I think the HF box is my top choice.

The Griplatch is alright. IME it functions well, is reliable, and has a quality feel. Once I had a socket roll under the lever arm at the side of the drawer and couldn't open the drawer. Took me forever to figure it out.

On a more general note.....take a close inventory of what you think you'll need and if you've already filled up small-ish boxes do the math. For instance I had already filled two Craftsman 26"W combos (one with intermediate chest). Basic math told me that even tho a 41" box looked kinda big it wasn't gonna gain me much over two 26's (none of this takes into account HEIGHT, I'm just trying to keep it simple). I added up the cubic inches of what I already had and found that my hunch was right. These specs should be readily available; I saw 'em on the HF website and they're all stated in my Craftsman tool catalog.

Most of the 41"W boxes seem to be 18"D, but some have a 16"D top chest. Always look at depth, too.

[The Von]

So, basically what I am geting from this thread is that the Costco and HF boxes are both pretty decent units for the price? Basically you think I should just check out two comperable boxes and buy the one that costs less?

[300sniper]

So, basically what I am geting from this thread is that the Costco and HF boxes are both pretty decent units for the price? Basically you think I should just check out two comperable boxes and buy the one that costs less?

from what i was reading, it sounds like the harbor freight box is as good as a craftsman. i have not seen the hf one first hand but i have seen and studied the craftsman boxes quite a bit. i believe the costco box is far better than the craftsman. that is the reason i bought it. it was an added bonus that it was ALLOT cheaper than a craftsman.

[Midwestzj]

So i was looking at the 44 inch box at HF and they said it is only 11K Cubic inches, does that sound right? that seems like it is a low number compared to the craftsman ones of similar size. i just don't want to get a box that is only slightly larger than what i have now.

[Rudezuk]

I have the smaller of the CSPS boxxes from costco, got it in 04, still works perfect.

Best deal on a tool box I have found! I have the HF side box, got it super cheap but no where near the quality of the CSPS box.

[reddevil1111]

I am still looking for the right deal on a toolbox. I love the idea that I could find a Kennedy for 100 bucks... that makes me drool! I am willing to wait and discover a real deal.That roll around box on ebay went for over $600.00! I would rather find 2 top boxes(bad knee) and I have extra workbench space.
Mostly what I am trying to store would fit 2 large top units.As the tool collection grows (and it will! :D) I can always add the lower units.:evil:

[dcmopar]

the costco boxes are nice. i saw the hf boxes also, but bought the costco box. also, i have heard that sears will have a 3 piece (bottom, mid, top) ball bearing box combo for$299 on the black friday sale. i have NOT confirmed this, so do a google search for leaked black friday ads to confirm. you might also check the hf ad also if you are inclined to go with that one, then use your discount coupon on top of the sale price. Doug

[Sanctifier]

Hi reddevil1111. Don't know if you're still looking for toolbox bargains but this Kennedy Combo Cart/Chest is a really good deal IMHO.

Link--> Kennedy Combo Deal! (http://limaohio.craigslist.org/bar/470891755.html)

My $0.02¢

[SeaBass44]

Hi reddevil1111. Don't know if you're still looking for toolbox bargains but this Kennedy Combo Cart/Chest is a really good deal IMHO.

Link--> Kennedy Combo Deal! (http://limaohio.craigslist.org/bar/470891755.html)

My $0.02¢


standard cl add, seems most cl buyers are flakes:shaking:

I am reposting these tool boxes...I had these sold but the guy never got back to me after waiting 2 weeks

[Sanctifier]

...seems most cl buyers are flakes :shaking:
Never bought anything off CraigList so I cant give an opinion.
Seems like you have to take your chances everywhere IMHO.

[SeaBass44]

Never bought anything off CraigList so I cant give an opinion.
Seems like you have to take your chances everywhere IMHO.

The guys who show up & buy are fine, it's the 75 guys that call or email & say they are coming, so you stay hoime & they don't show:shaking: so I tell them a 3 hour window then I don't bother hanging around for them:laughing::laughing::laughing::homer:

[uglyscout]

On a more general note.....take a close inventory of what you think you'll need and if you've already filled up small-ish boxes do the math. For instance I had already filled two Craftsman 26"W combos (one with intermediate chest). Basic math told me that even tho a 41" box looked kinda big it wasn't gonna gain me much over two 26's (none of this takes into account HEIGHT, I'm just trying to keep it simple). I added up the cubic inches of what I already had and found that my hunch was right. These specs should be readily available; I saw 'em on the HF website and they're all stated in my Craftsman tool catalog.

Most of the 41"W boxes seem to be 18"D, but some have a 16"D top chest. Always look at depth, too.

Ditto -- If you are stepping up in tool boxes - go as big as your wallet and garage will fit. Add up the cubic inches and compare that way.

I just bought a new bottom unit for my roll away setup and filled it up in about 30 minutes. I have now reached maximum height, and still need more capacity.

[reddevil1111]

I am still looking. I am on the tightest of budgets. If I have to wait 6 months I will wait. I am wanting to find two top chests like you did for 100 each. I know if I am patient I can and will. 2k is a good deal, but way to rich for my blood.
I am on TTD with a real serious knee injury(out for over a year,so say the doctors) and I have wife/kid combo that makes it difficult to obtain anything let alone 2k worth of toolboxes. Wow...if I did that I think she would kill me. lol Hmmm...:evil:

[n73bronco]

I got this coupon in an e-mail last night and went and got my box this AM. Haven't opened it yet, but the crate is heavy as hell.

[SeaBass44]

I got this coupon in an e-mail last night and went and got my box this AM. Haven't opened it yet, but the crate is heavy as hell.


that is $100 off no idea why they say $200
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90320
283lbs
340 shipping weight
calling my local store now:grinpimp:

matching top
$299
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92099

[Sanctifier]

...I have wife/kid combo that makes it difficult to obtain anything let alone 2k worth of toolboxes. Wow...if I did that I think she would kill me. lol Hmmm...:evil:
:D:D:D

[jopes]

I got this coupon in an e-mail last night and went and got my box this AM. Haven't opened it yet, but the crate is heavy as hell.

they have these things at thier local store branches?

[chumly2071]

I just picked up a 40" 14 drawer craftsman lower as a damaged unit. $850 griplatch box for $270... Got it home, and in a half hour, you can't tell it was damaged, including assembling the casters and pull handle, and moving enough stuff in the garage to get it rolled in. So far so good, but truth be told, I was in HF, and started comparing their 40" box to my craftsman... If I had to buy at non clearance price, i would go for the HF in a heartbeat over the craftsman... The drawers seem to be heavier, and the slides are better. On the deeper drawers, there are two sets of slides per side to hold the wieght. This one should be on the list of good HF tools thread...

I am on the list of "would love to have a snap-on box, but haven't won the Donald Trump Lottery." If I made a living out of my tool box, there would be no question.


We went last weekend and bought the HF set for my dad. for the $$$, I'd definitely recommend the HF, especially over the craftsman.

[Desert CJ7]

I got the same coupon and bought it today also. That was a pretty good price.

[CJHeap]

Lowes have some good deals on their stainless boxes till the 25th.

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/Lowes/p08_071163_003_cmb_1.JPG

$798 for the 41 inch model

TOday only, the 27 inch 3 drawer top box was $89 , I picked up one of those for my reloading bench to organize my gunsmithing tools and Dillon dies.

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/Lowes/p03_071163_004_2a.JPG

[Bruce T]

I too bought that hf lower box tonight. It was 499 on sale for 399 but if you get their emails you get extra coupons and there was the one above and it is for that box for 299. I used a 10 percent off coupon too and got it for cheaper yet. Seems decent enough for the price but we'll see after I get my current top box and tools in it. But for around 270 its a steal. Call ahead and ask if they still have them though, most stores only carry one or two in stock and the coupon is only good for in store inventory.

[Nowhere]

GOD DAMET! I just bought that box about 1 week ago for 399.
ARR!

[CJHeap]

GOD DAMET! I just bought that box about 1 week ago for 399.
ARR!

Take it back ,get a refund then ,buy one on sale if they will not honor the coupon.

[hoohaa]

Wow, I wish I had seen this ad this morning. 299 is an absolutely smoking deal on that chest. I looked at one in the store last week. I was impressed with it. I wonder if the chest will be on sale again at that price anytime soon.

[andyr354]

crap, well I only paid $20 more than that coupon. I wonder if they would have put my 20% on top of that 299 one though... that would make it $240!

does the HF box anyone else bought wobble alittle bit? I need to either return it and try another one or just shim the casters a bit (cheaper option as the store is 100 miles away). The drawers work perfectly and all the jams look equal around them so I don't know what the deal is.


Andy

[grillmasterp]

Picked up the HF 13 drawer lower (90320) this weekend- Now my garage smells like Harbor Freight (cheap Rubber from overseas) because of the rubber mat.

Paid $260 out the door for the box. I used a 15% (discount taken from $399) coupon from the back of the HF ads in conjunction with a rain check I got from the previous $299 coupon.

It was a tough call between the HF lower unit - 90320 ($240) and the Costco CSPS Box on sale $649 ( upper & lower units).
If I add the matching HF upper ($299 -15%) - Its still a $150 savings over the Costco combo.
The other good thing about the HF unit is that I can add the top or a side cabinet whenever I desire.
Also - IIRC - the Full width drawer (top drawer of lower unit) has only a single row of BB rails compared to twin BB rails on the full width drawer of the HF cabinet.

[Todd W]

Has anyone used these for a long period of time? After a couple years of loading/unloading my craftsman box drawers barely slide in and out...

[Roy's Rustbucket]

I was so impressed with my first HF cabinet, I now have three of the Harbor Freight $400 boxes. Mine are loaded with very heavy tools. (I have way more tools than most machinists) The other machinists at work couldn't believe the quality for $400.

I have a black krinkle with side box at work and two red krinkle boxes at home with all my mechanic's and body tools. Even fully loaded, the drawers and castors roll smoothly. The top and bottom drawers on these are all double-slides.

[rock mafia]

Looks like they have black, yellow, and stainless now (sorry if it's a R)

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/attributeSearch.do?catPath=All%2BProducts%252F%252 F%252F%252FUserSearch%253Dtool%2Bbox&currentPage=1&lastPage=3&isNext=true&isPrevious=false&category=&attributeValue=US+General&attributeName=Manufacturer&requestedPage=1

[Todd W]

How long is it on sale for $299 for and will they do the 15% off $299?
I may drive down and check it out in-store to see if I like it... even better if I can get 15% off :)

[rock mafia]

How long is it on sale for $299 for and will they do the 15% off $299?
I may drive down and check it out in-store to see if I like it... even better if I can get 15% off :)

Seems like they are on sale for 299 everytime I get one of thier ads in the mail.

[87JeepWrangler]

does the HF box anyone else bought wobble alittle bit?

is your concrete level? :flipoff2:

[Nowhere]

Mine wobbled too. Now that she's got 500lbs of tools and another side box addition, no problems.

Love my box!!

[BarrelRoll]

I bought the harbor freight box today. Was $379 on sale at my harbor freight and I used a 15% off cupon geting it around $333, pretty decent deal for the $$. I'll see how I like it after I load it up and start using it.

[SeaBass44]

I bought the harbor freight box today. Was $379 on sale at my harbor freight and I used a 15% off cupon geting it around $333, pretty decent deal for the $$. I'll see how I like it after I load it up and start using it.
why didn't you use the $299 coupon??????

[hoohaa]

Mine didn't seem to wobble even when it was empty. I've got no complaints so far.

Question: Does anyone know of a good textured spray paint that will match the HF red color? I have tried rustoleum and Krylon but they were too light.

My plan is to buy one or two fireproof verticle filing cabinets with one large drawer and two letter drawers and use those as the end boxes. I really want a deep deep drawer for big drills and grinders as well as plastic cases for bits, taps, big sockets, hammers, etc. I want to paint the cabinets to match the main chest.

I will keep you guys posted with the progress if I find a matching spray paint.

[jelbehai]

why didn't you use the $299 coupon??????

The coupon posted above expired - is there a new one? Thx. Also,can you use the 15 or 20% in addition? The fine print says no, but based on above, some have had success...

[SeaBass44]

The coupon posted above expired - is there a new one? Thx. Also,can you use the 15 or 20% in addition? The fine print says no, but based on above, some have had success...
:homer::homer::homer::homer:!

[hardline04]

GF got me the 27" Crapsman SS box for Christmas for around $780. I gave it a day or so then explained to her how much better a deal the Costco box was, a few tears later she was $30 richer and I had my 42" box :D

[dcmopar]

Costco has a new model out now, it is double wide, (56 in. i think) the bottom looks like 2 standard all drawer bottom cabinets in one! it also has a huge top chest. a grand for this one. all stainless as well. Doug

[John-e Bravada]

Costco has a new model out now, it is double wide, (56 in. i think) the bottom looks like 2 standard all drawer bottom cabinets in one! it also has a huge top chest. a grand for this one. all stainless as well. Doug

56" I wish I had the space. Link?

I picked up the HF bottom box with the $299 and a 15% off coupon. My question is do the side and top boxes ever go on sale that cheap? I know the top box is on sale now for $296 but I can't get myself to pay more for the top box then the bottom box.

[dcmopar]

no link, i saw it in the store, not online.
they rarely have the same items online that they have in the store,
they do have a 27 in. (standard width) 12 drawer ss rollaway online for 699.
here's a link for that: http://tinyurl.com/339jje
Doug

[Todd W]

I want to go grab the 299 HF unit with 15% off but none of my HF catalogs or flyers have the 299$ or 15% off.

[John-e Bravada]

Desert CJ hooked me up with the link to the one I used. He said it's easy to find extra coupons on thier website but I never asked how he's finding them.:confused:

My last flier has the Red bottom box for $379, top for $296 and the exact same boxs in Black for $369 and $269. Explain that pricing to me!:shaking:

[SeaBass44]

Desert CJ hooked me up with the link to the one I used. He said it's easy to find extra coupons on thier website but I never asked how he's finding them.:confused:

My last flier has the Red bottom box for $379, top for $296 and the exact same boxs in Black for $369 and $269. Explain that pricing to me!:shaking:

ODD YOU REPLY but don't share the link with us:confused::confused::confused:

[John-e Bravada]

ODD YOU REPLY but don't share the link with us:confused::confused::confused:

Knock your self out!! It's from mid Dec and is now dead. :shaking: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/50/RetailBv2/50_RetailBv2.html

If your looking for the current prices I quoted here they are: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/tabviewer/startBrowseBook.do?bookid=194&preview=&type=RET&simple= The Red is on page 3 and the Black is listed as Special Order on page 19.

[xr8ed]

I have had the costco CSPS box for about 3 years and lugged it through 4 different residences. It is the one pictured on the first page. It is the bigger of the 2 ($999 now) but i paid like $949 3 years ago. The drawers still open and close smooth even though they are heavy as hell filled with tools. I've got about 200 wrenches in one drawer and it slides with one finger. The ONLY thing i would want better is the lock, it is a cheasy lock, (very few keys too, i can open like 4 other guys boxes i know) BUT since i use it at home i'm not worried about it, if i used this at work, i'd upgrade the lock with one from snap on or whoever sells the lock cylinders w/ keys. I'd buy another one without thinking about it.

[1tonstepside]

Just an FYI for you guys looking for toolboxes the 27 inch stainless combo is $150 off right now.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11279293&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

[TLCObsession]

FYI - in store, Costco also has a black wrinkle finish box now...

[90Beater]

FYI - in store, Costco also has a black wrinkle finish box now...

I just picked one up tonight. $589 41" wide x 64" tall(with wheels) x 18" deep. It has a mirror finish top so you can see what's in there, 17 drawers and came with enough mats for the drawers. It's built a heck of a lot better than the Crapsman one I looked at over the weekend.

http://www.tophersworld.com/images/costco_toolbox.jpg

[jonnysteals]

I just picked one up tonight. $589 41" wide x 64" tall(with wheels) x 18" deep. It has a mirror finish top so you can see what's in there, 17 drawers and came with enough mats for the drawers. It's built a heck of a lot better than the Crapsman one I looked at over the weekend.

http://www.tophersworld.com/images/costco_toolbox.jpg

That looks awesome. I wan't that exact set up. does anyone know when this is going to go on sale again. Hopefully within the next few months. i am going to start saving my pennies now. hopefully a legitamate coupon will be available when I need to purchase this ass well.

[90Beater]

I don't know about a sale but the last time I was at my local Costco (2 weeks ago) they still had a couple in stock.

I can say that since I loaded it up and have used it for a while it is built very well. I was able to get a majority of my tools in it and the non skid pads are awsome. You can pull the drawers in and out as fast as you want and the tools dont budge. I used the extra space to my advantage.

Now my old tool box is great for holding other things such as sprinkler supplies and tools. Things that don't matter as much.

[gte718p]

I got mine at SAM's but it pretty much the same as the costco. I would bet they came from the same factory.

I love mine. I've moved three times since I've had including moving from Hawaii. My ss box has held up my HF stuff didn't.

[dopeassjackson]

i got this one from sears catalog, they cant even get it at the store. its 40in wide. it was a steal for $600 shipped to my door. its not a ballbearing but still real smooth and its stineless MOTHER TRUCKER
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/bmxenbrett/IMAGE_00053.jpg[/IMG
i roll it out of the shop and around alot so i didnt want a top box or any hting bigger.

[Fleetwood]

I saw one at lowes that wasnt that bad of a price. It had a fridge and a cd player in it.

http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/wpimages/Tool_Box_with_Refrigerator_Door_Open.jpg

http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/wpimages/Tool_Box_with_Refrigerator_1.jpg

[Adam F]

I saw that. Not bad for $1700

[rock mafia]

I saw that. Not bad for $1700


Lowes has put all their toolboxes on sale for 20% off several times this year, I'm sure they'll do it again before Christmas.

[dopeassjackson]

$1700 sounds kind of expensive to me. what you going to do when the fridge breaks or somhting else goes wrong? the fridge is a joke, its so small

[Aces'n'8s]

Let's see....for $1700 (add sales tax if applicable in TN, that's extra an $170), I think one could buy a $999 52"/56" Torin toolbox at Costco, a "regular" refer/freezer, and a great shop stereo. Of course, that all would be in a compact unit...

[jonnysteals]

The harbor fright cabinet is on sale.

Bottom is 399
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/41/RetailB/Images/13.jpg?r=2893_12326

Top is 299
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/41/RetailB/Images/12.jpg?r=2893_12326

Side is 199
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/41/RetailB/Images/14.jpg?r=2893_12326

here is the 15% off coupon with the free screwdriver set
http://www.harborfreightusa.com//TV/coupon2.html

[dopeassjackson]

$1700 can buy one nice welder.

i have seen the HF tool boxes in the store, there ball bearing slides and a decent tool box. i wanted stainless so i bought a craftsman

[Nowhere]

$1700 can buy one nice welder.

i have seen the HF tool boxes in the store, there ball bearing slides and a decent tool box. i wanted stainless front drawer skins and regular steel construction, so i bought a craftsman

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