Best value roll around tool boxes???

[ransil]

here some info

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153445&highlight=toolbox+review

 

[lonesomecur]

I wanted a Snap on Classic 78. But I only wanted to pay $1000. It took seven years to find one at that price. I got it month ago 10 miles from home off Craigslist. It even has the stainless top!! I love it!!! Much easier to find if you're willing to spend $1,500-$2,000.

 

[bronconut73]

One of the best deals you'll find is from a divorced women who's selling her X's stuff and has no idea just how expensive that Snap-On box is.

I'm lucky enough to have two Harbor Freight stores within 20 minutes of home. I have looked closely at their 43" box. I found it superior to their more expensive and longer 56" box. The 43" seems to have a stiffer structure and a sturdier drawers. Technically speaking I may be wrong but the 43" just feels better than the 56".
Having said that I've had my bottom (black) Craftsman 7 drawer for uhmmm....erhhhh....23 years. It is still fine but a little too full. The top (black) Craftsman 9 (?) drawer box is about 14 years old, also fine. I am in them alot for just a "regular guy wrench turner" and they are still perfect just a little dirty and scratched up.
If I get another box it will be a 43". I will "try" to get a used Mac, Matco, Snap-On, Cornwell, etc.. box.
If I can't pull that off I will probably get that 43" at HF. Similar Craftsman box is nearly twice the price.....
Damn....it makes me feel bad (unAmerican) even considering the HF over the Craftsman.

 

[pipermike]

I went with an International that is sold through Sears, it was about the same price as your budget is, 41" very happy with it. It's made in Canada. Sorry I don't have a link to there web site.

 

[tasker]

got my top and bottom Blue Point through ebay....225.00 for both and was only 35 miles away. they are out there if you are patient

 

[rcmbronc]

So far I am happy with my cobalt box from lowes. I used a 10% off coupon and got 1 year no interest..... The Home Depot one seems real cheep.

I think Sams club sell these or just like them. We have on in the race trailer and it works pretty good.

 

[joel]

Wohoo!!!!! I just scored a 41" Snap On top and bottom box for $1500. The deals are out there.

 

[flint_knapper]

new made craftsman and the harbor freight are made at the same
factory in china with the same specs. times have changed for the
craftsman name over the last 5 yrs.
I have a 18yr. old craftsman that is very nice. Look for the older ones
with roller bearing drawers, you'll know after you handle them.