Large Rolling Tool Chests

[shovelhead]

Hey guys, Thanks for the information. I have done more shopping and here is where I'm at. The local Sams Club is out of tool boxes and they have no idea when they will get more. The nearest Costco is 100+ miles away in Houston and I no lnger have a membership. Lowe's has a very nice Kobalt box, but it is twice the price of HF and Northern boxes. Sears was even more expensive for the professional series and some of the lesser boxes seemed flimsy. I went back and looked at the Harbor Freight and they have new undented boxes in. The 42" wide rolling cabinet is $399 and the top chest is $299. These boxes are a heavier gauge metal than the Sears & Kobalt, but the powder coat finish is a flat red and kind of unattractive. I guess if HF sent me a 20% off coupon I would buy these boxes, but nothing screams "CHEAP" like Harbor Freight. I have yet to look at Home Depot or the Torin boxes at Northern. I have made up my mind that I do want a 42" wide combo. I believe that every box I looked at was Chinese made. None of them claim "Made in USA". The worse thing is that I just spent half my toolbox money on a new garage door that my MIL backed into. Thanks again for all the information. I have looked at the old threads here and I will continue to shop. I will also let you know if I make a purchase.

 

[keving]

Costco is the way to go. Even if it's 100 miles and a new membership. Pick up some paper towels and toilet paper while you're there. You won't be dissappointed. I have the Costco box and it is absolutely nicer than any comparable box and MUCH less expensive. Make a day of it and save a s-load of money and enjoy the box.

 

[hilld]

Hey guys, Thanks for the information. I have done more shopping and here is where I'm at. The local Sams Club is out of tool boxes and they have no idea when they will get more. The nearest Costco is 100+ miles away in Houston and I no lnger have a membership. Lowe's has a very nice Kobalt box, but it is twice the price of HF and Northern boxes. Sears was even more expensive for the professional series and some of the lesser boxes seemed flimsy. I went back and looked at the Harbor Freight and they have new undented boxes in. The 42" wide rolling cabinet is $399 and the top chest is $299. These boxes are a heavier gauge metal than the Sears & Kobalt, but the powder coat finish is a flat red and kind of unattractive. I guess if HF sent me a 20% off coupon I would buy these boxes, but nothing screams "CHEAP" like Harbor Freight. I have yet to look at Home Depot or the Torin boxes at Northern. I have made up my mind that I do want a 42" wide combo. I believe that every box I looked at was Chinese made. None of them claim "Made in USA". The worse thing is that I just spent half my toolbox money on a new garage door that my MIL backed into. Thanks again for all the information. I have looked at the old threads here and I will continue to shop. I will also let you know if I make a purchase.

Before you make the trip, call the local Costco and make sure they have it in stock. You can also try costco.com (online store to see if they have it).

Derek

 

[Nasty135]

Shovelhead, Ya know I probably Jumped the gun in disqualifing the HF boxes, In my mind I was thinking of the little gypsy boxes not the Larger and heavy duty ones that you were speaking of....my fault.. I wouldn't be ashamed to own one, especially if its what you want or need and the price is good for you....... Also seems like plenty of others are quite happy with the Costco stainless boxes so you will probably do OK either way... Sorry to hear about your garage door

 

[crk133]

if there is a menards nearby try them i have seen good boxes there for reasonable $

 

[MrJimi]

I was in our local Samsclub ( Jacksonville,Florida ) and they have a huge double high stainless steel box for $687. It's beautiful. Check into it, its nice
Jim