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[mattellis2]

i have been trolling my local craig's list for the last few months, tentatively looking for a roll away tool cabinet. i've seen lots of snap on, matco and mac for $2k or better. i don't make my living turning wrenches, and those were just a little bit out of my price range.

anyone, i managed to snag one last night. stainless, ball bearing, auto retract drawer slides, 41" wide and about 60" tall. made by Steel Glide. It is not a Snap-on, but at $175, I couldn't say no. as near as i can tell, it is a box that sam's club sold about 5 years ago, for $800 or so.

The guy that had it before me was a sticker fiend. Here is how it looked when I picked it up:

Unfortunately, the front had the fewest stickers on it. Both sides, and the inside of the top hinged compartment were completely covered. I spent about 1.5 hours this morning stripping them with a pressure washer. It got most of it, but left some gummy residue in some places. I then spent about 2.5 hours with a combination of goof off and acetone removing all the sticker residue. i need to lube the drawer slides, reline the drawers and i can start loading it up.

It isn't perfect, but it will definitely work for me and my needs.

How'd I do?

-matt

 

[jayste]

Good find Matt and a great job of cleaning it!:thumbsup:

 

[Stargazer]

Suggestion B4 loading it up replace the 2 non moving caster with full rotating ones makes eaiser to move later.