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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:40:43 PM EDT
[#1]
I have one Snap On setup and three Kennedy machinist boxes.
The Icon line at Harbor Freight seem decent for the home owner or backyard mechanic. I've been kicking around getting one and trying it out. Something like this..  Attached File(Not my photo) |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:41:44 PM EDT
[#2]
I got mine from there, I've been happy with them.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:42:27 PM EDT
[#3]
Us general works great for me as a DIY mechanic. Of course, they’re a little more expensive now versus 3-4 years ago.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:42:34 PM EDT
[#4]
You can't beat Horror Freight tool boxes in price.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:45:13 PM EDT
[#5]
Any ideas for something ~40”-48” wide but no more than 36” tall?
I have a server rack mounted to the wall above the boxes so in order to open the top box I can’t have the bottom box be more than 36”-37” tall at the most. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:45:17 PM EDT
[#6]
Ive had a US General tool box at work for over 10 years. A little dirty but still 100%.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:51:00 PM EDT
[#7]
US General is GTG.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:56:45 PM EDT
[#8]
Husky had some huge ones at Home Depot on Black Friday/ Christmas, both top/bottom sets and bench only.
Don't forget to plan on how you'll get the monster home and out of the vehicle. I drove around with a 48" bottom and top chest in the back of my Yukon for a few weeks until i got a set of ramps and gave up on my brother helping me, so I told my wife she was on duty one freezing cold Saturday. Now i have a 30" set in my shed empty, taking up room until i build my garage addition.  Kharn |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:10:48 PM EDT
[#9]
I have the 26" setup. works good for me.
 Attached FileSome Scotch 35+ in blue on the handles for a custom look. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:11:37 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Husky had some huge ones at Home Depot on Black Friday/ Christmas, both top/bottom sets and bench only. Don't forget to plan on how you'll get the monster home and out of the vehicle. I drove around with a 48" bottom and top chest in the back of my Yukon for a few weeks until i got a set of ramps and gave up on my brother helping me, so I told my wife she was on duty one freezing cold Saturday. Now i have a 30" set in my shed empty, taking up room until i build my garage addition. Kharn Yeah I’ll have to take my trailer over. I’ll wait until it’s above 0F though LOL. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:16:31 PM EDT
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I have the 54" setup.
The bottom one weighs like 340 lbs. They are the real deal. They are closer to Snap-On than Craftsman in terms of quality. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:17:01 PM EDT
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Has anyone blocked the wheels (or built a pedestal) and used one as a reloading bench?
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:17:18 PM EDT
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What about this Husky set as an alternative?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-W-x-21-5-in-D-Heavy-Duty-15-Drawer-Combination-Rolling-Tool-Chest-Top-Tool-Cabinet-with-LED-Light-in-Matte-Black-H52CH6TR9HDV3/309210140 |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:17:35 PM EDT
[#14]
Get the cheap Hazzard Fraught box and then get a $15 Snap On magnet for it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snap-on-tools-magnet-4-3-4-x-1-5-16/1525632235?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101209916&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-51320962143&wl5=1017086&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=653538548&wl11=online&wl12=1525632235&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqCdBhB0EiwAH8M_Gg6yYzJqOl52oDy9S2KuAvXccjLFAkam7c9fdEjHjh6SRdujnxdErRoC488QAvD_BwE |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:21:13 PM EDT
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Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:22:08 PM EDT
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I have the 44" set up. Bottom, Top, side drawers, and cabinet for over 3 years now all well made. Sits in a non-heated garage. No rust, looks like new.
F the Snap-on snobs, |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:22:28 PM EDT
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There’s a bunch of them popping up at my work, especially the ‘carts’ with a couple drawers and the open bottom. 15 years ago they were pretty awful and I went with a craftsman, but they have come a long way and if I needed something today they would be my first stop.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:25:19 PM EDT
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Was going to buy a 26” bottom until I ran up on a deal for a craftsman 52” that had the back dented. $180.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:25:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Has anyone blocked the wheels (or built a pedestal) and used one as a reloading bench? Just dropped from ICON |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:31:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What about this Husky set as an alternative? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-W-x-21-5-in-D-Heavy-Duty-15-Drawer-Combination-Rolling-Tool-Chest-Top-Tool-Cabinet-with-LED-Light-in-Matte-Black-H52CH6TR9HDV3/309210140 I have small husky I bought based strictly on a size requirement. My Harbor Freight US General stuff is better built. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:34:56 PM EDT
[#21]
I love my Husky
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:36:38 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:38:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have the 26" setup. works good for me.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/497148/HF-2_JPG-2648923.JPG Some Scotch 35+ in blue on the handles for a custom look. I'm getting this setup for my gun parts and tools. Tired of these things scattered all over the place. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:39:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What about this Husky set as an alternative? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-W-x-21-5-in-D-Heavy-Duty-15-Drawer-Combination-Rolling-Tool-Chest-Top-Tool-Cabinet-with-LED-Light-in-Matte-Black-H52CH6TR9HDV3/309210140 I have that, I like it. I think I saved $100 or something by getting the version without lights. (Still has power and USB) Would recommend, was a good value when Inourchased a couple years ago. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:39:52 PM EDT
[#25]
US gen , gtg
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:40:13 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What about this Husky set as an alternative? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in-W-x-21-5-in-D-Heavy-Duty-15-Drawer-Combination-Rolling-Tool-Chest-Top-Tool-Cabinet-with-LED-Light-in-Matte-Black-H52CH6TR9HDV3/309210140 The Husky ones are garbage compared to the US General ones. Have both. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:43:15 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:44:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/25/2022 8:49:40 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152343/Screenshot_20221225-184028-746_png-2648947.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152343/Screenshot_20221225-184028-746_png-2648947.JPG Thanks ! It’d actually be $885 for the US General set vs $1085 for the Husky with that coupon. I may just have to go for it. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:01:00 PM EDT
[#30]
Pic is from a year ago. Orange cart is long gone(sold).
Buy with confidence OP. 56 inch top and bottom. Saved lil over $300 on both with the 20% off coupon in December 2021   Attached FileSomeone said multiple purchases, that is correct. They let me make two separate purchases using the 20% off each item. 
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:03:17 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Pic is from a year ago. Orange cart is long gone(sold). Buy with confidence OP. 56 inch top and bottom. Saved lil over $300 on both with the 20% off coupon in December 2021 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152407/7E65DF9A7513156242E654806A906AAD_app1_16-2648963.JPGNice! Any idea how tall they are with the lid open? If I move my box I can get 84” or so. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:05:03 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Get the cheap Hazzard Fraught box and then get a $15 Snap On magnet for it. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snap-on-tools-magnet-4-3-4-x-1-5-16/1525632235?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101209916&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-51320962143&wl5=1017086&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=653538548&wl11=online&wl12=1525632235&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqCdBhB0EiwAH8M_Gg6yYzJqOl52oDy9S2KuAvXccjLFAkam7c9fdEjHjh6SRdujnxdErRoC488QAvD_BwE Do you have BMW badges on your Corolla too? |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:05:30 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks ! It’d actually be $885 for the US General set vs $1085 for the Husky with that coupon. I may just have to go for it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152343/Screenshot_20221225-184028-746_png-2648947.JPG Thanks ! It’d actually be $885 for the US General set vs $1085 for the Husky with that coupon. I may just have to go for it. Look at the 56" US General too. I've got a 44 and my only complaint is the bottom drawers are too short to store larger power tools like a circular saw. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:09:10 PM EDT
[#34]
I have a 5 drawer that I'm spilling out of....holds a decent amount of tools. I'm going to have to move up soon
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:09:55 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Look at the 56" US General too. I've got a 44 and my only complaint is the bottom drawers are too short to store larger power tools like a circular saw. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152343/Screenshot_20221225-184028-746_png-2648947.JPG Thanks ! It’d actually be $885 for the US General set vs $1085 for the Husky with that coupon. I may just have to go for it. Look at the 56" US General too. I've got a 44 and my only complaint is the bottom drawers are too short to store larger power tools like a circular saw. I’m pondering the 56”. They’d be $1285 it appears. I’m not sure if I can justify a 50% premium for 12 more inches. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:13:21 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! Any idea how tall they are with the lid open? If I move my box I can get 84” or so. @firestarter123 With the struts fully extended on the lid it measures 84 and 1/4 inch from the floor of our shop(concrete) 
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:15:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Has anyone blocked the wheels (or built a pedestal) and used one as a reloading bench? @optimator  Attached FileThis was early on as I finished my reloading vault. I can get some better pics if you like. These are all Husky cabinets built on 2X4 base. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:19:14 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a 5 drawer that I'm spilling out of....holds a decent amount of tools. I'm going to have to move up soon https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/371838/20221225_200729_jpg-2648974.JPG That's what I did have. The 56" top and bottom barley holds what I have now. Considering a side locker next for myself. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:20:40 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @optimator https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366627/CB6DC534-545E-4EEB-863C-1B845C6A66A4_jpe-2648979.JPG This was early on as I finished my reloading vault. I can get some better pics if you like. These are all Husky cabinets built on 2X4 base. Thanks man. I knew someone here had to of done it. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:24:30 PM EDT
[#40]
I've had my 56" General box from HF for years. Not sure anyone is beating it for the price.
I would say to get a size bigger then you think you need. Much like a gun safe. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:27:02 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @firestarter123 With the struts fully extended on the lid it measures 84 and 1/4 inch from the floor of our shop(concrete) Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:28:46 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've had my 56" General box from HF for years. Not sure anyone is beating it for the price. I would say to get a size bigger then you think you need. Much like a gun safe. That’s literally what I just told my wife ?? |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:33:12 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m pondering the 56”. They’d be $1285 it appears. I’m not sure if I can justify a 50% premium for 12 more inches. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Also, they have the boxes (and everything else) on sale thru Dec 26 for 20% off if you have the inside track membership. I think the membership is like $30. The boxes don't go on sale like that very often. That’s interesting. It’d make the 44” set the same price as the Husky set I linked to earlier. Here is a screenshot of the coupon from my email. I imagine you can find it online somewhere but I couldn't with a quick good search. If you need, PM me your email address and I can forward the email to you. ETA: it says any single item, but they will let you use it for multiple. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/152343/Screenshot_20221225-184028-746_png-2648947.JPG Thanks ! It’d actually be $885 for the US General set vs $1085 for the Husky with that coupon. I may just have to go for it. Look at the 56" US General too. I've got a 44 and my only complaint is the bottom drawers are too short to store larger power tools like a circular saw. I’m pondering the 56”. They’d be $1285 it appears. I’m not sure if I can justify a 50% premium for 12 more inches. I hear you on that. It's easier to recommend spending more than it is to do it.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:33:35 PM EDT
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Home Depot used to have some killer deals, but they really jacked up their prices. HF is definitely the place to go.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:36:32 PM EDT
[#45]
I have the 46" yukon cabinet. It's a well built box but I'm quickly running out of room for tools and need to get another box to add to the collection, lol.
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:36:48 PM EDT
[#46]
Waiting to Series 3
 U.S. General Series 3 Tool Storage | Harbor Freight |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:48:24 PM EDT
[#47]
I’m contemplating the 56” bottom box with a 44” top box. It’ll fit the area I need to put it in better and I’m wondering if I’d like the open space?
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:48:51 PM EDT
[#48]
Don’t forget about the full bank service cart, it’s really nice
https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-full-bank-service-cart-black-57517.html |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:50:03 PM EDT
[#49]
I have the 5 (7?) Drawer rolling tool cart. US general. Love it
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Posted: 12/25/2022 9:50:49 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I did have. The 56" top and bottom barley holds what I have now. Considering a side locker next for myself. I'll probably keep the 5 drawer and have it as supplemental storage....and I have cabinets and other storage for tools, woodworking stuff, it's amazing how fast you accumulate so much shit. |
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