I am looking for and open to options on standing rolling tool box in the $200 to $300 range what do you have? Pictures are encouraged
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What kind of storage are you looking for? Cart, Cabinet, etc... How many tools do you have, big ones etc...
Harbor Freight is going to be your best option. Don't even bother with anything that is not a ball bearing slide. Trust me there.
If you are hard set on the under $300 range, two great options are U.S. GENERAL 30 in., 5-Drawer Mechanics Cart and U.S. GENERAL 30 in. 4-Drawer Tech Cart
If you can spend more, look at the cabinets U.S. GENERAL 27 in. x 22 in. Roll Cab, Series 3 and the U.S. GENERAL 42 in. x 22 in. Roll Cab, Series 3.
You may be best served in the long run spending a bit more to get a storage solution you wont outgrow. Additionally, the cabinets can be used as a work surface, especially when you deck the surface with a plate of aluminum or high density plastic.
Give it some thought, and get what will serve you best for the long term. Buy once, cry once.
Harbor Freight is going to be your best option. Don't even bother with anything that is not a ball bearing slide. Trust me there.
If you are hard set on the under $300 range, two great options are U.S. GENERAL 30 in., 5-Drawer Mechanics Cart and U.S. GENERAL 30 in. 4-Drawer Tech Cart
If you can spend more, look at the cabinets U.S. GENERAL 27 in. x 22 in. Roll Cab, Series 3 and the U.S. GENERAL 42 in. x 22 in. Roll Cab, Series 3.
You may be best served in the long run spending a bit more to get a storage solution you wont outgrow. Additionally, the cabinets can be used as a work surface, especially when you deck the surface with a plate of aluminum or high density plastic.
Give it some thought, and get what will serve you best for the long term. Buy once, cry once.
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Yeah that is about the right size. I agree I dont want to cry twice
I've got an older Snap On top box I'd be willing to let go, I'd consider selling the bottom too for the right price.
Agree w everything above. Best bang for your buck could be used on CL or Marketplace. As long as a box isn’t abused or left out in the rain, not much to go wrong w it.
I have the 42” Harbor Freight one posted above. I’ve had it for a few years, it’s great
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Me too. I have a Series 1 setup that I really want to swap out. At present, I have three boxes, but want to get a 72” Icon and consolidate it all in to one.
42” top and bottom with side box for commonly used tools.
Old trusty Craftsman. First big box I got and full of specialty tools.
Husky box for all my machine tools and cutting tools.
42” top and bottom with side box for commonly used tools.
Old trusty Craftsman. First big box I got and full of specialty tools.
Husky box for all my machine tools and cutting tools.
Look at Harbor Freight Icon Scratch and Dent. They got some good deals on the Icon, they also show you where the scratch/dent is at so you can decide if you want it.
I like Harbor Freight boxes because you can add on extra storage to the main box at a later time.
I like Harbor Freight boxes because you can add on extra storage to the main box at a later time.
Sorry for any misunderstanding. Not yet ready to consolidate but will keep you in mind.
