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Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman toolboxes?

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman toolboxes?
From: Vincent Marshall <vlm@te-motorworks.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:24:16 -0400
I also have one of these harbor freight cabinets.  I use it as a second tool
chest for lathe tooling, drill bits, measuring instruments, and so forth.
It's reasonably well solid and built, and definitely a good value at ~ $400,
but I'm not thrilled with the over aggressive drawer detents that tend to
result in all of my stuff getting crammed up against the back of the drawer
after a few openings and closings.  This is with the non slip liners that come
with that box.  On a positive note, the detents seem to be wearing a little
bit and getting softer, after about a year or use.

-vin

On Aug 31, 2010, at 12:03 PM, Mark Andy wrote:

> Howdy,
>
> On Mon, 30 Aug 2010, John T. Blair wrote:
>> Have you looked at Harbor Freight?  I purchased there big roll around
cabinet,
>>
>>
http://www.harborfreight.com/13-drawer-red-industrial-quality-roller-cabinet-
90320.html
>>
>> It's a lot better than the other smaller off brand cabinet is, and seems
stronger than many of the tool boxes I've seen at Sears.
>>
>> Also, the Kobalt boxes at Lowes don't look to bad.
>
> I'll second this.  I have that box as well and while its not quite to the
Mac / Snap-On / Matco level of pro boxes, its better than anything else I've
put my hands on even if you discount the price.  Factor the price in and its a
no-brainer.  I wouldn't even consider a Sears toolbox.  They're all way
overpriced for what they are.
>
> Mark
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