Insider info on a HF toolbox for those in the market
08-08-2009, 12:44 PM
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i went to hf yesterday and of coarse i got a speeding ticket on the way. but anyway the us general box is decent for the money the sticker on the bottom was 499 and when i called they said it was 399 but it must be on sale or something. but i think when i get a bigger box it will be a clearance craftsman or sams ss box, or the big kobalt box not the one with the radio and the frig in it. but the hf box is ok but not deep enough but worth the money is u get it below like 350.
08-12-2009, 06:48 AM
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Well hell! Looks like i stumbled across this thread a day to late! Im in the market for a new box since my Snap-On KRA4813 full of snappy tools along with EVERY other tool i had to my name was stolen. I was looking at a crapsman ball bearing SS top box for $599, but i would definitely buy this bad boy for $320! Anyone know when they will be doing another 20% off sale??
08-14-2009, 05:04 AM
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Picked up 1 yesterday! Dude hooked me up with the 20% off too! This is NO Snap-On box, but a damn nice cheap box!! Drawers fell way more sturdy than Crapsman Ball Bearing and Lowes SS boxes. The weight rating on the box is 2884 Lbs. Im going to sand it down and repaint it, i cant stand the red. I also got a 2 ton cherry picker for $144 bucks! Man i love HF!
08-14-2009, 09:40 AM
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I've had one for over a year now. The top and bottom and its a great piece.
I use it all the time and for the money its been well worth it. I did a head swap on my 330ci and afterwards the box was quite a mess, cleaned right up.
I put silicon spray on the sliders every few months and its been perfect.
I also got the $349+20 percent off deal and I found this thread because a buddy of mine is picking one up today after seeing mine this past week putting a lift on his Jeep.
They do make them in Yellow and Black now, but special order only. There is also a new matching side piece that is more like a storage locker.
This cabinet is worth every penny there is nothing in the price range that can touch it. Its better than the Craftsman Pro series and if you want to compare it to Snap On or Matco fine but those boxes are under $700 for the set.
I use it all the time and for the money its been well worth it. I did a head swap on my 330ci and afterwards the box was quite a mess, cleaned right up.
I put silicon spray on the sliders every few months and its been perfect.
I also got the $349+20 percent off deal and I found this thread because a buddy of mine is picking one up today after seeing mine this past week putting a lift on his Jeep.
They do make them in Yellow and Black now, but special order only. There is also a new matching side piece that is more like a storage locker.
This cabinet is worth every penny there is nothing in the price range that can touch it. Its better than the Craftsman Pro series and if you want to compare it to Snap On or Matco fine but those boxes are under $700 for the set.
08-14-2009, 09:44 AM
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Just another comment...I did go in and lean hard on the drawers. My center large drawer is loaded with air tools:
1/2" impact
3/8" impact
1/4" air ratchet
3/8" air ratcher
Cut off wheel
Wire Wheel
2 Air hammers
4 sets of 1/2 and 3/8 impact sockets
2 sets of impact extensions
Impact swivels
Set of Axle nut/hex sockets from 31mm to 37mm
Opens and closes as easy as can be. You even get the liners for it at that cost.
1/2" impact
3/8" impact
1/4" air ratchet
3/8" air ratcher
Cut off wheel
Wire Wheel
2 Air hammers
4 sets of 1/2 and 3/8 impact sockets
2 sets of impact extensions
Impact swivels
Set of Axle nut/hex sockets from 31mm to 37mm
Opens and closes as easy as can be. You even get the liners for it at that cost.
