Tool Deals Thread

acheck

acheck

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I look every day. Nothing is quite in the sweet spot of what I'm looking for and the more I look at the Dragonfire unit above, i really hate the drawer layout. Possibly I was spoiled by the deep top drawer of the Snap On box that made so much sense for having sockets stored vertically.
 
Napalm00

Napalm00

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i see the dragonfire advertised on Instagram, that enough to keep me from buying it

these are the ones ive been eyeballing for years:

Tool Vault Elite 72″ 17 Drawer Tool Cabinet with Hutch – StrictlyToolBoxes.com

www.strictlytoolboxes.com www.strictlytoolboxes.com
www.elitetoolboxes.com

Extreme Tools 72" 17-Drawer Professional Roller Cabinet with Hutch

We offer a wide selection of tool boxes & storage solutions for your equipment. Find the best tool storage cabinets, tool carts & more at Elite Toolboxes.
www.elitetoolboxes.com www.elitetoolboxes.com
rockintoolboxes.com

Extreme Tools 72" x 30" Deep, 19 Drawers Triple Bank Roller Cabinet

A 72" x 30" Deep Roller Cabinet by Extreme Tools (RX723019RC-250), available in 6 unique color combinations, exclusively on Rockin Toolboxes!
rockintoolboxes.com
 
evilfij

evilfij

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I just can’t see spending that much money on a non-snap on 72in when the US general 72in is probably about the same quality and is $1200 (and less with coupon). I hear the 72in is really, really nice (as is the 56in). If I did not have to go to an HF to get one, I probably would have ordered one by now (plus there is the pesky sloped floor issue I need to deal with in the castle garage).

Edit: and you can scrape off the US General logo. ;-)
 
erover82

erover82

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Napalm00 said:
i see the dragonfire advertised on Instagram, that enough to keep me from buying it

these are the ones ive been eyeballing for years:

Tool Vault Elite 72″ 17 Drawer Tool Cabinet with Hutch – StrictlyToolBoxes.com

www.strictlytoolboxes.com www.strictlytoolboxes.com
www.elitetoolboxes.com

Extreme Tools 72" 17-Drawer Professional Roller Cabinet with Hutch

We offer a wide selection of tool boxes & storage solutions for your equipment. Find the best tool storage cabinets, tool carts & more at Elite Toolboxes.
www.elitetoolboxes.com www.elitetoolboxes.com
rockintoolboxes.com

Extreme Tools 72" x 30" Deep, 19 Drawers Triple Bank Roller Cabinet

A 72" x 30" Deep Roller Cabinet by Extreme Tools (RX723019RC-250), available in 6 unique color combinations, exclusively on Rockin Toolboxes!
rockintoolboxes.com
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Why must it be EXTREME and rolling on dubz?
 
erover82

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evilfij said:
I just can’t see spending that much money on a non-snap on 72in when the US general 72in is probably about the same quality and is $1200 (and less with coupon). I hear the 72in is really, really nice. If I did not have to go to an HF to get one, I probably would have ordered one by now (plus there is the pesky sloped floor issue I need to deal with in the castle garage).
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Fondles only the finest German made tools, drives Porsches and Defenders, lives in a castle... buys a HF toolbox.
 
Napalm00

Napalm00

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evilfij said:
I just can’t see spending that much money on a non-snap on 72in when the US general 72in is probably about the same quality and is $1200 (and less with coupon). I hear the 72in is really, really nice (as is the 56in). If I did not have to go to an HF to get one, I probably would have ordered one by now (plus there is the pesky sloped floor issue I need to deal with in the castle garage).

Edit: and you can scrape off the US General logo. ;-)
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these are all 30 in depth , the HF is 22in depth
 
jymmiejamz

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Harbor freight boxes are great for the price. I tried to get the dealership to get those for everyone (JLR now requires black boxes) but they got Lista (I think) instead. They are total garbage and the drawer heights are all wrong. My only complaint with a harbor freight box is that they aren’t very deep.

As I’ve said before in this thread, get the best or get the cheapest.

If I needed another box, I would get this.

washingtondc.craigslist.org

Snap-on tool chest - tools - by owner - sale

Snap-on tool chest 75th Anniversary Edition Krl-1001 in good condition. Everything works. You pick up. Email me for pickup location.
washingtondc.craigslist.org
 
evilfij

evilfij

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erover82 said:
Fondles only the finest German made tools, drives Porsches and Defenders, lives in a castle... buys a HF toolbox.
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Who said I actually live in the castle? I live in the hovel as those who have visited know. :) porsches? Drive defenders? I drive a 4 banger 5 speed 4x4 Tacoma with negative options. :) The nice stuff including the castle itself is all hoarding.

This all makes perfect sense to anyone who knows me.

I do have a snap on box for the main set of tools at the hovel ($1500 off Craigslist for 56in top and bottom). I just need a box for the castle, because this is the current set up (I added a second craftsman chest on the workbench that I dragged up from the basement).
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evilfij

evilfij

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Full tour of castle box set up (I got a few more tools since then). You can see why I want a real box. I can move this bench to a corner and mount the bench grinder on it.

My current hoarding plan is to get a full set of Stahlwille sockets in SAE and Metric, regular and deep, 6 point and 12, and universals, in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 as well as round out my wrench sets and screwdriver set.

All the Stahl .... it was either that or Hazet (I may do Hazet at some point in the future too).

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erover82

erover82

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evilfij said:
Full tour of castle box set up (I got a few more tools since then). You can see why I want a real box. I can move this bench to a corner and mount the bench grinder on it.

My current hoarding plan is to get a full set of Stahlwille sockets in SAE and Metric, regular and deep, 6 point and 12, and universals, in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 as well as round out my wrench sets and screwdriver set.

All the Stahl .... it was either that or Hazet (I may do Hazet at some point in the future too).

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evilfij

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erover82 said:
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Send me a message to follow! It’s 400 euro to get a Stahlwille box to the US. And those are spendy and small to begin with. :( Also, thank you for reminding me I had to order some more Stahlwille. I picked up the 1/4in SAE and Metric set that was on the promo. I think the point of diminishing returns tool box is a 56in or 72in US general or used snap-on. At least that’s where I am at. I love the one @jymmiejamz posted, but I need time to go search for and get a used snap on.
 
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evilfij

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Another one I am looking at is master force. It’s sold by menards which is a Midwest chain of Home Depot type stores I think. They have a 72in x 24in. 3000lbs weight of tools. Etc. costs a bit more than HF (they go on sale for $1400, currently $1700), but if you are not near a menards ... they don’t seem to ship. It does weigh about 170lbs less than the HF. Not an option for me because I have never seen a menards (seems like a good company).


Apparently it’s the same company (same boxes I think) that sells montezuma toolboxes:

www.montezumastorage.com

Cabinets

Our new 24" deep tool cabinets provide you with 33% more cubic space than standard 18" deep tool cabinets. We also have matching chests available, or you can purchase a combo with one click. Learn more
www.montezumastorage.com www.montezumastorage.com

I have not figured it out entirely, but apparently tractor supply sells them too (costs more than menards).

 
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erover82

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evilfij said:
Another one I am looking at is master force. It’s sold by menards which is a Midwest chain of Home Depot type stores I think. They have a 72in x 24in. 3000lbs weight of tools. Etc. costs a bit more than HF (they go on sale for $1400, currently $1700), but if you are not near a menards ... they don’t seem to ship. It does weigh about 170lbs less than the HF. Not an option for me because I have never seen a menards (seems like a good company).


Apparently it’s the same company (same boxes I think) that sells montezuma toolboxes:

www.montezumastorage.com

Cabinets

Our new 24" deep tool cabinets provide you with 33% more cubic space than standard 18" deep tool cabinets. We also have matching chests available, or you can purchase a combo with one click. Learn more
www.montezumastorage.com www.montezumastorage.com

I have not figured it out, but apparently tractor supply sells them too.
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I have this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-H...Steel-Top-and-Dual-Locks-H72MWC15DL/305980805

Not quite as heavily built as the one you posted but I like the stainless top and for the price it seems to work well enough for this shade tree mechanic.
 
evilfij

evilfij

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I looked into the HD ones. Seem nice, but seems like HF is bigger and is better for the same price (but you don’t get the top). I don’t know. I am planning on going to the HF in Delaware on sat to check them out (I have to RURR some stuff down there). I also have to figure out some spacers to get the castors up an inch so it sits level with the floor in the castle (no, it’s not caving in, the sloped it to an 8in drain in the center of the garage!)
 
evilfij

evilfij

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Ha. Those gold icon ratchets are all the rage on YouTube. I hear it’s actually a good ratchet, but for $60 I will get the new quick release Hazet (when they come to the discount places) as I much prefer soft grip.

BTW, this is the first real test of the non-quick release Hazet I have seen. Place your bets as to whether a 1/2in ratchet can do 1000nm (730 plus ft/lbs).


The quick release are rated at only 850mn for the 1/2in.
 
jymmiejamz

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As long as I’ve been turning wrenches, I think the only time I use normal length 1/2” drive ratchet is drain plugs. Everything else gets the impact or 24” Snap On flex head ratchet. I do have standard 1/2” Bahco and Craftsman ratchets. I prefer the Craftsman, but only because it doesn’t have one of those shitty soft grip handles that fall apart with any regular use. Both are junk.
 
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