US General is awesome for home and the new ICON boxes are perfectly suited for work. No need to mortgage the house for the snap-on. I'd rather have a box full of tools than an empty box for the same or more money.
As a mechanic I personally don't know anyone who has paid close to retail price on a tool truck box. I bought my first box on a student discount of 50% off. 5 years later I'm running out of space so time to trade up. My Matco dealer is giving me full retail value on my trade in box plus another 30% off the new box. Both boxes I ended up paying around 60% retail value even after interest. (With paying the loan off as quick as I could.) Pains me to hear anytime someone pays full price for a box. You just know that dealer is making an absolute killing on those guys when he is obviously still making money with major discounts.
I'v been an A&P mechanic for 26 years , worked commercial airliners , Military cargo planes , military helicopters and civilian helicopters. Started turning wrenches on cars and trucks. My advice to anybody starting in their chosen profession is , buy a US General tool box , at least the 44" box . Spend your money on tools ( good tools) don't get stuck with the idea that snap on is the only good tool company. Also think about how often you are going to use that tool , I'm not saying not to buy it , but it should be part of making your decision on how much money you wana spend on it . Once you're box is full , maybe you will buy another tool box ? I have seen guys with these gigantic tool boxes full of tools , they are nice as long as you don't have to move them . In my opinion two boxes are better than one . Just weight alone can be a headache to deal with . If after you fill the tool box up with tools then spend money on an expensive tool box , buy tools first .
Thanks for your in-depth analysis. It is helping me decide which box to invest in based on my actual need. In my case, it doesn’t need to be the top of the line product. A mid-level box for the weekend warrior will be just fine for me.
Great review. If I may add a note for anyone looking at a cheaper box. At auction, I picked up two brand new 72" roller chests... one Husky and one U.S. General series 2. The General is, hands down and by a huge margin, the better box. Thicker steel, better drawer glides, waaaaay better casters (actual suspension casters). I work on heavy equipment and these chests get murdered all day, which is why I refuse to buy Snap-on and watch that investment get abused. So, dont shy away from the HF General.
I think it all depends on what you typically work on. I have a master series older one at that. Used to keep all my sockets from 1/4 to 1 in drives. Complete sets at that in the top drawer. Still rolled out with ease
I own the top right Snap-on box with hutch and lockers except mine has custom drawer configurations epic series with power top and power drawer. I got a 10 k trade in ( paid about 14 K New) for my old Snap-on that I owned 11 years I typically trade in about every 10 years. Been a Auto mechanic 30 years still going With rebates and trade in wasn't that bad price still it was almost 30K retail I didn't pay that though.
I just bought a Milwaukee 56" to replace my US General 30" 5 drawer. I did this for two reasons, 1. I needed to space to support the tooks I keep acquiring, 2: I like the Box and what it offers. I might keep the general as my goffer box. Being 41 people from other bays stall ask for your help, and I will be damn If I will pull that 56' double decker fully loaded down, short of moving it to a new location when we are told we are moving.
I don't like the 6 caster boxes as much because a lot of the time the mid ones don't spin so it makes it hard to get it up against a wall. I would much rather 4 heavy-duty casters.
If you have a Snap-on triple bank master series with six casters, the solid casters on the far end, swivel casters in the middle, and swivel casters on the handle side. The only time I have seen what you described is on a matco box one of my ex-coworkers had.
I have noticed the lower brand boxs are good quality harbor freight is really comming along with there box's i have looked at them and its all about the slids when i look at a box i always open a draw and push down and if the slids bend when pushing its low quality but harbor freight is a very good box as i say this i own 2 snap on box's
@@Pens4Life85 tool vault is a good box I have a 54 inch roller and it's very well built. My only issue with it is I have out grown it and they discontinued my model and I can't get a top box for it anymore so now I am looking for something in the 72 inch size. I'm not a professional mechanic but I have a lot of large tools for heavy equipment and semi trucks so I need a bigger box than the average diy'er
I can say this. I have a Snap On roll cab and box and a Snap On cart. I also have general from HF. I don't think Snap On is worth the extra money and you can't justify paying the price bases on resale because they don't bring very much. I bought a general to put in a farm truck because I didn't want to pay for a Snap On to get stolen. After 4 years of being beat all to prices I still works great. Snap On makes great stuff but the money is ridiculous.
Late to the party. In the mid 80s after getting my ASE certification I started at my first dealership. Prior to that was small shops. My first "real" box was a Snap On. You didn't have many options then, definitely no interweb. After I out grown that box, 36 inch, my Snap On dealer gave me full price on my trade up. Yes it looked damn good, I take care of my shit. That One was a 56 inch, I think. She was a absolute beast of a box, I could stand in a drawer without any flex. I out grew that one and got almost my purchase price and traded up one more time to a 72 inch with side lockers and hutch. Now days there are many quality tool boxes on the market. If I had to go out and buy that monster I would definitely research it. But many techs do as I did, you trade up as needed. Having a good dealer that has been there with you as you grew as a tech is invaluable.
I follow the same method you mentioned. I have a matco double bay I bought off snap on truck for 980 dollars. He hated it cramping his trucks style. But I bought a mac macsimer service cart. 2k worth for 1600 demo. Holds all my hand tools. My next might be extreme or toolvault. Running out of storage.
Good discussion. Would like to see a re-do concentrating on the home DIY guy boxes, or the mid-range stuff as you say. You had mentioned those were in the $500-$1K range, but now 4-years later really you are looking at $1K and up for stuff like Master Force, US General, and Milwaukee. The Husky is really lower end than these, but can be had for sub-$1K.
Pretty sure I'm on the forum you were talking about. What you said about the mid level box and high end cart is dead on. I had a Mac like the one pictured but was spending most of my time working out of a harbor freight cart. I always wished I had done it the other way around. A buddy offered what I paid for it. Now I have a nice big Matco cart and a few older stationary boxes. I would like to get a decent stationary box eventually, but it would mostly be part storage, specialty and spare tools I rarely use. If you only work in one spot or just have the money and want a $15,000 box more power to you, but I wouldn't do it again unless it's a hell of a deal.
As a master ase tech I’ve always owned snap on , 84” epic whole setup got a killer deal on it ,after 10 years I sold it and got damn near all my money back and I realized I never needed a snap on box at all and I make 6 figures a year lol so I used the $$$ from my snappy box and got a lesser so to speak a icon set up and had extra play $$ so if you want a 20 plus year exp master tech advice and opinion don’t waste your hard earned money on a snap on box it’s just a status pissing contest they are way over priced and there are other brands that hold the abuse of daily use, the one thing I will say is that the snap on boxes look the best , that’s why I got one back in the day , so just make a pretty box with nice quality and snappy will have big competition
The Extreme Pro Series set up pictured has an 11 Gauge Steel Frame, Double Walled Steel Drawers, 300-600 Pound Drawer Loads, Stainless Steel Top with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Best Bang for you Buck by Far
Mine came with 2 stainless tops! One in the hutch and one on the roll cab! I just stuck the extra on top of the hutch, because I didn't know what else to do with it!
Yea, I like your attitude on this subject. I just bought a small craftsman box for a great price. I'm only a DIYER myself so I can't see getting one of those huge pro level boxes , however it would be cool.i qork at lowes in the tool department and got a 300 bottom box for 57 dollars.i think it may have been an older model that was being replaced but dang that was a deal I couldn't pass up. It's a nice craftsman box. 2000 series I think it is. I will get the topbox for it soon.i lost all my tools in an ugly divorce so I'm starting all over again..the box I just bought works for me. All the best brother
I think you can spend whatever he wants on a toolbox. I am happy with an affordable ones I have and if I want another one in a few years or need to add new one it doesn’t break the bank. I love the truck toolboxes but can not spend that much, and a used one I don’t think would work for me you loose choice of color and drawer types. Great vid.
Thank you - I agree but dont let the color turn you off - I know a guy at work who bought a nice SnapOn box he wanted - got it cheaper then off a truck and had it repainted to his favorite color by a guy who agreed to do it on the side that worked at a body shop on the weekend. The higher quality boxes off the trucks are nice but not the prices
My Husky professional box is nicer then my snap on and matco boxes but its also much newer. Double sliders with power and soft close drawers. For the money its a winner imo
@@TheHomeHandyman honestly theroll cart from u.s. general will be my box i start with when i find a motorycle dealer that is hiring since ive heard of people using them for a hot minute
thanks I had purchased a icon but they would not let me pick it up no help from Harbor freight or corporate that is why I purchased the Extreme pro box and glad I did a very heavy box and a great dealer NHproequipment
Thanks and excellent summary. Extremely concise and to the point. Love the content and keep up good work! I'm going with the US General 56" in red $699.
@David Mccammon -- for the average DIY’er and shade tree mechanic, the U.S. General will serve you well. There is absolutely no reason to drop thousands of dollars on a toolbox for a badge. Spend the money on tools and training vs. the vessel you keep them in.
Iv been a tech for 36 years. Buying primarily snap-on since the first week. I have never. Ever. Payed any interest on anything. Never had a corporate account with any tool manufacturers. Never signed anything. Without a contract there's no interest. Been running a truck account the entire time. If you're purchases and payments don't go beyond a year and your dependable making payments i can purchases anything I need.
Box's are like cars. Sure a Ford focus will get you from point A to B just as good as a Cadillac CTS. But some guys are willing to pay more for something nicer. Just like there's "car guys", there's "Tool guys".
How could you compare any of these when there are three that are not made for budget technicians I would have shown the matco 4s and the snapon clasic series there more comparable to the other two
Not a snap-on box, the Heritage and classic boxes wheels are soft and the masters and epiq boxes have suspension systems to accommodate un-even surfaces, well up to a point.
I think it's the tect and training you get and lots of hands on. THE tool box is nice but you have to keep money side for slow times better to have good car to go to next job you may have to go to.
You can negotiate with the truck guys if you work at it. Had a coworker looking at a Matco service cart. It was a really nice purple with black trim, 6 drawers plus the top opened, and had a stainless top. The retail was $2200, up he talked him down to $1500 (give or take). Still a lot for a roll cart (IMO) but you can get a decent deal on those truck boxes, just gotta work at it.
As a former SnapOn dealer and a&p mechanic. 95% aviation (Airlines) uses Craftman's boxes and hand tools. They're not longing for the higher-end brands at all.
My Uncle worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for over 40 years. Most of his tools were Craftsman. He had a handful of Snap-On tools but the vast majority were Craftsman.
You are absolutely correct. I was looking into the Extreme Tools products and they are very sturdy. Their 72-inch products have only one flaw: Too few deep deep drawers. I am a lifelong industrial mechanic, and drawer capacity is high on my list. My current set-up is a 52x24 International roller cabinet with a Craftsman top box (both made by International.) The total investment was about 1,700 dollars. The Home Handyman is correct in that the money I saved for this mid-level combo vs the high-end brands allowed me to purchase a 3,000 dollar Pocket PC based vibration spectrum analyzer, A precision LASER shaft alignment kit, a full suite of precision measurement tools including 0-12" ID and OD micrometers, 0-6" depth micrometer, snap gauges, machinist levels, gear and bearing pullers, and a Partridge in a Peartree with money left over. It is not the box, it is about having the correct tools for the job! My tool purchases from cordless tools to the vibration analyzer were all based on what would get the job done faster and saving time and physical labor.
@@dustinhowell9964 yea I've seen a lot of guys saying that extreme are made in the usa but they're not. The company is based out of the USA but the boxes are made by one of the big china manufacturers that make many of the other boxes like tool vault, montezuma, milwaukee, husky ect. Infact montezuma no longer builds their own brand box anymore. They are building the mastercraft boxes for Menards. And the tool vault brands now only. And probably a few other obscure Brand's.
I own Matco and Craftsman boxes both (home and work). --(bought the Matco chest) when I was 27ish... Today at work I but more tools than BOX.. !! I own and pay a mortgage,family, etc. I don't need the expense of monthly payments for a tool box that costs me more than the cost and maintenence of my 3 cars annually I drive!--lol My advice--even if a tool truck--buy one "repoe'd"/second hand/or "turn in",etc. or buy a cheaper one to start out with.... tool truck boxes actually hold better values at times than your car does, but don;t count on that!!---I offered years ago my matco tool chest (top) for $1K OBO (cost me about $3,500 originally!)--no takers--but never asked a "matco/snap on dealer,etc-for thier offer either to note.... My advice is --as the author suggests--build/gauge/slides/etc. and overall quality. vs who "di$K is bigger in your shop!!. ---hey I originally bought my Matco box private financed as a repo-- I love it still decades later--excellent quality, but the day I got it--people after work laughed when I was waxing it!!!--- yeah $5,700 setup (top and bottom) the day got it!!--long story.. But spend your money on your TOOLS mostly--but have a decent box also to keep it all organized and safe!! Afterall--a toolbox is NOT YOUR LIFE EARNINGS--your hands/knowledge and your available tools are!! --My advice?----Invest more in your TOOLS and career--than a toolbox you can buy later (if your EGO/ OR DESIRE FOR IT requires it later~!!.. I have ONE MATCO tool box TOP--(no bottom), as it sits in my home garage next to a Craftsman 3 tier box also--ALL FULL of shit!---but I have more automotive diagnostic repair equipment these days than the local shops or many mechanics likely work for these days!!!--MY MONEY MAKER is what I "can do with what I have!" --not my toolbox!! (At work?--another I have another 3 tier craftsman box setup.. (all second hand)... I have more invested in my TOOLS (that make my money!!!)--than toolboxes for a reason!! ---You can own a toolbox--or you can have a toolbox own you for a few years--but don't buy one until you drive atleast a reliable car etc.. LOL I own 4 vehicles now--now might buy a "bottom box" secondhand to put my old Matco chest on.. Mismatch?--WGAF really?--My balls are fine--no need to comapare them to anyone elses at 52!--lol (my wife n 4 kids surely don't give 2 shits about it hinds sight!!)---You have to buy according to your needs and "wants"...My new, Snap on guy has a used/trade in lower box, (just got it!) I want it, but NOT gonna buy it at 52 years old used for $5,400!!---nope!---(I am such a good mechanic--I haven't paid that much in total for all 3 of my daily driver cars!!!--and not junk--I have 1-Volvo Wagon and 2- SAABS 93 and 95 aero---my point--2 of my cars were around $35K new to some sucker.. Of those 2--I gave a total price of $1075.00 for both~!--than add my Volvo XC70--bought for $117.00) driven daily now 7 days a week past year or so trouble free.. To the Author--not A touchy subject for me at all--LOL I TOTALLY GET IT!!! Guys just need to buy what is really "needed" intheir careers and truly needed then at the right time in life/career... loved the video!! People can't stand to listen to REALISIM sometimes, but some can afford it young also luckily... All just different circumstances I attribute it to.. :) I am an excellent mechanic (new or old school)--and always criticized due to age,etc. YET everywhere I look is seeking "SKILLED MECHANICS" as I laugh nowadays as an Automotive Electrical Engineer in EmergencyVehicle Electrical Systems anymore--who gets occasional calls from those with those BIG boxes, who don't KNOW HOW to fix something at times... LOL (a joke between you and I).. Loved your video!!
If the off brand boxes started using better built drawer slides they would be great... Some of the hobbyist style boxes like store brand stuff have what looks to me to be off the shelf house drawer slides... in one way that would make finding a replacement slide fairly easy. I could be wrong but I built a desk with a wide span that slides out to fit a musical keyboard and the craftsman boxes, the newer ones, have slides that seem identical to the ones i bought at lowes to make my desk. Nothing wrong with buying a good box but yea find a used one if possible.... its a friggin box to put your tools in, not a space shuttle.
agree and not being in the trade of mechanic or tech and all the other bad things aside from buying off the trucks - I got a brand new Homak off craigslist for 225 and its big and more than I need for home hobbies etc and small side work from my regular job...........ill keep the cost saving to buy other tools or pay other bills before i get hooked into these expensive boxes with high interest etc.................thanks
19:50 Right there. I am an accountant and it is hard for me to get excited about a thousand dollar calculator. The reason being when i get home the last thing i want to see is a calculator. However I feel different about a nice toolbox, holding nice tools. It's a hobby but it also addresses a part of me that likes to collect things and it provides me entertainment. In that regard to me it is worth it. However I would be the very first to scoff at expenive technology or computers. Because they are just means to an end. Ps. I did not pay retail and secondly I do not ever buy with the intention of selling. Anything that get's used sucks because it loses value. Period
I find it revealing that MAC doesn’t advertise their tool box prices on their website like the other brands do. I think Snap On and Matco make the best when it comes to their high end boxes, but they are 2-3 times over what they should cost. ICON, Cornwell, Extreme and others are close and cost much less in most cases. Buying the cheaper version of the tool truck brands makes no sense, IMO. For that level box save the money and buy US General or Husky, Milwaukee, etc.
if any body is interested i have a like new used Extreme Tools EX5621CRBK 56" 10 Drawer Top Chest & 11 Drawer Roller Cabinet, Blk on my ebay for local pickup only at $1,125 user name magicdave0902
i was looking at a 25K snap on set up recently, 68" epiq double bay with hutch and locker. i still owe 4K on my mac box. after rebates, discounts, and paying off my mac box, i was still looking at 8K under list. I've got a husky tool box at home for my home products, but working as a tech, i wouldnt consider using it everyday. slides are lower quality, space isnt the greatest, drawer layout isnt ideal. drawer layout is a big consideration for me. buying from a tool truck offers the convenience and payments. i dont have to come up with the 1000 bucks up front, i can pay them 30 bucks a week if i want.
and with that interest rate etc - you will pay far more than you are thinking - be careful - tool trucks are not really the best place to buy a lot of things but it is your money
My fellow techs...stop bullying each other over tools and boxes!!! The rest of the world hates us. We need to stand together and elevate our status!!! We need to be better paid, too!!
I've had several Craftsman boxes, Husky, Harbor Freight, Snapon, and Matco. My current box is a triple bank with side lockers and a hutch, all serve their purpose, never paid full retail on my tool truck boxes. I would consider my craftsman and husky boxes as the lower end and My harbor freight as the mid level. I keep alot of very expensive tools in my boxes, scan tools, you name it. Hands down the higher end boxes are more secure. I've seen lower end boxes popped open pretty easily. Obviously If they work hard enough they will get in to anything. My current box is the matco, went with them due to the lowest interest rate. Under 10%. Other tool truck boxes are way higher in interest. Reason why I purchased a new one is space and security, I got tired of alot of my tools having to sit out. Were there cheaper options, yes, but I also took repairs into consideration, and yes I've had warranty repairs on my new box already.
On the Rolex vs. Timex topic, let's not forget that Rolex will bend over backwards to support their watches. Timex won't. Same thing with Ferrari, they will treat you like a King if you have an issue, Chevy will treat you like a number.
You make a lot of good points. Throwing them up on screen in a list would be a nice visual to emphasize the cogent points without all the discussion around them. Another thought I had while watching this was that you apologize too much. If it were me, I'd throw up a disclaimer at the beginning of the vid telling people not to be delicate little snowflakes and that your insights are meant as a criticism to anybody... and then go on with the video MINUS the 25 odd times where you apologize and clarify that you aren't putting anybody down. Most people who go to UA-cam for insights are used to very straight forward opinions we are looking to you as a subject matter expert so we're not really expecting you to defend every single opinion. You're always going to get whiners and trolls, but fuck em'. No reason to double the length of a video just to spend half that time trying to appease those who are always going to be dissatisfied. Thanks for your insights!
Thank you....... Your points are well taken and i appreciate it - I will take them into account for future videos - probably apologized to much due to the flake i get for people who feel insulted after i make some of these comments
@@TheHomeHandyman I am a Master ASE TECHNICIAN I own Snap on Mac etc tools So with this said in 40 years I have never received ant discounts from Snap on or Mac.What I can say is the quality has diminished as a lot of there tools are now made in China the tell tale sign is the older tools say made In USA the newer ones do not say anything.
@@apacheone3643 I agree with what you are saying but, my mechanic (15yrs plus exp) and I have discussed buying tools etc from the trucks and in his case they do offer him discounts in 2 ways: 1). Some tools or tool boxes that were returned for whatever reason were offered to him a discount and were negotiable with the driver. 2). Not all tools but could be some were not moving or for some other reason, the driver would knock off some to him if he wanted to buy them. At his shop - Snapon, Mac and if i remember Cornwell drivers come by and I do know which ones offered what but they have and i can not speak for all company's and drivers but it does go on.
@@TheHomeHandyman I can see a scratch and dent or a used tool box being discounted but not a new box.I own a Snap on a 50th anniversary and a Mac box my 50th I purchased more as a collector's item and its kept at home with my Mac box both have tools in it and are covered I use these for building race cars .I have another tool box at work a Craftsman with a combination of harbor freight and Craftsman tools with Snap on reason being I have to work outside sometimes to get trucks started or setting to vehicle up for towing.With that said I feel better if I loose a cheap tool as opposed to a Snap on or Mac as I do not take the expensive stuff unless I really need to.
I never pay full price on the truck I say cash out the door price I will not make payments.200.00 products for 100.00 to 140.00 when they say no next time the truck shows up I show them what I paid for it from the next guy.product with receipt in front of other costumers.why they learn we will buy from the best price. Show the snap on man what matco sells with a receipt and the will deal with you or you go some where else.or matco with snap on receipt. Get the out the door price.my toolbox was the same way .have Kennedys and craftsmen made by Kennedy.back in the day when Sears was all in the USA. Dam I am old lol
Even your big name tool boxes are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S. Not sure why anyone thinks that the big name brands are manufactured here in the U.S. Call around and do some research, you will be surprised.
Renegades Garage Most if not all tool boxes are made in China and some assembled here. Can’t say “Made in USA”. Let me know who manufactures here so I can give them a call and congratulate them.
Here's a good way to look at it $ 5, 000 for snap on $500 for US General. 10 years goes by ( if the box needs replacing) $500 for another US General box for another 10 years = 20 years , a thousand dollars invested , 20 years before that the snap on box was $5,000 you are still ahead $4,000 after 20 years. I have been an A&P mechanic for 26 years . Started off with a Craftsman box with slide rails in 1996 gave it away in 2013 and it was still working .when I first got it , I put grease on the slides . Anyway these are all sales pitches to sell their products. Sorry you just can't justify to me why I should spend thousands of dollars on an empty tool box It's silly and those companies are laughing all the way to the bank.
sounds to me that owning a rolex is foolish, when you can get a good watch for way less. you aren't in the trade and think getting a name brand toolbox is dumb, because there are just as good toolboxes out there for less. why didn't you get a timex? or a casio? take your own advice, quality costs money. maybe not in all cases, but you should listen to yourself.
I actually do own one and no i am not in the trade but that does not mean that someone should get hooked into payments with high interest and pay for it twice over or more. Then again you can spend your money however you wish. I did use my own advice and i just waited and bought that Rolex as you put it off someone who was willing to sell it cheaper than buying retail. So your insight is way off and sounds to me like you are one of the ones that have fallen into the trap I mentioned and now your trying to defend it.
@@TheHomeHandyman nope, wrong again. i haven't paid full price for any of my boxes as a matter of fact, 2 of my snap on boxes came from my hometown metal recycling bin. the only thing i decided to spend money on, was the tools.
@@pzkpfwivfreak2473 nope right again and you just proved my point about not paying the high interest etc.............you didnt pay full retail or payments with the huge interest attached and payment plan................so case closed
@@TheHomeHandyman but, even though you don't pay the full wack for the tool box, the tools make up for the difference. the tools are great, but i wouldn't want to be a home shop tool guy, unless you knew what you are doing, or you will be screwed again...
@@pzkpfwivfreak2473The tools are overpriced for what you pay for them - home shop / garage or tech you still are way ahead by not buying tools/boxes off a tool truck at inflated prices, high interest, warranty issues, waiting periods, etc....and they are not as good as they once were. A bit of research will prove that, so this is where you get screwed over and over. There are many options available that will save you money and headache without buying into the hype.
US General is awesome for home and the new ICON boxes are perfectly suited for work. No need to mortgage the house for the snap-on. I'd rather have a box full of tools than an empty box for the same or more money.
As a mechanic I personally don't know anyone who has paid close to retail price on a tool truck box. I bought my first box on a student discount of 50% off. 5 years later I'm running out of space so time to trade up. My Matco dealer is giving me full retail value on my trade in box plus another 30% off the new box. Both boxes I ended up paying around 60% retail value even after interest. (With paying the loan off as quick as I could.)
Pains me to hear anytime someone pays full price for a box. You just know that dealer is making an absolute killing on those guys when he is obviously still making money with major discounts.
I'v been an A&P mechanic for 26 years , worked commercial airliners , Military cargo planes , military helicopters and civilian helicopters. Started turning wrenches on cars and trucks. My advice to anybody starting in their chosen profession is , buy a US General tool box , at least the 44" box . Spend your money on tools ( good tools) don't get stuck with the idea that snap on is the only good tool company. Also think about how often you are going to use that tool , I'm not saying not to buy it , but it should be part of making your decision on how much money you wana spend on it . Once you're box is full , maybe you will buy another tool box ? I have seen guys with these gigantic tool boxes full of tools , they are nice as long as you don't have to move them . In my opinion two boxes are better than one . Just weight alone can be a headache to deal with . If after you fill the tool box up with tools then spend money on an expensive tool box , buy tools first .
Thanks for your in-depth analysis. It is helping me decide which box to invest in based on my actual need. In my case, it doesn’t need to be the top of the line product. A mid-level box for the weekend warrior will be just fine for me.
I have the US General 56 inch top and bottom and 2 side lockers and couldn’t be happier with the whole set up
Great review. If I may add a note for anyone looking at a cheaper box. At auction, I picked up two brand new 72" roller chests... one Husky and one U.S. General series 2. The General is, hands down and by a huge margin, the better box. Thicker steel, better drawer glides, waaaaay better casters (actual suspension casters). I work on heavy equipment and these chests get murdered all day, which is why I refuse to buy Snap-on and watch that investment get abused. So, dont shy away from the HF General.
I think it all depends on what you typically work on. I have a master series older one at that. Used to keep all my sockets from 1/4 to 1 in drives. Complete sets at that in the top drawer. Still rolled out with ease
I own the top right Snap-on box with hutch and lockers except mine has custom drawer configurations epic series with power top and power drawer. I got a 10 k trade in ( paid about 14 K New) for my old Snap-on that I owned 11 years I typically trade in about every 10 years. Been a Auto mechanic 30 years still going With rebates and trade in wasn't that bad price still it was almost 30K retail I didn't pay that though.
I just bought a Milwaukee 56" to replace my US General 30" 5 drawer. I did this for two reasons, 1. I needed to space to support the tooks I keep acquiring, 2: I like the Box and what it offers. I might keep the general as my goffer box. Being 41 people from other bays stall ask for your help, and I will be damn If I will pull that 56' double decker fully loaded down, short of moving it to a new location when we are told we are moving.
I don't like the 6 caster boxes as much because a lot of the time the mid ones don't spin so it makes it hard to get it up against a wall. I would much rather 4 heavy-duty casters.
If you have a Snap-on triple bank master series with six casters, the solid casters on the far end, swivel casters in the middle, and swivel casters on the handle side.
The only time I have seen what you described is on a matco box one of my ex-coworkers had.
Your 100 percent part of the fun is the hunt nice information on the tool boxes
I have noticed the lower brand boxs are good quality harbor freight is really comming along with there box's i have looked at them and its all about the slids when i look at a box i always open a draw and push down and if the slids bend when pushing its low quality but harbor freight is a very good box as i say this i own 2 snap on box's
@@Pens4Life85 the newer Series 2 boxes seem very high quality. I have the 26". For most technicians they will be ok.
@@Pens4Life85 tool vault is a good box I have a 54 inch roller and it's very well built. My only issue with it is I have out grown it and they discontinued my model and I can't get a top box for it anymore so now I am looking for something in the 72 inch size. I'm not a professional mechanic but I have a lot of large tools for heavy equipment and semi trucks so I need a bigger box than the average diy'er
I can say this. I have a Snap On roll cab and box and a Snap On cart. I also have general from HF. I don't think Snap On is worth the extra money and you can't justify paying the price bases on resale because they don't bring very much. I bought a general to put in a farm truck because I didn't want to pay for a Snap On to get stolen. After 4 years of being beat all to prices I still works great. Snap On makes great stuff but the money is ridiculous.
Late to the party.
In the mid 80s after getting my ASE certification I started at my first dealership. Prior to that was small shops. My first "real" box was a Snap On. You didn't have many options then, definitely no interweb. After I out grown that box, 36 inch, my Snap On dealer gave me full price on my trade up. Yes it looked damn good, I take care of my shit. That One was a 56 inch, I think. She was a absolute beast of a box, I could stand in a drawer without any flex. I out grew that one and got almost my purchase price and traded up one more time to a 72 inch with side lockers and hutch.
Now days there are many quality tool boxes on the market. If I had to go out and buy that monster I would definitely research it. But many techs do as I did, you trade up as needed. Having a good dealer that has been there with you as you grew as a tech is invaluable.
Us General will work great at home. They also are ok for work too. Just depends on what you're looking for.
I follow the same method you mentioned. I have a matco double bay I bought off snap on truck for 980 dollars. He hated it cramping his trucks style. But I bought a mac macsimer service cart. 2k worth for 1600 demo. Holds all my hand tools. My next might be extreme or toolvault. Running out of storage.
Since your video was posted Extreme has a EX series box, I haven't bought it yet but it looks like a tool truck quality for 1/4 the price.
Good discussion. Would like to see a re-do concentrating on the home DIY guy boxes, or the mid-range stuff as you say. You had mentioned those were in the $500-$1K range, but now 4-years later really you are looking at $1K and up for stuff like Master Force, US General, and Milwaukee. The Husky is really lower end than these, but can be had for sub-$1K.
I will look into doing a update and yes you are right
Pretty sure I'm on the forum you were talking about. What you said about the mid level box and high end cart is dead on. I had a Mac like the one pictured but was spending most of my time working out of a harbor freight cart. I always wished I had done it the other way around. A buddy offered what I paid for it. Now I have a nice big Matco cart and a few older stationary boxes. I would like to get a decent stationary box eventually, but it would mostly be part storage, specialty and spare tools I rarely use. If you only work in one spot or just have the money and want a $15,000 box more power to you, but I wouldn't do it again unless it's a hell of a deal.
As a master ase tech I’ve always owned snap on , 84” epic whole setup got a killer deal on it ,after 10 years I sold it and got damn near all my money back and I realized I never needed a snap on box at all and I make 6 figures a year lol so I used the $$$ from my snappy box and got a lesser so to speak a icon set up and had extra play $$ so if you want a 20 plus year exp master tech advice and opinion don’t waste your hard earned money on a snap on box it’s just a status pissing contest they are way over priced and there are other brands that hold the abuse of daily use, the one thing I will say is that the snap on boxes look the best , that’s why I got one back in the day , so just make a pretty box with nice quality and snappy will have big competition
The Extreme Pro Series set up pictured has an 11 Gauge Steel Frame, Double Walled Steel Drawers, 300-600 Pound Drawer Loads, Stainless Steel Top with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Best Bang for you Buck by Far
Mine came with 2 stainless tops! One in the hutch and one on the roll cab! I just stuck the extra on top of the hutch, because I didn't know what else to do with it!
Yea, I like your attitude on this subject. I just bought a small craftsman box for a great price. I'm only a DIYER myself so I can't see getting one of those huge pro level boxes , however it would be cool.i qork at lowes in the tool department and got a 300 bottom box for 57 dollars.i think it may have been an older model that was being replaced but dang that was a deal I couldn't pass up. It's a nice craftsman box. 2000 series I think it is. I will get the topbox for it soon.i lost all my tools in an ugly divorce so I'm starting all over again..the box I just bought works for me. All the best brother
now thats a hell of a deal
Us general at home. Snap on at work
I think you can spend whatever he wants on a toolbox. I am happy with an affordable ones I have and if I want another one in a few years or need to add new one it doesn’t break the bank. I love the truck toolboxes but can not spend that much, and a used one I don’t think would work for me you loose choice of color and drawer types. Great vid.
Thank you - I agree but dont let the color turn you off - I know a guy at work who bought a nice SnapOn box he wanted - got it cheaper then off a truck and had it repainted to his favorite color by a guy who agreed to do it on the side that worked at a body shop on the weekend. The higher quality boxes off the trucks are nice but not the prices
My Husky professional box is nicer then my snap on and matco boxes but its also much newer. Double sliders with power and soft close drawers. For the money its a winner imo
Im just here with my craftsman and my u.s general and enjoy both lol. This was very interesting to hear
nothing wrong with either one of those they will both serve the purpose
@@TheHomeHandyman honestly theroll cart from u.s. general will be my box i start with when i find a motorycle dealer that is hiring since ive heard of people using them for a hot minute
I have the extreme pro ,it is built like a tank the frame is 11ga
thanks I had purchased a icon but they would not let me pick it up no help from Harbor freight or corporate that is why I purchased the Extreme pro box and glad I did a very heavy box and a great dealer NHproequipment
Assembled in the US, from globaly sourced components.
Thanks and excellent summary. Extremely concise and to the point. Love the content and keep up good work! I'm going with the US General 56" in red $699.
It is a good box.........good luck
@David Mccammon -- for the average DIY’er and shade tree mechanic, the U.S. General will serve you well. There is absolutely no reason to drop thousands of dollars on a toolbox for a badge. Spend the money on tools and training vs. the vessel you keep them in.
Iv been a tech for 36 years. Buying primarily snap-on since the first week. I have never. Ever. Payed any interest on anything. Never had a corporate account with any tool manufacturers. Never signed anything. Without a contract there's no interest.
Been running a truck account the entire time. If you're purchases and payments don't go beyond a year and your dependable making payments i can purchases anything I need.
Box's are like cars. Sure a Ford focus will get you from point A to B just as good as a Cadillac CTS. But some guys are willing to pay more for something nicer. Just like there's "car guys", there's "Tool guys".
How could you compare any of these when there are three that are not made for budget technicians I would have shown the matco 4s and the snapon clasic series there more comparable to the other two
Four castors have the advantage that they are less likely to wobble on uneven surfaces.
Not a snap-on box, the Heritage and classic boxes wheels are soft and the masters and epiq boxes have suspension systems to accommodate un-even surfaces, well up to a point.
US General, best bang for said buck. Are there better quality out there for way more money, yes there is.
Excellent topics keep them coming. Thanks.
I think it's the tect and training you get and lots of hands on. THE tool box is nice but you have to keep money side for slow times better to have good car to go to next job you may have to go to.
I agree buy a good quality one that you can afford
Good points, I really liked your service cart talk on here.
You can negotiate with the truck guys if you work at it. Had a coworker looking at a Matco service cart. It was a really nice purple with black trim, 6 drawers plus the top opened, and had a stainless top. The retail was $2200, up he talked him down to $1500 (give or take). Still a lot for a roll cart (IMO) but you can get a decent deal on those truck boxes, just gotta work at it.
As a former SnapOn dealer and a&p mechanic. 95% aviation (Airlines) uses Craftman's boxes and hand tools. They're not longing for the higher-end brands at all.
My Uncle worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for over 40 years. Most of his tools were Craftsman. He had a handful of Snap-On tools but the vast majority were Craftsman.
Yeap A&P for 26 years. You learn to buy Snap On only when they are the only ones that make what you need.
Extreme tools..made like a snap on, 12g frame, 300/600 lb drawers. 10% cost of a snap on box, made in the USA.
You are absolutely correct. I was looking into the Extreme Tools products and they are very sturdy. Their 72-inch products have only
one flaw: Too few deep deep drawers. I am a lifelong industrial mechanic, and drawer capacity is high on my list. My current set-up
is a 52x24 International roller cabinet with a Craftsman top box (both made by International.) The total investment was about
1,700 dollars. The Home Handyman is correct in that the money I saved for this mid-level combo vs the high-end brands allowed
me to purchase a 3,000 dollar Pocket PC based vibration spectrum analyzer, A precision LASER shaft alignment kit, a full suite of
precision measurement tools including 0-12" ID and OD micrometers, 0-6" depth micrometer, snap gauges, machinist levels, gear
and bearing pullers, and a Partridge in a Peartree with money left over. It is not the box, it is about having the correct tools for
the job! My tool purchases from cordless tools to the vibration analyzer were all based on what would get the job done faster
and saving time and physical labor.
Extreme tool box are made in China not usa
Joe Framer Extreme boxes are not USA made.
@@dustinhowell9964 yea I've seen a lot of guys saying that extreme are made in the usa but they're not. The company is based out of the USA but the boxes are made by one of the big china manufacturers that make many of the other boxes like tool vault, montezuma, milwaukee, husky ect. Infact montezuma no longer builds their own brand box anymore. They are building the mastercraft boxes for Menards. And the tool vault brands now only. And probably a few other obscure Brand's.
I own Matco and Craftsman boxes both (home and work). --(bought the Matco chest) when I was 27ish... Today at work I but more tools than BOX.. !! I own and pay a mortgage,family, etc. I don't need the expense of monthly payments for a tool box that costs me more than the cost and maintenence of my 3 cars annually I drive!--lol
My advice--even if a tool truck--buy one "repoe'd"/second hand/or "turn in",etc. or buy a cheaper one to start out with.... tool truck boxes actually hold better values at times than your car does, but don;t count on that!!---I offered years ago my matco tool chest (top) for $1K OBO (cost me about $3,500 originally!)--no takers--but never asked a "matco/snap on dealer,etc-for thier offer either to note....
My advice is --as the author suggests--build/gauge/slides/etc. and overall quality. vs who "di$K is bigger in your shop!!. ---hey I originally bought my Matco box private financed as a repo-- I love it still decades later--excellent quality, but the day I got it--people after work laughed when I was waxing it!!!--- yeah $5,700 setup (top and bottom) the day got it!!--long story.. But spend your money on your TOOLS mostly--but have a decent box also to keep it all organized and safe!!
Afterall--a toolbox is NOT YOUR LIFE EARNINGS--your hands/knowledge and your available tools are!! --My advice?----Invest more in your TOOLS and career--than a toolbox you can buy later (if your EGO/ OR DESIRE FOR IT requires it later~!!.. I have ONE MATCO tool box TOP--(no bottom), as it sits in my home garage next to a Craftsman 3 tier box also--ALL FULL of shit!---but I have more automotive diagnostic repair equipment these days than the local shops or many mechanics likely work for these days!!!--MY MONEY MAKER is what I "can do with what I have!" --not my toolbox!! (At work?--another I have another 3 tier craftsman box setup.. (all second hand)... I have more invested in my TOOLS (that make my money!!!)--than toolboxes for a reason!! ---You can own a toolbox--or you can have a toolbox own you for a few years--but don't buy one until you drive atleast a reliable car etc.. LOL I own 4 vehicles now--now might buy a "bottom box" secondhand to put my old Matco chest on.. Mismatch?--WGAF really?--My balls are fine--no need to comapare them to anyone elses at 52!--lol (my wife n 4 kids surely don't give 2 shits about it hinds sight!!)---You have to buy according to your needs and "wants"...My new, Snap on guy has a used/trade in lower box, (just got it!) I want it, but NOT gonna buy it at 52 years old used for $5,400!!---nope!---(I am such a good mechanic--I haven't paid that much in total for all 3 of my daily driver cars!!!--and not junk--I have 1-Volvo Wagon and 2- SAABS 93 and 95 aero---my point--2 of my cars were around $35K new to some sucker.. Of those 2--I gave a total price of $1075.00 for both~!--than add my Volvo XC70--bought for $117.00) driven daily now 7 days a week past year or so trouble free.. To the Author--not A touchy subject for me at all--LOL I TOTALLY GET IT!!! Guys just need to buy what is really "needed" intheir careers and truly needed then at the right time in life/career... loved the video!! People can't stand to listen to REALISIM sometimes, but some can afford it young also luckily... All just different circumstances I attribute it to.. :) I am an excellent mechanic (new or old school)--and always criticized due to age,etc. YET everywhere I look is seeking "SKILLED MECHANICS" as I laugh nowadays as an Automotive Electrical Engineer in EmergencyVehicle Electrical Systems anymore--who gets occasional calls from those with those BIG boxes, who don't KNOW HOW to fix something at times... LOL (a joke between you and I).. Loved your video!!
very well put and explained - totally agree - thanks
If the off brand boxes started using better built drawer slides they would be great... Some of the hobbyist style boxes like store brand stuff have what looks to me to be off the shelf house drawer slides... in one way that would make finding a replacement slide fairly easy. I could be wrong but I built a desk with a wide span that slides out to fit a musical keyboard and the craftsman boxes, the newer ones, have slides that seem identical to the ones i bought at lowes to make my desk.
Nothing wrong with buying a good box but yea find a used one if possible.... its a friggin box to put your tools in, not a space shuttle.
agree and not being in the trade of mechanic or tech and all the other bad things aside from buying off the trucks - I got a brand new Homak off craigslist for 225 and its big and more than I need for home hobbies etc and small side work from my regular job...........ill keep the cost saving to buy other tools or pay other bills before i get hooked into these expensive boxes with high interest etc.................thanks
For service carts, you cant beat harbor freight.
Find a box on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace for a deal..... I spend my money on tools....
I totally agree with you and its the better way to get one and save your money for tools
Yeap , you correct Sir ! Tools are the important part .
19:50 Right there. I am an accountant and it is hard for me to get excited about a thousand dollar calculator. The reason being when i get home the last thing i want to see is a calculator. However I feel different about a nice toolbox, holding nice tools. It's a hobby but it also addresses a part of me that likes to collect things and it provides me entertainment. In that regard to me it is worth it. However I would be the very first to scoff at expenive technology or computers. Because they are just means to an end.
Ps. I did not pay retail and secondly I do not ever buy with the intention of selling. Anything that get's used sucks because it loses value. Period
I find it revealing that MAC doesn’t advertise their tool box prices on their website like the other brands do.
I think Snap On and Matco make the best when it comes to their high end boxes, but they are 2-3 times over what they should cost. ICON, Cornwell, Extreme and others are close and cost much less in most cases. Buying the cheaper version of the tool truck brands makes no sense, IMO. For that level box save the money and buy US General or Husky, Milwaukee, etc.
Extreme tools makes the best box for the money. 12ga Caster rail, 14ga box and frame, 16/18ga drawer construction.
if any body is interested i have a like new used Extreme Tools EX5621CRBK 56" 10 Drawer Top Chest & 11 Drawer Roller Cabinet, Blk on my ebay for local pickup only at $1,125 user name magicdave0902
@@jakethejuggler123 I wish you lived closer , I don't even know if ibwanna ask how much to ship to southern ca
@@syndakitpanda1777 that would cost a fortune proably more than the tool box
its local pick up it would cost a insane price to ship that it ways like 800lbs
@@syndakitpanda1777 if you use a freight shipper it would be between 300 and 400 dollars to california
i was looking at a 25K snap on set up recently, 68" epiq double bay with hutch and locker. i still owe 4K on my mac box. after rebates, discounts, and paying off my mac box, i was still looking at 8K under list. I've got a husky tool box at home for my home products, but working as a tech, i wouldnt consider using it everyday. slides are lower quality, space isnt the greatest, drawer layout isnt ideal. drawer layout is a big consideration for me. buying from a tool truck offers the convenience and payments. i dont have to come up with the 1000 bucks up front, i can pay them 30 bucks a week if i want.
and with that interest rate etc - you will pay far more than you are thinking - be careful - tool trucks are not really the best place to buy a lot of things but it is your money
@@TheHomeHandyman absolutely, the interest rate will add way more than originally planned on. necessary evil unfortunately.
I would pay it off as fast as possible
The interest rate is gonna kill you.
What forum do you keep talking about?
is tool vault good?
My fellow techs...stop bullying each other over tools and boxes!!! The rest of the world hates us. We need to stand together and elevate our status!!! We need to be better paid, too!!
I've had several Craftsman boxes, Husky, Harbor Freight, Snapon, and Matco. My current box is a triple bank with side lockers and a hutch, all serve their purpose, never paid full retail on my tool truck boxes. I would consider my craftsman and husky boxes as the lower end and My harbor freight as the mid level. I keep alot of very expensive tools in my boxes, scan tools, you name it. Hands down the higher end boxes are more secure. I've seen lower end boxes popped open pretty easily. Obviously If they work hard enough they will get in to anything. My current box is the matco, went with them due to the lowest interest rate. Under 10%. Other tool truck boxes are way higher in interest. Reason why I purchased a new one is space and security, I got tired of alot of my tools having to sit out. Were there cheaper options, yes, but I also took repairs into consideration, and yes I've had warranty repairs on my new box already.
Sounds as if your crowd of tool box owners need to grow up!
Cornwell makes Kennedy tool boxes
extreme boxes are made in the USA
thanks
I just bought one one I really like mine
ND IF YOU BUY THEM OFF LINE YOU CAN GET A EXTREME BOX A LOT CHEAPER I GOT MINE FOR 5000
On the Rolex vs. Timex topic, let's not forget that Rolex will bend over backwards to support their watches. Timex won't. Same thing with Ferrari, they will treat you like a King if you have an issue, Chevy will treat you like a number.
Hiro Protagonist I'll take the Chevy, and I'm number #0000001
Edward Teach No hate for Chevys... to each his own!
You make a lot of good points. Throwing them up on screen in a list would be a nice visual to emphasize the cogent points without all the discussion around them. Another thought I had while watching this was that you apologize too much. If it were me, I'd throw up a disclaimer at the beginning of the vid telling people not to be delicate little snowflakes and that your insights are meant as a criticism to anybody... and then go on with the video MINUS the 25 odd times where you apologize and clarify that you aren't putting anybody down. Most people who go to UA-cam for insights are used to very straight forward opinions we are looking to you as a subject matter expert so we're not really expecting you to defend every single opinion. You're always going to get whiners and trolls, but fuck em'. No reason to double the length of a video just to spend half that time trying to appease those who are always going to be dissatisfied. Thanks for your insights!
Thank you....... Your points are well taken and i appreciate it - I will take them into account for future videos - probably apologized to much due to the flake i get for people who feel insulted after i make some of these comments
thank you for a honest opinion and i will remember them ...........
Thanks for putting some needed common sense to the topic, since many of the top notch box buys are probably just dick replacements.
It's simple if your not the one paying for it mind your own business.
where are you getting your intrest rates from?
Krispy Black be working out dem tool boxes. Ole ' Krispy don't play around. Matco 4 lyfe nukka!
I do not know any tool salesman that gave a discount on any high quality tools so unless someone can prove this to me the statement you made is false.
To each their own my statement stands whether you believe it or not
@@TheHomeHandyman I am a Master ASE TECHNICIAN I own Snap on Mac etc tools
So with this said in 40 years I have never received ant discounts from Snap on or Mac.What I can say is the quality has diminished as a lot of there tools are now made in China the tell tale sign is the older tools say made In USA the newer ones do not say anything.
@@apacheone3643 I agree with what you are saying but, my mechanic (15yrs plus exp) and I have discussed buying tools etc from the trucks and in his case they do offer him discounts in 2 ways: 1). Some tools or tool boxes that were returned for whatever reason were offered to him a discount and were negotiable with the driver. 2). Not all tools but could be some were not moving or for some other reason, the driver would knock off some to him if he wanted to buy them.
At his shop - Snapon, Mac and if i remember Cornwell drivers come by and I do know which ones offered what but they have and i can not speak for all company's and drivers but it does go on.
@@TheHomeHandyman I can see a scratch and dent or a used tool box being discounted but not a new box.I own a Snap on a 50th anniversary and a Mac box my 50th I purchased more as a collector's item and its kept at home with my Mac box both have tools in it and are covered I use these for building race cars .I have another tool box at work a Craftsman with a combination of harbor freight and Craftsman tools with Snap on reason being I have to work outside sometimes to get trucks started or setting to vehicle up for towing.With that said I feel better if I loose a cheap tool as opposed to a Snap on or Mac as I do not take the expensive stuff unless I really need to.
I never pay full price on the truck I say cash out the door price I will not make payments.200.00 products for 100.00 to 140.00 when they say no next time the truck shows up I show them what I paid for it from the next guy.product with receipt in front of other costumers.why they learn we will buy from the best price. Show the snap on man what matco sells with a receipt and the will deal with you or you go some where else.or matco with snap on receipt. Get the out the door price.my toolbox was the same way .have Kennedys and craftsmen made by Kennedy.back in the day when Sears was all in the USA. Dam I am old lol
All of those are way over priced
Bragging rights! that is what it boiled down to, nothing more, "my Ford 429 is better than your Chevy 454, my Dodge 440 is better than your 454..."
Even your big name tool boxes are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S. Not sure why anyone thinks that the big name brands are manufactured here in the U.S. Call around and do some research, you will be surprised.
Renegades Garage Most if not all tool boxes are made in China and some assembled here. Can’t say “Made in USA”. Let me know who manufactures here so I can give them a call and congratulate them.
@@gbenz6494 Kennedy Tool boxes are made in the USA.
Don't fool yourself guys, they are all made in China. Snap On and Extreme made in the same factory.
Actually snap on boxes are made in Iowa. There are a few brands still made in the USA.
@@bradcoddington1679 Sorry Brad you are wrong, They are made in the same factory in China that I buy product from.
Here's a good way to look at it $ 5, 000 for snap on $500 for US General. 10 years goes by ( if the box needs replacing) $500 for another US General box for another 10 years = 20 years , a thousand dollars invested , 20 years before that the snap on box was $5,000 you are still ahead $4,000 after 20 years. I have been an A&P mechanic for 26 years . Started off with a Craftsman box with slide rails in 1996 gave it away in 2013 and it was still working .when I first got it , I put grease on the slides . Anyway these are all sales pitches to sell their products. Sorry you just can't justify to me why I should spend thousands of dollars on an empty tool box
It's silly and those companies are laughing all the way to the bank.
sounds to me that owning a rolex is foolish, when you can get a good watch for way less. you aren't in the trade and think getting a name brand toolbox is dumb, because there are just as good toolboxes out there for less. why didn't you get a timex? or a casio? take your own advice, quality costs money. maybe not in all cases, but you should listen to yourself.
I actually do own one and no i am not in the trade but that does not mean that someone should get hooked into payments with high interest and pay for it twice over or more. Then again you can spend your money however you wish. I did use my own advice and i just waited and bought that Rolex as you put it off someone who was willing to sell it cheaper than buying retail. So your insight is way off and sounds to me like you are one of the ones that have fallen into the trap I mentioned and now your trying to defend it.
@@TheHomeHandyman nope, wrong again. i haven't paid full price for any of my boxes as a matter of fact, 2 of my snap on boxes came from my hometown metal recycling bin. the only thing i decided to spend money on, was the tools.
@@pzkpfwivfreak2473 nope right again and you just proved my point about not paying the high interest etc.............you didnt pay full retail or payments with the huge interest attached and payment plan................so case closed
@@TheHomeHandyman but, even though you don't pay the full wack for the tool box, the tools make up for the difference. the tools are great, but i wouldn't want to be a home shop tool guy, unless you knew what you are doing, or you will be screwed again...
@@pzkpfwivfreak2473The tools are overpriced for what you pay for them - home shop / garage or tech you still are way ahead by not buying tools/boxes off a tool truck at inflated prices, high interest, warranty issues, waiting periods, etc....and they are not as good as they once were. A bit of research will prove that, so this is where you get screwed over and over. There are many options available that will save you money and headache without buying into the hype.