Tool Cabinet / Chest Combo - Advice?

[sniper7]

I have always owned craftsman. Sears backs their stuff, you can find parts, they are high quality and not too terribly expensive.
Just make sure you get something that locks, and has ball bearings.

[Mtn.man]

Costco has a nice stainless set up for around 600.00
Pawn shops usually have Hi End Snap on boxes for Way below original.
One of the boys picked up one in Sheridan at Ace pawn for 750.00
Lower upper and a side box all Snap on like new.

[cowboykjohnson]

Craftsman makes good stuff... that's what most of my tools are, but if you can find MAC or SnapOn at a pawn shop I would buy that.

[twitchyfinger]

I also agree with votes for Craftsman. I have one of the industrial series now called professional series. Not the flimsy stuff, Heavy duty, Comparable to Mac and Snap on. Also have a lifetime craftsman warranty.

Here is what I have cost about 3K but they do have smaller ones for less. Keep in mind if you wish to move them very often my top box alone weighs 350lbs empty!


Here is a great deal on a used snap on chest: http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/1707361508.html

[funkfool]

Another +1 for Craftsman...
Never had a single problem with any of my Craftsman tool boxes... but like the idea that if I did... lifetime warranty.

[blackford76]

The stainless one at Costco is good, I use craftsman tools, but wont buy a box from them. Cobalt (Lowes) is made by Snap-On, and is really good. Used is the best way, check craigs list and pawn shops.

[Great-Kazoo]

there are a shit load of quality tool boxes on Craigs List for 1/2-1/3 new price. the down side for the seller is they are not moving. up side for a buyer is they are not moving. i saw 1 go from $4500 down to $3K or best offer for a snap-on "boat" with tools

[TriggerHappy]

I have always owned craftsman. Sears backs their stuff, you can find parts, they are high quality and not too terribly expensive.
Just make sure you get something that locks, and has ball bearings.

+1 I would have to agree. I have always had craftsmen. Craftsmen professional series is good stuff. Snap-on makes great stuff too, if money isn't an issue. Personally I would want to spend that extra cash on gun stuff.

[smchop]

I have way to much money wrapped up with snap-on not to say they are one of the best, but agree with some of the other guys on the costco stainless box they have. Brother in law has had one for a few years and its a great box for the price and visual appearance too. But I also picked up a second snap on roll cab on craigslist for 1500, that was a smokin deal since I had the same box and paid over 4k for it a few years earlier.

[cebeu]

Thank you for all the input fella's, very helpful. Really like the pawn shop recommendations, excellent suggestion.