Can we talk tool chests?
- Thread starter Kevin B.
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I feel like one of those big banners that says "Shame on you Harbor Freight" is in order. I'll stand in the parking lot with you.
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
I guess if they are that far back ordered, then you won't be seeing any sale prices anytime soon.
I bought a 72” and a Yukon wooden top 46”. I got the 46”, but still no 72”.
When I picked up the Yukon The guy at HF told me if I had ordered red I would have it by now. All others colors are hard to get.
How long have you been waiting for your 72? What color did you order?
I did black. I have been waiting a month. They told me it should show up the first part of feb.
I called to check on my box yesterday and I finally got someone willing to help and look up the actual ETA and I am expecting to receive the new box on February 25th... Huge Bummer if I had known it was going to take this long I would have went a different direction from the start
Pike2350
Registered User
- Location
- Salt Lake City
I may have to join ITC and go buy a tool box. With that said, I am a very novice "mechanic" and don't need anything too impressive. It makes me wonder if the 46" Yukon is ok, or if I should go with the 44" US General?
thoughts on the 2? I wish there was a way to compare them side by side on the site
thoughts on the 2? I wish there was a way to compare them side by side on the site
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
Time to dig the cash out of my underwear drawer and go buy a tool box
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
I have paid for one.....but do not have one yet. The only 72" box they had in the store was the display box.
I blame this thread ha, so thank you. I've been putting off getting a bigger box for a while and I've got crap scattered and stacked everywhere, it drives me nuts. So, after I read this thread I figured it was time, I signed up for the ITC membership and set off to buy the US General 44" box. Then I got lucky, I wanted black but the only black one they had was in a torn box. The toolbox was in perfect condition but because the box was torn they gave me another 20% off, so 40% off total minus the price of the membership. Pretty stoked!
- Location
- South Carolina....no public land
A few years ago, on the anniversary of my 20 years with Michelin, I bought a 56” chest and top box set from Harbor freight. Red US General Pro (I think it was called Pro back then).
the store I stopped in to ask about the chest took me to the back and showed me a perfect condition chest. The only caveat was they had lost the keys. At the time the retail was about $750. I already had a coupon for $100 off but they told me to make an offer. I offered $450, they came back with $475.
I got it home and drilled out the locks after calling and ordering two locksets with keys. The total cost of the lock sets was about $25. I really scored on that one. I really like the tool boxes and they are big enough to hold all my (ok, most of) my tools. It did take about 8 weeks to get the locks but the boxes were locked up in my garage anyway, so no problem.
for a little perspective, in 1989 I bought a used Craftsman top box and a new craftsman chest. These boxes have just simple sliders on the drawers. They served me well during the 5 years I made my living as a motorcycle mechanic and continued to serve me well even after the purchase of the harbor freight boxes. I see no reason to get rid of them now as they still hold some of my tools.
the store I stopped in to ask about the chest took me to the back and showed me a perfect condition chest. The only caveat was they had lost the keys. At the time the retail was about $750. I already had a coupon for $100 off but they told me to make an offer. I offered $450, they came back with $475.
I got it home and drilled out the locks after calling and ordering two locksets with keys. The total cost of the lock sets was about $25. I really scored on that one. I really like the tool boxes and they are big enough to hold all my (ok, most of) my tools. It did take about 8 weeks to get the locks but the boxes were locked up in my garage anyway, so no problem.
for a little perspective, in 1989 I bought a used Craftsman top box and a new craftsman chest. These boxes have just simple sliders on the drawers. They served me well during the 5 years I made my living as a motorcycle mechanic and continued to serve me well even after the purchase of the harbor freight boxes. I see no reason to get rid of them now as they still hold some of my tools.
you could've gone to China, picked one up yourself and kayaked across the ocean with it by now.
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
I decided to add a 26" bottom and top to my collection along with the 72" I paid for Friday. They had those in stock and rang them both up at 20% off, so I got a little bit of a extra bonus.
- Location
- South Carolina....no public land
those new boxes and end cabinets look great! you should post another photo with the full picture view with the new cabinets.
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
I think the hot rod will make up for the loss of character 😁
Just curious about your combo. I've looked at the side drawers and if I'm not mistaken you could buy another 44 inch box for what two side drawers cost. What made you go with two drawers instead of another box.