Certainly worth looking into. I passed on the HF boxes because they didn’t have a top box configured the way I wanted. Because of that I didn’t get into any comparisons, but if they’re heavier, that’s definitely a plus.
-D > On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Yore making a compelling case, Okieman.. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> All the reasons you pointed out are reasons to go with the HF boxes versus >> the huskies from hd or whatever lowes carries. >> >> The HF boxes are 14ga steel IIRC and have much better wheels actually bolted >> to the frame. Most other boxes are 18ga and have the wheels riveted on. Do a >> Google search and you will find a lot of videos showing the difference. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 7, 2022, at 1:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Regardless of the brand name or the color, you are looking for just a few >>> items that make the box good quality. >>> 1. Sheet metal gauge. For a good roll around box that will carry several >>> hundred pounds of steel tools [it adds up fast] you want at least 18 gauge >>> steel. >>> 2. Drawers all have roller suspension, so the glide open and closed when >>> loaded with tools. Also, good boxes have little latches that latch the >>> individual drawer closed when you push it in. This keeps the drawers from >>> all coming open when you roll the box across the floor or driveway. >>> [instant wreck as the weighted drawers all slide out. >>> 3. Capacity to hold your tools all in one place. [ I solve this problem by >>> having 4 boxes 40" wide X 20" deep X 5' tall [top + bottom boxes stacked] >>> All exactly alike, except for using my label maker to neatly identify what >>> is in each drawer, [get one, they are wonderful]. >>> 4. Wheels. Do NOT chince out on wheel quality. You want nice big, heavy >>> duty, easy to roll when box is loaded wheel sets with foot operated locks. >>> Wheels with grease zerks will make you happy also, tool boxes need >>> maintenance to keep serving you well, like greasing the drawer slides, also. >>> 5. Locks.. good ones, you know why every time you buy more new tools. >>> 6. My choice was to buy multiple boxes all exactly the same size, because >>> the all cover the same footprint when I roll them into the tool locker >>> [extra security for a sizable investment.] Your individual needs and choice >>> may vary. >>> Hope this is helpful. >>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:15 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Unless you want to spend money for a snap off etc, the US General from HF >>>> are the way to go. They are much better built that what you will find a >>>> lowes or Home Depot. You can get the ones at HD a little cheaper than the >>>> HF ones but they are not as heavy duty. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Sep 7, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> So….What is the common consensus of the best toolbox you can get? I >>>> don’t need the little plastic tacklebox looking things, I mean the nice >>>> large drawers, ball bearings, whatever makes them awesome ones. >>>>> I am consolidating three separate boxes into one. Well at least that’s >>>> my intention. I am also retiring a large, old, metal chest of drawers that >>>> once was used to hold sewing patterns. I have it full of random crap that >>>> I’m either gonna get rid of or sell and one of those drawers has useful >>>> tools that will have to be consolidated into a toolbox. >>>>> >>>>> What’s good, homies? >>>>> >>>>> AZBob >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
