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tom h

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After some 25 years, I have outgrown my tool cart & chest. It's a Craftsman 26"W x 18"D roll-about cart with a Snapon 26W x 18H chest on top.

I am looking for a big step upward in roll cart capacity, but the Snapon carts are just way too expensive for what you get.

I'm considering a "Craftsman Professional" 36W x 21D, model #65566 cart ($1250)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...L&subcat=Chests+&+Cabinets&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

or maybe even a 46W x 24D, model #65578 cart ($2000)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...cat=Chests+&+Cabinets&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1

Note, the "professional" models are significantly deeper than the ordinary 18"D "ball bearing" models and carry much heavier weight.

Are there any other brands or suppliers I should look at?

I do want a heavier-duty, large capacity cart, not a flimsy "Home Depot special". $2000 is my upper limit , and spending less is desireable.
 
I personally like MAC boxes. I have had a MAC box for the last 12 years. I traded my SnapOn box to the MAC dealer and upgraded. You may do the sae with your old box. The only thing I wish I had done with my upper box was to order the NASCAR handles (this was during the time of the movie Days of Thunder). These are a set of short handles for the long drawers that allow the MAC Tools sticker to fit between the handles (personal preference). Since I don't wrench professionally anymore, I'm considering adding a side box to my lower roll cab.
 
I looked around, but was too cheap to spring for another SnapOn box. I was at Costco picking up some stuff and bought one of their stainless boxes for $650. Your right the depth is only 16", but it works for me....
 
Snapon, MAC, and Matco are all pretty expensive, $3000 and up for what I'm wanting -- no doubt the quality is superb. I have to believe the Craftsman 46W cart is chinese-made to cost "only" $2000, but from its stated net weight (385 lbs) it is probably substantially built .

At Northern Tool & Equipment I came across a $900 Torin brand (never heard of it) model TBR8011X cart, 56"W x 22"D, shipping weight 640 lbs, 3900 lbs claimed capacity, 6" x 2" casters .
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200321997_200321997

It seems substantial, but if it appears to good to be true ... it's usually not true.

I've bought good quality, name-brand stuff form Northern Tool before, but they also carry cheaper junk.
 
I am a big fan of the Matco stuff. I dream of a nice 'taco wagon' with a full width drawer across the top. The only thing holding me back is the budget as these start around $3500, and I haven't come across a used one.

I have two three piece Craftsman units like yours. I do like the second set as it has roller bering slides with latches and are deeper at 18" for the middle and 16" for the top box.
 
tom h said:
I've inserted updated links, at least one of the original links seems "broken"

I'm considering a "Craftsman Professional" 36W x 21D, model #65566 cart ($1250)
Craftsman 65566 7-Drawer Tool Cart, 36 in. Wide, Ball Bearing at Sears.com

or maybe even a 46W x 24D, model #65578 cart ($2000)
Craftsman 65578 13-Drawer Tool Cart, 46 in. Wide, Ball Bearing at Sears.com
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Go by your local Sears and ask the guy who works in hardware about any that may be on there list that are about to be discontinued. They usually have a VOM (Very Old Merchandise) list and mark down what they have on the list so they don't have to send it back.
 
I like the stainless steel carts they have at Costco. It is tough to beat anything they sell dollar for dollar. They also have a total customer satisfaction gaurantee on everything they sell. I've gotten to the point where I buy everything I can from them. If there is ever a problem, returning stuff is no hassle.
 
TexasT said:
I am a big fan of the Matco stuff. I dream of a nice 'taco wagon' with a full width drawer across the top. The only thing holding me back is the budget as these start around $3500, and I haven't come across a used one.

I have two three piece Craftsman units like yours. I do like the second set as it has roller bering slides with latches and are deeper at 18" for the middle and 16" for the top box.
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eBay Motors: Matco Rollaway Toolbox (item 190073116390 end time Jan-23-07 07:39:12 PST)

One like this is what I want. Kinda pricey but I imagine it would last the rest of my life and the lives of some of my next of kin.
 
yes, there are some potentially good values at Ebay, eg http://tinyurl.com/2bk2pk .

Beautiful black Snapon KRL1022, 1 yr old, original new price $6700 :eek: , 56W-29D-45H, with a starting bid of $1500, and only 100 miles away.

However, seller has a reserve and I think I have no chance (my absolute top limit is $1800-2000). On a lark, I placed an opening bid :rolleyes:
 
Mac makes a badazz new cart... its a 3 drawer with a tall top section for sockets, and the top opens up by sliding out to make "shelves" on either side. I want one in the worst way...
 
tom h said:
After some 25 years, I have outgrown my tool cart & chest. It's a Craftsman 26"W x 18"D roll-about cart with a Snapon 26W x 18H chest on top.

I am looking for a big step upward in roll cart capacity, but the Snapon carts are just way too expensive for what you get.

I'm considering a "Craftsman Professional" 36W x 21D, model #65566 cart ($1250)
Craftsman 65566 7-Drawer Tool Cart, 36 in. Wide, Ball Bearing at Sears.com

or maybe even a 46W x 24D, model #65578 cart ($2000)
Sears.com

Note, the "professional" models are significantly deeper than the ordinary 18"D "ball bearing" models and carry much heavier weight.

Are there any other brands or suppliers I should look at?

I do want a heavier-duty, large capacity cart, not a flimsy "Home Depot special". $2000 is my upper limit , and spending less is desireable.
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This is mine, and I LOVE it!!!!!

Craftsman CH104 40 in. Tool Storage Collection, Black at Sears.com
 
I'm now leaning toward the craftsman professional models, with a tolerable compromise between cost, capacity, and ruggedness.

sears has reduced prices on "professional series" carts, thru the end of today (1/27).

model #65578, 46W 24D 42H, from 2000 to $1800 . (temporary out-of-stock).
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...cat=Chests+&+Cabinets&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1

and

model #65554, 56W 30D 42H, from 3300 to $2970 .
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...cat=Chests+&+Cabinets&vertical=TOOL&ihtoken=1

The latter is much more $$ than I had planned but is nicer & no worry of ever running out of space. Decisions ... :confused:
 
gsgns4me said:
... tool boxes are like garages..... you can NEVER have one big enough!!
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LOL, you're probably right! I dream of a 4-car garage with a 2-post lift, but that's not going to happen unless I move away from the ultra-$$ So. Calif coast ...

Last night, I finally chose to order the Craftsman Pro model#65554, 56W 30D 42H. More than I had originally intended to spend :frown: ($2970 + 216 ship + 245 tax = $3431) ... I'll have to cut back on those $3 Starbucks & Peets cappucinos ;)
 

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yes, there are some potentially good values at Ebay, eg eBay Motors: SNAP ON TOOL BOX BLACK KRL1022PC LIKE NEW (item 260078644108 end time Jan-28-07 12:25:28 PST) .

Beautiful black Snapon KRL1022, 1 yr old, original new price $6700 :eek: , 56W-29D-45H, with a starting bid of $1500, and only 100 miles away.

However, seller has a reserve and I think I have no chance (my absolute top limit is $1800-2000). On a lark, I placed an opening bid :rolleyes:
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Remind me to post on this tomorrow when i get home from work.. Hopefully have pictures of the used black KRL snapon tool box i got.

Man those drawers are deeep!

BW
 
just to drop the 411 but mac and matco no longer get their tool boxes made in the usa, if you have a tool box from the 90s look in back of the box and youll notice a sticker with the vin of the box and a usa flag printed on the sticker, now check out a new 2000 and up model box and try looking for that same sticker, i wont have it since the boxes are getting made by japs now, snap on has always and will always have their boxes made in the usa, just my 2 cents.
 
Picked these up this morning

KRL1001BPC and the small red KRA3059AUSA


Just need a good dusting, and they are in perfect shape and very well taken care of. Been sitting in a dusty environment for 4 years.

Dont let the boom in the background scare ya too much LOL :biggrin:

anybody want to buy a toolbox? pm me
 

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