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Mike-IN

01-29-2001 19:16:38

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New to this site (my tool forum disapeared) and being a farm boy this site kinda fits in. Anyways, I have been eyeing a nice tool cart/chest for quite some time to replace my lower than low quality chest. Not all of us can afford snap-on, mac, et/al but I was kinda eyeing the new 52" Craftsman chest. I know I could probably save on the name by buying a Waterloo but with shipping charges being high due to the fuel cost I figured the price would be close to the same.

Of course a John Deere chest would be even better but talk about paying for the name!

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John Ne.

01-31-2001 21:58:23

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Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Mike-IN, 01-29-2001 19:16:38

Think I'd get the craftsman if I were you, they have a good box today. I was at the MacTools box plant in the 70s, they made 75 % of their own boxes at that time, not beach. I have craftsman and Snapon, use my snapon in the shop, with the roller drawers, won't have anything but. and Craftsman has them too. If you're going to put anything heavy in the drawers, you'll need them too.

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Larry Garbarek

01-30-2001 12:13:34

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Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Mike-IN, 01-29-2001 19:16:38

Sear's is a good choice!

But, do you have a Home Depot convenient? Their Homak range is worth looking at.

How about a Grainger? As a farmer, I assume you are incorporated and can buy through Grainger as a small business. Grainger has Kennedy, Waterloo and Dayton.

If it were me, I'd take forever in making up my mind and there are so many alternatives it might take years. Maybe the logical solution is to buy the one you like at Sears.

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Frank

01-30-2001 19:34:01

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Re: Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Larry Garbarek, 01-30-2001 12:13:34

Believe it or not I found a Craftsman 10 drawer tool cabinet in the dump ground. Took it to a car wash and cleaned it up, put a little WD-40 on the drawer slides and I've used it for 12 years.

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bob

02-01-2001 15:45:20

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Re: Re: Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Frank, 01-30-2001 19:34:01

would get catalog from Sears And Snapon etc. as most stores only stock cheaper models but will order them also mc master carr have older sears and like it but new ones on shelf are to light

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BFO

01-30-2001 04:54:20

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Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Mike-IN, 01-29-2001 19:16:38

Another suggestion is to talk to the local Snap-on dealer. He may have a reposessed box that he needs to unload. I got a nice roll cab that way for 1/2 price, and it looks just like new.

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Shopguy

01-30-2001 03:56:02

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Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Mike-IN, 01-29-2001 19:16:38

You always pay for a name.Truth is the older mac,snap on,craftsman etc all came off the same line at beach industries,and are all high quality.Beach was bought out buy stanely in the early 80's,and the quality of the box'es and the jobs have suffered.Russ Beach cared about products and employees,stanely cares about profit margines.
Al

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tools

01-29-2001 19:38:36

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Re: Tool chest choices in reply to Mike-IN, 01-29-2001 19:16:38

Hi,

I've got a late 80's early 90's big black craftsman, I-beam construction (best they made at the time). Very impressed. Closed the garage door on a completely extended drawer, didn't hurt a thing. Got REAL stupid and dropped the whole shebang off the end of a trailer, COMPLETELY loaded with tools, 1500 to 2000 lbs. Didn't hurt ANYTHING, no buckles, dents, nothing. Scratched the paint a little. Still not quite as nice as some NASCAR quality mucky mucks, but I've been satisified. Don't ask about the two Craftsman routers though! (nope don't own them anymore, took'em right back)

Mike
Chickamauga, GA

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jimmyzz

01-30-2001 00:42:28

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Re: Re: Tool chest choices in reply to tools, 01-29-2001 19:38:36

know what you mean. years ago i bought new sears router and sold my black and decker to a friend before trying out the new one, have regretted it ever sinse.

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