40/401/2 top top storage boxes

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Firsttractor Uniontown, OH posts: 435

posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:23PM Inappropriate?

Craftsman now sells three 8 drawer 401/2" top storage boxes.

For $249 you get a box with quiet glide rails.

For $299 you get the same box, but with ball bearing rails.

For $329 you get a better box (a bit more refined finish in assembly detail) with reinforced angled front lid, better (somewhat stronger/different design) locking system.

The $249 and $299 boxes are fine for in-home boxes. As such, it's kind of a waste to have locks, as the locks are designed as an afterthought--the locking system could easily be overpowered.

The $399 box's locking system is nothing to brag about even if it is heads above the $249 and $299 box's system. What you do get is a better finish in construction (a bit more rugged) for about $30 dollars more and to get anything better will set you back at least $100 more.

None of the systems are the type needed for use in a commercial shop, but then none cost $550-800 dollars.

replies: 1 latest post: March 30, 2010 at 12:56PM by AdamO

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AdamO San Jose, CA

posted on March 30, 2010 at 12:56PM

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Good to know.

I also found some brown-wrinkle finish (former Machinist) storage units in the new Tool Headquarters catalog.

I gotta look into whether the tool storage can be delivered to a local store, for free shipping, customer pickup.

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