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tobybul · #1 08-21-2007, 11:02 PM

.... where can you find the best deal on these babies? I have one but I'm starting to outgrow it with all the tools accumulated....

So, i'm shopping around - new or used....

lietuviai · #2 08-21-2007, 11:12 PM

I got my roll aways at Sears when they were on a 50% off sale on scratch and dent items years ago. They were dented a little in the back and didn't show anyway. I popped the dents out with a rubber mallet and they looked like nothing ever happened.

bgkast · #3 08-22-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lietuviai

I got my roll aways at Sears when they were on a 50% off sale on scratch and dent items years ago. They were dented a little in the back and didn't show anyway. I popped the dents out with a rubber mallet and they looked like nothing ever happened.

That's a good idea. Not like it won't get scratched and dented after 3 days anyway.

ke6dcj · #4 08-21-2007, 11:19 PM

Harbor Freight.

:-) neil

cdplayer · #5 08-22-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

.... where can you find the best deal on these babies? I have one but I'm starting to outgrow it with all the tools accumulated....

So, i'm shopping around - new or used....

I got a Husky on sale at Home Depot. The thing is as tall as me.(6ft).
I like it as much as my smaller Craftsman I got at Sears 20 years ago.
Must have twenty five drawers in it too. So since I was having a birthday, I talked a good friend into going in 1/2 on it with me.

tangofox007 · #6 08-22-2007, 09:49 AM

For the average person, Craftsman is pretty hard to beat. I would recommend against the "homeowner" models, however.

If you are not in a big hurry, sign up for the Craftsman Club and wait for a sale.

JimmyL · #7 08-22-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cdplayer

I got a .......

Not to go off topic, but I may be doing my signature wrong. Am I supposed to be listing all the repairs I've done to each car?

I guess that's no worse than listing a recumbent bike and tennis shoes......

Oh, and pawn shops around here are usually higher priced than the items are brand new.
I like Rich's idea.

tangofox007 · #8 08-22-2007, 08:27 PM

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Oh, and pawn shops around here are usually higher priced than the items are brand new.

That has my experience also. I don't think I have ever found a "deal" in a pawn shop.

dukegrad98 · #9 08-22-2007, 09:53 AM

I've got a couple of Sears units that have served me well through the last few years. Full of Craftsman tools, too.

Cheers, John

kerry · #10 08-22-2007, 10:02 AM

I've got Craftsman top and bottom boxes I bought 30 years ago. Just bought a Harbor Freight (or was it Northern??) two drawer to add between the two.

lkchris · #11 08-22-2007, 10:11 AM

The rolling chests at the Mercedes Classic Center in Stuttgart are Hazet.

SwampYankee · #12 08-22-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

.... where can you find the best deal on these babies? I have one but I'm starting to outgrow it with all the tools accumulated....

So, i'm shopping around - new or used....

I've bought most of my appliances, a mower and tool boxes at the local Sears Outlet. The often have scratch and dents at big discounts, whether there is a sale or not. I don't have a rolling chest yet, but will pretty soon once I get my garage dumpstered out. Harbor Freight does have some good prices. I can't speak for quality since I've never seen one in person, but I don't know how big a difference that would be with a chest.

RichC · #13 08-22-2007, 10:45 AM

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Hello Everyone

I use those file cabinets meant for blueprints
Where the drawers are about the same height as a standard toolbox,
but they are 4 fee wide, and 4 feet deep.
Love the things.
And they are cheep!!
A friend bought the ones I have at an auction for $10 each.
They have 7 drawers each.
When stacked 2 high the top is just about the same height as a
kitchen counter.
Makes a great work space on top.
And I added casters to the bottom

Have Fun Everyone !!
RichC

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LUVMBDiesels · #14 08-22-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RichC

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Hello Everyone

I use those file cabinets meant for blueprints
Where the drawers are about the same height as a standard toolbox,
but they are 4 fee wide, and 4 feet deep.
Love the things.
And they are cheep!!
A friend bought the ones I have at an auction for $10 each.
They have 7 drawers each.
When stacked 2 high the top is just about the same height as a
kitchen counter.
Makes a great work space on top.
And I added casters to the bottom

Have Fun Everyone !!
RichC

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Great idea! I will have to look into this.

I had two sets of Craftsman cabinets the three section ones that came up to six feet. Loved them. Lost them and the tools in the divorce. Maybe I loved them too much

pmari · #15 08-22-2007, 10:58 AM

Those big rolling chests are hard to roll around. If you have tool storage and need portability, I suggest the rolling carts/workstation/utility cart (with drawers)

they are much lighter and manuver eaisy and provide a work surface. Some even have an A/C plug strip (not that you couldn't add your own

Put the tools you need for the job on it and roll it up to the car.

Harbor freight http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=cart&Submit=Go
LARGE STEEL SERVICE CART WITH LOCKING DRAWER $59.99

Sears Rollmaster
Craftsman 4 Drawer Homeowners Project Center $119.99(on sale)
Craftsman 5-Drawer Powered Mobile Tool Cabinet $189.99