Thank You for putting up these videos. I purchased a HF 72" toolbox, (2) end cabinets and installed a 3/16" steel top. Your "quiet" tone and attention to the details made this decision easy.
I like the way you had all. The extensions stored on the rails to keep them in place , good idea I'm also a fan of the old USA Craftsman Tools as i have my complete set i got as a Christmas present in 1976 with the original toolbox and all the accessories together we had done many projects over the years although i have switched my preference to my Fathers SK ratchets he bought in the 50s as. They are more comfortable in my hands and have good memories of my Dad also complete sets in the original boxes
I won't touch the Stanley craftsman China crap now a days but the old us craftsman tools found at every swap meet has always been the go to for me. Old craftsman tools are great.
+MadMetalManiac74 Yup, I’ve had this set about 20 years now and the sockets and wrenches have served me well. Really the only pieces I’ve upgraded from the original set were the ratchets and not because they broke, just wanted some newer higher tooth count ratchets.
Nothing wrong with us general boxes and icon. Icon tools are great for the money. I have a big us general box loaded with tools and bought a 1972 Nova with the money I saved vs snap on. 🤔😆
I just bought some Pittsburgh flex head ratchets, I opened them up out of curiosity at work. BONE DRY, not a spec of grease in em... but let me tell you, after adding the grease myself, these things are silky smooth. Great buy
Great video and great point about having things organized. I don't have a garage and my tools are scattered between 2 sheds and a couple spots in the house. Every time I tinker on my truck or another project I spend more time getting tools together and preparing for the job than actually doing it.
Greg Blau I’ve been there. For years when I rented, I had no real place to keep tools. They were spread around in small toolboxes and bins. Some in my trailer, others in my truck and in my apartment. I’ve been able to learn and get done so much more since I was able to get a place of my own and way to keep everything organized.
Greg Blau same here. We bought an old house which needed allot of attention so it’s basically been one thing after another for the past 5 years. Eventually my goal is to build a nice sized shop out back, but for now my 20x20 garage is a huge step up from working outside.
Hey man great video I'm a new subscriber I just ordered that box from Harbor Freight got it on sale they're going to deliver it to where I work I was told by the MAC man don't overload the drawers because the ball bearings aren't that good but seeing your video makes me feel a whole lot better about it thanks for the video man
Brian Ray I don’t think you’ll have any issues with the drawers in regards to weight. That being said, I wouldn’t pull a drawer out and sit on it like I’ve seen guys do with their Snapon boxes. One thing I did do was grease the drawer slides which makes them glide in and out nice and smooth. I think you’ll be really happy with your investment!
Of course the Mac man would tell you that lol, also a guy in my shop swore up and down the walls he could stand in his matco drawers until the point where he had prove it well let's just say he was working to fix that box for the rest of that week.
Greetings from New Haven! I’ve been watching your videos for a while and never realized you’re in CT. Just wanted to say “Hi” to a fellow CT’er, and also that I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
1. That guys likes his Snap on Box so well he's willing to trade for a US General! :) 2. The lil blue free flashlight, ha! I have several of those :) 3. Organizing the big screw driver drawer, considered placing the big Sunex set going left to right, in the lower right corner, then the little Sunex set above it? Then the nut drivers on the lower left corner, running left to right? That would keep them from rolling when you open/close drawer. Maybe just turn everything 90 degrees to the right and rearrange. Just an idea. 4. I've needed a box for 25 years. I spend more time looking for tools, sockets, etc, than I do using it once I find it. 5. If you pay full price at Harbor Freight, you're doing it wrong :)
applejacks971 thanks for the advice! The box is a constant work in progress. I’ve added to the screw driver drawer since posting, and will likely do some more rearranging. My plier drawer is the next drawer to work on. I ordered a set of plier racks that should be coming on this week. That should free up a bunch of space. I’ll probably make a video about that.
That's not the 1st time I've heard of guys trading snap on boxes for US General. You can buy about 5 USG boxes to every 1 S.O. After the USG box wears out put it in your garage and buy another one, or 2, or 3!!
Nice box and tools. If you go to Home Depot they sell various lengths of butcher block which would make a nice top for your box. It comes in 24” width so just trim 2” off the back and you’re done. I think they have lengths up to 98”.
I've watched your vid a couple of times. What's your opinion of getting the 72", but instead of the 14.5 hanging ends, instead get a 26"? I'd like another to go along with the 72 when I get it, but not sure which way to go. I've never had a box before, so I don't know the pro's and con's of the hangers vs an additional box. Space in my garage is not limited, so no issues there.
applejacks971 I chose the hangers because if one day I wanted to get another 72” box or one of the shorter ones, I could use the hanger to connect the two together and make a long continuous counter space. That being said, I do also like the idea of a 72” box as well as one of Harbor Freight’s tool carts. The nice thing about that is that if you’re working in the driveway or the other side of a large shop you can wheel the small cart over with the tools and parts you need.
Hey Man, I'm curious about your thoughts on your SUNEX screwdriver set. Do you like them still or they disappointing to you like the Texton was? I'm looking at the Sunex 1120ss set and the Grearwrench 80066...The Sunex is $30 cheaper which would pay for the Gear wrench Hook & Pick set. How ever I'm not sure how easy their one is to return or replace under warranty etc.
I don’t care what people say about HF tools. There’s no job in the world that HF tools can fix or do. People are just paying for name brand tools. I have all brand mix from SnapOn, Gearwrench, Mac, and mostly Craftsman. Some HF too. There no ratchet or socket from all these brand that are superior than the other. You name me a Nuts or Bolts that a SnapOn takes off and I can do it with a Craftsman or HF too. Yes some brand dose look a little nice but that the the point. It’s about doing the job. Seriously, professional mechanic are not very smart people. I know people personally that are mechanic from 5 yrs to 25yrs. Some spend over $50k for tools, and they only make $45k-$60k a year. That’s not very smart. I’m a machinist and fabricator and I make over $75k a year. All my tools at work cost me under $6k. If you have your own shop and makes over $300k-$400k a year, than I can justify you spending $100K for tools. But if you for a shop making $18- $25 a hour, you have no business spending $50k-$70k on tools. Mechanic pay employees was rank some the lowest pay profession with a degree. So now we why they spend a lot of moneys on tools, their not that smart.
Well I broke my old Craftsman pry bar, went to Lowes this afternoon to get a replacement & they're now made in China, so they are much thinner than my old one & look like a screwdiver beside my MAC pry bar. I would venture to say the Pittsburgh or ICON stuff would be superior to some of the new Craftsman line.
Hello @chevelle74us, I have a few questions. I have the exact same set up, 72” chest with two 7 draw side cabinets. When I went underneath the side cabinets to secure the two attachment bolts that came with it I learned that the 72” chest didn’t have the receiver holes for the bolts. I called HF and after about 20 minutes they told me that those side cabinets were not designed for the 72” chest. Those us draw side cabinets were designed for the smaller chest. So since I have finished my rant my question is, how did you secure the side cabinets to the main 72” chest?
To be honest, I meant to drill holes but after 5+ years I never got around to it. I will do it and recommend that you do so because it makes it much easier to move the box around with the sides securely attached.
@@chevelle74us thank you very much. At first I was annoyed because the HF web site recommends the 7 draw side cabinet, but the customer service agent said it was a mistake on the web site. Thanks for getting back to me, really appreciate it.
Some ppl actually care or dont know they can i spent 1300 on mine to be custom paint because its make a statement and personalizes some thing that we deal with every day if you are mechanic
@@chevelle74us I doubt it's powder coated. I have the 42" drawer and parts on the bottom are not painted that would indicate it's spray painted and not powder coated.
Looking at the 72" for my husband, went to go check it out and wasn't too happy! Is there a reason why the drawers wiggle go back and forth left to right?
Jo So You would expect a certain amount of flex with any tool box drawer. The drawer sliders on either side of the drawers operate independently, so if you push the drawer closed (especially a long drawer) from one end, you’ll feel some flex. I also think it’s more noticeable when the box is empty. I don’t really notice in my box since it’s loaded with tools. The professional boxes made by Snapon, Mac and Matco will have a better feel but those boxes are considerably more expensive. I have yet to find someone that has purchased this box and didn’t love it. In fact my brother in law sold his Snapon box after he left the trade and purchased a harbor freight box for his home and he’s very happy with it.
Jo So I’ve own the 72” HF for 3 years and have it loaded close to its max weight and have never had an issue. I’m thinking the display box you saw was probably highly abused or damaged somehow cause I have not been gentle with my well used box and it has performed flawlessly!
Jo So, metal drawers "bow" under load and at that wide the bowing is pronounced. I only owe a 1st gen (18" deep) US General 42", so I can't stay from experience on the 72". However, as long as the drawers slide in and out good and lock, I wouldn't worry about wobble *too* much.
Dwayne Denison Not much progress on the Dart other than I acquired a 400 big block that I’m going to stoke into a 451. Gonna pick up a set of super stock springs on Saturday. Right now she’s under a cover in the Driveway until I finish up some projects in the garage. Thanks for tuning in!
nice box I like harborfreight tool boxes it was a toss up between this box and craftsman 84" I chose the craftsman because it was bigger but I would recommend us general to anyone.
It's no where near Snap On quality. All the guys that say you wouldn't spend the money for a snap on box , do you all drive cheap Kia cars, no 60k trucks? Sports cars? No 80" TV? No Vacations 3x a year..
@Joe Framer - shut up and get back to the deep fryer. Spending $10K on a toolbox is freaking ignorant when a $1500 toolbox does the same job. All it says is that you have more money than brains. Kinda like buying a $60K truck when you make $45K a year!
Good video. I have the 72" myself. How is it to move around with only 2 rotating wheels? Mine is hard because one of the wheels does not rotate easily. I wish all the wheels would rotate and were a better quality wheel. Its my only complaint.
GLENN B. I haven’t really moved around much, but when I have, there were no issues. I think if all the wheels swiveled it would be hard to keep the toolbox from moving around when you don’t want it to.
Looking into buying the 72 inch box and 56 inch top box and end cabinets. Finally got to where I can get them to get out of my old rusted ones I have but the hard decision is what color to choose
awesome box. you should look into ordering some foam, and using a rotary tool to cutout the foam for the screwdrivers or whatever other tools. i got the m12 milwaukee rotary tool with a dremel cutting attachements and worked like a charm. Just find some foam online that you like and in the colors you want and itll look really nice. great vid.
METALHEAD FISHING yeah it would be nice if they had more color choices like they do with the smaller boxes. Also would be cool if they made a full sized top box.
here you go: www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-chests-roller-cabinets/72-in-x-22-in-triple-bank-roller-cabinet-black-64003.html - I want them to bring them out in KTM Orange...
Who got the old craftsman boxes? I see you successfully moved completely out. My pro series ball bearing 26" top and bottom are sitting right next to my 72 with lockers on both sides. Everything is full. I'm back to see that steel top before I buy the steel or a Husky wood top. I think I'm going to do steel. that's what's on my work bench. Cant beat it. Ha!
So the top drawer is tall enough to stand up 1/2 deep sockets ? That's the problem with my current box, I have to keep all my 1/2 deep sockets flat. Harbor Fright really needs to put more pics on their website, showing drawers open, suggested tool loadings, etc...It's a $1200 box and they only have 1 picture of it, but have 6 pictures of a $15 flashlight.
Timber Tramp looks like a nice organizer, but looks like it’s meant for wrenches. Wonder how it would work with the nut drivers since the shafts vary in thickness.
Nice vid! Have you ever repaired scratches on your toolbox? I bought a blue 44x22 blue harbor freight box on open box and scratched it on its back, how can I repair the scratch? Thanks for your time
+SBdunks3 The Harbor Freight boxes are powder coated. I’m not sure how this type of finish could be repaired so that it would not be noticeable. I would try and find some touch up paint that is s close match to at least cover the scratches so they don’t rust.
How did you mount the two side boxes you have? I just got my 72" in the mail today and the bolt holes that are supposed to be for securing it to the box dont like up with my 72" box
@@chevelle74us thanks for the replies. I need to move mine often enough for me to need to bolt them in. I ended up using what I had which was some riv nuts. They didnt sit in the box as well as I had hoped but they work!
@@chevelle74us they didnt bite into the box well enough to spin but that might just have been me Installing them. I was able to tighten the bolts a bit
@@chevelle74us I like the Blue..but I like the Black as well....I'm thinking of going with the 56" top along with the 72" bottom looking for deal on 56" top. A store manger told me rumored was the boxes coming in different colors like the service carts as well. ????
JEEPDAD I have 3/16” steel plate top on the tool box. I drilled holes through the steel top and the toolbox and mounted with bits bolts and washers. It’s very stable.
From what I've heard there's really nothing wrong with these boxes aside from the chincy slides. But a few hundred bucks and a bit of work and you can fit some high quality slides. Still comes out at like 1/4 the cost of a fap off box. Too bad I can't get us general in canaderp
@@liamreed8636 I noticed Napa Canada has some nice professional tool boxes and the prices are good. I believe their Homak boxes rebadged as Carlyle. 1/3 to 1/2 price of tool truck brands and life time warranty. Napa has online flyers and catolog
@@mazdaman7739 I work at a napa with my crappy tire box which I got on sale. Does the job but yeah crappy tire box. Dunno how long the finish is gonna last. My shop has a lot of humidity and my coworker has had a ultra pro box that completely rusted to shit. Granted he dosnt take care of his box or his tools
Yeah, I wouldn't have done that trade. The dude was obviously trying to undue some of the financial stupidity of buying a Snap On tool cabinet in the first place. Neither tools nor customers care what name is on your box. There's a reason older pros get these and sell off their beat Snap On boxes to young and dumb noobs.
CrimFerret They make a fine box but I just can’t comprehend the cost. It’s like ladies designer hand bags. How can a $3,000 Coach or Gucci bag be that much better made or that much better looking than a $60 hand bag to justify that cost difference? They still hold the same amount of stuff lol
Really impressive wrench drawer the now 20-25 year old craftsman wrenches are hard to beat the alloy and finish is what seems to be unscratchable the original USA made mechanic wrench
Guy Vickers I got them off amazon a few years ago when they were just $8 for 3 but now they seem to be $25. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GXPA6W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
A really great video and a nice setup you have. I've been weighing my options for a new box... Has anyone considered getting 2 of the HF 44x22 boxes ($479 x2 --> $958) instead of a single 72x22"... ($1099) e.g you have 88x22 worth of space for less money than the larger box... you also have more color options. Similar with the side boxes... They're not much cheaper than the 44". Any reason to prefer the larger box??? I have a small garage, so the smaller box would be easier to move around.
I'm considering replacing several old style Craftsman 26" boxes myself. I have my eye on the 72" however I'm curious like "John King". I'm thinking maybe go with the 56" top and or 2 sides etc. The 44" box alone is a Nice box $4$. I think the 72" bottom with the 56" top in BLACK would be sharp. With all that being said ...I drag my feet tinging soon as i pull the trigger and buy a box HF will come out with the 72" in Black like they do the 56" ???
I'm sure you'll end up with a nice box no matter which way you go... Just curious... I was thinking the smaller top would be for a work surface... 72-56 --> 16" seems small for that??? Any purpose you see for the space? Black would be nice... I've been looking at the red craftsman for so long that a color change would be nice. I have the blue 5 drawer cart and love it... Another thing to consider... The 72" box weighs almost 700 lbs, 476lbs for the 56".... 44" is 339 lbs. I have a gravel driveway and I don't have a forklift, crane, back hoe or anything at my house capable of lifting a 72" box. (And I'm envious of you folks who do...) With the 44, I could just get a couple friends & easily put it up and shove in the back of my pickup... So I'll probably go with 2 of the 44" boxes.
John King That’s not a bad idea. Two smaller boxes could also work. I guess it depends on you your needs and space limitations. I went with a longer box because I also wanted a long continuous work surface. I
John King If I recall correctly, the 72” box is around 520lbs. I’ve now moved two of these boxes and it’s not too hard doing it yourself when you remove all the drawers. Check out my video on how I unload it from my pickup myself. ruclips.net/video/n1xrZrJogOU/видео.html
I think your right going to a BB drawer box no matter what size or brand name is wonderful over a 30-35year old "slide" drawer box. The blue 5drawer cart is $ well spent for sure. I'm old school and use a service cart which I'm not sure I'll ever delete it because I'm old and use to working with it LoL. Things change because of technology. Think about how far Battery Powered tools have came. They have now pushed allot of "Air Tools" back deeper into tool boxes. With that being said room for charging stations are more popular and the 16" space you talked about might come in handy for such a space. Or the top of the 56" box might be a "charging station". I like the ideal of some smaller drawers to help keep things organized. But after working out of several 26" boxes side by side. A long drawer sounds nice. I wish the HF 72" came in colors ie: BLACK but I also wish they had a shorter long drawer under the deep long drawer. Which i think would be nice for wrenches.
I love when he compares the snap on ratchet and garbage freight one. Bro lets be real ive broken a harbor freight ratchet the day i bought it. 6 years and still havent broken all 3 of mine, if you use them everyday they break
19:42 Worst made in america junk Ive ever bought myself too. The philips are cut too flat and the flatheads are cut at an angle. Complete junk from tekton.
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Thank You for putting up these videos. I purchased a HF 72" toolbox, (2) end cabinets and installed a 3/16" steel top. Your "quiet" tone and attention to the details made this decision easy.
Jim Arneson thank you for your comment. Much appreciated and glad I could help.
i completely agree with you on needing to be organized even as a weekend warrior. And when you have helpers. nice box
I like the way you had all. The extensions stored on the rails to keep them in place , good idea I'm also a fan of the old USA Craftsman Tools as i have my complete set i got as a Christmas present in 1976 with the original toolbox and all the accessories together we had done many projects over the years although i have switched my preference to my Fathers SK ratchets he bought in the 50s as. They are more comfortable in my hands and have good memories of my Dad also complete sets in the original boxes
I won't touch the Stanley craftsman China crap now a days but the old us craftsman tools found at every swap meet has always been the go to for me. Old craftsman tools are great.
+MadMetalManiac74 Yup, I’ve had this set about 20 years now and the sockets and wrenches have served me well. Really the only pieces I’ve upgraded from the original set were the ratchets and not because they broke, just wanted some newer higher tooth count ratchets.
MadMetalManiac74 only get craftsman made in the USA. Probably will be worth some money down the line.
Nothing wrong with us general boxes and icon. Icon tools are great for the money. I have a big us general box loaded with tools and bought a 1972 Nova with the money I saved vs snap on. 🤔😆
I just bought some Pittsburgh flex head ratchets, I opened them up out of curiosity at work. BONE DRY, not a spec of grease in em... but let me tell you, after adding the grease myself, these things are silky smooth. Great buy
Great video and great point about having things organized. I don't have a garage and my tools are scattered between 2 sheds and a couple spots in the house. Every time I tinker on my truck or another project I spend more time getting tools together and preparing for the job than actually doing it.
Greg Blau I’ve been there. For years when I rented, I had no real place to keep tools. They were spread around in small toolboxes and bins. Some in my trailer, others in my truck and in my apartment. I’ve been able to learn and get done so much more since I was able to get a place of my own and way to keep everything organized.
@@chevelle74us I had planned to build a garage when I bought the house but we've had one thing after another break. Hopefully soon.
Greg Blau same here. We bought an old house which needed allot of attention so it’s basically been one thing after another for the past 5 years. Eventually my goal is to build a nice sized shop out back, but for now my 20x20 garage is a huge step up from working outside.
Putting condensation packets in your toolbox drawers?? That’s an awesome idea 👍 I’m gonna have to copy you 😎
"Without the desiccates, those tools will be noticeably musty in 5 years." A.G. Pennypacker😂😂😂😂
Agreed. Very smart, dude. 👌
Awesome tool box review and set up man! Organization is efficiency 👍🏽
Julio Magos Thanks for watching!
Hey man great video I'm a new subscriber I just ordered that box from Harbor Freight got it on sale they're going to deliver it to where I work I was told by the MAC man don't overload the drawers because the ball bearings aren't that good but seeing your video makes me feel a whole lot better about it thanks for the video man
Brian Ray I don’t think you’ll have any issues with the drawers in regards to weight. That being said, I wouldn’t pull a drawer out and sit on it like I’ve seen guys do with their Snapon boxes. One thing I did do was grease the drawer slides which makes them glide in and out nice and smooth. I think you’ll be really happy with your investment!
Of course the Mac man would tell you that lol, also a guy in my shop swore up and down the walls he could stand in his matco drawers until the point where he had prove it well let's just say he was working to fix that box for the rest of that week.
Thanks again for sharing your stuff with us
+John Gibson Thanks for watching!
Very nice box. Well setup
Journeyman Randy Thanks!
Nice update and great to see you posting again!
Mark Fox Thanks!
You have it set up real nice. Nice box.
Wally G. Thanks!
Greetings from New Haven! I’ve been watching your videos for a while and never realized you’re in CT. Just wanted to say “Hi” to a fellow CT’er, and also that I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
javyLSU Hello and thanks for watching!!!
Great video, I really like how you set up your extensions on the side with a rail im gonna have to steal that idea lol
Not sure what part of the county you live in but, insulating those walls would sure make your shop much, much more comfortable in the winter months!
Stefan Czechorski DDS I live in NY and it absolutely would. This old garage is only temporary until my shop is built.
HARBOR FREIGHT NEEDS TO MAKE A BUDGET FRIENDLY VIDMAR CABINET EQUIVALENT! if you agree please repost in hopes of getting their attention!
If my 35 year old Snap On Box ever fails me. I would seriously consider a HF Box. Quality wise it’s probably the best thing they sell.
clean setup also, everything organized
Rocco Thanks!
That’s bad ass.
I wish I had the room to expand mine.
Maybe after I move my shop into the barn.
Nice set up. Organization is the key.
Thanks!
Now you have me wanting to upgrade my Milwaukee box lol
I am from South Africa. I would love to have a toolbox like yours
I just ordere my 72” rolling chest in Green, they said 2-3 wks for it to get delivered. Can’t wait!!!
Very nice set up. I wouldn't have done the trade either.
1. That guys likes his Snap on Box so well he's willing to trade for a US General! :)
2. The lil blue free flashlight, ha! I have several of those :)
3. Organizing the big screw driver drawer, considered placing the big Sunex set going left to right, in the lower right corner, then the little Sunex set above it? Then the nut drivers on the lower left corner, running left to right? That would keep them from rolling when you open/close drawer. Maybe just turn everything 90 degrees to the right and rearrange. Just an idea.
4. I've needed a box for 25 years. I spend more time looking for tools, sockets, etc, than I do using it once I find it.
5. If you pay full price at Harbor Freight, you're doing it wrong :)
applejacks971 thanks for the advice! The box is a constant work in progress. I’ve added to the screw driver drawer since posting, and will likely do some more rearranging. My plier drawer is the next drawer to work on. I ordered a set of plier racks that should be coming on this week. That should free up a bunch of space. I’ll probably make a video about that.
That's not the 1st time I've heard of guys trading snap on boxes for US General. You can buy about 5 USG boxes to every 1 S.O.
After the USG box wears out put it in your garage and buy another one, or 2, or 3!!
Nice set up thanks!
That tool box is very nice i would use it any time
Nice box and tools. If you go to Home Depot they sell various lengths of butcher block which would make a nice top for your box. It comes in 24” width so just trim 2” off the back and you’re done. I think they have lengths up to 98”.
Better than any other version tbh
I've watched your vid a couple of times. What's your opinion of getting the 72", but instead of the 14.5 hanging ends, instead get a 26"? I'd like another to go along with the 72 when I get it, but not sure which way to go. I've never had a box before, so I don't know the pro's and con's of the hangers vs an additional box. Space in my garage is not limited, so no issues there.
applejacks971 I chose the hangers because if one day I wanted to get another 72” box or one of the shorter ones, I could use the hanger to connect the two together and make a long continuous counter space. That being said, I do also like the idea of a 72” box as well as one of Harbor Freight’s tool carts. The nice thing about that is that if you’re working in the driveway or the other side of a large shop you can wheel the small cart over with the tools and parts you need.
@@chevelle74us Good thinking on both scenarios!
Hey Man, I'm curious about your thoughts on your SUNEX screwdriver set. Do you like them still or they disappointing to you like the Texton was? I'm looking at the Sunex 1120ss set and the Grearwrench 80066...The Sunex is $30 cheaper which would pay for the Gear wrench Hook & Pick set. How ever I'm not sure how easy their one is to return or replace under warranty etc.
Darrell V I really like my sunex screwdrivers. Definitely better than the Tektons.
I don’t care what people say about HF tools. There’s no job in the world that HF tools can fix or do. People are just paying for name brand tools. I have all brand mix from SnapOn, Gearwrench, Mac, and mostly Craftsman. Some HF too. There no ratchet or socket from all these brand that are superior than the other. You name me a Nuts or Bolts that a SnapOn takes off and I can do it with a Craftsman or HF too. Yes some brand dose look a little nice but that the the point. It’s about doing the job. Seriously, professional mechanic are not very smart people. I know people personally that are mechanic from 5 yrs to 25yrs. Some spend over $50k for tools, and they only make $45k-$60k a year. That’s not very smart. I’m a machinist and fabricator and I make over $75k a year. All my tools at work cost me under $6k. If you have your own shop and makes over $300k-$400k a year, than I can justify you spending $100K for tools. But if you for a shop making $18- $25 a hour, you have no business spending $50k-$70k on tools. Mechanic pay employees was rank some the lowest pay profession with a degree. So now we why they spend a lot of moneys on tools, their not that smart.
Where did you pick up those trays you’ve got in the smaller skinny drawers? I’m gonna need to pick up some of those for my 72” as wel
That's a nice setup.
+Nubbins Thanks!
Nice video!! Where did you get the plastic trays ?
That's a great box man, I am considering an upgrade
Thomas Holmes I don’t think you can go wrong for the money.
Well I broke my old Craftsman pry bar, went to Lowes this afternoon to get a replacement & they're now made in China, so they are much thinner than my old one & look like a screwdiver beside my MAC pry bar. I would venture to say the Pittsburgh or ICON stuff would be superior to some of the new Craftsman line.
My point is, don't expect the new stuff to be as good as your old Craftsman tools.
Hello @chevelle74us, I have a few questions. I have the exact same set up, 72” chest with two 7 draw side cabinets. When I went underneath the side cabinets to secure the two attachment bolts that came with it I learned that the 72” chest didn’t have the receiver holes for the bolts. I called HF and after about 20 minutes they told me that those side cabinets were not designed for the 72” chest. Those us draw side cabinets were designed for the smaller chest. So since I have finished my rant my question is, how did you secure the side cabinets to the main 72” chest?
To be honest, I meant to drill holes but after 5+ years I never got around to it. I will do it and recommend that you do so because it makes it much easier to move the box around with the sides securely attached.
@@chevelle74us thank you very much. At first I was annoyed because the HF web site recommends the 7 draw side cabinet, but the customer service agent said it was a mistake on the web site. Thanks for getting back to me, really appreciate it.
If you want to change the color of your box you can always take it to an automotive paint shop and they can repaint it for you
+mr. Hoole These boxes are powder coated, it would be an expensive job to have one professionally stripped and painted.
Some ppl actually care or dont know they can i spent 1300 on mine to be custom paint because its make a statement and personalizes some thing that we deal with every day if you are mechanic
Jason voorhees, Don't be a jerk, the man was just trying to be helpful. If you can't show a little repect then keep your comments to your self.
@@chevelle74us I doubt it's powder coated. I have the 42" drawer and parts on the bottom are not painted that would indicate it's spray painted and not powder coated.
Beautiful box - I would NOT of traded either.
WBOS72 Thanks for watching!
Looking at the 72" for my husband, went to go check it out and wasn't too happy! Is there a reason why the drawers wiggle go back and forth left to right?
Jo So You would expect a certain amount of flex with any tool box drawer. The drawer sliders on either side of the drawers operate independently, so if you push the drawer closed (especially a long drawer) from one end, you’ll feel some flex. I also think it’s more noticeable when the box is empty. I don’t really notice in my box since it’s loaded with tools. The professional boxes made by Snapon, Mac and Matco will have a better feel but those boxes are considerably more expensive. I have yet to find someone that has purchased this box and didn’t love it. In fact my brother in law sold his Snapon box after he left the trade and purchased a harbor freight box for his home and he’s very happy with it.
Jo So I’ve own the 72” HF for 3 years and have it loaded close to its max weight and have never had an issue. I’m thinking the display box you saw was probably highly abused or damaged somehow cause I have not been gentle with my well used box and it has performed flawlessly!
Jo So, metal drawers "bow" under load and at that wide the bowing is pronounced. I only owe a 1st gen (18" deep) US General 42", so I can't stay from experience on the 72". However, as long as the drawers slide in and out good and lock, I wouldn't worry about wobble *too* much.
because its cheap and flimsy. look at the weight diff between a pro box and the harbor freight box.
There is actually a mode you can do to fix that and it really works it’s on RUclips 72in usgeneral drawer fix
What is the brand of your socket and extension rails?
Great that you are posting again. Enjoy your reviews. What about the Dart?
Dwayne Denison Not much progress on the Dart other than I acquired a 400 big block that I’m going to stoke into a 451. Gonna pick up a set of super stock springs on Saturday. Right now she’s under a cover in the Driveway until I finish up some projects in the garage. Thanks for tuning in!
nice box I like harborfreight tool boxes it was a toss up between this box and craftsman 84" I chose the craftsman because it was bigger but I would recommend us general to anyone.
+Felix 84” is a nice sized box.
Wow that's nice! Better than a 10k snap on box lol
Symbiote215 yeah buddy! You get to have a nice box and a whole lot of dough left over for tools!
It's no where near Snap On quality. All the guys that say you wouldn't spend the money for a snap on box , do you all drive cheap Kia cars, no 60k trucks? Sports cars? No 80" TV? No Vacations 3x a year..
@Joe Framer - shut up and get back to the deep fryer. Spending $10K on a toolbox is freaking ignorant when a $1500 toolbox does the same job. All it says is that you have more money than brains. Kinda like buying a $60K truck when you make $45K a year!
Good video. I have the 72" myself. How is it to move around with only 2 rotating wheels? Mine is hard because one of the wheels does not rotate easily. I wish all the wheels would rotate and were a better quality wheel. Its my only complaint.
GLENN B. I haven’t really moved around much, but when I have, there were no issues. I think if all the wheels swiveled it would be hard to keep the toolbox from moving around when you don’t want it to.
Your socket organizers in the top drawer? What are they and where did you get them?
+Dan Woods they’re made by Ernst. I made an in-depth video on them a while back. After a few years of use, I still really like them.
Looking into buying the 72 inch box and 56 inch top box and end cabinets. Finally got to where I can get them to get out of my old rusted ones I have but the hard decision is what color to choose
Can’t go wrong with traditional red.
So what color did you go with ?
awesome box. you should look into ordering some foam, and using a rotary tool to cutout the foam for the screwdrivers or whatever other tools. i got the m12 milwaukee rotary tool with a dremel cutting attachements and worked like a charm. Just find some foam online that you like and in the colors you want and itll look really nice. great vid.
Justin Lopez Thanks I was thinking about doing something like that for my nut drivers.
I only wish this the triple bank came in black I'm going just get the double and add the top and side add ons.
METALHEAD FISHING yeah it would be nice if they had more color choices like they do with the smaller boxes. Also would be cool if they made a full sized top box.
here you go: www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-chests-roller-cabinets/72-in-x-22-in-triple-bank-roller-cabinet-black-64003.html - I want them to bring them out in KTM Orange...
Who got the old craftsman boxes? I see you successfully moved completely out. My pro series ball bearing 26" top and bottom are sitting right next to my 72 with lockers on both sides. Everything is full. I'm back to see that steel top before I buy the steel or a Husky wood top. I think I'm going to do steel. that's what's on my work bench. Cant beat it. Ha!
So the top drawer is tall enough to stand up 1/2 deep sockets ? That's the problem with my current box, I have to keep all my 1/2 deep sockets flat. Harbor Fright really needs to put more pics on their website, showing drawers open, suggested tool loadings, etc...It's a $1200 box and they only have 1 picture of it, but have 6 pictures of a $15 flashlight.
My deep impact sockets are 1/2” drive and are upright on rails. No issues with clearance.
Check out tool widget for your driver organization. Also flip each 1 180* from the other (is what I do)
Timber Tramp looks like a nice organizer, but looks like it’s meant for wrenches. Wonder how it would work with the nut drivers since the shafts vary in thickness.
Nice vid! Have you ever repaired scratches on your toolbox? I bought a blue 44x22 blue harbor freight box on open box and scratched it on its back, how can I repair the scratch? Thanks for your time
+SBdunks3 The Harbor Freight boxes are powder coated. I’m not sure how this type of finish could be repaired so that it would not be noticeable. I would try and find some touch up paint that is s close match to at least cover the scratches so they don’t rust.
you can never have too many extensions
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This video will make me broke, now i want to update my box to this.
Rocco I if you do end up getting the box, I have another video where I show How I unload the box myself.
@@chevelle74us, Bought it earlier today...Sitting in my garage, will wait until spring to unpack and fill...Too damn cold in Michigan lol
Congrats on your purchase!
We're do you get the plastic organization trays
Will Casey I got them from Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GXPA6W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
How did you mount the two side boxes you have? I just got my 72" in the mail today and the bolt holes that are supposed to be for securing it to the box dont like up with my 72" box
angeltheguineapig I didn’t bolt mine up. They’re just hanging there. I suppose you could just drill the holes for it.
+angeltheguineapig they just hang on the main box. Haven’t bothered drilling and securing with bolts yet.
@@chevelle74us thanks for the replies. I need to move mine often enough for me to need to bolt them in. I ended up using what I had which was some riv nuts. They didnt sit in the box as well as I had hoped but they work!
angeltheguineapig never thought of using rivnuts. I might give that a try. I’m pretty sure I have a bunch left over from another project.
@@chevelle74us they didnt bite into the box well enough to spin but that might just have been me Installing them. I was able to tighten the bolts a bit
72" coming in Black & Blue ...FINALLY...
Darrell V YESS!!! I just saw that. I would have definitely gotten it in blue if it was available when I bought mine.
@@chevelle74us I like the Blue..but I like the Black as well....I'm thinking of going with the 56" top along with the 72" bottom looking for deal on 56" top. A store manger told me rumored was the boxes coming in different colors like the service carts as well. ????
Nice box
Clinton Gilreath Thanks!
Why not use the Ernst screwdriver grippers for the nut drivers?
The shank on some of the larger nut drivers are too thick. They don’t fit.
DYI mechanic, but we like to hear and see pros at 8/10 hrs. per day.
Is the vise stable on the box? How was it mounted?
JEEPDAD I have 3/16” steel plate top on the tool box. I drilled holes through the steel top and the toolbox and mounted with bits bolts and washers. It’s very stable.
What brand of 3/8 to 1/2 adapter is that
Hunter Johnson if it’s the one on the impact wrench, than the brand is sunex. I got it off of Amazon.
Good for you not to follow the Snap-on hype train and keep you US Generaltool box
From what I've heard there's really nothing wrong with these boxes aside from the chincy slides. But a few hundred bucks and a bit of work and you can fit some high quality slides. Still comes out at like 1/4 the cost of a fap off box. Too bad I can't get us general in canaderp
@@liamreed8636 I noticed Napa Canada has some nice professional tool boxes and the prices are good. I believe their Homak boxes rebadged as Carlyle. 1/3 to 1/2 price of tool truck brands and life time warranty. Napa has online flyers and catolog
@@mazdaman7739 I work at a napa with my crappy tire box which I got on sale. Does the job but yeah crappy tire box. Dunno how long the finish is gonna last. My shop has a lot of humidity and my coworker has had a ultra pro box that completely rusted to shit. Granted he dosnt take care of his box or his tools
Yeah, I wouldn't have done that trade. The dude was obviously trying to undue some of the financial stupidity of buying a Snap On tool cabinet in the first place. Neither tools nor customers care what name is on your box. There's a reason older pros get these and sell off their beat Snap On boxes to young and dumb noobs.
CrimFerret They make a fine box but I just can’t comprehend the cost. It’s like ladies designer hand bags. How can a $3,000 Coach or Gucci bag be that much better made or that much better looking than a $60 hand bag to justify that cost difference? They still hold the same amount of stuff lol
What kind of work do you do boss?
Organization is key
Really impressive wrench drawer the now 20-25 year old craftsman wrenches are hard to beat the alloy and finish is what seems to be unscratchable the original USA made mechanic wrench
Where’d you get your drawer organizer trays?
Guy Vickers I got them off amazon a few years ago when they were just $8 for 3 but now they seem to be $25. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GXPA6W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
So how did u attach them to the 72 in box?
The side boxes just hang on the main box. They are bolted at the bottom. I never ended up bolting mine but will when it comes time to move the box
Actually I would like to see your work bench set up!
Steve Heavener I’ve been meaning to do one for a while now. I think that’ll be the subject of my next video. Thanks for watching!
Steve, here you go. A tour of my workbench. ruclips.net/video/sEufS2OZEak/видео.html
How things have changed I'm 14 and just got myself a snap on 40 inch stack and a shit tone of tools 😂
What’s changed?
@@chevelle74us I honestly dont know 😂
Dylan Phillips 😂😂😂
Really like mine to.
What brand are the socket holders?
rodr5237 Ernst. I made a video a while back about them.
A really great video and a nice setup you have.
I've been weighing my options for a new box... Has anyone considered getting 2 of the HF 44x22 boxes ($479 x2 --> $958) instead of a single 72x22"... ($1099) e.g you have 88x22 worth of space for less money than the larger box... you also have more color options. Similar with the side boxes... They're not much cheaper than the 44". Any reason to prefer the larger box??? I have a small garage, so the smaller box would be easier to move around.
I'm considering replacing several old style Craftsman 26" boxes myself. I have my eye on the 72" however I'm curious like "John King". I'm thinking maybe go with the 56" top and or 2 sides etc. The 44" box alone is a Nice box $4$. I think the 72" bottom with the 56" top in BLACK would be sharp.
With all that being said ...I drag my feet tinging soon as i pull the trigger and buy a box HF will come out with the 72" in Black like they do the 56" ???
I'm sure you'll end up with a nice box no matter which way you go... Just curious... I was thinking the smaller top would be for a work surface... 72-56 --> 16" seems small for that??? Any purpose you see for the space? Black would be nice... I've been looking at the red craftsman for so long that a color change would be nice. I have the blue 5 drawer cart and love it...
Another thing to consider... The 72" box weighs almost 700 lbs, 476lbs for the 56".... 44" is 339 lbs.
I have a gravel driveway and I don't have a forklift, crane, back hoe or anything at my house capable of lifting a 72" box. (And I'm envious of you folks who do...) With the 44, I could just get a couple friends & easily put it up and shove in the back of my pickup... So I'll probably go with 2 of the 44" boxes.
John King That’s not a bad idea. Two smaller boxes could also work. I guess it depends on you your needs and space limitations. I went with a longer box because I also wanted a long continuous work surface. I
John King If I recall correctly, the 72” box is around 520lbs. I’ve now moved two of these boxes and it’s not too hard doing it yourself when you remove all the drawers. Check out my video on how I unload it from my pickup myself. ruclips.net/video/n1xrZrJogOU/видео.html
I think your right going to a BB drawer box no matter what size or brand name is wonderful over a 30-35year old "slide" drawer box. The blue 5drawer cart is $ well spent for sure. I'm old school and use a service cart which I'm not sure I'll ever delete it because I'm old and use to working with it LoL. Things change because of technology. Think about how far Battery Powered tools have came. They have now pushed allot of "Air Tools" back deeper into tool boxes. With that being said room for charging stations are more popular and the 16" space you talked about might come in handy for such a space. Or the top of the 56" box might be a "charging station".
I like the ideal of some smaller drawers to help keep things organized. But after working out of several 26" boxes side by side. A long drawer sounds nice. I wish the HF 72" came in colors ie: BLACK but I also wish they had a shorter long drawer under the deep long drawer. Which i think would be nice for wrenches.
You're missing double hinged straight and angled needle nose pliers.
GNX157 yes!! Great for hard to reach places.
GNX157 I just ordered this set of Crescent double hinged pliers off of Amazon for $25. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N9ULHO6
WOW! I never even knew these existed. I had to watch the video to see how they worked lol! I gotsta get me a set, saWeet! Thanks!!!
If they flop around or are otherwise loose at the hinges just send back. Craftsman makes a pair set as well but they are duck-billed at the end.
Wanna buy for a workbench, lol, might fill it with tools, one day.
How much is the toolbox it self?
EKTRBK usually $1200, although sometimes they are on sale for less.
chevelle74us thanks for the reply man
I love when he compares the snap on ratchet and garbage freight one. Bro lets be real ive broken a harbor freight ratchet the day i bought it. 6 years and still havent broken all 3 of mine, if you use them everyday they break
That's not bad
JAI M Thanks, it’s a work in progress.
Look at the price that makes it right
Americans: "Standard" "Metric"
Rest of the World: "Standard" "Inch"
Ergonomically they’re similar... ergonomically. Stop waving your phone around.
19:42 Worst made in america junk Ive ever bought myself too. The philips are cut too flat and the flatheads are cut at an angle. Complete junk from tekton.
They’re also brittle and the tips break. I’m happy so far with the Sunex set that I replaced the Tektons with.
@@chevelle74us Cool, good to know. Ill look into sunex too. Thanks.
Saved me money!!
Gimme your box and 2 grand sounds like a deal
I like your set-up, but when you record, please don't pan around so fast, gives me a headache. Slow and steady...
The downside to this box is the shallow drawers.