Someone finally asked about my shirt in this video. The symbol is for a Canadian Admiral...... as opposed to a ..... US General! lol, Yeah, worst dad joke ever.
It was a little flimsier than I expected. I had to add a 2x2 piece of wood to the bottom on the rear side in order to stabilize it better ruclips.net/user/postUgkxXTh-lz-8W6GcB219vTLp27-MxbZYObBX . It is also starting to bow a little at the outer wall ( I've had it up for about 6 months), I've already had a shelf tumble down because of the bow and the fact that the little shelf brackets are quite short. I went out to home depot and got some longer ones so that the shelves don't tumble down again. Overall, it looks very nice for the price and it holds a lot ( I use it as a pantry). I am very satisfied with my purchase. I just strongly suggest reinforcing it before putting it up.
It blows my mind that of all places, Harbor Freight has some stout boxes for the money. Pretty much any rout you go buying a Harbor Freight box, you'll do just fine.
A few weeks ago,I was in a predicament I needed a tool Box for work. I was considering the Tool Cart,but I opted for the 26in Chest.I bought the Black one.I do not regret the decision!
I just looked at both and bought the 5 drawer in yellow lol. I use mine to hold my lathe and mill tools. I like the the lid on the 5 drawer so When I'm done for the day, I can close it keeping dust off my precision instrument. It was a tough choice for me between the two but glad I went the route I went. Good video
Hey Bear, for a big guy you move around real good and you wrestled that heavy load off your truck almost effortlessly. The speed at which you did it was a blur. LOL!!! Great video Bear. Keep up the good work.
You mention that the 26 is a good size for the home DIY type and I agree completely. I actually have the 26 inch wide box in my professional setup as well and love it. Admittedly my professional setup is the Craftsman lineup but my reason for the 26 preference crosses over. Easily maneuverable, can build taller (mine is 3 tier), and in the event that I have to change sites I can reach the handles and move the box myself. Sure, I have to unload it first,but only because I don't want a back injury or hernia.
Good review of these two items. I’ll stick with the 5 drawer for my work in the light industrial maintenance tech field. It rolls really nicely between machines and tight areas while having all the tools I’ll need. I like that I’m able to have the tools I use most frequently, on display when the top is up and easy to get to, only opening drawers for the more in-depth work orders.
I have wanted this comparison for a while thanks for making it happen my bear friend. I still have the 1 year plan on my 5 drawer I'll probably bring it back in a few months and change it for that toolbox
I've been thinking of getting that mechanic's roll cart but after hearing you say it really didn't work well for the home shop I think I'll go with the other cabinets. I'm more into carpentry type work than mechanic work anyway. I guess the Bear's identity is revealed now
We use this everyday at my plant. Drag it around to each machine we are fixing. Great cart. Best you can buy for the amount of money it cost. Sturdiest for the price. Drawers have detention locks so they don’t fly open and bang into stuff while wheeling it around. Holds a chit ton of tools. No better cart for the money. Originally got the 4 drawer. Upgraded to the 5 drawer because needed more storage. Just Go for the 5 drawer. You’ll be happy.
Great video! 👍🏼 I own the 30” cart in blue since October and love it, I filled it up quick! This past weekend I purchased the 26” cart in blue for $279. I assembled it and put all my tools in it last night. My first impressions are I like the way the drawers feel (open, close, the smoothness of them and the over performance of them) on the 30” cart better than the 26” box. I wish the 26” box had thicker drawers up at the top.. My intentions are to add the top box on the 26” bottom box shortly but overall I am happy with the 26” box so far! Best boxes for the $$ IMO!
Great video as always sir. I did a workbench build using 3 of the 44" HF toolboxes and using the Inside Track Club (that you recommended) and Black Friday sale I was able to save a bunch of money. I'm confident you're going to enjoy this new toolbox.
It looks good. I have the older 4 drawer cart which is overflowing. On the open shelf I have my nearly 50 year old Craftsman (includes 1 inside single tray) toolbox. I have one other larger (41 inch wide) Porter Cable tool cabinet. It works real well for my power hand tools. I need another cabinet or cart. I also bought the open mult-shelf rolling cart. I like it because I can bring my immediate tools out where I work on the car. I just picked up the welding cart with the slanted top shelf fir $29.xx. I'm going to use that for electronic repairs. It's a perfect rolling cart for my oscilloscope, voltmeter and signal generator. That totally frees up my work bench surface area. I can wheel it to either side of me to form an L shaped work bench system with flexibility. I find your videos helpful. Thanks.
Those cabinets are really nice and like you said if you dont need the mobility of the cart then these make more sense. I'm actually selling my old gen 1 cart that I modified on my channel with a bunch of old tools that i don't use any more. I'm not sure which direction I'll go in next. Thanks for the video Red as always they are top notch.
I love that I watch both your guys channels and I find you commenting on each other's. Cool as hell guys. Is the top of this cabinet sutible for work? Love HF stuff. Great video bear!
I have the original version of the 30’ cabinet in red (I prefer that blue) it’s a few years old and is still a nice, almost new, looking red. Has spent most of its life on a back porch.
44" series 2 for the win! Need bigger, buy a 2nd one. Have the tool cart too, doesn't work well in a home shop - I like a work surface, wife using it as a potting cart.
I have three 26" US General cabinets. Definitely great cabinets for the money. Solid. Heavy. Lots of drawers. Great for laying flat tools. More deep drawers would be nice, but great for laying and organizing wrenches.
I wish they had the colors out when I got my tool cabinet last year for class. The red just kinda blends in with all the Craftsman and Kennedy boxes in the machine shop (learning to become a CNC machinist btw). My only complaint is that some drawers feel too shallow. I'd like to put my drill indexes and some indicators in the upper 3 drawers, but the boxes are just barely too tall to fit. The next step for me is to get some Schaller bins for organizing end mills, taps, and inserts.
I have to say, I bought 2 of the carts, one of the 26" cabinet + the top, and also the 56 inch cabinet. I'm very pleased with all of them. They are very sturdy and fit my needs as a DIYer just fine. I'm still saving up for the top cabinet for the 56". I have 3 generations of tools to store, so... To think though, I've spent less on. The 5 pieces than what some one might pay for one snap-on, Marco, etc equal sized tool carts, and in my opinion, just as good quality.
Good for you. Bear! I got the blue 26" roller chest for Christmas (love it) and found the top chest NOWHERE in stock so they ordered it for me. Came in under 2 weeks and the carton was pristine. The chest... not so good, with a big dent in the bottom frame that blocked the drawer from opening. Still waiting for that second top chest and hope to see it in the next week. The factory must have boxed up a damaged product so tell your viewers to open these cabinets and carts at the store to save time. I'm not growling too much - the top chest is worth the wait.
As an industrial maintenance mechanic we have our own tool boxes . We travel around from building to building to make repairs on a forklift. Yet production down time is money . So we the company after talking to them decided to buy the tool top boxes to roll around the building. Please understand we are talking Aerospace lots with 60 acres or more. And 100s if buildings. With a 6 man maintenance crew on three shifts. Yet when we need the big gun tools we have to bring out tool boxes. And also have carts to remove large motors and replace them. My point is I enjoy your channel and have saved my self some money . Yet industrial is not the same as shop or garage .
For anyone interested in the 26" keep in mind any of those plastic trays that icon, snap on, and many others include that keep your tools organized will NOT fit in the drawers as they are way to shallow. Ended up returning mine for the same reason. If only all the drawers were 1/4 deeper, and the top drawer was deep for sockets to stand vertical, this would be perfect
Pros and cons for sure. There's certainly a market for each. If I needed a cart I would wish it had drawers all the way down, as I don't see the open area being as useful as it looks. Perhaps one deep drawer there would be the ultimate compromise. I do wish all toolboxes had a deep drawer on top for socket racks. Divided, narrow drawers are always a negative to me too, as the cart has. The 22" depth is awesome. Don't you wish there was some way to fully customize what drawers you could get for your needs?
john4kc I agree, a tool cart with drawers all the way down would be perfect. Mac sells one for over $1000 but I don’t want one that bad. I actually use my space for all my tool kits that are in plastic cases and it actually works out pretty good.
john4kc I was curious about rearranging the drawers on the cabinet and did some research and found out that the Snap-On boxes can be arranged differently and although I haven’t seen anything on the HF boxes I think the bottom big drawer could get moved up to the top in place of the 2 little drawers. I still haven’t looked in there to see if it’s marked or not to accommodate moving the rails.
I’m going to get a green series 2 cart when they go on sale for $160. I just need a cart to hold a crap ton of sockets and pliers. Wrenches,screw drivers,etc are in two other boxes.
@@denoftools lol hadn't really thought of it like that..looks like it i guess now that you mention it 😂 it was the colors available at the time i bought them other than red. I have enough red alread sitting around lol.
I was leaning towards more storage, I'd rather be able to wheel everything I need as close as possible. I'm rebuilding my tools and I'm leaning towards the idea of two smaller more mobile carts/cabinets vs one big one that I always need to walk over to, how much have you fit in it? I was wondering if it can hold ALL my sockets, are the bottom drawers big enough to hold impact tools??
I got this on open box special for $239.99. Prices have gone up and they now go on sale for $279.99. It's amazing this box was only $210 a short time ago.
I love this video. :) Like you, I needed max storage in my work shop. (Actually a 12x16 shed) and mobility was not important to me. I looked at all options, and the 5 drawer cart just didn't make sense for me. The cart is more for a guy in a repair shop who needs to constantly move the tools to the project, and as an added piece for his tool chest. (Just my opinion). I bought the 26" roller cabinet and the top chest. It has much more tool storage capabilities, but can also be moved when needed. To anyone that has the cart, I am in NO way putting it down. It is a great piece. But it just didn't meet my needs.
I bought both, the cart and the 26” cabinet instead of the 44” and I am pretty happy. Regret not having that one big drawer of the 44” though. With coupons I paid $229 for cabinet and $159 for the cart both in blue.
The most impressive aspect of the cabinet is that it was cushioned with "genuine high-grade Styrofoam." (Lucky you!) I hate it when a product is cushioned with faux high-grade Styrofoam. Non-genuine packing material debases the ever-exciting unboxing experience. Unboxing a product is almost as important as using it (proven by the huge number of unboxing videos on RUclips). By the way, I like the cabinet more than the cart---seems more useful. Blue is nice. Shine on.
Giving that nice 12v Hercules a job to do! I think if I got a cart, I'd probably go for the one's like this new one you got as well. I need that top space rather than have to work around a lid that closes on top. I do kinda wish that two bottom drawers were one deep drawer for some larger tools, but it's still a cool set up.
Quality wise these boxes are great and can't be beat for the price... The only problem I have with these boxes. I would give up a draw or two so you can have one deeper draw on the bottom. and the same for the matching top box.
I could have used the hydraulic lift cart when I got my Gen 2 tool cabinet. I got both the bottom and the top box when they first came out and those things are heavy!
Great Video! Love those tool boxes can't wait for the green 44". Did you hear about the Brushless Ryobi 159$ 3 tool impact drill driver circular saw, 2 batteries and choose 2 free tools deal at home depot? Just posted a video how to get the deal.
“Don’t need to worry about tools walking away”, bear I wish I could agree. My wife who “doesn’t need tools” because “that’s your job to fix things not me”, seems to always have something from my cart if it’s open. Dang Pinterest loses me more tools than anything.
Red! Thanks for the comparo brother. Snagged the orange rolling chest (will be customized with Miami Dolphins decals). I loved the cart but for my needs the chest is a just a better fit for my garage home shop. Also, was able to snag it on the floor model and with a little negotiation with store manager and got it for $179 which is a steal. Diehard Craftsman guy but nothing compares with this thing - the only thing I liked better on the Cman was the soft close but I’m not wrenching daily so it’s fine. Keep the vids coming
Does anyone know if the 25 in. Pittsburgh Professional Breaker Bar will fit in this 26" cabinet? The bar measures 25 1/8" according to the specs. So it's gonna be really close! If not, then I'll either need to get the 5 drawer cart or save up for the larger 44" cabinet.
I just got a green cart for a 100 yesterday. Only issue is one corner on bottom of legs was slightly bent. Grabbed my east wing n a block of wood fixed them all in less than a min.
I bought one of those five drawer tool cabinets and it's BLUE! I told them if they didn't have green, then I'll take a blue. They didn't have the green.
im sure i watched this a year ago when it came out, but pretty much just glazed over . ive been him hawing about getting a tool cart for the last year. pretty much finally decided to do it and after watching 2 days of "hf tool cart mods" ive come to the same conclusion, im going to spend more money and time pretty much just turning the cart into a tool cab, so might as well just buy the cab. then i saw this old video and saw i already had you tell me this but i wasnt paying attention.
The cart is more of a "big tool storage" appliance imo. It has space for things that don't quite fit in a drawer on the top, sides and down below, as well as the drawers being deeper. The open lower space can hold some longer materials which gives it an advantage over the "homeowner" style tool chests with the big covered bottom space. If I decide to get it I'd probably fix the lid open and attach a small tool board to it as I don't need the locking feature either. Will say though, the big vulcan welding cabinet tempting as a center for working on my bikes... the ones in the stores feel really sturdy and I wouldn't worry about it tipping over if I slapped a bicycle vise over the cylinder storage ledge. (Plus the 20% off vulcan coupon works on it)
For some reason I never got any carts or cabinets. My shop in the basement has peg boards with all the tools hung up and some shelves for powers tools. In the garage I have a few basic tools hung up. I get a lot of exercise going to the basement for that tool that I didn't think I'd need.
I snapped my wheel bolt putting the wheels on mine the hardware is cheapo I would recommend putting some grade 8 or better bolts on before loading it down.
I wish they would make a version of the 5 drawer cart with drawers all the way down. I have a snap on krsc326 and would love a knockoff version for home.
Opening that box like tearing into a honey comb😁 looks like it’ll do the trick for you. I was just looking at that same 5 drawer on fb marketplace for $120 then I got notice of this vid... Is this a sign? Lol am I now destined to own one of my own? Only time will tell, enjoy the game! Shine on brother!
I love my box. Picked up one for school. My professor gave me shit for buying a harbor freight instead of a snap on. But I told him I’d rather spend my money on the tools. Friggin love this box. I feel the rubber top is easy to be chewed up by anything remotely sharp. And it collects grease and dirt easily but is hard to clean. Also depending on how the wheels are it will rock a bit. Not enough to tip over but enough to be annoying if you’re working on it. Overall a really nice box for the price, (USE THE COUPONS!)
You know, next month the top box for this has a coupon for $169.99. I had not planned on getting it, as I like the extra space but I think I'm going to do it.
I’m kinda surprised that at 52, you needed a new cabinet. To me that would be a one time buy when young. I’ve had my Craftsman for 25 years almost and haven’t seen any reason to upgrade....”upgrade”?....to what? Not being able to open more then one drawer? I’m assuming you bought it for video purposes which was an interesting watch.
The only problem I have with those tool boxes is that long pry bars and breaker bars don't fit well. Also, the dang drawers are to shallow. It seems that every tool I own won't fit in the shallow drawers. It looks great for wrenches, screwdrivers and such. I have a couple tool boxes like that with several shallow drawers. I put Sawzall Blades, misc springs and Clamps, and things like that in there so they aren't just thrown all over the shop. The US General boxes and carts are very stout and nice!
Nice Job Bear. I like my 5 drawers. The problem I have is I need more deep drawers. I wish I had the option of adding deep drawers under it. What is my best option for deep drawers? I have a 6 piece Ridgid with the extra batteries and charges it is full the skill saw is in the car plate underneath. Keep Shining Mr. Bear. Thx Tom
I have operated out of the 5 drawer cart for 2 years... I aquired a kobalt cabinet with drawer, and use that to hold my tools in cases. On top of the cabinet I put my coffee pot and battery chargers. I recently bout the 52 top and bottom, so now I'm not shy of room... Just tools to fill it up.
He needs to get an impact from harbor freight and do a video on them as well. I personally don't mind my hf impacts air and electric. However the air ratchets are horrible and don't recommend. I actally replaced my junk HF air ratchet with a CH one for only $5 more and its a mile better.
Wish they would make a model of the cart with a big drawer where the open space on the bottom is (easier access and more secure) and a split top that slides to the sides like others do (can set tools on top and still access the tools inside and no need for a side tray)
FIRST! I DID IT!!! Bear do you think they jacked up the price on the rolling carts? I haven't seen them drop down to $169 for awhile. They seem to always go on sale for $189 now. Sad.
When I first started looking at them the 4 drawer would regularly drop to $99 and special down to $89. The 5 cart I seem to remember it dropping to $139 for specials. Seems like when they come out with the extra colors they jacked the price up.
you need to start using www.hfqpdb.com There is a plugin there for chrome so that when you are on HF's website it will show you the best, current, coupon. You can see the coupon at work in the video at 8:22 Its the green box to the right of the price.
@@denoftools thx, There is a coupon that last till the end of the year, 15382111, but it only works on the older colors. I think the new colors are too bright anyways. Thx again.
i have a toolbox this size for all my stationary tools [ie drill press bandsaw etc all the accessories for that tool and those associated with similar hand and portable tools are in that particular cabinet can roll out and do a task put it back against the side wall and roll another out have six right now small shop 12x16 gambrel roof with the ceiling with access holes for storage
i think im gonna go this route for my roll cart at work as a mechanic, I want the work surface on top which the cart doesnt give you when the lid is open and i want the drawers all the way down
Someone finally asked about my shirt in this video. The symbol is for a Canadian Admiral...... as opposed to a ..... US General! lol, Yeah, worst dad joke ever.
It was a little flimsier than I expected. I had to add a 2x2 piece of wood to the bottom on the rear side in order to stabilize it better ruclips.net/user/postUgkxXTh-lz-8W6GcB219vTLp27-MxbZYObBX . It is also starting to bow a little at the outer wall ( I've had it up for about 6 months), I've already had a shelf tumble down because of the bow and the fact that the little shelf brackets are quite short. I went out to home depot and got some longer ones so that the shelves don't tumble down again. Overall, it looks very nice for the price and it holds a lot ( I use it as a pantry). I am very satisfied with my purchase. I just strongly suggest reinforcing it before putting it up.
"Blue isn't my favorite color" says the bear that is always wearing a blue shirt... hmmm...
I know! But I try to match the shirt to the topic of the day and I guess I've been feeling a bit blue lately.
And the blue drill interesting 🤔
James F That doesn’t mean anything... I have a dewalt impact gun and I don’t like yellow, I just needed it to work and thats all it does
It blows my mind that of all places, Harbor Freight has some stout boxes for the money. Pretty much any rout you go buying a Harbor Freight box, you'll do just fine.
I have that cabinet with the top.
Likes: lots of shallow drawers to separate stuff
Dislikes: Can't remember which drawer is which.
Great Cabinet.
It comes with labels you can slide into the drawer handles. I will never use them but it does have them.
If you use it alot, after a while you'll know where everything is. My tool box has 18 drawers and I know what's in each.
Really nice smaller box that seems well-built. We all know prices have gone up since especially on the 5 drawer cart.
A few weeks ago,I was in a predicament I needed a tool Box for work. I was considering the Tool Cart,but I opted for the 26in Chest.I bought the Black one.I do not regret the decision!
I just looked at both and bought the 5 drawer in yellow lol. I use mine to hold my lathe and mill tools. I like the the lid on the 5 drawer so When I'm done for the day, I can close it keeping dust off my precision instrument. It was a tough choice for me between the two but glad I went the route I went. Good video
Hey Bear, for a big guy you move around real good and you wrestled that heavy load off your truck almost effortlessly. The speed at which you did it was a blur. LOL!!! Great video Bear. Keep up the good work.
You mention that the 26 is a good size for the home DIY type and I agree completely. I actually have the 26 inch wide box in my professional setup as well and love it. Admittedly my professional setup is the Craftsman lineup but my reason for the 26 preference crosses over. Easily maneuverable, can build taller (mine is 3 tier), and in the event that I have to change sites I can reach the handles and move the box myself. Sure, I have to unload it first,but only because I don't want a back injury or hernia.
I find it crazy that on the used market people ask for more money for the hf roll carts then to buy one new with a coupon.
I’m thinking either they don’t know of HF or they don’t want to go through the pain/ hassle of bolting it together.
Good review of these two items.
I’ll stick with the 5 drawer for my work in the light industrial maintenance tech field. It rolls really nicely between machines and tight areas while having all the tools I’ll need.
I like that I’m able to have the tools I use most frequently, on display when the top is up and easy to get to, only opening drawers for the more in-depth work orders.
I have wanted this comparison for a while thanks for making it happen my bear friend. I still have the 1 year plan on my 5 drawer I'll probably bring it back in a few months and change it for that toolbox
I've been thinking of getting that mechanic's roll cart but after hearing you say it really didn't work well for the home shop I think I'll go with the other cabinets. I'm more into carpentry type work than mechanic work anyway. I guess the Bear's identity is revealed now
We use this everyday at my plant. Drag it around to each machine we are fixing. Great cart. Best you can buy for the amount of money it cost. Sturdiest for the price. Drawers have detention locks so they don’t fly open and bang into stuff while wheeling it around. Holds a chit ton of tools. No better cart for the money. Originally got the 4 drawer. Upgraded to the 5 drawer because needed more storage. Just
Go for the 5 drawer. You’ll be happy.
Dude!!! You will be SO HAPPY for those locks once those cubs reach their teens!!!!
Great video! 👍🏼 I own the 30” cart in blue since October and love it, I filled it up quick! This past weekend I purchased the 26” cart in blue for $279. I assembled it and put all my tools in it last night. My first impressions are I like the way the drawers feel (open, close, the smoothness of them and the over performance of them) on the 30” cart better than the 26” box. I wish the 26” box had thicker drawers up at the top.. My intentions are to add the top box on the 26” bottom box shortly but overall I am happy with the 26” box so far! Best boxes for the $$ IMO!
Great video as always sir. I did a workbench build using 3 of the 44" HF toolboxes and using the Inside Track Club (that you recommended) and Black Friday sale I was able to save a bunch of money. I'm confident you're going to enjoy this new toolbox.
It looks good. I have the older 4 drawer cart which is overflowing. On the open shelf I have my nearly 50 year old Craftsman (includes 1 inside single tray) toolbox.
I have one other larger (41 inch wide) Porter Cable tool cabinet. It works real well for my power hand tools. I need another cabinet or cart. I also bought the open mult-shelf rolling cart. I like it because I can bring my immediate tools out where I work on the car.
I just picked up the welding cart with the slanted top shelf fir $29.xx. I'm going to use that for electronic repairs. It's a perfect rolling cart for my oscilloscope, voltmeter and signal generator. That totally frees up my work bench surface area. I can wheel it to either side of me to form an L shaped work bench system with flexibility.
I find your videos helpful. Thanks.
It's kind of hard for my brain to compute that you aren't an actual talking bear.
He's not.....?
I see finding out about Santa has effected you deeply
@@diviningrod2671 finding out what about Santa?
@@notthisjenn well spoiler alert Santa not real. Sorry for this .it crushes me as well....lol
what?
Those cabinets are really nice and like you said if you dont need the mobility of the cart then these make more sense. I'm actually selling my old gen 1 cart that I modified on my channel with a bunch of old tools that i don't use any more. I'm not sure which direction I'll go in next. Thanks for the video Red as always they are top notch.
Good luck on the sale.
I was undecided on the Husky or US Gen cart than you had to go and post this video......thanks!
Well, awesome video. 2 years old, helping a guy pick out some tool storage. Subscribed!
This is an awesome tool cart! I got lucky and found a blue one used for $100!
I love the functionality of the 7 drawer vs the 5 drawer. Also loving the additional colors they now offer. Great Video.
This is so much more useful to me.
I love that I watch both your guys channels and I find you commenting on each other's. Cool as hell guys. Is the top of this cabinet sutible for work? Love HF stuff. Great video bear!
@@lewydmusic I cut a piece of MDF to fit the top. Put two of the 2x30 belt sanders side by side for my knife work.
I was going to get the cart as well but ended up choosing this same cabinet (but in orange)... it is great !!
I have the original version of the 30’ cabinet in red (I prefer that blue) it’s a few years old and is still a nice, almost new, looking red. Has spent most of its life on a back porch.
That is the exact set up I have in m,y garage. Works great, I love it.
44" series 2 for the win! Need bigger, buy a 2nd one. Have the tool cart too, doesn't work well in a home shop - I like a work surface, wife using it as a potting cart.
I have three 26" US General cabinets. Definitely great cabinets for the money. Solid. Heavy. Lots of drawers. Great for laying flat tools. More deep drawers would be nice, but great for laying and organizing wrenches.
I wish they had the colors out when I got my tool cabinet last year for class. The red just kinda blends in with all the Craftsman and Kennedy boxes in the machine shop (learning to become a CNC machinist btw).
My only complaint is that some drawers feel too shallow. I'd like to put my drill indexes and some indicators in the upper 3 drawers, but the boxes are just barely too tall to fit. The next step for me is to get some Schaller bins for organizing end mills, taps, and inserts.
2:25 ... Excellent demonstration on the functionality of that lift cart you always promote. I really need to look into getting one of those.
I have to say, I bought 2 of the carts, one of the 26" cabinet + the top, and also the 56 inch cabinet. I'm very pleased with all of them. They are very sturdy and fit my needs as a DIYer just fine. I'm still saving up for the top cabinet for the 56". I have 3 generations of tools to store, so...
To think though, I've spent less on. The 5 pieces than what some one might pay for one snap-on, Marco, etc equal sized tool carts, and in my opinion, just as good quality.
Lol. Marco.. the mexican knock off brand...
Good for you. Bear! I got the blue 26" roller chest for Christmas (love it) and found the top chest NOWHERE in stock so they ordered it for me. Came in under 2 weeks and the carton was pristine. The chest... not so good, with a big dent in the bottom frame that blocked the drawer from opening. Still waiting for that second top chest and hope to see it in the next week. The factory must have boxed up a damaged product so tell your viewers to open these cabinets and carts at the store to save time. I'm not growling too much - the top chest is worth the wait.
As an industrial maintenance mechanic we have our own tool boxes . We travel around from building to building to make repairs on a forklift. Yet production down time is money . So we the company after talking to them decided to buy the tool top boxes to roll around the building. Please understand we are talking Aerospace lots with 60 acres or more. And 100s if buildings. With a 6 man maintenance crew on three shifts. Yet when we need the big gun tools we have to bring out tool boxes. And also have carts to remove large motors and replace them. My point is I enjoy your channel and have saved my self some money . Yet industrial is not the same as shop or garage .
For anyone interested in the 26" keep in mind any of those plastic trays that icon, snap on, and many others include that keep your tools organized will NOT fit in the drawers as they are way to shallow. Ended up returning mine for the same reason. If only all the drawers were 1/4 deeper, and the top drawer was deep for sockets to stand vertical, this would be perfect
thanks brother - deal breaker
Good video Bear. I'm hoping to get this cabinet later this year for my home work station.
A lot of mechanics who dont lock their carts use magnetic tool holfers for box wrenches etc and stick them to the lid, its actually quite handy
Pros and cons for sure. There's certainly a market for each. If I needed a cart I would wish it had drawers all the way down, as I don't see the open area being as useful as it looks. Perhaps one deep drawer there would be the ultimate compromise. I do wish all toolboxes had a deep drawer on top for socket racks. Divided, narrow drawers are always a negative to me too, as the cart has. The 22" depth is awesome. Don't you wish there was some way to fully customize what drawers you could get for your needs?
Not too worried about customization. I can fit my system to match what it has fairly easily.
john4kc I agree, a tool cart with drawers all the way down would be perfect. Mac sells one for over $1000 but I don’t want one that bad. I actually use my space for all my tool kits that are in plastic cases and it actually works out pretty good.
john4kc I was curious about rearranging the drawers on the cabinet and did some research and found out that the Snap-On boxes can be arranged differently and although I haven’t seen anything on the HF boxes I think the bottom big drawer could get moved up to the top in place of the 2 little drawers. I still haven’t looked in there to see if it’s marked or not to accommodate moving the rails.
@@truckerpeterose That would be interesting to know! I'm about to pull the trigger on the 26". I have the 72" already. Love it.
I have both and love them both for different reasons.. I know looking for the perfect box for work and cant decided what to go with
I’m going to get a green series 2 cart when they go on sale for $160. I just need a cart to hold a crap ton of sockets and pliers. Wrenches,screw drivers,etc are in two other boxes.
In just 2 short years, that has gone up $100 in price.
I bought that tool cart in black and the tool cabinet in orange. You are right, that tool cart was a pain to put together!! Next..the top box :-)
Halloween setup?
@@denoftools lol hadn't really thought of it like that..looks like it i guess now that you mention it 😂 it was the colors available at the time i bought them other than red. I have enough red alread sitting around lol.
Just bought the 26in roller cabinet and love it!
Ive got the same cabinet and I love it! I recently got the top chest too to go with it.
Nice looking cabinet. I like the work top. I have the other cart where I am forever cleaning the top off to get into the storage underneath.
I just bought the 44" cabinet today!
I may need one of those hydraulic carts next week when it comes in LOL.
If u need more storage get the 14” side mount cabinet and save your top working area plus add another 14”s to it.
I was leaning towards more storage, I'd rather be able to wheel everything I need as close as possible. I'm rebuilding my tools and I'm leaning towards the idea of two smaller more mobile carts/cabinets vs one big one that I always need to walk over to, how much have you fit in it? I was wondering if it can hold ALL my sockets, are the bottom drawers big enough to hold impact tools??
Liked my blue cart so much, I purchased a green one as well.
I got this on open box special for $239.99. Prices have gone up and they now go on sale for $279.99. It's amazing this box was only $210 a short time ago.
I love this video. :)
Like you, I needed max storage in my work shop. (Actually a 12x16 shed) and mobility was not important to me. I looked at all options, and the 5 drawer cart just didn't make sense for me.
The cart is more for a guy in a repair shop who needs to constantly move the tools to the project, and as an added piece for his tool chest. (Just my opinion).
I bought the 26" roller cabinet and the top chest. It has much more tool storage capabilities, but can also be moved when needed.
To anyone that has the cart, I am in NO way putting it down. It is a great piece. But it just didn't meet my needs.
I ended up getting both. the cabinet feels more tuff but the cart makes it quick to grab your tools from the top
This guys lost a lot of weight since this upload, I’m just looking to get a new box for my van but damn keep up the vid’s man it’s a journey
That’s freakin crazy!!! Your human sounds just like you do! 🐻
You hang around someone long enough and it sort of rubs off.
I bought both, the cart and the 26” cabinet instead of the 44” and I am pretty happy. Regret not having that one big drawer of the 44” though. With coupons I paid $229 for cabinet and $159 for the cart both in blue.
How'd you get coupons to work on these items?
The most impressive aspect of the cabinet is that it was cushioned with "genuine high-grade Styrofoam." (Lucky you!) I hate it when a product is cushioned with faux high-grade Styrofoam. Non-genuine packing material debases the ever-exciting unboxing experience. Unboxing a product is almost as important as using it (proven by the huge number of unboxing videos on RUclips). By the way, I like the cabinet more than the cart---seems more useful. Blue is nice. Shine on.
Giving that nice 12v Hercules a job to do! I think if I got a cart, I'd probably go for the one's like this new one you got as well. I need that top space rather than have to work around a lid that closes on top. I do kinda wish that two bottom drawers were one deep drawer for some larger tools, but it's still a cool set up.
Quality wise these boxes are great and can't be beat for the price... The only problem I have with these boxes. I would give up a draw or two so you can have one deeper draw on the bottom. and the same for the matching top box.
Nice old Snap-on offset wrench, that style was new when I bought my first Snap-on tools when I started wrenching.
Damn! Good catch there.
Thanks for the cool videos! I enjoy your videos more than any of the other channels in the same genre!
I got the cart for my grandpa. I felt the cabinet would be heavier for him to move around. Maybe a cabinet in the future for extra tools.
Nice video. Glad to see relatively easy to setup. I’m planning on getting the two drawer bank though.
I could have used the hydraulic lift cart when I got my Gen 2 tool cabinet. I got both the bottom and the top box when they first came out and those things are heavy!
Great Video! Love those tool boxes can't wait for the green 44". Did you hear about the Brushless Ryobi 159$ 3 tool impact drill driver circular saw, 2 batteries and choose 2 free tools deal at home depot? Just posted a video how to get the deal.
Did I here you right, a beast to put together! Isn’t it supposed to be a Bear 🐻 to put together LOL 😂 !!! You da man Bear!!!!
“Don’t need to worry about tools walking away”, bear I wish I could agree. My wife who “doesn’t need tools” because “that’s your job to fix things not me”, seems to always have something from my cart if it’s open. Dang Pinterest loses me more tools than anything.
Time for a his and her set.
Red! Thanks for the comparo brother. Snagged the orange rolling chest (will be customized with Miami Dolphins decals). I loved the cart but for my needs the chest is a just a better fit for my garage home shop. Also, was able to snag it on the floor model and with a little negotiation with store manager and got it for $179 which is a steal.
Diehard Craftsman guy but nothing compares with this thing - the only thing I liked better on the Cman was the soft close but I’m not wrenching daily so it’s fine.
Keep the vids coming
Does anyone know if the 25 in. Pittsburgh Professional Breaker Bar will fit in this 26" cabinet? The bar measures 25 1/8" according to the specs. So it's gonna be really close!
If not, then I'll either need to get the 5 drawer cart or save up for the larger 44" cabinet.
I just got a green cart for a 100 yesterday. Only issue is one corner on bottom of legs was slightly bent. Grabbed my east wing n a block of wood fixed them all in less than a min.
I am confused by the explosion of tool carts. The open bottoms will just become a "catch all" in my opinion.
That and the large "lip" that goes around it really limits what can go down there.
I bought one of those five drawer tool cabinets and it's BLUE! I told them if they didn't have green, then I'll take a blue. They didn't have the green.
im sure i watched this a year ago when it came out, but pretty much just glazed over . ive been him hawing about getting a tool cart for the last year. pretty much finally decided to do it and after watching 2 days of "hf tool cart mods" ive come to the same conclusion, im going to spend more money and time pretty much just turning the cart into a tool cab, so might as well just buy the cab. then i saw this old video and saw i already had you tell me this but i wasnt paying attention.
The cart is more of a "big tool storage" appliance imo. It has space for things that don't quite fit in a drawer on the top, sides and down below, as well as the drawers being deeper. The open lower space can hold some longer materials which gives it an advantage over the "homeowner" style tool chests with the big covered bottom space. If I decide to get it I'd probably fix the lid open and attach a small tool board to it as I don't need the locking feature either.
Will say though, the big vulcan welding cabinet tempting as a center for working on my bikes... the ones in the stores feel really sturdy and I wouldn't worry about it tipping over if I slapped a bicycle vise over the cylinder storage ledge. (Plus the 20% off vulcan coupon works on it)
Having the portable work surface seems like it would be more useful than the hinged lid for home use in a lot of cases.
For some reason I never got any carts or cabinets. My shop in the basement has peg boards with all the tools hung up and some shelves for powers tools. In the garage I have a few basic tools hung up. I get a lot of exercise going to the basement for that tool that I didn't think I'd need.
I snapped my wheel bolt putting the wheels on mine the hardware is cheapo I would recommend putting some grade 8 or better bolts on before loading it down.
Damn, I live in Vegas and I just bought one of those tool carts today. If I would of known yours was fox sale I would of bought yours. Oh well.
I wish they would make a version of the 5 drawer cart with drawers all the way down. I have a snap on krsc326 and would love a knockoff version for home.
+10 I have one of the S O boxes. Would love to see HF go drawers all the way down. I don't need an open shelf. It just collects crap.
Great Vid as always Bear! 🐻
Lmaoooooooo wtf bro i thought you were a bear all along???
Opening that box like tearing into a honey comb😁 looks like it’ll do the trick for you. I was just looking at that same 5 drawer on fb marketplace for $120 then I got notice of this vid... Is this a sign? Lol am I now destined to own one of my own? Only time will tell, enjoy the game! Shine on brother!
I bought the tool cart for a welding cart with a small 110 volt welder in the bottom ,and my grinders in the top bay .
I love my box. Picked up one for school. My professor gave me shit for buying a harbor freight instead of a snap on. But I told him I’d rather spend my money on the tools. Friggin love this box. I feel the rubber top is easy to be chewed up by anything remotely sharp. And it collects grease and dirt easily but is hard to clean. Also depending on how the wheels are it will rock a bit. Not enough to tip over but enough to be annoying if you’re working on it. Overall a really nice box for the price, (USE THE COUPONS!)
You know, next month the top box for this has a coupon for $169.99. I had not planned on getting it, as I like the extra space but I think I'm going to do it.
Makes me think I gotta clean up my shop after watching yours😳
My mess makes you need to clean your mess?
I’m kinda surprised that at 52, you needed a new cabinet. To me that would be a one time buy when young. I’ve had my Craftsman for 25 years almost and haven’t seen any reason to upgrade....”upgrade”?....to what? Not being able to open more then one drawer? I’m assuming you bought it for video purposes which was an interesting watch.
Good boxes. I have both, and a few others..
The only problem I have with those tool boxes is that long pry bars and breaker bars don't fit well. Also, the dang drawers are to shallow. It seems that every tool I own won't fit in the shallow drawers. It looks great for wrenches, screwdrivers and such. I have a couple tool boxes like that with several shallow drawers. I put Sawzall Blades, misc springs and Clamps, and things like that in there so they aren't just thrown all over the shop. The US General boxes and carts are very stout and nice!
Im considering buying one and taking my cart home and using this at work
I dont see the bear setting this up. Lol,. I thought you was a real bear
Nice Job Bear. I like my 5 drawers. The problem I have is I need more deep drawers. I wish I had the option of adding deep drawers under it. What is my best option for deep drawers? I have a 6 piece Ridgid with the extra batteries and charges it is full the skill saw is in the car plate underneath. Keep Shining Mr. Bear. Thx Tom
I have operated out of the 5 drawer cart for 2 years... I aquired a kobalt cabinet with drawer, and use that to hold my tools in cases. On top of the cabinet I put my coffee pot and battery chargers. I recently bout the 52 top and bottom, so now I'm not shy of room... Just tools to fill it up.
The Bear needs to get an impact.
He needs to get an impact from harbor freight and do a video on them as well. I personally don't mind my hf impacts air and electric. However the air ratchets are horrible and don't recommend. I actally replaced my junk HF air ratchet with a CH one for only $5 more and its a mile better.
Wish they would make a model of the cart with a big drawer where the open space on the bottom is (easier access and more secure) and a split top that slides to the sides like others do (can set tools on top and still access the tools inside and no need for a side tray)
Wow, same issue here. I was thinking for a few more dollars the full cabinet would just be better.
No question about it. For a home shop, this is the way to go. Not only more drawers but a more usable top.
FIRST! I DID IT!!! Bear do you think they jacked up the price on the rolling carts? I haven't seen them drop down to $169 for awhile. They seem to always go on sale for $189 now. Sad.
They are on sale now for $169
@@denoftools Where? I don't see it listed on sale.
When I first started looking at them the 4 drawer would regularly drop to $99 and special down to $89. The 5 cart I seem to remember it dropping to $139 for specials. Seems like when they come out with the extra colors they jacked the price up.
you need to start using www.hfqpdb.com There is a plugin there for chrome so that when you are on HF's website it will show you the best, current, coupon. You can see the coupon at work in the video at 8:22 Its the green box to the right of the price.
@@denoftools thx, There is a coupon that last till the end of the year, 15382111, but it only works on the older colors. I think the new colors are too bright anyways. Thx again.
i have a toolbox this size for all my stationary tools [ie drill press bandsaw etc all the accessories for that tool and those associated with similar hand and portable tools are in that particular cabinet can roll out and do a task put it back against the side wall and roll another out have six right now small shop 12x16 gambrel roof with the ceiling with access holes for storage
i think im gonna go this route for my roll cart at work as a mechanic, I want the work surface on top which the cart doesnt give you when the lid is open and i want the drawers all the way down
I think the blue carts are for all your Hercules tools. Red for Bauer , etc...
I really need a new box but cant decide.......good review
You should get the top cabinet for it