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Topic: recommendations on rollaway tool chests.
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1324
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-30-2001 05:21 PM
   
My dad wants a rollaway tool chest for christmas. I've been checking them out and there is a broad range as far as price goes. Any suggestions as to what to look for? He does most of his own tinkering and maintenance on vehicles and has a fair amount of tools. They are just kinda all over the place in a bunch of small toolboxes now.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-30-2001 07:21 PM
My Craftsman rollaway has held up pretty well for about 25 years now. They still seem to be pretty well made, I always look at them when I'm in the tool section at Sears. Unless your dad is a professional, he doesn't really need ball bearing sliders on the drawers. I have the regular sliders and I'm in mine every day and it's holding out fine, so you can save money there.SnapOn has nice stuff but they're priced way out of reach. ------------------
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1324
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-30-2001 07:36 PM
Cool. I looked at some at a farm supply store here. High price and low quality was my impression. What about size? How big is your Craftsman Steve?
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punk6
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Green Bay, WI
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-30-2001 10:58 PM
I haven't looked lately, but last year Home Depot was selling an orange version of a really nice Mac box. Priced around 5 or 6 hundred, and I think the Mac box goes for a grand. And... I think it has fancy-smancy roller bearing drawer slides. Tom
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-03-2001 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by 68F100:
Cool. I looked at some at a farm supply store here. High price and low quality was my impression. What about size? How big is your Craftsman Steve?
I'd get a brand name, like Craftsman, Mac, or gasp, Snap-on. I have a 5 drawer cabinet and a 10 drawer chest, and it's too small. I might pick up one of those side hanging drawer units soon.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 8035
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-04-2001 02:26 AM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
They still seem to be pretty well made, I always look at them when I'm in the tool section at Sears. Unless your dad is a professional, he doesn't really need ball bearing sliders on the drawers.
I dunno Steve. I've been wanting one for awhile now, but can't stand the fit and finish of the non-bearing roller cabinets and chests. The lines don't match up and the compound mechanism sure isn't like they used to make. I keep telling Renee I'm gonna break down and buy one of the non-bearing ones, everytime they go on sale, (like they are now...like the one I checked out today!  ) but like she said tonight, she knew I wouldn't like 'em. Oh well. Maybe next year. Stewart
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Ken
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From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-04-2001 04:57 PM
Theres another real good one made by "Kennedy". Thats all we use in work and they withstand anything and the drawers always work !!!------------------
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1485
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-10-2001 01:46 AM
I've got a couple of Kennedys I've had for twenty years. Still in great shape! ------------------
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2620
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
I've got a couple of Kennedys I've had for twenty years. Still in great shape!
I've also seen those and they worked good. I have my dad's old Snap-on and it is great! I picked up a medium size top box snap-on from a dealer who took it on trade
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punk6
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Green Bay, WI
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-23-2001 09:24 AM
Here's another source for roll cabs -- watch the newspaper classifieds. People "give" great stuff away. Most of the time the box is greasy, plastered w/decals, etc., but Snap On/Mac, etc. have quality finishes and are easy to clean up. A couple years ago I bought a Snap On top box (KRA-59?) for $150. Took it home, cleaned it up and treated it to a set of Sears drawer liners (10 bucks or thereabouts). Final touch was a Rain Dance wax job. Took it to my local Snap On guy who gave me $500. Of course, I spent the $$ on more tools. You never have enough tools. Later. Tom
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2001 08:15 PM
I'd love to find a deal like that. I can never seem to spot them, though. Takes talent, I guess.------------------
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