Hand Tool Storage & Garage Work Station

[TheFantasticG]

As it turns out, I worked some extra days, and I have some bonus-type moneys coming to me here in the next few months. I'm already using my self-imposed allowance to build a computer, and I have no want or need to rush that. Thus, I would like to use this extra money to get something I've always wanted: quality tool storage and work station in my garage.

Here's what I'm leaning towards:

Craftsman 40" 22 Drawer Combo

and

Craftsman Garage Storage Collection Black/Plat

Anyone own these and can tell me what they l like or don't like? I read though the reviews already on Sears site, but any more information is always helpful.

[jfoureyes]

I've always preferred Kennedy tool boxes over Craftsman but the companies I worked for at the time paid for them.

[groovyone]

I wouldn't get one without the bearing slides again. Love them in mine. I ended up with a Kobalt from Lowe's because we got a lot of gift cards when we got the house, but I still like to drool over some of the Craftsman ones. I could use a bigger toolbox...

[picman]

+1 on the bearing slides. I've got a Craftsman without them and wish I'd spent the extra $$ to have them.

[crbeveri]

+1000000 on getting the Ball Bearing ones. I have full craftsmen tools from when I was a mechanic and there is a huge difference in how smooth and long lasting the chests with the ball bearings are over the other ones. It's worth the little extra money trust me that.

[TheFantasticG]

I'm tossing around the idea of getting the Nikon 60 2.8G micro instead of the tool chest, but I'm most probably going to get the tool chest as my 3 year old Made in China special is finally falling apart.

40" Tool Chest w/Ball Bearings. I guess thats the one I'll get.

[Hanky]

Originally Posted by TheFantasticG

I'm tossing around the idea of getting the Nikon 60 2.8G micro instead of the tool chest, but I'm most probably going to get the tool chest as my 3 year old Made in China special is finally falling apart.

40" Tool Chest w/Ball Bearings. I guess thats the one I'll get.

I have that one, it sags a little but maybe yours will behave.
Home depot has rubber matting for dish cabinets in the kitchen and it works good for the drwawers, cheaper than the stuff Sears sales.

[carrbowl]

we have a craftsman that looks very similar to the one you are showing. I'm guessing we have had it about 20 years and it is in great shape. Seems the only problems we ever have is when something gets stuck from the drawer being too full...I can never get it unstuck but my husband can. As far as I can see those things will last "forever". I would say it would be a good investment...

[dmcantrell]

I have a Craftsman tool chest, not the one you pictured but one from a lower line.

+1 on the bearings -- this is a must. One of my mechanic friends gave me the same advice when I bought mine and I'm so glad I listened.

[Killjoy]

I have the Crafstman with the bearing slides you are showing. I have the top, bottom and middle boxes.
If you put a lot of tools in any of the drawers, they do get a little heavy as far as pulling them out and sliding them in.
I bought the middle box (it's a single drawer) just for my sockets. The bearings are holding up fine, it just feels like some day the weight will win that battle.
Other than that, I love the toolbox.

Oh, and I've had it for about five or more years now.

[dwilliams35]

I got a similar unit from Home depot (husky) that has been a good one: there's only about two or three companies that make 'em anymore, they just slap a badge on 'em. Most of the ones I've got are craftsman, but they have seemed a little proud of them lately as compared to some similar units from waterloo, etc... You're going to get hammered on the freight if you can't find one in a store, too.

[Mosephus]

I also have the craftsman bottom, I bought it used from a buddy 5 years ago, and used it professionally for 3 and now my Dad uses it in his wood shop. It's still going with no problems.

[TheFantasticG]

I appreciate the input everybody. I was talking to my coworker about getting a box. He said he has a 3 26" combo setup he is looking to get rid of. 3 years old. Ball bearings and all. Going to have a look at it here in a week. For the right price, he said he'll throw in all the tools with it.

[Hanky]

I would have been more accurate if the description was mislocated drawers instead of sagging.