Very comprehensive review. Good job. It convinced me to purchase one. Thanks.

@autoxadvice4159

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. I still really enjoy mine and it now loaded up to the brim with tools. Plus it still has room for more. Though I probably would not want to have the wood top in an auto shop without some protection, but it should hold up to the abuse.

I currently have the 52" Husky in matte black with the adjustable top that was purchased in December 2020. I have not experienced any issues/problems and I definitely do not regret the purchase. As a suggestion you can remove the crank handle to power the top by chucking a 10mm hex bit socket with either a drill or impact driver. Additionally to protect the top, add a coat of Johnson's Paste Wax which also adds a nice sheen.

@autoxadvice4159

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for stopping by and dropping a comment. I agree there isn't anything that I regret about the purchase. The only issue was to have at least one taller bottom drawer for my battery circular saw. I have found that the storage under the top is great for my long levels and other flat and long tools. A great box for the homeowner or even someone that wasn't heavy into shop work as the wood top may not hold up to the abuse or the chemicals and oil.

Love the color.

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

Its one of the reasons why I bought Husky. With the HF box they have the silver door pulls that I think it looks cheap. However, the black door pulls with the blue looked good. Husky has a white too but I think it would look dirty more in my garage. Though no matter what color it's a really nice box and very happy with the purchase even though it cost me a bit more for the color.

I just recently bought this exact box, color and all. I've had it for about two weeks and I have a love-hate relationship with it. And it all has to do with the depth of the drawers. I can't organize my tools the way I want and it bugs the living crap out of me. I like to put my pliers and such in a rack and you can't do that with any drawer other than the bottom drawers and that's no good. I couldn't decide between this one and the US Genereal, but I chose the Husky purely on asthetics, bad move on my part. Don't get me wrong, this is a great box, it's just not working out for me the way that I want it to. I'm thinking about doing some modifications on it such as cutting the bottom out of the more shallow drawer and welding some sides between the 1 1/2" drawer and the 2 1/2" inch drawer giving me a 4" drawer. It works on paper and in my head, but that doesn't always translate well in to real life, we shall see. Great video and presentation by the way.

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your adding some other things to the list so that others can better decide which is best for them. I'll agree to that, if some of the draws had different depths it would be better suited. However, as you said it's s great box and IMO looks and feels better than others. I see US general has started to update theirs but one item I fell in love on this box that I thought I'd really dislike is the elevated work top. The hidden storage space is great for longer items and cannot see another toolbox that had this ability. My levels and my long torque wrenches all fit.

I just purchased the exact same tool chest $1,600 delivered.

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

I still really love mine but now they cost more and for some that may be hard to swallow cost wise. In the original video I mentioned I wish they had the bottom left draw bigger but now I found that it works quite well as I've added more battery tools to it and it's completely full, which is fine. Also, harbor freight added new colors which now have black instead of silver draw pulls which I did not like. However, i still think this box is better, at least for my needs. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

Lots of people are using a socket attachment to the drill to get that top up and down quicker

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

That is a true statement. I have been using the handle as I don't always raise and lower the top that much. When I do I raise it enough to get my long levels out or my torque wrenches. With that said it's been about a year with the chest and very happy with the purchase. Ill think about doing a 1yr video just to show an update.

@Hawkdriver511

2 жыл бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 mine is scheduled to arrive today. I look forward to a new box and a new level of organizing!

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

I should have bought something like this years ago. With the lockdowns/restrictions from going places I have stepped it up a level to organize my garage, shed, and life.

Did you have it delivered or bring it home yourself? I'm looking to pick one up and my local HD has some in stock but I'm not sure if I should pay them to deliver or not yet.

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

I had them deliver it. It's a heavy beast. They will load it into a truck or trailer for you. Plus if they deliver it and there is something wrong then they have to come get it.

I'm also looking at one of these for a home shop. I know it's only been a week but have you found or noticed anything you don't like or a weak point?

@autoxadvice4159

3 жыл бұрын

No. I haven't found any weak points other than what I mention in the video of the bottom drawer wasn't deep enough for my battery powered circular saw. Bad on my part because I didn't measure it. The adjustable top is nicer than what I was anticipating as I can put long items under there or items I don't use too much. I'm really still happy that most of all my tools are now in one location.

@patricklang218

3 жыл бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 Thanks for the reply.

@autoxadvice4159

3 жыл бұрын

@@patricklang218 thanks for stopping by and watching the video.

if your not using the saw on a regular basis, remove the blade. I'm sure it will fit.

@autoxadvice4159

3 жыл бұрын

I get what you are saying. If i removed the blade and push back the blade guard and sit it into the bottom of the drawer, it will fit. If you look at some of the other Husky tool boxes they will call out the lower drawers at 9" for battery tools. This way you don't have to remove the blade. I still like this toolbox even with the smaller lower drawers.

@mandogfish7418

3 жыл бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 it's what you have so you have to make due. I have the 56" 23 drawer. I'm still trying to fit all my crap in it.

@autoxadvice4159

3 жыл бұрын

It's not easy to drop 700-1500 on a tool box but for me I out grew my smaller box and tools were unorganized. Now I have enough space to last quite awhile. Plus it's a mobile work bench for those larger projects. I wouldn't be doing any heavy automotive work on the word to but I can always lay down an extra layer to protect the top of required.

Hows the "tippy" factor with having 6 wheels rather than 4?

@autoxadvice4159

5 ай бұрын

Not 100% what you are asking about "tippy" with 6 wheels. I have no issues getting this box moved around my garage with the six wheel configuration. My garage concrete isn't all that level as it was two separate pads and not all level. I don't move it around all the time cause it's a pretty heavy beast now. Besides using it as a tool box I used it for cutting lengthy deck boards as it's top is height adjustable and I could match it with the height of my chop box. I've had no issues with this box and now it's fully loaded and it's been great.

@Wisconsin4eyes

5 ай бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 I was wondering if the middle 2 wheels act as a pivot point like a sea-saw.

@autoxadvice4159

5 ай бұрын

Oh it could of course if your concrete is low on both ends from where the middle wheels are. But it has never impacted my work and I never really noticed it. Like I said my concrete is anything but level, but it doesn't have any large surface cracks that make i the tool box wheels get stuck.

Do the drawers have ball bearing? Great review!

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do. Strong and not flimsy. My top drawer is now full of sockets, from standard sets to 1/2 in impact. There is not a single time I feel that the drawer can't handle the weight.

@right2armbears685

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Any one have a box like this with serious tools in it? debating picking up one for Heavy duty not baby stuff

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

Mine is now packed full of mechanic and wood working tools. My top middle drawer is all sockets. Bottom middle draw is air tools and more automotive tools. Have my battery tools in bottom left. No issues with opening closing the drawers. If you are doing heavy automotive your concern should be the top wooden top. That part will get abused if you are throwing greasy parts on top. Would be good to see what others have to say on this model as well.

What type of drawer latch does it have?

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

There isn't a door latch on them. They are self closing. You can lock them with a key. Harbor Freight Generals have a latch to open and I didn't like that at all.

Any idea what the color match paint would be?

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

Not on this tool box I wouldn't. Would have to take a drawer out and see if a paint store would be able to electronicly get a paint code.

@johnwilliamson9453

Жыл бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 Thanks, thats probably what I’ll have to do.

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes HD will have one of these in stock and maybe ask their paint team if they could get a paint code off it. Good luck.

Thought it was 25” depth not 28”.

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure where I got 28" from as it could have been a mistake off the website at the time. I measured it and the top is actually 24", however the website says 25"to today. My only thought is that the table top handle sticks out and extra inch.

U need a microphone

@autoxadvice4159

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Also, better camera and a video editor too. All in good time. 😁

go chemics

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

LOL - It's a small world.

@wyattwalden1733

2 жыл бұрын

@@autoxadvice4159 Class of 2016, and yes it is. Great video. looking to pick up my first nice toolbox soon, thanks for the video.

@autoxadvice4159

2 жыл бұрын

@@wyattwalden1733 thanks. Appreciate you stopping by watching and commenting. My better half is how I got the shirt. 100% Spanish.