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Old 05-17-2008, 11:42 PM
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I got me a KRL1022 Red/ Chrome edition from snap-on...its a ball and chain!...but it should be the only one i ever need...atleast i hope!



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Old 05-19-2008, 09:30 AM
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I've seen the big box at Sams and like it alot. Like the Kobalt boxes too.
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Save your money and get the Sams club box. Several mechanics I work with have them and love em. IMO the best box for the money. Not a fan of the diamond plate front but I will buy one for my shop.
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Does the Sam's Club one have ball bearing drawers? I would never get a box without those. People can rant about how great Snap-On boxes are but I would rather keep my Craftsman box that I paid a 1/3 for and spend that money on my cars. Snap-Ons are made more durable than most others but I personally can't justify the cost difference. And you can't drag race a tool box.
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Originally Posted by maddboost
Does the Sam's Club one have ball bearing drawers? I would never get a box without those. People can rant about how great Snap-On boxes are but I would rather keep my Craftsman box that I paid a 1/3 for and spend that money on my cars. Snap-Ons are made more durable than most others but I personally can't justify the cost difference. And you can't drag race a tool box.
Yes they are ball bearing drawers and ride smooth. They definately will not hold the weight of pricier boxes though.
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Shop around on ebay and find a mac or matco bottom box that is used. Money well spent. The only one you'll ever need.
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the one my old bas has that came from sams like jim posted had ball bearings
Old 05-20-2008, 10:49 PM
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Husky has cam along way, even there new tools are nice, I have seen the husky box's and they are def a nice box for the money. A snap on or mac box that size is bookoo loot.


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Old 05-21-2008, 06:41 AM
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For the enthusiast the cheaper boxes are a good choice. However if you are going to making a living with a tool box do not go cheap. I have had my big snap-on box for 15 years and it is holding up very well. The thing is if you are going to be in and out of a box all day long, the cheaper boxes get destroyed. The drawers get weak quick.
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woohoo!! seems pretty nice to me. i am going to get another piece but debating on another side section or the top chest. i kinda like having the top open to set junk on so i might just get another side section and call it good.







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