New Harbor Freight 72" Massive Toolbox Review

[Joel 67]

Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better!

[Joel 67]

Another question for you: you said you picked this box over others because it has 20 drawers vs 16-17. Does that mean it is 3" taller than the others to fit that extra row of drawers in, or does it mean that all 20 drawers are less deep (tall) to fit the extra row in (if this makes sense).

I am outgrowing my box and looking into these 72" boxes so your experience is very helpful to me.

[tooltrader]

Originally Posted by Joel 67

Another question for you: you said you picked this box over others because it has 20 drawers vs 16-17. Does that mean it is 3" taller than the others to fit that extra row of drawers in, or does it mean that all 20 drawers are less deep (tall) to fit the extra row in (if this makes sense).

I am outgrowing my box and looking into these 72" boxes so your experience is very helpful to me.

It is the same demensions as the other boxes (or approximately the same) the height is within an in or so. The drawers in the Montezuma that I looked at were deep (from top to bottom) and that equates to a LOT of wasted space. Some of the cheaper Snap-on boxes are the same (the 4S series). If you are putting wrench sets, screwdriver sets, etc... (most of the things that go in a toolbox), you neeed shallower drawers not deep ones otherwise there is a lot of space above the tools that is essentially unused. The drawers are around 2 1/2" deep instead of 3 1/2" deep so you get far more storage in the same box dimensions. Of course ther are other drawers that are deeper in this toolbox and you can tell in the pictures (some are 3 1/2" deep and soem are more). On a side note: the Matco box I had before this one the drawers were 2" deep which was probably just a little too shallow for many of the tools I put in it (especially if I had the wrench racks or screwdriver racks in the drawer - they simply would not fit in the shallow drawers).

[Nealcrenshaw]

Very nice!! I'll be paying great attention to this box.

Question: Doesn't HF have a 72" top box as well along with a matching side cabinet?

[tooltrader]

Originally Posted by Nealcrenshaw

Very nice!! I'll be paying great attention to this box.

Question: Doesn't HF have a 72" top box as well along with a matching side cabinet?

Yes they do. They also have a side cabinet ( about 67" tall) with a full door on it with 2 or 3 movable shelves and 4 or 5 drawers inside the side babinet. Harbor Freight is currently out of stock of the top and side cabinet so they can't be viewed on their website. {I don't know why but when they ell out or run out of an item it can't be viewed on the website until it is back in stock. I called and asked them about this.} Just keep checking regularly and they will be back up. I think this is turnin into a big seller for them. As I stated earlier, this is the EXACT same toolbox as the Torin box sold by Northern Tool.

[91bronc300]

Where do you get the 20% off coupon from? Is it a general coupon or specific to this behemoth? Nice score by the way

[tooltrader]

Originally Posted by 91bronc300

Where do you get the 20% off coupon from? Is it a general coupon or specific to this behemoth? Nice score by the way

Popular Science magazine (as well as some other magazines) always have them in there. This month and last month have the 20% off coupons that are good for several months. The one in this months PS is good until 3/10/10 and you can use it as many times as you want (on one item for every purchase).

[Nealcrenshaw]

Erik give me a call we can get together this weekend! And check out tha box of yours!

[Joel 67]

Originally Posted by 91bronc300

Where do you get the 20% off coupon from? Is it a general coupon or specific to this behemoth? Nice score by the way

Those coupons are only good for retail store purchases, and this box is generally an internet only item (i.e. most stores do not stock it).

Anyone know if you can order one at your local store and use this coupon?

[momswgn]

Can't do it. I've already asked. My local HF does not carry it nor do the stores in the surrounding 200 miles

[91bronc300]

I've called around. The harbor freights around my area don't stock it either. Going by the talk on this forum they would sure sell a lot more of these if they would simply put them in the actual stores. Someone should call them and tell them that.

[DragPack69]

Tooltrader, I`m relatively close to you, which store did you purchase the box from?
I`d also like to see in close up.

John

[Mr_fixit]

I just bought one from my local store. Someone ordered it and never picked it up. So they took it out of the box, put it on display, reduced the price and let me use a 20% off coupon. I tried to get more off, but they said they couldn't sell it for less than cost.

[tooltrader]

I'm glas too see someone else got the same deal I did (with 20% off). Here is the link to Northern Tool that has the exact same box for sale for a MUCH higher price. (They do quote some slightly different specs. but it is the exact same toolbox.) You can click to see extra pictures of the toolbox on the site.



http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3086_200343086

I emailed the company in China that makes this toolbox and sells it (distributes it) through Harbor Freight and Northern Tool only.

[Mr_fixit]

WOW, it looks identical to the Torin box. I paid less than 1/2 of the $2499 Northern price including tax, and no shipping!

[mike.w]

do they make a canipy for the 72" box or a top box

[tooltrader]

Originally Posted by mike.w

do they make a canipy for the 72" box or a top box

Yes they do, however, Harbor Freight has not carried it in a while and I don't know why. They used to have it in their catalogs and online but I haven't seen it in several months. They even used to carry a side cabinet as well. Northern Tool still sells all three but, of course, they are VERY expensive. Here is the link to Northern Tool so you can see them: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...orin%2Btoolbox
I tried calling HF but if it is not in the catalog they are clueless. Maybe you can call and speak to a manager or something. Since they used to carry them, they should know something about when they are going to get more in stock or why they chose to stop carrying them.

[Small Engine]

I cant even find the 72" box on their site anymore. I think they stopped carrying it.

[Mike 47]

Originally Posted by Small Engine

I cant even find the 72" box on their site anymore. I think they stopped carrying it.

Right here

[Small Engine]

Gee thanks, now I have to buy it.

SE