New Tool Box Suggestions

[Black1]

Yeah, Stefan. I hear ya. I can't imagine the price of Snap-On's over there.
There's not a comparable company in Europe? I'm trying to remember where we got all our tools from when I was at Sachtler.

On the plus side, you guys have:
- Swedish Bikini Team
- Peter Forsberg
- Lene Alexander

I know that FACOM is the largest tool maker in the world.... and they are in Europe. :dontknow:

http://www.pro.facom.fr/CatalogueGeneral/Catalogue/PAG-CAT-01.aspx

If they are good enough for the Ferrari F1 Team... they are good enough for me.

 

[Black1]

Well, now I know why they say they're the largest company..... They are owned by Stanley.

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

I know that FACOM is the largest tool maker in the world.... and they are in Europe. :dontknow:

http://www.pro.facom.fr/CatalogueGeneral/Catalogue/PAG-CAT-01.aspx

If they are good enough for the Ferrari F1 Team... they are good enough for me.

FACOM have some nice tools but it isn't SNAP-ON....

And they are made in france.....

Stefan...

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

Yeah, Stefan. I hear ya. I can't imagine the price of Snap-On's over there.
There's not a comparable company in Europe? I'm trying to remember where we got all our tools from when I was at Sachtler.

On the plus side, you guys have:
- Swedish Bikini Team
- Peter Forsberg
- Lene Alexander

If i remember correctly the price is double in Sweden when you compeer it to the price in the USA...

Stefan...:coffee:

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

It is true what the say..

Like father like son....

Stefan....:coffee:

 

[Kevan]

Heh heh...nice pic.
How much was the towel? $99.95?

BTW- props to whomever rated this thread.

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

Heh heh...nice pic.
How much was the towel? $99.95?

BTW- props to whomever rated this thread.

Thanks Kevan...

And the towel was for free....

Stefan...:coffee:

 

[Black1]

I took a look at the Kobalt tool box this weekend. ..... I must say, the new stainless model isn't as nice as they used to be. :dontknow: But, I was able to test the "auto close" drawers for you! They work good, with about 25-30LBS in the drawers. :rock: ....... They had a 227pc tool set on sale, so I bought it for my Dad. The tools aren't as nice as they used to be either. Too bad really, they really impressed me when they came out.

I went to SEARS yesterday. I must say... their tool chests are STILL awfully nice. And you can get them in black. :rock:

After comparing the two, I would have to go with Sears. :dontknow: Or, just break down and get a Snap-On.

 

[Kevan]

Thanks Jake.
I'm lucky that I can actually go check out both Kobalt and Craftsman in person. The Sears store at the Polaris Mall has hundreds of tool boxes on display; everything from one-handle boxes to full NASCAR rigs.

The Kobalt is still topping the list though. The features (some not found on Craftsman or Snap On) are winning me over.

It might be the X-mas present to myself this year.

 

[Black1]

Thanks Jake.
I'm lucky that I can actually go check out both Kobalt and Craftsman in person. The Sears store at the Polaris Mall has hundreds of tool boxes on display; everything from one-handle boxes to full NASCAR rigs.

The Kobalt is still topping the list though. The features (some not found on Craftsman or Snap On) are winning me over.

It might be the X-mas present to myself this year.

Ah, Polaris.... I haven't been there yet. I hear it's HUGE! I moved away right after they opened the first phase of Easton. I can still remember when Eastland and City Center were the places to shop! I miss Steinmart most of all tho.

 

[Kevan]

For those still shopping, the Kobalt boxes are on sale right now at Lowe's.

Top: $318.40
Bottom: $478.40
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TOTAL: $796.40


Heavy as hell too.
Actually had to call a 2nd truck in to get the whole thing home.

 

[bee0912]

For those still shopping, the Kobalt boxes are on sale right now at Lowe's.

Top: $318.40
Bottom: $478.40
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TOTAL: $796.40


Heavy as hell too.
Actually had to call a 2nd truck in to get the whole thing home.

A REAL TRUCK A HEMI

 

[bigike]

Blah f' crapsman!

Get a Matco or Cornwell.

Cornwell was the best box I had it was a 42"er but i needed more room so I traded for a Matco Advantage top and bottom box. CHEAP AND GOOD NOT a crapsman.

And stayaway from HF FOR ANYTHING BUT BROKEN knuckles

 

[bigike]

I know that FACOM is the largest tool maker in the world.... and they are in Europe. :dontknow:

http://www.pro.facom.fr/CatalogueGeneral/Catalogue/PAG-CAT-01.aspx

If they are good enough for the Ferrari F1 Team... they are good enough for me.

FACOM = SK

 

[Kevan]

A REAL TRUCK A HEMI

...that will soon have a Lazerlite cover as well...and be limited by what fits in the back.
(Thanks for the help tonight. I appreciate it.)

Blah f' crapsman!

Get a Matco or Cornwell.

Cornwell was the best box I had it was a 42"er but i needed more room so I traded for a Matco Advantage top and bottom box. CHEAP AND GOOD NOT a crapsman.

Unfortunately, the budget was under $20,000, so Snap-On, Mac and Matco were out of the running.

And stayaway from HF FOR ANYTHING BUT BROKEN knuckles

Like I said: I get my 'disposable tools' from there- brushes, knife blades, pry bars, zip ties, etc.

BTW- the 40" stainless at HF is almost $200 more than the Kobalt.

 

[TheSickness]

Make sure you get one big enough to house your skrawny ass.....cause your the biggest tool I know

 

[Black1]

Glad you picked the Kobalt, Kevan.

 

[Black1]

Make sure you get one big enough to house your skrawny ass.....cause your the biggest tool I know

And THAT'S funny right there, I don't care how ya are.

 

[FATJACK]

Hey Kevan, PM Jimi with the time, would you...

 

[ctsrt10]

check this place out cheap http://www.toolboxesdirect.com/tool-chests-&-cabinets/4364+4367.cfm?viewall=yes