Husky 41” Toolbox - Thoughts?

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I’ve been in the market for a new rolling bottom toolbox and the prices are mostly $400+. I’ve looked at the US General box from Harbor Freight, Craftsman, Kobalt, etc. I came across a Husky box at Home Depot that’s on sale, but not on their website. Normal price is $298; sale price is $248. 10 ball-bearing drawers, drawer capacity is 100#/drawer, total weight capacity is 1500#.

I’m a serious hobby guy in the garage but far from a pro, so I don’t need a big dollar box. I’d drop my old 26” Craftsman top box on top of it and have an extra 16” of tabletop storage space.

Does anyone have this toolbox? Opinions? If you stop by a HD, take a look and let me know what you think. I don’t want to flush money as I can’t afford to waste it,
 
Is it this one? Husky 41" roller and chest

I bought that in 2008 or so so its probably not the same, but that one was shit. I upgraded to the HF 56" roller and 44 inch top. The husky wasn't near as deep as the HF either.
 
Personally, I would spend the extra and get a US General box from HF. I've got the 56" top and bottom combo and I've been very happy with it for the $$ vs size and quality. It's no Snap-On Epiq but it only cost about $1100 for the combo.

Go compare the US General boxes to the Lowes and Home Depot boxes, I think you'll see the difference.
 
LBarr2002 said:
Is it this one? Husky 41" roller and chest

I bought that in 2008 or so so its probably not the same, but that one was shit. I upgraded to the HF 56" roller and 44 inch top. The husky wasn't near as deep as the HF either.
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That’s a different one... I’ll see if I can dig up a picture.
 

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Dad has the HF box and has been nothing but pleased. He is a serious comparison shopper and made the choice based on the metal thickness and drawer slides. The HF box is just plain beefier.
 
I've got one of the larger US General boxes in my shop. It well suits my needs, rolls well, drawers are smooth, its heavy as shit and my stuff has a place where I can find it.
 
My only complaint about my HF 56" combo is that I bought it about a year before they started offering them in colors besides red. Would love to have an orange or green one.
 
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