I got a used 68” epic off of marketplace for less than the husky professional boxes you showed online. First snap on box I’ve owned and I’m very pleased with it.

You know after researching and looking at different boxes I’m going with Tektons 60” 30”deep tool cabinet. Each drawer can hold 400lbs and it just looks like it’s built to last a lifetime and for $3800 I think it’s a fantastic deal!

Man James thanks for this information been eyeing this box for a while good to know

Great review. As far as Husky tool boxes, they basically make three levels of tool boxes. Some say 4, but in reality, the 4th one is simply different items used on their lower end, entry level, like one will have a thinner or thicker wooden work top or stainless work top. Regardless, those are still their Standard boxes. Their 1st level/ entry level what they call Standard Duty boxes are just that, entry level. They use 21 ga steel, a few welds and rivets to hold them together. The welds aren't really that great by comparison to their higher levels, but they are still better than Kobalt, one of their main competitors. (But then again, who isn't better than Kobalt?) Their 2nd level, what they call Heavy Duty (which is the box you have) jumps up their steel to 19 ga. From what I have seen in the stores, they add a smidgen more welds and rivets, and most boxes are a bit nicer when it comes to the manufacturing process. You get better paint as well. Their 3rd level is the Professional Duty series, are made with 16 ga steel, and since I've only seen one box in person, and that was only for a brief second, it appeared to have a little more attention to detail, better welds and metal shaping/curved over edges etc. So maybe when you start at their factory, you are on the lower level boxes, and hopefully you learn a bit more and take a little more pride in your work and move up and so on. Obviously as you move up the chart, your components are better, more robust. The casters, drawer slides locks and as you mentioned, lighting all tend to get a little bit better. For the price, they are quite appealing to many, especially those on a thin budget. Although in my professional opinion, if I was only looking for a typical top/bottom chest combo, I'd pay a little more and go with the Milwaukee Tool brand boxes over their Standard Duty and Heavy Duty boxes. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, Milwaukee doesn't make a box in the configuration that you have in this video, only top/bottom chests and work benches and carts(only a side locker, no hutch). But that's a different story all together. But with the large amount of manufacturers out there, overall, I believe that Husky offers a great value.

You brother in law box has to be heavier build because it has to handle more weight for the top box. But your locker being not as deep as the box it self is absolutely crazy ... I never been a big fan of this style Husky box ... You live and learn James. Good video 👍👍👍

I am not surprised you are disappointed, especially considering you have a matco jamestown, their really is no comparison between a DIY box like this husky and a professional box. I scored a mac tech 1000 on marketplace and used pro boxes are the only way I will go moving forward. That Rob dahm box basically looked like a black icon box to me.

I think I'm going with the Husky 52-inch combo it has the most features for the value. In combination with the 46 inch rolling workbench.🛠

To gain your extra clearance do what I did go with larger casters works like a champ

Wow I love my husky toolbox. I can't believe it's selling for 1600.00 bucks I bought mine for 999.00 I knew what I was getting into. My co-worker just spent 16,000 for a snap on box and hutch and it's smaller than my husky. And there's no way Ill spend that kind of money for that . I love mine. Seems like you have buyers remorse.

I got the ICON 73x25 for 3k. might want to check that out as well. yes that is just the box, but the quality is excellent

Well yeah you really are just getting the most storage for your money. You get the key mechanics items. It's great for enthusiasts or home shops. It does hold up okay if it's not overloaded although the soft close does wear out after heavy use or loading near max. Professional series ones seem like Mac Toolboxes since its Stanley Black and Deckers big retailer not sure though.

My co worker just got that husky combo. He doesn’t like the hutch bc it’s a bit janky if you don’t push the door evenly

good info thanks for the review

I know what you're saying bro, but it's still good for the money relative to snap on and stuff...btw you keep your tools so neat..looks great 👍

Woooowww I personally like my husky box, but it seems like they got a Lotta backwards things going on, the millwaukee boxes I've seen seem fairly nice and beefy

I might as well keep trying to my friends old 80s waterloo she has in her second garage

Husky's 'professional' grade boxes look nice, but overpriced in my opinion. While they want $5k for the hutch/box combo, I'd much rather spend the extra thousand on the Tool Vault Elite 84" XL (TV-84Combo1), which i plan on doing. Lift latch drawer pulls, 84" of workspace with 30" of drawer depth. I've just never been a fan of soft-close or detent style drawer slides.

Your tool setup needs a way more professional grade box than what you have bought here. You have bought a budget, ( the cheapest available hutch setup on the market) and expected snap on quality. That box is a excellent deal at 1400 and no one even comes close to that price for a setup like yours. You need higher end box. Now if you had pad 3500 for this box I’d understand your complaints. Bottom line is for the price there isn’t a better deal out there. I am super impressed that top drawer is holding up to your 10,000 dollars worth of sockets in a 1000 dollar box. Lol.

15:19. The Icon box is a pretty serious box, possibly better built than Snap-On. Quite a bit better built than the Husky Pro box for sure. (In fact, I'd say the Husky Pro is more comparable with HF's lower end U.S. General line, and even then, it's not clear the U.S. General doesn't out rank it.) They are priced the same (both $3,500), but the Husky goes on sale quite often (it's $3,000 right now), which really puts it about $500 less than the Icon. Honestly, I'd buy the Icon box without hesitation. You won't get as many features, but the features you get will be built like they mean it.

I have no problem with home depot or harbor freight, but if they're going to call it a professional box they should offer more than 24" depth. Aside from that, like you said I had a pretty bad experience with a husky box warranty and the icon seems more appealing

James we were talking tonight on CP's stream. Take a look at another you tube channel i follow. The Right Brothers. He is another brilliant man who is making a difference in America.

I have a icon locker and got a 3 light setup from snapon to do all 3 selfs

I know a couple people that have the same box your brother has with nothing bad to say about it, but I think the new U.S. General stuff is a stiff competition. Have you considered getting an additional box? I know you wanted to consolidate but you seem to be outgrowing that box quickly

So when are you selling the husky box?

You definitely got to check out an epic series box

All are good prices as long as it's a lifetime warranty, don't look at snap on, an equivalent box will be over 10k

I have had to assemble quite a few husky toolboxes at Home Depot and I can confirm they come off the truck damaged. It doesn’t help they skimp out on the thickness of their boxes too. I have noticed Husky likes to penny pinch where they can and as someone who has purchased quite a bit of husky tools and own that $998 box its disappointing to see. I also have a us general box I use every day and have been very happy with it as well.

Masterforce 41" x 24" 19-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest & Cabinet and side locker is a Great toolbox and heavy build. But everyone makes their own choice.

I was thinking about getting this box to replace my Mac single bank tech series but after this I will not. You need to go t Van Wert Ohio and the Kennedy toolbox manufacturer which is also Cornwall toolbox manufacturer

You get what you pay for... It's a lot cheaper than HF and I just don't like paying even more for chinesium. The 2 there were pretty banged up and I could only get a $75 discount so I'll order a new one and see how it goes.

Should have gone with US General or Icon

No icon is around 6k to 8k. Even the US General is expensier than the husky box. I was in the market for a tool chest. And checked Icon, US General, and Husky. I would say same size and quality US General and Husky are about the same price. Icon looks nice and good quality, but they sell the stainless steel separately. I got the one in this video used for 700 dollars. Currently they go for 1700.l to 2000 dollars. I say buy a used one. Usually people who buy these boxes are tool.collectors. The used boxes are in great shape.

had the feeling you would not be happy. the Snap On, Matco and MAC quality spoils us all. Thinking it's time for you to find another snappy to rebuild that fits your needs.

husky is like 20 and 19 gauge steel,I dont know how you got 14 or 16 gauge.

Im a professional and had 3 husky boxes that broke within 6 months. Never again. They cant handle the weight and the abuse. I dont abuse them but i open my drawers 30 times a day. They cant handle that.

They don’t match up to u.s. Genral now and the quality of u.s. genral is constantly getting better

Love Rob Dahm, been watching him for close to 10 years now

Does seem bad for 1300. I've been in the mac box factory and they would have thrown that out but 5x the price.

looking at the pricing on your laptop just makes me sad.. Looking at the same 80" now possibly for work and its msrp for the same box and color is $300 more..

the tool box you bought is considered a budget box thats why the professional series cost 5x as much as this one

I still think the US General is a better box.

I’ve got a set of chrome husky casters from my buddies box if you want to make a trade or something

Would you buy it again?

Thank you for pointing out all the reasons that your box cost less than half of what the professional box cost. Husky pro $3500, Husky Home owner grade $1250 . Tool truck boxes in 72 inch start at 10K and go to 20k. How can you even begun to compare a home owner husky box to a Husky professions box? In all of life, you get what you pay for. looks like $20k in tools and a $1200 box.

Damn dude, all you did was complain. It seems like you are a pro level tech due to the amount of tools you have but here is my issue with you; You bought a lower level box not a higher end box. You don't need to get a SO or Matco box for quality. Look into Montezuma Elite Box & Hutch. Husky is for a lower level tech or a home owner, not for a 40 year career as a tech. You need to be more realistic

Buy a snapon used or on promo.

With the amount of stuff you have...you cheaped out big time on that box so your complaining about the box is all stuff thats your own fault.Why on earth buy a cheap box for ten grand worth of tools?

my boy rob dahm

You are also comparing a 13-1500 box to a box that would cost 4-5x for the same space. Don’t know what to tell you. Maybe you should have spent 5-6k on the “professional” level box. You get what you pay for.

just bought this, ( the cheapest available hutch setup on the market) quality is not that bad it will hold up. That box is a excellent deal at 1400 and no one even comes close to that price don't compare icon pro or husky pro. where can't you buy a set up like this for 1400 hmmmm, No one.

Are the drawers full extension? No one knows!!!

Yeah not a husky fan when it comes to boxes.

Sorry to hear your disappointment with your new box. Sucks

In Business Law it is called Agency. If Home Depot is selling Husky products and they don't stand behind them then they too are culpable. They are the Agent for Husky so they are responsible. If I hire a guy and he represents my company and I and he screws up on the job, I am on the hook because HE is MY Agent.

I think you have a 90 day return money back.

With that much tools why would you go to husky for a tool box

Husky Consumer is 80”, professional is 100” and what’s interesting is they state the consumer is made of 19 gauge steel vs 16 gauge FRAME steel on the professional, they specify no further on the gauge. Personally I feel the new husky professional box is a joke and I’d rather buy a HarborFreight icon, both drawer setups aren’t ideal but Icon on paper seems better.

Imo a used Snap-on tool box is the way to go. DIY tool boxes like Husky don't hold up over time

That’s 19 gauge not 18

By the way, I got the professional one today. I sent it back to the store. The quality is garbage. Horrible. I have an older one of the same series you have and the quality is 10 times better…

US General is much better than Husky. ICON is great quality. Husky is light duty.

Did you buy it blind? Stop complaining.

So lots of bla bla for something you didn’t even try? Fabulous

Why do people smack their lips and suck in on their lips so much when making videos? Am I just someone that notices these things.