Hey guys I’m shopping for a new box for my shop I just built. Can’t justify the price of a snap on or Mac. Does anyone have any experience with the new icon box from harbor freight? Generally harbor freight sells really cheap junk but this box looks really nice. Also how about Carlyle or homak?
Tool boxes? Icon homak caryle
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WJCO
Meme King
I looked at some Icon ones before getting a Husky one from Home Depot about 2 years ago. This thread may have some info on other choices as well:
Let’s see those Tools and Tool Boxes!!
I don’t know about you, but I have an addiction to tools. Thought it would be cool to see what everyone uses. I picked up an old Proto tool box the other day. Pretty sweet! I’m the process of restoring it. I’m told it’s from the late 70’s early 80’s maybe! Anyway, let’s see what you got!
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HighwayTrout
Hooked
Buy a used tool truck box from a kid who quit or fired his first year. Techs that take up meth also have decent deals on their tools. lol
If that isn’t an option. I have a Milwaukee tool cart that is pretty awesome and I’m impressed by their storage stuff. The Husky boxes at home desperate are decent too. Craftsman at Lowe’s.
Out of those you mentioned though. I like Carlyle the best. Being able to warranty through any Napa is a huge selling point also.
If that isn’t an option. I have a Milwaukee tool cart that is pretty awesome and I’m impressed by their storage stuff. The Husky boxes at home desperate are decent too. Craftsman at Lowe’s.
Out of those you mentioned though. I like Carlyle the best. Being able to warranty through any Napa is a huge selling point also.
LOL at "home desperate"
Great advice too. Been happy with my old Craftsman box that I got a Sears back in the day but I would imagine the ones you can get at Lowes are pretty good too. I do like the used idea from meth techs too
I have to say, I've been kinda surprised at the quality of the Icon stuff I've been seeing lately. I like that they're made in Taiwan instead of China too.
dyn0mitemat
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Yeah the Icon stuff has been pretty good lately from what I’ve had hands on with.
I’ve always been one to go buy a used box on marketplace and put the extra money towards tools, rather than a pricey box with no cash to put towards tools myself.
I’ve got a few craftsman sets at home, and Waterloo, Kennedy at work. All do their jobs well, just gotta figure out what you want. I know some guys will spend a TON to get stuff with drawers that don’t wiggle or skew a bit when you try to open or close than from the sides of the drawer instead of the middle but I really don’t care either way so I just go cheap. Plus then I ain’t worried about waxing my $5k snap on box every Friday
I will say the new Milwaukee boxes se super nice for the price as well!
I’ve always been one to go buy a used box on marketplace and put the extra money towards tools, rather than a pricey box with no cash to put towards tools myself.
I’ve got a few craftsman sets at home, and Waterloo, Kennedy at work. All do their jobs well, just gotta figure out what you want. I know some guys will spend a TON to get stuff with drawers that don’t wiggle or skew a bit when you try to open or close than from the sides of the drawer instead of the middle but I really don’t care either way so I just go cheap. Plus then I ain’t worried about waxing my $5k snap on box every Friday
I will say the new Milwaukee boxes se super nice for the price as well!
HighwayTrout
Hooked
I have a ton of old craftsman too. Love the early Merican made stuff.LOL at "home desperate"
Great advice too. Been happy with my old Craftsman box that I got a Sears back in the day but I would imagine the ones you can get at Lowes are pretty good too. I do like the used idea from meth techs too
I forgot to mention that estate sales and garage sales are my go to for tools and tool storage.
Yeah harbor has a bad rep for sure but this icon box is really nice! It’s not a harbor price though, a 72” box with stainless top, hutch and side locker is $6k.
J&k_Overland
Active Member
Definitely talk to Snap on or Mac guy about a used box it’s worth the money also check the lawn shops for one. That’s where I got my Snap on cart it’s awesome the Icons look pretty damn good seen some nice videos on YouTube about em as well.
CalSgt
Hooked
I got a "scratch and dent" Craftsman top box from a while back at Sears for less than half price, it only has a small dent on the backside. I think lots of these things get minor damage being loaded on delivery trucks Etc.
I've also seen some decent deals at Costco over the years
Carlyle is the brand my local Napa auto parts store carries, at least at my local store they will warranty anything Carlyle no questions asked.
I've also seen some decent deals at Costco over the years
Carlyle is the brand my local Napa auto parts store carries, at least at my local store they will warranty anything Carlyle no questions asked.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Harbor freight is hit and miss with stuff. Some stuff is good and will last while other stuff breaks first use lol
jesse3638
Hooked
^^^This^^^I have a ton of old craftsman too. Love the early Merican made stuff.
I forgot to mention that estate sales and garage sales are my go to for tools and tool storage.
I bought a couple old craftsman ratchets (1/2, 3/8) for $5 during our community yard sale. They're better than my 20 year old crsftsman ones. Estate sales from old guys are the best.
Well I ended up buying a 72” top and bottom in lime green from harbor freight made by us general. Got 20% off both so it made better sense than the icon. There is definitely a notable difference between the two side by side. Icon more geared to the every day mechanic and the us general for the weekend warrior. Time will tell but I think it’s a good box for the money and I definitely wasn’t one to visit harbor much due to the crap stuff they mainly sell. They are absolutely trying to carry better products now than before.