Comparing the CHEAPEST US General Tool Carts and Boxes

[@CodyBuilds]

What tool box are you working out of?

[@larrydudgeon2846]

I'm working out of a 4 drawer cart. I've utilized the space so much that I probably have 5x the tools in it than you showed what you put in yours. I'm reduced to using a 4 drawer cart because my actual tool box was stolen.

[@ObservationofLimits]

I have a 5-drawer cart for common tools and a 46" masterforce toolbox for electrical, spares, more spares, big stuff not used as often, spares, spare allen parts, a whole drawer of hose jumpers for greasing to testing, gloves and weld wear. The 5-drawer is decent. Mine is PACKED and the bottom tends to be a point of failure if you're constantly moving it over a less than polished concrete floor. The top of mine also has ALL my sockets (including full sets of short and long and oversize Allen) and it starts to sag (so my 5-row socket holders are bolted down to keep them from sliding around). I keep most of my power tools in the bottom area along with plano boxes of small screws and nuts, and rags. Wish it had the side desk but there's no space on it for that. I do wish it had proper latches like my masterforce box where it locks both sides of the drawers. The lid latch is definitely needed for the full-width drawer or they'll pop open.

[@ObservationofLimits]

​@@larrydudgeon2846 in the last 4 years, I had my 5-drawer destroyed by forklift operators half a dozen times. All six events actually happened in 2020-2022 (I left that shithole).

[@ObservationofLimits]

​@@larrydudgeon2846 I agree, very poor utilization. I should post photos of my box. It's loaded to bear. Surprisingly not that hard to push around 400# of tools on the unmodified flimsy bottom and legs and cheap wheels. Stiffening up the bottom and welding on (to keep the static wheels from shifting) better wheels and it's absolutely amazing.

[@jeremyhall134]

I'm working at a series 2 27" top and bottom. It has served me exceptionally well for my profession for over a year. Now that my knees are beginning to disagree, and I am finding specialty tools to make my job easier, I have decided to go to the 42 inch top and bottom personally, to allow me to have room for growth. Appreciate your breakdown.

[@keithbreuer7355]

Well because of this video, The Den of Tools, and the 20% Labor Day weekend sale, I now have a 42" Series 3 Rolling Cabinet. 😃

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome! Congrats on the new toolbox!

[@twlrsc47]

by FARRRRR the BEST tool storage video on YT !!!!! GREAT job !!!!!

[@WilliamVB69]

I have the 5 drawer cart. One tip for the assembly is to lay the drawer on its side on the packaging foam and slide the base on. Then block the wheels and tip it up. Did it as a 150 lb 14yo. Also I have the same breaker bar and it fits perfectly in the bottom drawer with the head folded

[@MegaTruck20]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making this very informative video.

[@BoomDocs14K]

Thanks for the time spent creating this video. The information is very much appreciated. I bought the 5 drawer cart in slate gray with optional shelf. Had plenty of room, but felt like I needed to buy more tools just because of the free space. 😂 Now it's almost full and I'm thinking about an add on. Yep, I caught the tool bug flu. I'm just a basement DIY guy that loves small projects, my cart is not for pro use. Anyway, thanks again! ❤

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome! Congrats on the new tool cart! I’m really glad you found the video helpful!

[@joshdane5657]

That's how I got addicted too lol. Had free space after my first box so I bought more tools now I got 3 boxes of tools in the house and still need more room or a bigger box😂

[@meowmixphd]

Very helpful. I’ll be stepping up from a 5 drawer cart to the 42 the next time a 20% coupon is available. Worth mentioning, that if you open a HF charge card you can stack an extra 10% off on a purchase, meaning that you can get a new 42” cabinet for $400. Just don’t get into trouble with credit!

[@johnbedell2376]

I had never considered US General prior to watching your comparison video. I WAS considering a Husky combination chest. Thank you for taking the time to put together what I think is a well thought out review of these boxes.

[@tuckertech]

Got the 5 drawer cart for $197.99 at a parking lot sale yesterday

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome deal this weekend. Under $200 is a steal for a new 5-drawer cart. Congrats!

[@BoomDocs14K]

Same here except I bought mine 2 weeks before the sale for $279. I went to the store yesterday for other deals, not complaining, but casually mentioned that I bought mine too early. They surprisingly offered to give me an $82 adjustment. 😮 I was super satisfied. 😅

[@tuckertech]

@@BoomDocs14K I was looking at it two weeks ago and the employee told me don’t buy it yet. It was coming up in the parking lot sale.

[@ObservationofLimits]

​@@BoomDocs14K holy shit $279? I swear when I bought my first one in 2017 they were like $139 on sale, $169 regular.

[@ObservationofLimits]

​@@tuckertech check your State laws. Many have consumer protection laws that allow you to claim the savings from an undisclosed sale within a certain period of time. Example: if I buy something and in the next month it goes on ANY sort of sale (including a discontinued item clearance), I can take my receipt in and claim that discount as a refund (although the law does allow them to only give you no-expiration store credit). But it has to be an undisclosed sale. I.e. if they send you a flyer two weeks ahead of time or have a flyer posted at the entrance, that counts as you having notice.

[@toddmiller1039]

Great video! First one I have seen on this topic by the way. I’m sure if you search for anything on KZbin you’re going to find 100 different videos of the same thing, but I like your take on it. I know you have a day job and are not banking on this KZbin channel to be your meal ticket. So keep doing what you do; some of us appreciate it.

[@TheSFFV]

Damn, that modular feature is something no one is talking about. That is huge news. I was planning to do a stacked 4 drawer but now I want to sell those and look at that 27"

[@FrogOff420]

I used to work out of a 4 drawer cart man, honestly while my tools still fit in it I loved that thing. Never had any issues, and I got it scratch and dent for like $80 in 2019. It was an insane deal. I hammered the dent out, put it together, and worked out of it til may of this year.

[@ChrisBranleh]

that’s a sick deal. happy that you snagged that but jealous too

[@adambucher8924]

Excellent review! Very informative. northern tool and rural king are selling the same 5 drawer carts which look identical to the US General cart.

[@flounderthegup]

This was by far the best video ever! Ive been so frustrated figuring out which one i wanted but after watching this, i found my choice...42" it is! Wish it came in purple though

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome! Glad my video helped! Congrats on the new toolbox!

[@andrewwooster8125]

Excellent review video. Thank you for making it

[@ToxicityAssured]

In southern Illinois about two months ago my local Home Depot had the 42" top & bottom for $498 and the 52" workbench for $398!!! So... I bought both! The metal is a gauge or so thinner than USG boxes. However, the drawers easily hold all my tools when only one layer deep and organized. With the 42" chest and 52" workbench there is plenty of space to grow. I prefer how the drawers move in and out on the Husky. They are really smooth, surprisingly little wobble, little droop when loaded and the soft close actually works great. I thought the thinner metal would bother me. After a couple months I have ZERO regrets. They have held up great. They both sit stationary and if mobile could be seen at a bit flimsy. I've pulled all the drawers out and it's actually built very nice on the inside. The only guy I have to impress is myself and I saved a lot even over Harbor Freight!!! I'm impressed Husky!

[@CodyBuilds]

I work out of a 52” husky rolling cabinet and top chest in my primary garage. Your assessment is spot on. The US General boxes are heavier with thicker gauge metal but for the vast majority of DIY’ers the Husky boxes would be more than sufficient. 5 years later and I’m still happy with my Husky setup. I went with the new Series 3 boxes so eventually I can add on/customize my setup. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ObservationofLimits]

They're a gauge THINNER? I'm pretty sure the USG 4-drawer is already 18/20 gauge. Don't quote me, but I believe the 5-drawer is also mostly 18 except the exterior of the chest compartment is 16. No way you have a full 52" that's 20 or 22-gauge unless it's double walled. If you had to move a 52" box even close to full and it was that thin it would self-destruct. I just looked. Standard duty is indeed 20/22. Absolutely insane. A 52" box only rated for 1800# (and I'd never trust that). It's gotta be double walled. The heavy duty is 18/19, professional is 16. Rated for 3800# and 6000# I'd be very careful if you ever have to move it when loaded. My biggest complaint with most boxes is that they tend to use shitty slides. And then, they order custom slides from accuride or whoever so you can't just buy the next heavier model and not have floppy drawers. Usually not a huge issue to modify the drawer for the standard slides but annoying. Been awhile since I have investigated boxes but over 10 years ago, Westward's boxes came with all 100# standard slides (so 200-400# per drawer) and 16 gauge from top to bottom. And they were only about $1000 for a 54" box. The best part was they used standard slide models from whoever and if you really needed it, you could call up accuride, buy sets of 150# or 200# slides for about $40-50 at the time, and load your drawers with blocks of lead 🤣 I was really tempted but then HF came out with these 5-drawers and working at a foundry, I decided that would be less painful to replace if damaged and buy a large shop box later. Then Menards had 46" box+chest combos for $600 one after-Father's Day (it was significantly cheaper than the next two SMALLER sizes) and I couldn't pass up such a deal (and the gunmetal color is pretty 😘)

[@ObservationofLimits]

Soft close is the tits. That is one thing I wish I could mod into my HF carts. I open and close drawers probably 30-100 times a day (depends on the drawer) and after years of being overloaded, dragged over rough concrete (no such luck to have smooth, polished floors), and a couple instances of a drawer missing both latches and sliding open only to whack something while being dragged behind me (often pushing 2 carts at once), the interia of about 500# of tools and carts has eventually made the bottom deep drawer a little floppy (works fine, just noticeably not closed straight mostly because it only latches on one side).

[@denimvelvet4670]

I started off with a tiny little set of drawers and a tool box so tiny that when I moved up to the five drawer cart I actually had several empty drawers. It was a pain to put together, but worth every penny. Was able to wheel it around anywhere I needed it. Made doing work on another stall a breeze. Recently moved up to the 42 instead of the 56 because the stall at work didn't have space for a 56. Now I've moved to a different stall with more space, but I don't have to trade out my 42. Like you said, and what I love about these, I can just buy more space. Some side cabinets or the 27 inch cab. Then if I get the 27 in cab I could even get a chest to sit on top of that. Meanwhile every few months at the shop we get a new guy who falls in love with a cab off of Matco or Snap On, and learns that those payments add up quickly. It's almost a tradition at this point watching the Matco/Snap On guy show up on a odd day to reclaim a box. I wound up selling my five drawer cart to one of those guys recently.

[@adambrown4911]

I have the 30" 4 drawer cart and absolutely love it! I was thinking of replacing my junky craftsman cabinet with the 27", but I think you just convinced me to go with the 42" cabinet. great video!

[@noahrichards553]

The Green looks fantastic!! Great video..

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisschulze8081]

I have the green 56” love it…

[@ryanstevens2769]

Thanks for the great video, bud. Very helpful.

[@roybest8403]

Good video very well explained. I have been looking for a bigger box to replace my 20 year old Craftsman 27" 6 drawer box. The 42" 10 drawer is back on sale again through Sunday 8-25. I missed the parking lot sale this past weekend so im picking it up tomorrow in blue and then wait for the side drawer cabinet to go on sale. My craftsman is so full and cluttered that ive bought tools i couldnt find and then 2 weeks later find it buried in another part of the box so i just add them to my 5th wheel storage.

[@CodyBuilds]

Congrats on the new toolbox!

[@jasonjavelin]

I loved into a house with my first garage of my own (finally!) and watched this video. Got the 5 drawer cart and it has been so awesome and I’m already ready to go add a 42” hahaha. Awesome video

[@CodyBuilds]

Congrats on the new tool cart and garage! Hope you put them both to good use!

[@PH-md8xp]

Absolutely solid review of these boxes! Now I feel I know what to buy. Many thanks! 🙏🏼

[@CodyBuilds]

Really glad you found the video helpful!

[@corydriver7634]

I agree as far as being patient when buying HF stuff and while I’m not as big a fan as I used to be they do have reasonably priced boxes. What I like most is there’s plenty of accessories and a ton of KZbin videos for mods. The key to assembly that a lot of people somehow overlook…remove the drawers to reduce the weight then put them back afterwards. Oh, and just so you know VGG dropped a video today also and I watched yours first. 😊

[@CodyBuilds]

😂 I appreciate your support Cory! I said in last week’s video my wife was my #1 fan but I think you might be a close second!

[@corydriver7634]

@@CodyBuilds😂

[@mrrobotto3321]

Great video. I just added a 27 inch roller to sit next to my 5 drawer cart. I have them in red. I had to pull the cart forward a few inches so the front of them can line up. They look nice sitting next to each other. I got it for $279 before tax on a one day coupon last Sunday. no inside track needed.

[@KreakCars]

Just started out as an apprentice at a dealership and I built myself out a five drawer roll cart. My only complaint about it is I keep my battery chargers in the top of the box because that's the only spot to get the power to. Now the problem is you can't shut the top of the box with any batteries on the chargers aside from the 1.5ah Bauer battery and it's a bummer. I'd like to be able to move my cart over to the wall at the end of the day, plug my power strip into the wall to let everything charge and then lock it up. I understand maybe shutting it might not be a good idea due to no airflow and possibly overheating the charger or battery but Imean cmon... we don't really worry about that.

[@KreakCars]

I also find that I don't use the storage on the very bottom of the cart. I use it to store my boxes and extra boots but that's it

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for providing your real-world experience! I wish US General would provide an option to turn the deep top drawer into a “power drawer” with power strip for chargers. I think that would solve a lot of problems.

[@KreakCars]

@@CodyBuildsthis would be great! I know they make a power strip and I was looking as maybe fabing up my own way to get power in there. If I ever do I'll post a video on my channel or send you some pics of it.

[@tylerrobinson6158]

I have a 5 drawer, black on black i changed the drawer pieces to black looks really good.

[@gilbosdiy]

Cody, great video, very informative. Just wondering, on your 42"roll cab. Does your roll cab have 2 -90* angle braces underneath the roll cab, between the wheels? The reason I ask, I bought 2- 42" roll cab recently, same color. One had more and beefier bracing (4 total), and the other had fewer and flimsier bracing, only (2). Facing the roll cab, one had U shaped bracing at each set of wheels, along with 2- 90* angle bracing between the wheels. The other had only 2- 90* angle brace at the wheels, instead of the U shaped bracing. No bracing between the wheels.

[@emeraldlandscapemaintenanc8711]

Thank you for the info and time to make the video.

[@willb3018]

Excellent comparison. I have the 5 drawer cart and a 44" roller with top chest. Had the latter 2 for 10 years. I have always thought the US General line is the single best value items at HF. Hard to beat the quality at that price.

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@goop9081]

So I’ve had the 56x24 box since they were released and I love that people are finally making reviews on the series 3 lineup. Personally my issue with them are the drawers feel a little bit flimsy, but other than that it’s the perfect for entry level-mid level tech in a real world scenario since the 56 comes with the power drawer which is decently good to hold some batteries since my big 8.0 high output doesn’t really fit in the small drawer. And for someone just starting out I would say the 42 box or the 5 drawer cart is the best option to start out on. Great video man hope to see more out in the future

[@CodyBuilds]

I agree for the vast majority of hobbyists and semi professionals the Series 3 boxes are a great choice. Thanks for watching!

[@Saw_Squatch]

Dude this is the exact video I was looking for for like a month, liked and subbed hope this vid helps blow up your channel

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for the sub! I really appreciate the support.

[@trumanx86]

Very well done! Excellent comparison of carts and cabinets especially giving volume per dollar values. Really gave a good visual comparison by packing the same tools in each box and showing the amount of extra room in the next larger box. I was seriously considering purchasing the 56in cabinet, but after viewing your video I'm now thinking more about getting a 42inch and 27inch as you suggested. Makes a lot of sense for flexibility that you could bolt them together or leave apart for ease in moving around. Maybe Harbor Freight will take your suggestion about offering a top option in the future. I think I will be fitting a plywood top and coating it with truck bedliner for protection and easy cleanup. One of the better toolbox comparison videos by far!!!!!!

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you found the video helpful. If it’s worth anything, I’ve been working out of my two new boxes for about two months now. I’m still very happy with the purchase. No complaints yet!

[@justfasial01]

Looking for a toolbox as a DIY guy this was exactly what I wanted to see, subscribed and Thanks 👍

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@joselira9076]

Thank you for all of this info

[@van1196]

Great video. I started out with the 5 drawer cart, out grew it, so I bought the 34” 6 drawer tech cart and sold the 5 drawer. I out grew the 34” and bought the 72” series 3 and sold the 34”. Now I can’t decide if I want the 56” or the 72” top chest.

[@kevincameron8437]

Great video and it shows the ability of each box. I'm limited to floorspace, so I'm looking at he 27" with the top box. Thanks for taking the time to move the tools to each box for a great visual.

[@CodyBuilds]

Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@blakake]

I walked in HF to waste some time, but a gray four drawer tool cart was assembled and on sale at $180! I love right around the corner so I bought it and wheeled it home

[@CodyBuilds]

Congrats on the new cart!

[@tjoiner1986]

I have that same complete Tekton socket set. Since they're 3" tall plus 0.5" with the tray, that 3.5" total height won't fit upright in a lot of other tool boxes/chests. I was looking at the 26" Craftsman 2000 top box until I realized the deepest drawer is only 3.125". The 5-drawer is too big and heavy for my needs. I'm looking at the 4-drawer as a modding project and wondering how heavy JUST the tool box portion is (minus everything that makes it a cart). Something I can load into the car and carry by hand when I'm out doing installs and then drop it back into the cart when I'm at the shop. Just thinking out loud. 🤔😁

[@ChrisBranleh]

I have a 5 drawer series 2 that i got on FB marketplace after watching this video for $180. now they have the black friday sale for $190 pre tax. i need a top to work out of. i dont move the 5 drawer and it remains stationary as a primary box. you are spot on about some limited spacing due to drawer height. it’s impossible to have pliers on their side (racked position) without at least 4” drawer height. currently looking for a full drawer box format. the 27 series goes on sale for $300. and the 46” yukon and husky are around 280-290 with a sale price.

[@bluescoobywagon]

This is a great video that is packed with information. Subscribed! Several years ago I upgraded from my old and way too small Craftsman box to a Performax 40" wide and 24" deep combo box for the deep drawers. It's a great box with a built-in surge strip and even an LED light in the lid. The drawer slides are nice and smooth, too. Menards must have been clearing them out, because they changed manufacturers and based on my last visit to Menards, the new Performax boxes are junk. My current box is an awkward height and it's not compatible with most of the side cabinets I've seen (including Performax) and I'd have to cut some metal to modify it to fit a locker. The Masterforce boxes did seem nice, but will they change manufacturer's, too? I wish I'd gone with US General instead, because they are great at interchangeability, as you mentioned. Why didn't I? I pass 3 Menards, 2 Lowes and a Home Depot on my way to Harbor Freight...

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for sharing. My dad is a Menards guy so he has several iterations of Menards boxes, Masterforce and Montezuma I believe. It seems like Menards has gone through a number of different suppliers and redesigns on their boxes. I know the older Masterforce box my Dad has is the equivalent of a current Craftsman box. It's fine, but definitely on the lighter duty side. The Montezuma boxes are fantastic quality but no longer available at Menards. The current Masterforce box is much higher quality than previous iterations. The thing I like most about the US General line is the interchangeability of components AND it's a new line released within the last year so should have a decent shelf life moving forward. If you buy now there should be plenty of time moving forward to buy expansion pieces before the next line of boxes is released and these are retired.

[@TheKajunkat]

I did the same cubic inch per dollar on the 42, 56 and 72 inch series 3 boxes. 56 wins hands down, then 42 and the 72 is a distant third. the 56 with the side drawers added is the exact same as the 72 and is almost half the price.

[@CodyBuilds]

From all the reviews I’ve seen, the 56” box is a great purchase. Thanks for adding this info in the comments!

[@natecarlson6283]

Great video. Thank you!

[@8power0]

JUST ORDERED A FIVE-DRAW US GENERAL CART ,,,,, HAD TO GET IT FROM AMAZON . BECAUSE I LIVE IN THE BAHAMAS IT WOULD HAVE COST MORE IF I HAD GOTTEN IT FROM HARBOR FREIGHT TO SHIP TO THE BAHAMAS. EVEN THOUGH THE BAHAMAS ARE ONLY FIFTY MILES AWAY FROM FLORIDA . THANKS FOR THE VIDEO IT IS SUPER INFORMATIVE PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BlueJeanF150]

What vertical wrench storage do you have? I have some of the Toolbox Widget (gift) and I like them but would like more vertical wrench storage and a cheaper option. I've always wanted the 5 drawer cart, don't really have room in my garage to add one though. I do have the cheap service cart, I got it basically for free (gift cards) I have the 42" US General series 2 upper/lower toolbox in blue. I love the chrome trim with it and being a Ford guy, I had to have blue. I wish I had bought the next size up (56?) but that really would've been extreme overkill for my garage. I haven't quite completely filled the 42 yet but it's filled a lot faster than I would've ever guessed.

[@CodyBuilds]

The wrench organizers I have are from Amazon. They aren't the nicest but they get the job done. Instead of using both rails to hold the wrenches, I split mine up and just use one rail to hold the wrench upright. They slide around a bit but for $10 I can't complain. www.amazon.com/dp/B0777KMSDD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[@mike_0213]

the 5 draw cart is currently on sale for $189 right now. perfect time to buy if anyone is looking for one.

[@HaydenSamuelson]

Very well made video

[@CodyBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffphalen3335]

I have a 5 drawer with the side box mounted to the side. I used that at work for a few years now it’s at home and I have a 72 at work. Ran out of room at home in the boxes so now buying a 42” and taking the 5 drawer to the vacation house,,,, I have way too many tools it seems.

[@timothydahlman1158]

Excellent video! Thank you! This is the video that Harbor Freight should have made. Would love to see a part two that includes some of the cabinets etc. Thanks again & well done.

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks so much! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@d10dozerman2]

This is an excellent video covering these boxes. I was at Harbor Freight today looking at them. You had a great idea displaying the same amount of tools in each box, showing the differences. Awesome job👍👍 FYI... I'm now subscribed to your channel because of this video.

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MrSilvervw]

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

[@KnuteHeadley]

I keep a roll of industrial trash bags on that side shelf. They unroll by themselves as I pull it out. Perfect!

[@bryanatwood9803]

Modular, did not think of that. Very good point. Awesome video thank you.

[@punlisous410]

Thanks for the video man… just got the 27in series 3 for 300 I’m just starting off as a tube tech so my tool collection needs to grow and figured this would work… any side attachments videos for the 27in?

[@CodyBuilds]

Congrats on the new tool box! Unfortunately I haven’t purchased any of the attachments for the boxes yet. If I ever do, I’ll make a video about it. Thanks for watching!

[@georgekourides1065]

A 42" hutch would be nice to see also

[@donfreeman686]

If you bolt 2 boxes together you end up with 4 non swivel casters. How do you manage to move them around with that configuration?

[@CodyBuilds]

I personally don’t move my boxes around once I have them in place but there are a couple options. One is to replace the non swivel casters with swivel casters. If you have a setup like mine with the narrow box, I wouldn’t have a problem removing the static casters from the smaller box and placing the swivel casters on the same side of both boxes. Basically your smaller box will only have two casters on it, swivel casters on the outside. I’d be more hesitant to go that route if I had two 42” boxes.

[@ObservationofLimits]

I think the space at the bottom is relevant. It's where I keep Planos of small screws and all my electric power tools. I roll a 5-drawer cart and a 46" masterforce box (I have the top chest for the MF in my other shop)

[@martinneps9387]

What does the 27 series toolbox cell phone at Harbor freight? And do the whiter drawers have 2 slides on each side bigger draws? You're gonna put more weight in them. That is my big question. Please comment back. Thank you very much nice tool box. I will take that box over any of the other ones you showed previous but I would match it with the one after the 27th I would use that to roll around my garage and work with. Thank you for this video

[@CodyBuilds]

The current price of the 27" box is $399.99, but it often goes on sale so I would wait for a sale or coupon. The only drawer with double slides is the very bottom deep drawer, all other drawers, including the top drawer only have 1 set of drawer slides. Thanks for watching!

[@martinneps9387]

So the 2 big draws have 2 slides.That's what you are saying

[@CodyBuilds]

@martinneps9387 only the very bottom big drawer has 2 slides.

[@martinneps9387]

Do you know how much weight that bottom draw can hold​@@CodyBuilds

[@mccloud_1999]

Got my 4 drawer for $100 used. Looking into getting the 42” bc I’ve maxed the 4 drawer out almost immediately and still have stuff unorganized and in another box as well

[@yungdro1972]

Great video! I ended up getting the 42" roll cab in blue. Love it. I came from a 26" Husky box and the difference in quality is huge. Like and sub. 👍🏽

[@CodyBuilds]

Glad you found the video helpful! Congrats on the new tool box!

[@merikdavis1055]

why does this guy not have more subscribers, Love this vid

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks, I appreciate that! Glad you liked the video!

[@craigdave3266]

I have the harbor freight 299pc organizer for 14$ and it has some skips i can't find them in deep sockets and u said the tekton has no skips and was wondering if they have a 25/32 sae n 21/32 and a 19/32 sae i need in deep i have them in short sockets but I have skips on the deep

[@MrMoparNoCar]

Have you done any mods to the 5 drawer mechanic cart?

[@CodyBuilds]

Only mod I did to the 5 drawer was the latch mod so I don’t have to open the top to unlock the drawers. I’ve converted my 5 drawer cart to a welder cart now that I have the new toolboxes.

[@MarzNet256]

A nice 1-1.5" thick piece of butcher block would make a great top. You can do an oil, acrylic, or poly finish.

[@CodyBuilds]

That would work great! I ended up using 3/4” plywood and Formica to make my counter tops.

[@MarzNet256]

@CodyBuilds Good call.

[@delvinishman77]

@Cody 2:00 This video was AWESOME I started w/4Drawer(gave to Dad) I move to 5Drawer(gave to Dad) I brought MacTool Edge 56” top & bottom from Work(sold Sat) I then brought SnapOn Classic 56” bottom home from work w/Husky 56” TopBox I finally have the SnapOn Master 72” at work Ps I have not 1 negative for my HarborFreight USGeneral cart for the price! Of we want more room & less price!

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@seanm4075]

During the Black Friday ITC sale I was looking at a returned green 5 Drawer cart that they had marked at $223 , it had some damage & the drawers stuck really bad... since the new ones are on sale for $189.99 I was thinking that if I could get them to knock off $60 -$70 I would consider it... Before I could even ask, a manager told me he'd let me have it for $100... He saw I wasn't really thrilled about the damage or the green... He said he had a black one he'd sell for $100 as well... it had zero damage but one drawer sticks a little... So long story short... I got a "new" 5 drawer cart for $100...

[@CodyBuilds]

Awesome! Congrats on the great score!

[@drtmi8789]

I use the 5 drawer cart with the folding table.

[@PDillz]

Series 3 cabs are sick not the second a see their price i stop looking at them. Perhaps the price compared to the regular carts makes it make more sense but at the glance that I make and the establishment i walk into, I don't expect something that size to cost that much. Maybe it's best if and when I can find a good deal.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

I have a 42" top and bottom and will eventually add another. As of now, I'm leaning between a 27" roller cabinet and the 15" end cabinet. Even though it costs more I wonder if the 27" cabinet wouldn't be the best way to go. I know how space needs tend to grow. Whichever I choose, I'm in no hurry and I'll wait for a sale. Anybody have experience with both and have an opinion? Edit: By the way, I'm extremely happy with my 42" set up. Didn't pay full price but even at full price, I think it's the best tool box for the money in that size range.

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

I bought the 5 drawer hart. It’s pretty great but I really wish I would have bought the full drawer cart

[@MarzNet256]

Stack a bottom and top 27" which gives a ton of storage with a compact footprint.

[@ryanle1293]

Do you know the LxW dimensions of the drawer? I wanna order some foam trays before the box arrives

[@CodyBuilds]

Which box or cart did you get? I can tell you the dimensions of any of them but the 4-drawer cart. I don’t have that one anymore.

[@ryanle1293]

@CodyBuilds silly me I forgot to ask which one. I wanted to ask about the 27 x 22 roll cabinet lol

[@CodyBuilds]

No worries. The inside of the drawers are 22.25”W x 19.375” deep.

[@ryanle1293]

@CodyBuilds that's absolutely perfect, they make the foam trays very close to that size. Have you heard of foam fit tools?

[@crabbycrouton4925]

Do you know what screws go in the series 3 27 inch cabinet handle? Part number 7. Harbor freight parts department doesnt know lol.

[@MarioMyers-r8k]

Do you still have the series 3 toolbox? I brought a book build a motor twice n the whole car cuts off

[@jasonthomas4895]

hey how come you didnt ad the 34 in full service master cart?

[@CodyBuilds]

I would have loved to but unfortunately I didn’t have access to one when I was shooting the video. I don’t have any first hand experience with that box so I didn’t want to give out any false info.

[@jasonthomas4895]

@CodyBuilds well it's a fantastic well built cart

[@saigyl9149]

marketplace is chaotic, i've seen the 5 drawer cart listed on marketplace for $400 with a suspicious picture showing an amazon listing priced at 500

[@flyzeyefab]

Nice review!

[@speedster-qe1nj]

I went with the Masterforce boxes and cabinets and love them. I have husky, us general and masterforce The masterforce is higher quality. The drawer latches are so much nicer.

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for sharing. Yes I agree on the Masterforce latching system. My father recently purchased a new Masterforce box and I was definitely jealous of the latches compared to the US General boxes.

[@crodriguez2004]

What are your thoughts on craftsman tool box . . .

[@CodyBuilds]

I haven't owned a craftsman box for about 15 years so I don't have much experience with the newer boxes. However, what I've seen in the store from Craftsman was not very impressive. I thought they were very cheaply made boxes even compared to the Husky boxes at Home Depot. I will say that Craftsman has started putting out a premium line of boxes and tools, the V-series, that look to be of a much higher quality, but with that comes a higher price tag as well.

[@Saladon89]

Im still waiting for my 20% or 25% off coupon to snag a series 3 box. I need a 56 inch cuz my 5 drawer cart is not cutting it. I have too many tools that I have acquired and will acquire in the future.

[@piercehawke8021]

Side note is either Amazon or Walmart sells a 5 drawer cart that's identical to the US General in this comparo.........for almost $200 MORE(!)

[@AeroPR]

Great video!

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrinrussell9021]

What do you thinkg about the 6 drawer $599 box (non series 3)

[@CodyBuilds]

I haven’t personally owned one so I hesitate to give too much advice. They seem to be of high quality from what I’ve seen in the store. It has more storage than the 42” rolling cabinet at the same price so that’s a plus. I would say it’s a good option if you don’t have plans for expanding your storage in the future and you like the option of the open storage on top. My experience with the carts was that the lids were always open so I rarely ever used the top as a work space.

[@kennethcullen1967]

They need a hutch for the 42"!

[@bradbrinegar1419]

huskys are good boxes, i have a few of them. the drawers really arent ideal for mechanic use. more for just home owner stuff but they hold up. and they arent modular. the usg has a box good enough for anybodys use.

[@bradscrazylife4269]

bought a 4 drawer for 169 a week ago. its a good deal

[@unbalanced60]

Came for the video, stayed for the Old Style.

[@CodyBuilds]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@MadMax-bq6pg]

damn! I wish I could get US prices over here in down under

[@tree3po]

So this is about 100-200.00 more than Husky?

[@davidwesselsr7316]

Knowledge is $ Thanks

[@sandycharlton8669]

When I get my tax return I'm going to buy the 42-in box in blue. I can only fill a third of it, but in the next several years I'll be buying a lot more tools

[@branned]

Well done!

[@CodyBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@OneReferralAway]

Great video

[@Ballack13-w9z]

Make a series of making the tops

[@ObservationofLimits]

I have to roll my cart all over the plant (corrugate plant). The lid lock is actually a godsend. I would delete it if the USG cart had proper double latches on the drawers rather than the dinky side latch. Only downside I would say to the USG is that the legs don't sit INSIDE the bottom tray but rather outside and the seams aren't welded on the bottom tray. I have probably 400# of tools in my 6-drawer cart and after a few years of dragging it around the bottom starts to fail. I have modified mine to stiffen it up, secure the edges, corners, and seams, and reinforced the legs. Ironically, it's been shitty forklift operators destroying my USG cart more than anything. I've gone through SIX since 2020 because operators drive blind.

[@ObservationofLimits]

Also, I have full sets of short 12s, deep 6s (1/4&3/8), hex, torx, adapters, crows, and 1/2" short sets. The top area does start to sag. It paid to buy some 5-lane socket holders (they pack in much tighter) and drill and bolt them in place.

[@MarioMyers-r8k]

Think you for your video I work on all my aces-whipes-1 classic cars but these 70-2000 Chevrolet Caprice are from the cab company and my dad gives them to me so I'm going to restore every thing that's mine and try to fix all the cars he wrecked and blow a motor and so i can get parts and paid one cop said he counted overe a milllion cars

[@bonogarcia4522]

I appreciate you doing this great comparison video, I did notice few benefits to the 4 draw over the 5 drawer. The 4 drawer has big draws actually open flush with the front of the cabinet. Which can make the difference of getting that tool on the back out depending on your set up. Alot of high end carts have that feature.Also the 4 drawer had holes in the lower cross member where you can store all kinds of stuff like those screw driver that are too tall for the top; where the 5 drawer does not have that feature. Just some cool little features that Along with the increase in width to store larger tool with out cutting across drawers. I personally think make the 4 drawer superior to the 5 drawer. I've been living with the 5 drawer for 4 years now and I'm seriously think of switching to the 4 drawer. But thanks again for the video helps me make a educated decision.

[@CodyBuilds]

Glad you found the info helpful!

[@ObservationofLimits]

The 4-drawer is worse in so many ways if you actually have to move the box often. And trust me, the first time a drawer slides open on you and hits something will be the last time because the drawer will never close right again.

[@TheProCut17]

5 drawer Black Friday coming up $189

[@daveclark8337]

56" roller cabs will be $600 on Dec. 23, 2024 .

[@screwheadej]

Will the 42in one be on sale too ?

[@daveclark8337]

@@screwheadej Nope, just the 56".

[@ooOoo.....]

5 drawer cart works well for me because I'm too old to bend down any farther and get tools from a bottom drawer 🤣

[@CodyBuilds]

Didn’t even consider that as an advantage 😂