Did US General Beat Snap-On and Matco with this 34" Tool Cart?

At less than half the cost of Matco or Snap-On, does this US General tool cart have the quality and construction to perform on par with the best in the business? I bought and assembled one to find out!
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This is an unboxing, assembly, first impressions and review video on the US General 34" Full Bank Service Cart sold by Harbor Freight. This rolling tool box has 18,700 cu. in. of accessible tool storage in a compact package. Essentially a replica of the Matco JSC483-RRB (for $1,200 less) this box is packed with top quality features like ball-bearing drawer slides, rolled drawer edges, and glossy powder coat paint. This full bank cart has 6 drawers with a variety of heights to accommodate large and small tools and lift gate top storage. With heavy-duty 5 in. locking swivel casters, this unit can hold 1200 lb. of tools securely. The powder coat finish is durable, and easy to clean.
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[@2JRaz]

I've got the 5 drawer version of this with a bottom storage area and it is fantastic. I got it for $100 while they normally cost $200! A coworker of mine has the same one but he put a snap-on emblem on it and the Snap-on guy was upset that he didn't buy it from him. He didn't even realize it wasn't snap on 😂

[@2JRaz]

Also I love how it matches the 240!

[@KameTrick]

Bwahaha that’s funny, if I was going to do that I’d make a parody “Snap-Off” logo or something 🤣 Sounds like you got a great deal on the 5-drawer 👌🏻 And yeah I was pleased by the color matching!

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

Those tool truck “experts.”

[@realtruenorth]

LOL, you guys don't realize how much buying this toolbox really costs a lot more than a Snap On. Study economics and you will understand supporting companies like Snap On makes your dollar value strong instead of create massive inflation. What good is a cheap box if this kind of ignorance cause $7/gallon gas prices 700% inflated food takes all that money you saved? Think next level people. Not just today, tomorrow. We need to stop the Chinese gov cheap products crack. It's already starting to bite us in the a$$! Do you really want cheap stuff that's cheap because it was made by slaves? Pfft,, not me, I choose morality and loyalty to my country over cheap.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

lmaoooo that just proves the snap on guys only think about one thing and thats taking money from you to the point they dont even realize what is and isnt their own fcking product

[@keithhall4009]

Picked one up today for $499. It’s a great cart and an unbelievable deal. It was east to setup, and the logos look great on an all black cart.

[@KameTrick]

The Black Friday sales are awesome, I’m glad HF is still offering these levels of discounts on their big boxes at least once a year 👌🏻

[@Broncobob88]

I work as a diesel mechanic and I've seen guys go all out and buy a $10,000 dollar snap on box and some spent only $800 dollars for a us general box. Both boxes got used and abused and both held up over the years, the only difference is it cost the poor guy a arm and a leg for the similar box. I say you cant go wrong with a us general box, the tools is what you use daily rather put the extra cash toward quality tools that will last a life time...

[@KameTrick]

100% agree. Painted steel will probably outlast us regardless of cost 👴

[@g-mc4507]

When I first became a mechanic my foreman told me “Buy good tools and a decent box. Toolbox won’t make you money”

[@nwjeepin888]

This helps a lot I been looking for a used cart or getting one of these for the money. Just got into heavy diesel and my smaller cart isn’t able to handle the job no longer. Time for an upgrade.

[@OkieRA29]

I love my US General cart. Got a 5 drawer roller cart and it has been beat to death and keeps coming back for more

[@KameTrick]

That's what I've heard from some other folks as well. They may be replica boxes, but if you copy something *great,* the result will at least be good!

[@TheLexiconDevils]

This isn’t the same level as the 5 drawer ones. Overall impression is very flimsy.

[@therobroach]

FYI. if you don't have a truck it can fit in a midsize SUV. Once the box is off the pallet the carboard box dimensions are 37 1/4 inches wide, 25 3/4 inches deep, and 42 1/4 inches tall. I was able to fit it in with the cardboard box in my 2004 Lexus RX. It was loaded on a scissors jack cart and took two people. I and a tiny female employee who is farm strong loaded it up. It fit completely in and was able to close the rear liftgate.

[@pugmalley]

Can also just go and rent a U-Haul van or even rent the Home Depot truck.

[@aaronkong8393]

with the pallet it fit in a 2015 rx350 no problems

[@michealweisenbeck2412]

Wish I could post a pic of mine, so far I’ve bought 4 of these, 2 for at work and 2 for my boys. The 2 at work are connected together with the shelves on both ends and it’s amazing to work out of, especially for costing me under $1100 total for the whole setup

[@KameTrick]

That’s rad, I bet the shelves on both ends work pretty well

[@Gamingenters651]

I’m actually a supervisor at harbor freight tools. I’ve worked there for about 5 1/2 years now. It’s nice to see some of my favorite KZbinrs use our products . To bad I’m not anywhere near by , I would definitely hook you up with some deals.

[@KameTrick]

I’ve always been a fan of the HF Boxes, glad to finally own this fairly new design. Through the power of the internet, there might be a chance to collaborate on something in the future, feel free to DM me if I might be able to help with something 👌🏻

[@Gamingenters651]

@@KameTrick hey , actually kinda funny but just FYI your tool box just went on sale to $599.99 starting 10/29/21. You can go back in and get a price adjustment. Save yourself $100.

[@KameTrick]

@@Gamingenters651 I appreciate the tip, I’m probably not eligible though. I bought it for 10% off on presale, and then a couple weeks later when I came in to pick it up, HF was doing 15% on US General products for inside track members, so I joined and got 15% off of the 10% off presale price I originally paid for some reason...$535 out the door😅 But if you think I’m eligible for more somehow I’m all ears haha

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@KameTrick how do you message on KZbin?

[@jamestaylor8860]

Thanks for showing the process of getting the thing home, unloading etc.

[@KameTrick]

Sure thing! I wanted to go into more detail about it, but the video would do terribly if there was 5 minutes on how I managed it so I tried to work it into the intro quickly for anyone wondering how doable it is to solo wrangle the thing. It was a channel he but not impossible 👍🏻

[@SlickWillyTFCF]

I've had my full bank for six months or so and I love it. I've had the 56" top and bottom with an end locker for a while and got tired of walking back and forth to get tools, so I decided to get the full bank for all my most used tools. It's been incredible to have almost everything I need within reach and I use the top bay of the cart to hold all the tools I'm currently using so they're not in an engine bay or on a table. The only problem I've had with it is that the powder coating it's a little thin and there are a few small chips where it's down to the bare metal just from setting tools on it or bumping it into things without much force at all.

[@KameTrick]

Mine is holding up alright, but I don’t use it every day, more like weekly so it has an easy life. Rolling everything to the work area is a game changer for sure

[@marcstruglia4349]

I got one also! A green one. HF sent me a 25% off coupon for anything, I got it for $477 or so including tax. I love this box. Marc.

[@KameTrick]

That’s a great deal, I still love mine 👌🏻 Need to make an update video for it sometime

[@philsowers]

@@KameTrick I think we'd even like an update video just showing what tools you've got in it, nothing fancy. Maybe a year later update?

[@davida871]

​@philsowers Agreed. How is the cart one year later, and how well has it performed over the last year would be interesting. 👍

[@l0ls13]

2 years later i watch your video again. loving the s13 you have or had.

[@KameTrick]

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve still got it! As shown in this more recent vid and more to come 🙏🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/npavdaqEiJh-g8ksi=ieC4RnDl-zzKjjM7

[@apenas7399]

I had to unload mines by myself as well, and I was so nervous of dropping it when I had to lift it up after installing the casters but I didn't drop it, this tool cart is awesome.

[@KameTrick]

Yeah solo handling these parts is kind of a pain, but once they’re set up they are great

[@LayneSteighlee]

watching this as they are on sale for 499...and I am in need of finally buying a good tool storage solution. I am also going to buy the 428 piece quinn set on sale...it also has great reviews.

[@KameTrick]

It’s a lot of box for that price, pretty solid option for a hone garage...I’m loving mine!

[@blakewaddell451]

Bought one yesterday for $526 out the door. I will be using mine professionally though. Man it is heavy I do know that haha. I have all US General boxes and carts besides my Craftsman and they all do very well and hope up well professionally. When I seen it on sale for $499 and I could get it early with my membership I jumped on it. Had to go to two to find orange to match my box but it was worth it. I do wish it was assembled already though since it’s so heavy.

[@KameTrick]

Good to know! Yeah unloading and assembling it solo was a bit of an adventure, as you can see in the video intro...would have been handy to have a buddy left a hand, but with some spare tires to protect it from hard bumps it was a doable solo job😅

[@johnb1121]

Make a video with tools in it 😍😍😍

[@jessethompson1545]

I was wanting to get the 5 drawer cart, but they raised the price on it. Of course this weekend it was on sale for $499. I jumped on it. I’m happy I did. I got the last one the local store had in stock and it was the color I wanted. Blue.

[@KameTrick]

Very nice, congrats!

[@thetravi1348]

I have been working on my own cars for years and finally upgraded my Waterloo to a 5 drawer us general cart. I love it. Funny thing, these inexpensive boxes hold my expensive tools just as good as the expensive boxes. With the money I saved I got more expensive tools.

[@KameTrick]

That’s my priority too. If I ever run out of expensive tools to buy, maybe I’ll get a nicer box…but not likely haha 🙌🏻

[@GuyRegular]

Yeah I just bought the same box in red, harbor freight has them for 599.00 now The emailed me a coupon for 25% off any item so I ended up picking it up for $450. I had one of their five drawer carts I bought a few years ago and it was in excellent condition. I was able to sell that for $180 so I was able to upgrade to this cart for about 300 bucks. I'm using it as a second toolbox to put place some items in that I didn't have room in for my main box that I had to store on shelves in the back room. So now I can have everything in my main garage area. I'm putting a power strip in the top and I'm going to use the top section for all my battery chargers and batteries since my tools are in my main box. But it's a decent box for the price. I don't think you can go wrong

[@KameTrick]

Absolutely agree, congrats on the upgrade 👏🏻 I need to sort out a storage solution for my trailer and might look at picking something else up from HF for that. It’s got a “racer box” on the front of it that’s about 3x4 feet high with a door on each side and I want to make one door open up to some sort of tool storage cabinet or removable toolbox

[@demonspeeds1]

im pretty sure its a great box. i already had the snap on with the split top. only a matter of time before harbor F. steals that design aswell

[@RunninGunner04]

If they make a spit top I’d get it, I’m looking for a good deal on one right now

[@Unstoppablejacob]

I got the black on black for 550 total price including taxes.. I put mine in a heavy duty diesel environment and it seems to be holding up well so far.. thinking of upgrading the slides for some heavier duty ones considering the weight of tools I want to put in this cart.. all the snap on guys at work are thoroughly impressed with the build quality of the box.. happy us general customer here!!

[@KameTrick]

Nice! Same here, mine probably has an easier life for now but it’s still good as new 👌🏻

[@davidburgenmeyer1336]

Great video! Very detailed n explains everything in easy step by step process. Thanks for your Awesome video!

[@KameTrick]

Thanks for the feedback!🙏🏻

[@luiscastillo530]

It’s actually a nice cart, was planing on buying a new snap on tool box for my job and take my older snap on classic home an share the same key, but between snap on, Matco an us general cart, it’s pretty comparable to the snap on cart, the us general has stronger corners, $600 compared to $2400, yeah it’s a no brainer

[@fredhaug528]

I snagged this for 499 on sale and it is 100 percent worth it, i think it has amazing quality for the price

[@jinpark5324]

The 34” US general tool box will be on sale for $499 this week. I think HF can do price adjustment for you.

[@KameTrick]

That’s actually better than I paid for it-I got mine for $535 out the door 🤔 I might have to look into that 👋🏻

[@justinkemp3527]

1:32 Now is a great time to place a washer between the body of the box and the plate of the caster (just on the 2 front casters). This will make your drawers drift closed slightly

[@RenegadesGarage]

Kame Trick... Nice review of that cart.. Harbor Freight has that cart on sale right now for $599. I just confirmed the price on their website. I am thinking about getting one at that price. The thing about "tool truck" brands is they have a lifetime warranty and that covers everything, even the paint. And they are made in the USA.. The Harbor Freight cart only has a 90 day warranty and it's made in China. That's why there is a difference in price..

[@KameTrick]

I get it, though I wonder that even without a lifetime warranty it may still last just fine for my lifetime and possibly my kid’s...I have plenty of tools and metal pieces that have outlasted my grandfather and dad, and they are still holding up just fine. No disrespect to the higher priced boxes, of course 👍🏻

[@RenegadesGarage]

@@KameTrick Exactly and even if you ever did need something like a drawer slide surely they can't cost that much..

[@mk5damian]

@@RenegadesGarage pretty sure Matco doesn't have a lifetime warranty on their boxes

[@RenegadesGarage]

@@mk5damian I'm not 100% sure if they do or not on their carts. I have heard one of the tool truck brands don't. They do on their toolboxes to the original purchaser. Same with all of the tool truck brand toolboxes.

[@cuskit]

@@RenegadesGarage 3 HF tool carts for the cost of 1 Matco. No brainer - buy the 3 HF. Stash two in the closet - if one breaks you have 2 backups. Which you'll never need because these things are built BOSS! So use all 3 and have confidence that they''ll just as long as Matco or Snap-on. I know - I have several of their chests, including this one and use them in an industrial setting (I own and operate an industrial metal/woodworking shop.

[@daves7525]

I just pre-ordered one...they were out of the blue at nearest store...on sale for $499 + another 10% off using their credit card for the 1st time...

[@KameTrick]

Nice! I paid 535 after tax but 499+10% off is the best deal I’ve seen 👏🏻

[@Rockhead75]

They are great ! Be nice to your box and it will last forever

[@christopherelrod8788]

I wish they would make it 40 inches. I bought my 40 inch matco Jamestown cart used for 1300. It's the perfect size. Not to large to roll around but not to small to need more space.

[@KameTrick]

The extra room would be nice, I think tool carts are like trailers and to some degree you’ll always want more haha. If I had a bigger shop I’d probably have considered a longer bench style cart

[@ze_german2921]

I purchased a Cornwell made similar to this 10 years ago for $1200 at the time with a stainless top, it was the best you could get at the time but times have changed. Myself i just started a new maintenance Mechanic position in a Food Plant and started out with a $259.00 5 Drawer roll a round box.

[@KameTrick]

I’m sure the cornwell is still holding up well, but it’s hard to hate the cost-to-performance aspect of these boxes as higher quality material and construction trickles down. The folks who still want the brand loyalty and exclusivity have their options, and the folks who aren’t worried about that get a better end result, too 👍🏻

[@starguy821]

Pre ordered mine today at $499 plus I applied for the credit card and regardless if approved or not, the 10% will apply. It was like $476 with taxes. I can wait for that price.

[@KameTrick]

I got mine for $535 out the door, you’re getting an excellent price. Worth the wait for sure 👌🏻

[@dustinanderson4809]

I have the 5 drawer cart and LOVE it. I've thought about getting one of these to match.... My issue has nothing to do with the box itself. It's awesome 👌. But for the price I kinda feel like you might as well spend another $200 and go with the full 56" box. Also it's a little disappointing that they don't have all the accessories for these that they do for thier smaller carts. In fact it's pretty much the same price as the 44 inch box wich is also an excellent box (I had one for years at work).

[@KameTrick]

That’s good feedback, they do have some nice accessories for those other boxes. I hope they’ll develop some more specific for this size but we’ll see 🤔

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

These are amazing

[@theoddp6004]

They need a purple with black trim and I’m sold lol

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Awesome video! Thanks for all the details!

[@martinneps9387]

What's good? About this box, the rails are more sturdier than other tool boxes.That's what I like.The smaller drawers have one rail.But the bigger ones have double.That's how all these boxes should be made

[@frankthespank]

They’re nice, huh? I’m still “organizing” mine, I picked it up a week ago. I had the 5 drawer cart and upgraded to this full bank one, I got green. 😎 When I first ordered mine it was on sale for $630, not bad… then Harbor Freight had ANOTHER sale that put it at $600! 😡 However, I took the receipt in with me the other day and they didn’t even bat an eye and “refunded” me the difference of $30… of course I gave it right back to them on more tools 😆

[@KameTrick]

I still have to figure out which drawer I want to put which tools in, *and* get organizers too, I hear ya! Glad they adjusted the price for you 👌🏻

[@BigRockyD]

I paint cars for a living, been in the paint shop for 14 years. I don’t need many tools especially not quality ones, just my sander and paint guns. So naturally I got myself a nice Cornwell power cart in lime green.

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

I thought about getting a us general tool cart but what didn’t sell me was the plastic retainers that lock the drawers in place seem cheap. My snap on roll cart was the same and they always broke because of the amount of tools I had. I ended up buying a Mac maxsimizer tool cart instead

[@KameTrick]

I could see the plastic retainers being a failure point, though you could always use the metal locking bar while moving the box, then unlock when you get to your work area 🤔 For my part, I’m not a mechanic by trade so I probably won’t move it so often or so far that I put any strain on the retainers

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

@@KameTrick I never moved the snap on cart, only slide the drawers in and out but I am a professional mechanic so I open them all the time but that box seems good for the diy person

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@wendellgreenidge3362 you messed up and wasted alot of money

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I can honestly say I'm not a fan of Harbor Freight tools as a whole, but I researched, looked in person and decided on U.S. General toolboxes for my garage over the other available options. They'll outlast me without having to spend Snap-on money.

[@KameTrick]

I’m pretty much on the same wavelength as you, went through the same process, and came to the same conclusion 👍🏻 When you copy such a nice base product, even the budget version is pretty damn good.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

The strap ons are giving people a screwing

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

@@michaelvoorhees5978 The price is astronomical for very little improvement over quality competitor brands.

[@uonadtehrrocks]

If they could make an ICON on for $1000 it would be perfect 👌

[@markbauer9393]

Do you think I could fit the box in the back of my 4 door jeep wrangler? With seats folded down. I don't have access to a truck

[@ac0gr3b0rn]

Wish we could get these over here in the uk!

[@ourfatherswar3464]

Love you dad.

[@justinhayward5027]

That 300 though! Nice 👍

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

Ready for this in slate gray

[@P46345]

I never thought I'd see a Fiero again.

[@KameTrick]

Haha 🤣

[@shanemicheal7848]

They are 499 now. I will be getting one really soon hopefully.

[@KameTrick]

That’s a solid deal, should come out close to what I paid after tax 👍🏻

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello Kame Trick Thank you for a Great Video. I just found your channel and subscribed. Your very thorough. Again thank you

[@KameTrick]

Glad I could help, thanks for taking a moment to leave me a comment! 👋🏻

[@yobosy2352]

Sold!

[@UBBERTANKER]

i got 2 0f the 5 drawer ones at home and work and never had a issue and this is probably gonna be my work car soon but i wish it was a slider top

[@KameTrick]

You liking them pretty well then? So far I’m really happy with mine 👍🏻

[@josephlopez4979]

Beautiful tool box

[@KameTrick]

Yeah, I’m very pleased with it 👍🏻

[@UliMuliko]

Great Design

[@raymondmejia158]

Great review buddy!

[@KameTrick]

Thank you, I hope it helped you out. I’m still enjoying this box, it’s served me well

[@dhena8112]

I bought a like new snap on roll cart used for $900 on offer up just before HF came out with these.

[@KameTrick]

That’s a solid deal and you got a rad brand name, so that’s good 👍🏻

[@kawasaki000000000000]

I purchased one of these too and I don't think mine has grease able casters

[@johnbailey9682]

This box is on sale now $599 bucks I think the sale ends Sunday night Oct 31 , 2021

[@KameTrick]

That’s a solid deal! All told I got mine for $535

[@jrebuilds2]

I wonder if they are going to bring the sliding stainless steel top instead of this version that the top flips up. I’m stuck between this one and the 56”. Thanks for sharing! 😎👍🏻

[@KameTrick]

That’s a good question, I haven’t seen the sliding top yet. Thanks for checking out the vid!

[@bullemailbox79]

nice video you showed the box off nicely!! but i do have one question..if you lock the box with the key but the drawer lock latch is in the unlock position, will they still be locked of does the key only lock the lid?

[@KameTrick]

Interesting question. So I just checked it cause I’d never thought of that. If a drawer is “shut to” but not actually latched, locking the box (lever under the lid) does not prevent the “shut to” drawer from opening and closing. Something I thought was neat, though, is that you *can* fully shut the drawer left open and once you do, it will stay locked shut. Thanks for the good question!

[@IBMDOCTOR]

They need top sliders !!!!!!!!

[@acu112]

Sweet, well organized

[@KameTrick]

I just don’t have much in there yet, I’ll make an update video as I get my tools fully transitioned into this beast 👌🏻

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

I’ve got this one at home and the Matco at work I hate the Matco one at work

[@andrepotts7890]

Anywhere in canada sell these boxes? Looks like a great entry box

[@andrewroebuck6205]

I would still take a Matco over these because of the thicker material and quality control Matco has over the production of their boxes but this box does have its place I’m glad to see harbor freight is offering more than just the 5 drawer cart

[@KameTrick]

Competition is usually good for consumers 👌🏻

[@marcowens3522]

Hell for the price of 4 or 5 of these they should be better built but for 4 or 5 times the cost no absolutely not!

[@twistedpixel2558]

I like it, except the value still isn't there at the price. The U.S. General 27 x 22 roll cab have 7 drawers, 10,900 cu. in. of storage space for $399.99. You get a little more storage space, one less drawer, and a lid for $200 extra dollars. Either the 27 is too cheap, or the 34 is too high. I dunno really.

[@TadWolfe]

Any idea if you can purchase the bumpers separately?

[@KameTrick]

I believe the bumper is listed as a part on the owners manual, there’s also a number to call. I suggest calling and asking: manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/57000-57999/57517-193175450760.pdf

[@jubblybits6155]

Where’s the video on how you got the discounts?

[@JDMJACOB1]

Great video!

[@KameTrick]

Thank you! I appreciate it :)

[@coreyscarrepairs]

I've heard of dealerships making people agree to buy a snap on/mac/matco tool box within x amount of months of starting at their dealership as to upkeep their status

[@KameTrick]

Dang, that’s kind of intense...maybe the idea is to make ppl get into big debt so they don’t have the ability to leave or something 🤔 Also thats an awesome username 👌🏻

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

That’s disgusting.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Id beat somebody for that

[@HolographicOne]

Anyone watching this video: There's a coupon on their website for this box in any of the 6 colors for $499 until 3/20.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

I used it and ordered an orange one yesterday. Can't wait to get it in 2 to 3 weeks they said

[@cbobscountrybunker2312]

You could scrape off the us and fill in with the general lee

[@KameTrick]

Haha that’s pretty creative, I gotta admit 😆

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

I ordered the orange. Gonna find a big rebel flag sticker for the top

[@BlindBatG34]

It looks like a carbon copy of my Snappy box with a few improvements. Only two of the casters on my box swivel, the latching strips only span 3/4 of the width and my bottom drawer only has one set of slides. You paid less than I did for my box used. It would be interesting to see if there is a significant weight difference (thinner steel, less reinforcement, etc).

[@KameTrick]

This is awesome feedback, thank you for sharing. I have some buddies in the mechanic industry but haven’t made it out to check out their boxes for a direct comparison. If you know the weight of your box I’m sure I could weigh mine, just to satisfy that curiosity as it’s a great question...but I bet that’s a tall order since we will both be packed down with tools haha

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Yes they’re thin & not very well reinforced. The drawer latch things will break soon enough. Could have been a fantastic product like their 5 drawer ones are but they dropped the ball going for looks over materials.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@TheLexiconDevils you're so wrong..... must be a fan boy

[@wyattprothro7443]

I think it's funny that the snap on box and probably the matco box went up in price and this one dropped 100 dollars 🤣 this is priced at 599 now and the snap on box it 2,000

[@KameTrick]

Oof, I would get the Matco and snap on stuff if I had more money than I knew what to do with, but until then it’s usually craftsman and kobalt type brands for me. While this basically a replica product, the good news is, if you copy a top class design you end up with a really good option for so much less 💯

[@TheLexiconDevils]

They’re going worldwide now under different brands. Not made along the lines of the other US General boxes though. Feel cheap & flimsy in comparison to them. Shame really I don’t see anyone else making a low cost version of this style box? Up the quality or lower the price? Take The standard HF roll cab & put a flip top section on that. Now that would be a Strap On killer

[@fff3136]

I work at a dealer and will never under stand how someone could pay thousands for a box when you can get the same shit way cheaper. I beat the hell out of my husky box never a issue however I plan on picking one of these up soon.

[@KameTrick]

That’s the wavelength I’ve always been on. I guess if I had more money than I knew what to do with I’d roll out the red carpet for my gear, but until then I’m “dollar to performance” first 💯

[@psubond]

Great box, i got mine for 479 plus tax

[@fastrich75]

$499 today here in Pa

[@KameTrick]

Yeah the Black Friday deals are solid 👍🏻

[@Brianmw305i]

Why this cost 599

[@Orlosthedruid]

not gonna lie...Im jelly like SMUCKERS. I want the green color though.

[@KameTrick]

Their green looks pretty good, too. Would have matched the racing clutch unit on my track car 😎

[@100pyatt]

Can't beat the quality for the Price point. The "Name Brand" boxes are mostly paying for a Name "prestige" factor 🙄

[@KameTrick]

Yeah😅😅

[@Steve0885]

$539.99 on sale now

[@KameTrick]

I’m thinking about buying one of their generators at some point, hoping a 20% off coupon will drop for one of those eventually

[@KameTrick]

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[@wwz1011]

Do you want to work for the tool guy, or do you want to work for your family? Secure storage is a must, beyond that, its just vanity.

[@KameTrick]

💯

[@bearallen852]

Lol you feel like you stole it. I got one on Black Friday for under $500, I basically stole it as well.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

100 bucks off right now !

[@jeffcuevas5728]

matco has better , thicker metal.. but the savings is a consideration

[@justinsgr8]

But think about it, who is going to cut through your box at your house or a work place. It's to keep out the common crook not someone who's going to come take the whole box. Metal means nothing. Think about a gun safe... Same deal!

[@ls_812]

Yeah but the Matco drawer sliders are much much nicer. And if your doing work professionally, it's nice having a drawer that just glides smoothly out. Now for home, and taking to the track o. Weekends, the HF is great. They both have there place to me. But once you've had and used the Matco, you'd understand the differences

[@justinsgr8]

@@ls_812 I have the snap on cart and the both feel the same to me while loaded down with tools. I oil the rails anyways but it really doesnt matter to me cause it's just a tool box but I get it.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

It's a tool box, not an armored truck

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@ls_812 these drawers are butter

[@doglife5306]

Cool video. What year is that red car?

[@KameTrick]

Thanks! The car is my 1991 Nissan 240SX, you can see it in action in several vids such as: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_capePlNCcn7c

[@doglife5306]

@@KameTrick Awesome! Looks sweet!

[@dangrimes5078]

The problem is if you work with other guys they're going to give you shit everyday because you didn't buy off the tool truck and spend 3x too much.

[@KameTrick]

Yeah, and that is a legit problem. Social pressure is real and no one wants to feel bad for having less than their coworkers or buddies. It seems hard for most people to step outside of that mental framework.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@KameTrick I'm a machinist. I remember many years ago I got shit because everyone had a brown Kennedy box. I had a very nice box but it was a red craftsman. Wrong color. It actually bothered me too. I still have that old craftsman box and it's going to be here long after me. .

[@GuyRegular]

Tell him that you have $1,200 more in your pocket than they do. And by the way you don't do group think

[@skipskip3078]

it's a nice box don't get me wrong but he dropped something in the holes where the screwdrivers are you got to go fish to get it out quarter inch Drive my dinner's ready

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

No one, I mean no one EVER opens all drawers of a tool box!

[@justinsgr8]

Hell no, I have a snap on KRL777 and a 1032 THE BOX WILL FALL OVER IF YOU DO THAT. 😫

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

He did

[@justinsgr8]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC All drawers that are FULL of tools... 🤔

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@justinsgr8 what did Ronald say ?

[@justinsgr8]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC 🌞

[@bird718]

maybe its time to get a biiger box?

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

That's what she said

[@philipbohlinger4150]

People who love these have never owned a matco s series box.

[@KameTrick]

I would love to own one of those, paying for one is another story... 💸

[@philipbohlinger4150]

@@KameTrick I picked up a good used one for 1300.

[@KameTrick]

@@philipbohlinger4150 not bad! This box came out to $535 after tax

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Drink that kool aid sheep!!! It's a tool box not a motorcycle or car.

[@philipbohlinger4150]

@@michaelvoorhees5978 do you really think I haven't had cheap boxes? I got tired of loaded drawers falling on my feet when I opened them. Let's go Brandon!

[@br529]

Harbor freight boxes are ok. Not as well built as my matco. Harbor freight is china made

[@edoneill6701]

You can't do a comparison without having both on had. This is dumb.

[@mt1885]

Is this Made in CHINA?

[@KameTrick]

Almost surely, China probably has one of the world’s most capable mass production sector these days

[@mt1885]

@@KameTrick Was just wondering, seems like a lot has moved out of China with all that is going on. Be nice if they would move it out of there permanently.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@mt1885 prices will double and triple if they do.

[@xmarksthespotmarksmanship2730]

The fact that this video is 2 years old by now I’m assuming that cheap US General brand has probably fallen apart already if not, then it’s probably on its last leg lol