Harbor Freight Tool Box Upgrades. One for looks, one for function.

Modifying the right hand drawer latch and making the box a little bit snazzier. No need to damage or remove the latches if you don't want them.
Cloth tape: amzn.to/31af6YO

[@BigTruckBigRV]

The things you come up with.......when it's below freezing outside :)

[@christurner5473]

After watching this video this is exactly what I did to my HarborFreight tool box . You were right it definitely made my boxes look so much better. Thanks for posting

[@guntherflume7129]

I don’t know what’s worse you having to much time to figure this stuff out or me watching it ! Always love your style 👍 don’t be a stranger

[@EpicCowlick]

Lol! There's always something rattling around in the head...

[@jeremyburrage4197]

Killer idea with the tape! I wanted that look without having to paint. This is the solution! Thanks man for linking it!

[@EpicCowlick]

Fast and easy

[@steveeaton9126]

I did the same thing on my 26" Waterloo, with black Gorilla tape, but made a folded-over flap extending UP as a tighter dust seal.

[@fishhuntadventure]

I’m not into the black. But they do make blue and white tape, just not in fabric electrical tape.

[@shelliebarnes1959]

Almost Feb in Northern Michigan and I see another cowlick video and it simply makes my heart just wiggle indeed

[@EpicCowlick]

Put on a few layers drop a hook through a hole. A trout dinner makes everything better!

[@ashlandgunclub1000]

Ditch the aluminum facing pieces and use carbon fiber adhesive strips to cover the top all the way over the front. You can also add magnets to the back of the drawers to help hold them closed when you override the lock, it gives just enough resistance where it’s not hard to pull open.

[@EpicCowlick]

Good suggestion on the magnets. Not so sure about the carbon fiber though... ;)

[@jerryknorr679]

Now that is some good ideas

[@cramersclassics]

Now if I just had a hobby.... well done!

[@TomGunnTools]

That was some great tips and tricks!

[@texasproud3332]

Very cool ideas !

[@dennisshaw1195]

Brilliant idea with the tape..

[@s2pointoh]

Cool! I have the smaller Harbor Freight toolbox built into the nose of my enclosed motorcycle trailer and I wish it had that latch. Occasionally we'll forget to lock the drawers. When we arrive at the trailhead the trailer is littered with wrenches and tools that flew out from bumps along the way. Thanks for sharing your channel! I just installed an onboard air system and Shocker XL horns on my Superduty and used your videos as instruction. Thanks!

[@EpicCowlick]

Yikes, what a pain to have tools all over. Time for a long ratchet strap over the front of the doors. These US General tool boxes are the real deal and nice to use.

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Two very cool ideas!! Great Vid, and thank you!!

[@EpicCowlick]

Glad you liked it!

[@brandrone0075]

Ok... that’s dope, that’s Awesome! Thank you for sharing that one sir!! 😃

[@EpicCowlick]

No problem 👍

[@greatlifestyleVlog]

This awesome my friend! Keep it up i really love it!

[@EpicCowlick]

Thanks for the visit

[@johnmarshall4442]

The tape idea I like , thanks

[@matthewroper7867]

You and I are the only guys who still say trick ! Lol

[@darren6790]

Thanks for linking it just ordered on Amazon. Wouldn’t mind doing the S&B gas tank next.

[@EpicCowlick]

The tank is expensive but you'll kick yourself for every day you went without it. Absolutely one of the best upgrades this truck can get.

[@bondscalper]

Wow great video

[@darren6790]

Whens the next video coming? Heck even if you film grass growing I truly enjoy your videos!

[@AdamMargie4ever]

Great tips 👍

[@kdar93]

Good job sir

[@paulv7217]

Like the carpet blade

[@acclem3026]

I like that locking latch. Was gonna get the 44” but unfortunately those aren’t have the locking latch.

[@downunderjuice]

Great video. How haven't you got a million views?

[@brianvera2353]

smart man. thanks for sharing

[@screamindemon811]

Some neat little trick to spruce it up and save some of us from having the odd coronary... btw if your garage is a little cluttered no worries Mr T you can keep your SD at my place for as long as you need... might need the keys to move it around....on trips around the country.... but I promise to treat it like it was mine...lol

[@EpicCowlick]

Treat it like it was yours, lol!

[@Robert-xp4ii]

I'm ashamed I wouldn't have thought to dress it up since it's not exactly unattractive but it damn sure looks better. As for the latches, I personally like them so they don't open and get unstable but it was still a good hack, particularly if bolted down, secured to the wall studs, etc. Ty

[@swartzautoman2]

Thank you vary much sir

[@michaelsilvey4833]

Love your videos. You do such a great job. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on FORScan for the 2017 F250, F350

[@EpicCowlick]

I've thought about it but there are a couple already out there that do a good job.

[@3rdcoastobs467]

Miss ya brother where ya been? We need some more uploads from ya!

[@chrismoore9997]

Nice.

[@trustyoldiron5416]

I WISH Harbor Freight still had the latches. I'm starting a mobile power equipment repair shop and I can just see all the drawers sliding open. They just use a tubular lock now.

[@nakedmolerat2029]

Loved the idea of the take - good job. I would like to do a gray tape on my white HF toolboxes - I can only see black tape on that link - what else would work in its place ??

[@EpicCowlick]

I haven't searched for other colors but it's a good idea. Start the search with black and then add other colors. Something will come up.

[@trekzilladmc]

It reminds me of an International Harvester black stripe tractor :)

[@EpicCowlick]

Lol!

[@steve7875]

Nice!

[@EpicCowlick]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@corydriver7634]

It’s been a year, how well has the tape held up as far as has it collected dirt and grunge from dirty hands? I like the latch idea but I wonder how many times I’ll forget about it, reach for the latch and have a nut bounce across the shop floor 😁. New sub , thanks.

[@EpicCowlick]

Tape surprisingly has stuck on perfectly. No peeling at all. It's pretty light duty in my garage though. Just basic vehicle maintenance and motorcycle rebuilding and maintenance. Did tie rod ends on my son's f150 yesterday.

[@zfilmmaker]

Can you do a Forscan how to for dummies? I’d like to delete the idle honk, but have no idea how to or what I need.

[@jeremiahsr1984]

Do they make that tape in red? If so where can I find it?

[@Eubanksproductions]

I followed your instructions by ordering electrician's cloth tape and placing it in the aluminum strips on my 72" Harbor Freight toolbox. What I found was that cloth electrical tape is not black, it's more gray... which looks very dull on these shiny black tool boxes. Also because the tape is cloth, the texture resembles that of non-skid stair tape when applied. The drab color and texture looked terrible so I removed it. Do you have a recommendation as to which cloth electrical tape to use for this application?

[@EpicCowlick]

There's a link to the same tape I used in the video description. It still looks great on my box and hasn't "unstuck" at all.

[@chancelake7770]

Looks like a snap on box

[@EpicCowlick]

I hear you can buy Snap on letters on ebay... ;) Yeah, it just doesn't make sense for a home garage to have that kind of equipment. This HF box is really a lot of box for the money.

[@thediymechanic5861]

Yes it is that so dumb to spend 10k plus for a box you could do so many things with 10k

[@unixdoes]

you know you're a gearhead when you're planning mods for the toolbox you still have to unload...

[@Garage732]

Great idea on tape but I’d rather have the locking drawer. Prefer to not have the toolbox flip over when all the drawers open up.

[@EpicCowlick]

This is why the nut is an easy solution. Put them in when the box is stationary and remove them when moving. Some guys are drilling the locks out and that makes moving the box at risk of just what you pointed out.

[@skidoorulz4914]

The tape is kind of cool but those slots are so you can mark your drawers as to what is in them. As far as the nuts are concerned if you move your box around as I do you do not want your drawers to open while moving and you don't have to remember to lock them everytime you move it

[@EpicCowlick]

True on both accounts. My box moves once every ten years and I know what's where. Just an option, not for all folks.

[@justinwoods240]

I'm buying a yukon and they don't have a latch and I'd want one reason being for moving and just because I prefer it I don't know why

[@EpicCowlick]

Latches are great for just that reason, moving the box around. A pain all other times. ;)

[@FJELDHEIM1974]

Probably a bit late now, but a cheap set of the orange 1" HF ratchet straps would work great for holding the drawers shut while moving the box.

[@escoson555]

What size nut have you found works best for the drawers?

[@EpicCowlick]

I used 5/16 nuts. You just have to make sure the nut holds the catch back enough so the door is free to open. They're cheap and everywhere.

[@user-bh2fq8in6h]

👍👍👍👍👍😎😎

[@louisalmeida89]

What size nut?

[@EpicCowlick]

I think it's a 5/16th nut.