How to Get the Most Out of Your Craftsman Tradestack Toolbox!

[@joruckus]

Thanks for the video. I really like this set. For me, seems like a good solution for truck tools on the go. The only issue I have is I wish there was a base to lock it into place when traveling. I.e. like the Milwaukee pack out system - they have shelving and base units you can install in your truck to keep in place.

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I totally understand. I now have almost 2 years on the Tradestack, it's become my toolbox that goes to the track. I'm using a tie down to tie it to existing shelves in the trailer. It represents a good value to price, I really wish it had better support with accessories like that. It's like it was built then forgotten about. I've been keeping the Versastak socket and bit sets on top and they've proven to be nice to have and easy to find stuff when I have help at the track from someone not familiar with my box. I'm using mine all the time, going places, or around the homestead where something may be broke in an inconvenient location.

[@zandertunes9602]

Awesome video. Very in depth

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

Much appreciated!

[@ChasroyHein-wt9ee]

Biggest flaw still plastic latches! Still never learn

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

Plastic latches do tend to be more problematic than a full metal latch. These don't totally suck. If someone is rough with their stuff, then these are more likely to have problems. For my use, they're holding up just fine.

[@tlowe9931]

I'm an electrician working out of a pickup truck. I just bought this to consolidate all of my tools. I also got the tool bag (wide open). Just packing everything into this makes a huge difference. Plus I can carry everything into a house at once. No need for multiple trips to the truck. The other brands at the hardware store were similar enough that I didn't lose anything by buying the cheapest set. It's going to take a few weeks working out of this to see if it's a good fit, but I have high hopes already.

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I've been using mine for a year now as I'm between houses and moving. It's worked out quite well. I've got all the basics plus some of the specialty stuff. No real complaints so far! A few more accessories might be nice, but that's not a deal breaker here.

[@NonieTools]

I LOVE Tradestack boxes. They fit a niche for me- not to big, and lightweight, but big enough. And my versastack/TSTAK boxes all stack on top

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I'm really enjoying mine. It's a pleasant size. It's tough enough and at a price point that made sense at the time. It would be nice if they had a few more options like the Packout, but I really can't complain. I've got a Craftsman 1/4 and 3/8 socket set in top that holds via the Tstak. It's a great setup to take with me and know that I've got the all normal stuff I'm likely to need. It's not big enough to make crazy heavy, and still have a little bit of everything.

[@Wardaug]

Love the Riv in the background

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

There's a lot of content on my channel about bringing that car back to life! It's a beautiful car, belongs to my father.

[@toolinhand]

For the price, it's hard to beat. The DeWalt tstak is compatible.

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I've heard that about the Dewalt, I'm curious how well they actually fit. I've been using my Tradestack for several months, I like to be able to adjust my tools to what I'm going to be doing. If I'm going to repair a fence, I need different stuff than if I need to go fix a tractor. My problem is that I still try to be bring too much and it's needlessly heavy!

[@toolinhand]

@@SnowFamilyRacing they're the same toolboxes, just different colors. Stanley Black and Decker just recolored them!

[@NonieTools]

I got the big rolling tradestack,a few drawers, and the open top crate all tradestack. Then I have a ton of tstak boxes and a few versa stack totes. They all fit together perfectly.

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

Awesome! I've got my eye out if they ever go on sale locally.

[@sundaecrew.]

got mine for $60 clearance.

[@lordrichard8184]

Great video! The verstack tower is on clearance at Napa for like $75 now. It’s a great deal. I bought 2 of them.

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

Not a bad deal at all! These are decent portable boxes that I don't think ever really did that well in sales numbers.

[@recyclespinning9839]

I returned mine. I do remodeling. In and out of jobs. First time I used it there's a flaw. When you go down stairs the part on the back of the rolling box catches on the step Don't they field test ??

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

Stairs are going to suck. That's one thing I know it won't do. So far, I've avoided stairs, and I can see how that's not an option for you.

[@richardsanchez9435]

Other than the cord wrap on the handle, I wish that you would have tested that more like pulling back on it and maybe twisting it. Amazons complaints seem to focus in on the handle as been the stacks nemesis and reason for returns/refunds. Can you or anybody comment specific to the handle holding up through your testing process or actual work place use? Is it all plastic or metal mix? Does it collapse and extend? That is the main support system for the entire stack, if the handle fails the whole system fails. Any comments?

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

The handle is not the main support for the stack. They latch together. Yes, it's a metal and plastic handle, and no it's not the toughest part of the box. I've dragged this into a field to fix a tractor and horse pens. I've dragged this through gravel to get to cars or just plain move it. As long as you're sensible about how you wrench on the handle, it'll do just fine. If you're the type that just grabs and rips on it, it'll have problems. This handle works well enough as long as you don't do dumb things to it. I've got 18 months of moving mine around, and the handle still telescopes and works correctly.

[@richardsanchez9435]

Awesome, thank you!@@SnowFamilyRacing

[@riderx65]

But when you put a versa stack you can’t put a trade on top of that. So versa ends the tower

[@zandertunes9602]

Unless maybe you have another tyranny plate idk if it would work upside-down but I don't see why not

[@Nathangies]

In the store the trade stack drawers seemed not and nice as the versa stack drawers

[@Nathangies]

I bought the versa stack but now i am realizing how small they are

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I've got both, to be honest, that the tradestack is more useful because of the size. I believe that the sliders are very similar, but I prefer the tradestack feel there, too.

[@douglassnow4064]

Show us a side pic of those drawer slides... they look like steel ball bearing slide style.. not just a plastic on plastic friction slide

[@douglassnow4064]

How do the roller wheels work? 10 inch tall or so?

[@NonieTools]

They drawers are metal ball bearings. They are very sturdy. I have 3 drawer boxes because they were on sale for $50 each recently! And the wheels are I believe 9";

[@douglassnow4064]

Very nice tool box! 🧰

[@luislazcano5604]

Porque tan baja la calidad del video

[@SnowFamilyRacing]

I am not sure. On my end, everything looks okay.