Husky 52 inch Toolbox from Home Depot Review and Comparison- You Might Be Surprised!

Bad Hombre Garage Episode 111
In this episode I take a few minutes to give a review on my Husky 52 inch tool chest that I purchased from Home Depot. I take a couple of minutes to explain why I bought this tool box instead of the Harbor Freight (U.S. General) brand toolbox, as well as the 56 inch version of this box from Home Depot.
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[@jahnkaplank8626]

Just came from HD looking at the 52 inch, but the new ones didn't have the wooden work layer, nor plugs on both sides, only one side. My guess is they dropped those to keep the cost down.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thank you for the update! I’ll try to pin this comment to the top so others can see it. Thanks.

[@brians2811]

@@BadHombreGarageand I just watched this as I’m finishing my setup. No wood and no lights inside the top portion.

[@BadHombreGarage]

@@brians2811thank you for the update!

[@emmcee476]

Yup. No more dual outlets, top light, or wood cover thing

[@BadHombreGarage]

@@emmcee476 bummer! Thanks for the update.

[@noneckjoe948]

Fyi… I just ordered mine today after watching this video 2 or 3 times over the past couple weeks…. Found it $100 off and a $75 credit card promo… couldn’t resist… thanks!!! Super excited to pick it up!!!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Alright! Very cool. I hope you like it.

[@kovuk9]

AWESOME review. I am currently looking to purchase this box and as you mentioned, I did compare it to the larger Husky box but didn't know about the smaller drawers...TYVM for bringing that to out attention. I am now sold on this box due to your detailed review.

[@BadHombreGarage]

I’m glad the video was useful to you! Thanks for watching.

[@pcfriese4570]

Great review brother! I just purchased this exact box from my local Home Depot store and they will be delivering it tomorrow. Looking forward to getting it! Thanks for your insights!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Awesome! I’m glad you found it useful. I hope you like the toolbox.

[@ScottRods]

Great review Joe. I hadn't thought about a lot of the stuff you mentioned.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks Dave, hopefully someone will find this useful.

[@joncoffing3754]

Great review. Good point on the shorter drawers, I didn't think about taller sockets.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Glad it was helpful.

[@sagatman97]

A very fine, helpful review. Thank you Sir.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoivonPC]

Thank you so much for a blunt review!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@tomycodd]

I have owned this same box for 5 years and would highly recommend it for any Mechanic.I work on Small Engines and use it every day.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Great! Thank you for the validation, I like mine very much.

[@juliansdiamonds]

Great review !!!!! Thank you !!!!!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching, and for commenting!

[@whosnext2005]

Thanks. Great review.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@emmcee476]

I do automotive for a living. Bought the Husky 52" in January and it's been great so far. Not sure if I should blame it on thin metal or "lower quality", but one thing I noticed recently is the bigger bottom drawer making contact with the welds on the very bottom of the box. I do have some weight in that drawer but it is not jam packed. I had to remove the drawer and grind off a little bit of the welds (don't remember if it was 2 or 3) so it does not make contact anymore when opening and closing the drawer

[@BadHombreGarage]

That’s good info! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.

[@user-xt6ng5jh8i]

Nice video. Thanks

[@BadHombreGarage]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@raymondshartrand2417]

Very good review. I also got the 52” over the 56” because of the height of the drawers. 👍🙏

[@BadHombreGarage]

Nice, I hope you like it as much as I do.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Nice, I need to stand my sockets up and I can't stand that the HF drawers can only open from grabbing them at the latch. Thanks for the review.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@thegreek088]

Great review.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks!

[@vocalone23]

Got it brother , appreciate the info

[@BadHombreGarage]

Right on!

[@tatasmgee2202]

good job man keep to it

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thank you!

[@SmokinBuddha]

The Home Depot's delivery service is really frustrating. I was supposed to receive my Husky 52" Toolbox Combo two weeks ago, but the delivery never showed up. I rescheduled for August 3rd, but once again, they never showed up. Now, my next delivery date is set for August 12th, 2024. Since I bought the Husky Toolbox, the price increased by $200 before taxes.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Ahhh! That’s frustrating. I’m sorry to hear that! I definitely would be making some calls to the store manager and higher if needed to get the lower price. That is poor customer service. Thankfully, I was able to fit mine in my suburban and get it home so I didn’t have to deal with that.

[@Ratherbemilling]

Valve spring compressing tool…. Invaluable tool. Bought this on sale the other day… great box but I’m short so the writing surface is a little high for me. Great video, thanks for posting.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Nice! Yep, you win. I hope the toolbox works well for you.

[@jamesstobaugh]

Nice box!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks

[@todbnla]

Killer hot rod!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks!

[@NZMOPAR]

Nice tool box I need a bigger one bad but we don't have that brand here but gives me some ideas to what to look for

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks Glenn, I waited a long time for this and had a lot of time to think about it.

[@crow-vz5lx]

funny, i did the same comparison with harbor freight, and the bigger model husky. i also thought US general was crappy. i just ordered this one, for my job, Im a mechanic/lead maintenance guy.i just ordered this exact chest about an hour ago online for pickup, and now looking up youtube videos about it

[@BadHombreGarage]

Cool, I think you’ll like it.

[@mtpocketbuilds4286]

I keep wrenches, and plyers, includeing pipe wrenches, adj, wrenches and the like in sepreat drawers, that way they dont get mixed with hand wrenches.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Great idea. I need to do some reorganization.

[@ronsgarage4230]

It’s a valve spring compressor. I have one just like it. But it is a bear to keep on the spring. Nice box!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Winner! But did you notice the modification?

[@ronsgarage4230]

@@BadHombreGarage the socket on the top?

[@BadHombreGarage]

@@ronsgarage4230 yep! A ratchet makes it so much easier to handle with some bigger springs.

[@paullegendre6815]

In Canada this box comes in 20 gauge steel and not 18 like the US. Also can't get the 56 in Canada anymore.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[@lukeshort7092]

Tool was steering wheel puller,and modified to make it easier to remove lock ring on all general motors vehicles,and most others...using a dental pick,or similar piece of gear..and it also appears to be a press and puller since your modification which you can easily turn with new modification....so what did I win?

[@BadHombreGarage]

Oh, close! But not correct. Thanks for watching and playing along!

[@tutubee507]

Thank you❗️👍🏽🫡👍🏽

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@hankarnold5947]

Just looked at my local HD today and they had 1 version 3 with the wood work top and 1 version 4 without for just under $800. Think ill go back and get the old dusty version 3 since its got the dual plug ins. Got enough gift cards from work to cover the price, win win

[@BadHombreGarage]

Nice! Hope it works well for you.

[@Deested]

I just got mine. Do your casters make a popping sound when you push around?

[@BadHombreGarage]

I do not recall any noises, but I haven’t pushed mine very much.

[@Spta97Vids]

This is a great review thanks so much for making! I too am looking at the 3 boxes and had the same observations (except drawer height). This version (3) of the box does not seem to be available anymore. Version 4 does not have the LED or wood work top and is 19ga rather than 18. Hope it is as good.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Thanks for watching and for providing the update, I was unaware that the newer version is different. If you buy it, let us know what you think!

[@jahnkaplank8626]

Just looked at the box in HD today and noticed the small differences. I like the wooden work top in this one but then again, it might just always be in the way, so... probably not a big deal that it's gone.

[@Spta97Vids]

@@jahnkaplank8626 Yea its kinda cool but not critical. I've overall been happy with my box but the top sticks when I first open it. It also took quite an effort to get one that was not damaged (which you often find out at home after you lugged it). Overall pretty happy with it and it does look cool.

[@jahnkaplank8626]

@@Spta97Vids awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'm fixing to buy me one in 2 days.

[@Spta97Vids]

@@jahnkaplank8626 which version are you getting? The one I got later went on sale for $400 off. I was able to get a store credit for it rather than price adjustment because the sales are store only

[@leemoore8154]

I just had to deal with the stickers being obnoxious. A heat gun will let you peel the remaining sticker right off. You might need some Goo Gone for any residue that's left.

[@BadHombreGarage]

That’s a great idea, thanks!

[@cavyboy99]

Does the texture of it attract dust. The ones i seen in home depot was so dirty and the dirt didn't wanna come off

[@BadHombreGarage]

That's a good question, I'm not sure if it attracts dust, but it sure gets dusty in my garage. But- so does everything else. It comes off easily with compressed air so I don't stress over it. Hope that helps.

[@r.c.mayhemp.n.w4180]

That tool was a valve spring compressor and what looks like a socket welded to it so you could use a ratchet

[@BadHombreGarage]

Boom! You got it!

[@trappn]

Did we miss it? Was looking forward to seeing the One Hombre stack the boxes.

[@BadHombreGarage]

Ha! Yeah you missed it. I didn’t video that rodeo, though I probably should have.

[@trappn]

@@BadHombreGarage It was the only reason we suffered through the whole thing. Just say'in......

[@richardbetzenderfer8577]

These are currently on sale for $789.00

[@BadHombreGarage]

Nice!!

[@smartbait]

How tall is it with the top open?

[@BadHombreGarage]

77” to the highest point with the top opened.

[@eric95423]

Hot Air Gun or WD40 will get that Label OFF. Great REVIEW... 🙂

[@BadHombreGarage]

I’ll try those, thanks for watching and leaving me the tip!

[@rwood1995]

@@BadHombreGarage Goo be gone. I have the spray can and works great

[@BadHombreGarage]

@@rwood1995 thanks!

[@joeeast439]

What year did you graduate from USAFA?

[@BadHombreGarage]

2001!

[@soundmapper]

You need a huot drill index lol.

[@BadHombreGarage]

I had to look up what one of those is, and yes I do need one!

[@ThriftyGarage]

I came to the conclusion that the Husky 52" box was perfect for me as well!

[@BadHombreGarage]

Cool, I hope you like it as much as I’ve liked mine.

[@cavyboy99]

Use some goo be gone on that sticker

[@BadHombreGarage]

I'll give it a try, thanks!

[@VaporEG]

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR WRENCH DRAWER BETTER: SONIC TOOLS 😆

[@BadHombreGarage]

Yeah those are nice!