NEW!! U.S. General SERIES 2 30" Tool Cart -vs- BLUE POINT (HARBOR FREIGHT -vs- SNAP-ON)

Earlier this month we bought 2 brand new 30" tool carts -- the Blue Point from Snap-on & the brand new U.S. General SERIES 2 from Harbor Freight.
In this video we compare the carts side-by-side, and give you a good idea of what to expect out of each one.
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[@Stephen-carr]

How did the drawers feel. That is my primary concern. I hate when a drawer falls off lol

[@brettsilva7317]

Stephen Carr the drawers feel great!

[@Robert-dy8jt]

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[@Robert-dy8jt]

@@Stephen-carr tu I have been trying w6yy

[@rpr9621]

Great review

[@chrischris4827]

Snap-on, keeping mechanics broke for over half of a century!

[@jagboy69]

I hate the red rape truck!

[@Enonymouse_]

Some of their products are worth owning, some are not such as this tool car.

[@illbetherejk3212]

Harbor freight, leaving stripped fasteners and bloody knuckles across the continent.

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

I really hope HF kicked you down with some cash because this video is going to make them alot of money. this is the Best review out there. Im buying a box because of this video.

[@RealToolReviews]

Too bad they dont have affiliate links like Amazon....oh well, at least the KZbin views will eventually add up. But -- Snap-on doesn't have affiliate links either (just think how many $30 rubber bumper sets I am selling!) haha

[@thedudeofshaving1749]

You and other youtubers really do make a huge impact on what we buy i hope tool manufacturers are finally taking notice.

[@matthudson1724]

I'm actually going to buy this box because of this video too 👍

[@benjaminleblanc]

Yep - Im sold. Headed to HF tomorrow morning to finally pick one up myself.

[@prmayner]

me too.

[@AM-nn9sv]

You know you’ve hit it big when Harbor Freight uses your video in their advertisement. Well done as always. 👍🏻

[@doughayes8367]

Go to harbor freights page for the cart, this review is there.

[@dangda-ww7de]

@@doughayes8367 hf copy lot of stuff now copy his video too.

[@duanedragon2]

I am a professional auto mechanic and strongly recommend the Harbor Freight 5 drawer cart. Since it was released it is one of, if not the best quality tool for the money. It is big enough that techs who are starting out can make there living out of the thing for years and for guys like me it can easily lug around the tools I use 90% of the time. And that's what a tool cart is supposed to do; extend the reach of your main box. The struts will eventually fail, but all of them do. No biggy, just clamp the strut open with a small pair of vice grips. I have replaced my top compartment drawer liner with a diesel truck mud flap cut to fit. I have the folding side table also. I make $72k a year and can afford any tool cart I want but the Harbor Freight 5 drawer is the real deal. No one has made fun of it, even guys with $2k roll carts that are as big as main toolboxes used to be.

[@1978garfield]

Thanks for the review. I mentioned this to some mechanic friends of mine and they assured me they wouldn't hold up in a pro garage. That seemed odd to me. Tool boxes hold tools whether at home or at the car dealership. Yes Snap On parks a truck on their boxes as a demo but that that isn't something you should do at work. Seems like to me the tool box is a great place to save money so you can afford to fill it with quality tools. I have been impressed with many of HF hand tools. I have seen their ratchets,sockets and wrenches tested to failure. You are not going to break any of those without a piece of pipe. They aren't the best but for many of us they are good enough.

[@BamaPewPew]

I loved this review, felt like old motor week on PBS. Quick to the point facts and real world applications. You gained a subscriber.

[@movaughn20]

I always enjoyed Shade Tree Mechanics...

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

It totally has that vibe!!

[@birdoffire9]

Yeap that what it sounds like. Hot the nail on the head 🤣

[@matthinge789]

Yet another unbiased, no bull review. This channel is outstanding.

[@matildemery6838]

Matt Hinge cobra

[@bradymcphail9690]

I agree💯

[@sn00ch]

Why not yellow? Red, blue, and black are old!!! Add teal and yellow!!! Even mint! THEN ID BUY! Great stuff otherwise!!!

[@donnlowe9129]

@@sn00ch they just came out with green.

[@SWResto]

@@sn00ch Good news they now come in blue, red, black, green, orange, and yellow!!

[@TheoneandonlyJobis]

Been using and abusing this cart for a year in industrial maintenance. It's even been out a dock door while loaded. 20 minutes of love with a dead blow and it still works flawlessly with just minor cosmetic damages. Us general has a customer for life.

[@mattharris7256]

I work at a dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/ram dealership and all my coworkers are very experienced all with 1500+ in their roll carts & roll cart accessories alone. That being said they always say what an impressive value my harbor freight 5 drawer cart is when I roll it past their bay. Like every time they see it they wish they could return theirs for the money back and buy the harbor freight. I did the bumper rubber mod and snap on side peg board thing also welded some scrap tube steel to the back to stick my BIG pry bars in and have also welded other mounts on the back and sides to hold other tools like my set of persuaders (hammers). It’s nice that the cart was only 150$ because I don’t feel bad about grinding away some paint and welding something on that will make it more functional. Also, it says 700lb capacity but I’m sure I have mine loaded with at least 1000lbs of weight with all the mods and tools I have stuffed in there 👍 I have all the roll cart features I could ever want and the price I paid for everything saved me money that I could spend on tool truck tools and I think the brand on your tools are more important than the brand on the box I put them in

[@andrewgifford8706]

And with your welder you can add the only true advantage the snap-on box has which is welded construction.

[@frederickhundertmark7068]

I just purchased a blue one tonight. I have been watching the price of these go up in the past few months... Today they were $209.99, on sale for $189.99, and I had a coupon for $169.99. I purchased the additional side tray with a 20% off coupon. It was like buying the cart, and getting a free side tray. It took 45 minutes flat to assemble, which I owe you for the awesome video showing the assembly. Thank you for the awesome review!!! It certainly made my decision easier. I am sure to get many good years use out of this cart as I already own the 30" 4 drawer unit (7 years no problems). I also own the 72" tool box, with a 56" chest, 7 drawer end cabinet, and 16" end locker (5 years no problems). In one of the 200lb drawers I have my 3/4" drive sockets, ratchets, breaker bars, etc..., which weigh well over 200 lbs. It still gives me no headaches as it functions like it has less than 100lbs. Thank you!!! I subscribed to your channel so I can watch all of your old videos as well as new ones. Another satisfied customer from Harbor Freight tools...

[@u0611962]

I'm a diesel tech and I have the 5 drawer HF box and it has been a great purchase. Definitely recommend it.

[@russmartin4189]

You are my "go to" tool review guy. Always comprehensive and unbiased. Just all around great reviews. Keep up the excellent work.

[@diyautoschool]

both box's are probably made at the same factory, just the name plate is different!

[@ajalonzo2705]

I work as a sales associate at HFT and my dude you are correct. From what i understand, our production comes from the same place as Snap-On, the difference is they slap on the Snap-On sticker or the HFT sticker. Just get HFT.

[@rubenguerrero2162]

Negative look at the paint job in the inside on the boxes HF has better Quality

[@andybub45]

No there are lots of differences.

[@JoeTrojan88]

@@andybub45 Not $550 worth of differences... and it ain't even close! Snap-On has some great products, Auto diagnostics and hand tools in particular. But Snap-On (particularly with Tools Storage and battery tools) needs to change its price/distribution (entire business) model. Their distribution and pricing/margins/distribution model in these times is the business plan equivalent of Ford having a product line business plan of the Model T and Pinto. While Snap-On PRODUCTs are solid, their distribution/profit margins model is Jurassic. That said, I really would like to hear from you what those "lots of differences" are... I could well be missing things that are much more significant than I realize. I'm always eager to learn new things. But I hope you can recognize that nearly triple the price makes for a pretty tall mountain of differences to climb. Just sayin'

[@s3trios]

@@JoeTrojan88 I think what Andrew is trying to say is that the Snap-on boxes are more square and rectangley than the HFT boxes.

[@metaljew4456]

The HF cart clearly kicks the overpriced, still built in China SnapOn BluePoint. Why spend 3X the price on the SnapOn???

[@darnellisaacs5342]

I purchased the U.S. General because of this video. I made the same purchase you did with the rubber bumpers and am quite happy with the choice. I got a better deal on the box than you did because I purchased an open box. Someone had purchased it and decided the assembly was too complicated and returned it. Paid $92 for mine and about $30 for the bumpers. Removing the drawers was a GREAT suggestion... made the final assembly a snap. I sold my BluePoint back to the Snap-on guy... He wasn't happy, but he did understand. Thanks again for the awesome review!

[@nilesslemmer3147]

Just bought mine last weekend... it took a little over 2hrs to build but is dead nuts EXACTLY how you described it, and I already love the damn thing! I also got such a slamming deal, I would be stupid not to have bought it. The HF in my hood sold me a color they didn't have in stock that day, and I needed to pick it up at another store in another city. And since my wife's uncle works for HF I got $40 off for driving to the other store (Mgr negotiated price cut), AND 20% off employee discount on all items. I bought the main unit, the magnetic glove box holder, the side tray, and a large roll of drawer liner all for under $160. Definitely worth my 2hrs making it mine!!! Guys... if you need a rolling box, this is it!!!

[@clintprice2123]

Have you seen that harbor freight has your latest tool cart review in their latest email sale flier? You made the big time! Congratulations!

[@toddosterhout9866]

Clint Price haha I was just about to say that!!

[@93mit]

You also beat me to it

[@mikebast7748]

Ditto lol

[@JamesHueston]

Their latest email today is what brought me here; very nice, thanks!

[@banjomcswamp8275]

Tell them to make that 72” tool chest in the green or all the tool chest in all their colors now Red black blue green orange and yellow.. they’d sell like crazy

[@mongerz4732]

Best tool review channel EVER!. Always great details. You walk through every nooks and crannies explaining everything...doesnt get better than that...great job...

[@kevinlamarr1424]

Mongerz Absolutely hands down the best!!!! He never puts down anybody’s channel like the other guys do . Standard English and stays on point.

[@melsmobileservices4223]

First of all, i for 1 am glad to see you back reviewing again. A lot of hate has been out here on KZbin with copying & bull reviews. Now on the carts......its not even a battle! HF for the win! Why would i buy 1 when i could buy 3 with upgrades that make it just as useful. I love my kids, wife & new puppies way more than brand loyalty! I do own some SO wrenches & chome sockets but that is my extent. I'm fugul buy quality tools but not truck brands! Sunex impact sockets, OTC pry bars, OTC diagnostic tools, Autel Elite scanner/programmer, Lisle tools galore, OTC Hub Grabbler........ .......alot of this are rebranded truck brands but why pay more? In my humble opinion, just know the game & be smart with your money.

[@armin7851]

I got the HF one for 170$. Been using it now for 6 years with heavy use. Had to replace the nitro for the lid once so far. Other than that this is the best tool cart for the money. I have seen so many tool carts fail by losing hold on their drawers. Do not underestimate the locks on the US General cart.

[@ATLRIOT]

You have gone above and beyond what I even thought you could review about a tool box. Great video sir.

[@ATLRIOT]

What was that hand cart tool you used to raise the up portion of the tool box?

[@bonholio0o]

Has anyone noticed HF fully sprayed their interior but SnapOn didn't? A pro-mechanic who stares at his cart every 5mins will develop OCD

[@brianstechtips5721]

I washed Husky versus Harbor Freight. Husky does not spray the inside but Harbor Freight does

[@bobcatt2294]

See 11:50 - Unfinished parts of the interior.

[@gregorydavis4831]

105 Snap-on reps disliked this video and an additional dislike was from Snap-On Chunky

[@kenzpenz]

Wow, what a review I don't think you repeated yourself once. You tell it like like it is. I no longer work as a mechanic, but "back in the day" when I was poor with four kids, I made do with my Craftsman tool box. Snap On, MacTools and one other guy I can't remember came by the shop every other week, trying to sell me some new gadget. What really cracked me up was, the Snap On guy managed to convince the young man working as the LOF oil change guy, that he needed a huge tool box. The poor kid barely made enough money for living expenses, let alone pay for that tool box. They soon repoed that box and he quit. Funny how everything is made in China these days. What's even funnier, is the quality is pretty good. I quit that job and became a police officer until an injury retired me out. Now, to get back to your question, which one would I buy ? I would probably buy the HF US General, if I were back in the day, seeing they both are made in China and the price is right. I was a mechanic back then, today they are techs. I was working (flat rate) $10.00 per hour which usually ended up making a lot less. When I announced I was leaving, they offered me $12.00 per hour. I asked, is that flat rate or actually $12.00. The boss almost choked on his cold over sweetened coffee, and spit out flat rate of course. Bye ! You do a great service with your videos and I look forward to the next video. PS I am 80 years old and back then was a long time ago ;-) take care....Ken retired CPT INF, US Army 20 years Vietnam vet and 15 police officer. Marina CA....

[@saltyd2137]

My friend had a fire in his shop snap on would not replace any tools! Mac replaced all of theirs!

[@alvinross7243]

i go to an automotive tech school, everyone wants to spent 5k on snap on tools the smart people do research..

[@kurtismiller9544]

I own a gen 1 and a gen 2 US General box. I built a frame out of 2" x 2" x 1/4" angle iron using 3" x 2" x 1/4" for the base(bottom) frame. Put them side by side and it works awesome. Have had the gen 1 for 5 years and made the frame and added the gen 2 about a year ago. Best investment I have made. i have a 6+ foot box, 10 drawers plus the huge top section on a frame that can carry at least a couple tons, with a few mods / after market parts added for about $500 total. I use and abuse it daily and it keeps coming back for more. Coworker had a snap-on about same time i got my gen 1, and he had to replace it after a year and a half. he now owns 2 US General gen 2s and loves them. Best bang for the buck i have found in years!

[@matthewporter4761]

I purchased the harbor freight and ordered the bumpers and I upgraded the casters.. So far works great.. thanks for the video...

[@cajadeherramientasmx]

thanks for uploading videos again, we are more who appreciate them

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks Walter!

[@danielz7176]

Real Tool Reviews can you review this torque adapter m.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-digital-torque-adapter-63917.html?Fnot%20provided Thanks

[@jeffreybowling6089]

I p0++qqqqqq++++

[@austinbridge]

US General without a doubt. This Gen 2 looks fantastic. I checked it out in person this past weekend. No reason at all that a tool cart like this should be above $300... Let alone $900.

[@Sir_Leelord]

i really liked the blue one too...

[@Retroweld]

Great job. The US General makes a great box for the $. I ordered their 72” box. I’m looking forward to it showing up soon.

[@2112russell]

I use the US General 72" box every day at work in a heavy duty diesel/heavy equipment shop and i love it. The only complaint i have is the drawer liners suck. I highly recommend replacing them with a higher quality liner before stocking it with tools. The liners slide and rip very easily but other than that, it is an amazing box that you are going to love.

[@TAKINGADIP]

My main complaint with the us general 72 was that it was not deep enough. I like 25" or 30" deep.

[@flyingAMT]

I have the 56" box. Would have bought the 72" if I had known it was available. Cost me $700, 4 years ago and it's still a box that's able to hold my tools. Equivalent Snap On would be 6-7 times that cost, for a box that hold my tools...I like the snap on box and I know there's a quality difference, just could not justify another payment.

[@gailtaylor1636]

I prefer the Home Depot boxes (have a 66x24" butcher block top) but do have the Series 1 HF tool cart. The HF tool carts are great but you really need two carts. I plan to buy either an ATD or Sunnex 6-7 drawer.

[@hardenstine]

RetroWeld I got that, it's great, I love it

[@FerrousWrangler]

I absolutely love my U.S. General cart. I use it in a small fab shop that I run all the time. Planning on buying at least one more for the plasma table and then probably powder coat as well. It is sturdy, looks good, and holds more tools than you might think while still being mobile enough to move it all over a shop. Being able to move it was a bigger deal than I realized going from a garage to even just a 2k sq ft shop. Lot more space and a lot more walking around. Excellent video. Loved all of the real world specs like volume and surface area. Got another subscriber here brother.

[@agh19]

Bought a yellow HF cart today and just finished assembling it. I'm impressed and looking forward to de-crowding my current toolchests.

[@TheOregonOutlaw]

PLEASE Include: the metal gauge or thickness on both units. It's likely the same, but over time would make a difference as would the type of paint. Am in Oregon where things rusts nearly over-night! Thumbs UP and Thank You!

[@alvinross7243]

ceramic coating it would cost like 150 would be nice, am from oregon as well haha

[@dwsmith7072]

That's was an excellent, unbiased, review. Thank you sir!

[@sophtware]

Searched the comments, and surprised that no one mentioned this. For the handle on the Blue Point that stick out over the lid, just flip it over. Problem solved.

[@markking2310]

I thought the same thing when I saw it, but doesn't matter really. HF cart smokes it still.

[@andybub45]

Still doesn’t justify paying $500

[@philcoleman3745]

I have just a little over four and a half years on my US general box and it's worked perfectly and flawlessly the entire time and it does get used daily .

[@beri232]

I bought the same HF tool chest for $160 6 or 7 years ago at Christmas time. To date..... it has been one of the best garage purchases I have made to date. Extremely high quality for the price.

[@alexlafreniere6573]

I’ve worked at HFT for the past year and a half and can strongly recommend the 30” box as i’ve had NUMEROUS customers compliment the box’s performance against that of the competitors when comparing price, quality and the origin of manufacturer. You can say i’m bias; but I also own a craftsman 26” box alongside my US General 30” and I can say I prefer the US General features as they seem to be better thought out and user friendly. The small side locks on each drawer are my favorite feature because you can easily transport the box, let’s say to the road course or track in your trailer, and not have they drawers open when the lid is up. Thanks hope this helps someone

[@wranglercody8422]

I’ve had a us general cart like that for 7 years. It’s been nothing but great the whole time. Perfect for a weekend warrior/diy guy. Would definitely buy again if I ever needed to.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Snap-On made in CHINA!?! NOOOOooo!!! Haha Great review Daniel! Very well done! Most shop guys will think the Snap-On better because the truck shows up every week and you can pay the guy $20 a week for 45 weeks.

[@RealToolReviews]

I guess they should teach math at trade schools.... ;)

[@SouthMainAuto]

#Truth

[@MikeyMack303]

We used to say $20 a week for the rest of your life!

[@JRotten]

michael mccartin Amen to that brother.... Talk about a life time revolving credit line.....

[@d9190]

It is crazy to think about how TRUTH connects people. No matter what trade, sector and field one may get into. They will always intersect and intervene with the same people trying to uncover the truth. It's insane. Finding the truth in cars, mechanical knowledge, politics, etcetera will always bring people together. Truth is always thirsty and ready to be satisfied, verified and fulfilled.

[@MrFirefighter033]

I have to 30 in cart from HF and use it everyday to cart around my most commonly used tools. I love this cart! I added the side tray on both ends for more real estate. On 1 side tray I drilled holes and attached air chucks to hold my most used air tools thus providing more drawer space. HF knocked it out of the park on this one

[@TheXJthatCould]

Ive had the old red us general tool cart for 5+ years and absolutely love it

[@Mr_D555]

I know this review is a few years old but I have been watching US General tool box reviews all day and this is hands down the best review on a cart. Well done!!!

[@SniperZaku]

I'm here because of the harbor freight flyer. Good reviews. Subbed.

[@thylordloper8175]

Don't make the mistake of hand tightening everything first on the US General, amazing cart but you need lots of slack in every bolt before you place the top chest on which seems sketchy until tightened.

[@radardoug]

I have one of the US General tool carts parked next to my milling machine. I purchased it to hold my milling tooling so I could wheel it up to the machine when working and close the lid to prevent it from filling up with metal chips. I have a LOT of weight in this cart and I'm quite impressed with it. You can't beat it for the price.

[@brianludwig9868]

I bought the US General cart because I couldn't afford a Snap On or Matco at the time. I figured if it lasts me 6 to 8 months, I'll be happy. Still using it 9 years later and only replaced the casters once. I'm a mechanic and pretty rough with the cart, and it just keeps going

[@aldiz187]

I'm gonna get the us general and re badge it to snap on lol

[@seancervantes1]

I've had mine for around a year and I love it. Full of tools and no problems

[@dirtracer21d]

alan disney haha jokes on you the snap on badge costs more than your us General tooo box 🤯

[@tclott316]

I did exactly that lol

[@aldiz187]

@@tclott316 Do you have any pictures of it lol

[@PatrickS9595]

Just installed my my badge last night but it says SnapOff instead lol

[@coursernet]

Outstanding review! Watched it all from start to finish...well done!

[@joehohmann6015]

I've had 2 HF tool carts since they were 169.99 and that's almost 10 years now. Still like new !!!

[@jacintotijerina8986]

I've had mine since they first came out.stillfeels the same.

[@lefty1960a]

I was not in the market for one of these but now I can’t help wanting to replace my old, no drawer Craftsman cart. Drat! Another sale credited to a solid video. Thanks

[@Manlaw2012]

Thank you for your videos. I'm going to a shop where I need my own tools and box. I decided on the 44" x 22" Series 2. So far I am very impressed with the quality. Thank you again for your honest comparisons.

[@polkmammoth1]

I was in the market for a tool cart and I wasn't sure what I was going to purchase and I had been looking at the U.S. General Series 2 in Lime green based of the color and price. This video convinced me to go with the U.S. General.

[@FUNITCREW]

Due to a open box and a 50% off sale. I got my US general box for $75! Minor cosmetic scratches. All brackets and hardware were accounted for. My Best Buy at harbor freight so far.

[@rakevanderzen8785]

I am all about HF when it comes to saving bucks. Nice vid. The only thing i would say, well i have a few but, the WAY MORE expensive one, since it has 4 swivel casters i would install that push handle upside down. then it is below the lid, and you can use the entire lid, and you will not lose any mobility either.

[@themechanic6117]

Blue point is way over priced . HF ftw 💪

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I agree.

[@toddosterhout9866]

The mech a nic I agree most definitely and maybe Snap-On will stop overpricing their items

[@ryanleonard8978]

I'm losing a lot of respect for SnapOn.. They did this with the Daytona jack. Same exact jack which looks to be made in the same factory for 10x the price... Makes me think about what is actually worth it from them.

[@RAM243VALDEZ]

@@toddosterhout9866 you get what you pay for .maybe you just dont have the credit for snap on so dont be a hater

[@toddosterhout9866]

Ram Valdez I’ve got some snap on and not everything they make is the best. Tell me not to be a hater but you don’t be a fool and pay just for the name

[@robcrossan6274]

I have the same us general red cart. For what it is it has been fine. The table is a must. It will hold 4 brake rotors and pads, and ive used the lid to hold a subframe...I usually throw scrap in the bottom section as i work through the day, and i cart it around for every job not close to my box. I dont typically worry about paint chips or scratches..its a fairly cheap box and it does its job well. If i spent 900 on a cart, i dont think id want to use it..and thats why i like the general cart. Plenty of room also.

[@yearight259]

This review kept me from spending $900 on a snap on and I got a harbor freighter one. Same same to me. The only thing that I like better on the blue point was when I went to our together the tool box on the top, aligning all the bolt holes was a pain in the ass. By the time you put in 30 something bolts with a quart inch hole things get misaligned. I had to go back and untighten all the nuts so I could move everything to fit. Made it work but, ugh it took me over an hour. Now I’m not a mechanic full time, but when it’s winter In utah you have to have a second occupation in construction and that’s what I do. But all in all I would say it’s second best! And when you can’t afford snap on and Mac and Matco harbor freight has your back. Good video.

[@swato59]

Thank you for taking the time to present a clear and professional class video. Harbor freight cart is on sale this weekend for $189.00 so I will be picking up the cart today.

[@stefanrauch8425]

Looking for a rollaway tool cart and having seen this video, I’m headed to Harbor Freight for this one. Thanks!

[@northidahoguy5549]

Well that’s a no brainer 🧠!!! Harbor Freight keeps stepping up their game.

[@robsebern8757]

Im sold on the harbor freight box. Anything is upgradable with the proper tools. And im okay with spending less than 300 for a box. Thank you for this review.

[@marksilber2262]

I have the harbor freight one 3 years now I am mechanic so it's every day love it

[@doubleg71]

I bought the US General toolbox many years ago and surprisingly enough, it has held up really well and looks great for it being 7-8 years old. Completely worth the investment. Wouldn’t spend $900 for a similar toolbox anyway.

[@eosjoe565]

I've had the original HF cart for several years. The comparison is a complete no-brainer. $200 vs. $900? You could probably fill the HF box with Pittsburgh Pro tools and still not be anywhere close to $900. HF is the hands-down winner IMHO.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yep. I have 2 of their 4 drawer black boxes. Working well and holding up just fine. Plus they are only $99 bucks when you can catch them on sale.

[@veg1run]

Do you know what the difference is in dimensions, the original 30" vs. the New Series 2 30" ?

[@mysticjbyrd]

You could buy a lot of good quality hand tools with $700 at HF. And they have a real lifetime warranty too. That cart goes on sale for $170 .

[@Andy-ll5jc]

john handcock that’s exactly what I was think with the money I save from buying the US general box I then have more money to buy maybe a snap on torque wrench or that tpms reader that’s on my to buy list

[@bryonmorgan5208]

No difference in dimensions between the two. I have an original cart and a coworker has the new one. My only gripe is the lid only opens about 80 degrees on the original but it's not enough to buy a new cart and I'm too lazy to modify mine.

[@2legit2quit9]

you do realize the handle on the bluepoint can be flipped upside down so you can set stuff on top!!

[@sicilian71884]

I’ve now owned the series 1 5 drawer cart from harbor freight for about a year and a half and it’s held up great. All the guys at my shop have very expensive tool bills from truck accounts or even gave there box back because of it. This cart has held up great and nothing has stopped working or broke. Will definitley be buying another one and a bigger one at that next time. Love harbor freight.

[@jaybrown9884]

Great presentation . I have an HF cart works like a charm in my shop. No more carrying tools or going back and forth working on different jobs.

[@FrankenDoctor]

Very good to see you back after some months. How about a tour of the new shop?

[@pillingthemsoftly4738]

Picked this up today for $200, it was a coupon item. There's more colors. When I saw how many people praise these and that I could get it in green, I was sold.

[@flex2125]

where did u get the coupon?

[@pillingthemsoftly4738]

@@flex2125 been a long time, I think they raised the price on these. $200 would still be a good deal.

[@THOMASDRELICH]

Great channel and review. So double the time to put together for the US GEneral but You save almost 4 times the cost. Yeah harbor freight all the way on this. The new series tool boxes are amazing especially the blue for the money

[@marksnead905]

I have used the HF tool cart in my shop for several years now. I am completely happy with it and have recommended them to many people. I will definately add more when I need them.

[@Fishfirefoodz]

Just got the blue series 2 for Christmas. Cannot be more impressed. For how cheap it was on sale for, extremely well built.

[@craighall1452]

I just purchased the General yesterday, it is the best deal for sure. I don’t believe you need to purchase Snap on, Bluepoint.....it cost me 180 verse the other expensive brands. I only need it to hold tools, and it fits my needs for the budget...FYI as he states in the video, hand tighten as you build and tighten at the end, it would have saved me a half hour for sure!

[@gatekeeperofchaos]

Harbor Freight is upgrading it's tool cabinets as well. Was going to purchase the 44" set but noticed that for a week or so the upper cabinet wasn't available on line. Glad I waited as the series 2 44" cabinets are now 22" deep instead of the former 18" deep model. The side locker has been upgraded as well. They replaced the 2 shallower drawers in it with 1 deeper drawer and it now comes with 1 additional shelf compared to its predecessor. There are a total of 3 shelves now in the locker instead of 2. This better utilizes available space for storage in the approximately two 55" tall cabinet

[@Bruel111]

Good to hear those are being upgraded as well.

[@rooster-cord2800]

Mark Hetzer thanks for the info, I have been wanting one of the side lockers for awhile, and just haven't pulled the trigger, but I think the upgrades you mentioned will make the decision easier.

[@cmott3327]

I work at HF. I'll just say......stay tuned. A lot of our inventory is getting upgraded in the coming year. I think corporate is tired of having the "one time use" reputation. The things on their way are a major upgrade to the products we have now.

[@aerocam2]

First and foremost, this was an EXCELLENT tool review! What I’m about to say is merely one 60 year old man’s opinion and may have no meaning to anyone, but you don’t live to this age and wrench on stuff for longer than many readers have even been alive without stumbling over a few truths in life. Case in point, This review just illustrates how easily we can be sucked in by greedy marketing. I don’t care how you look at it, there is no way in hell that Blue Point is worth THREE TIMES THE MONEY! And I’ll lay you odds they’re probably made in the same assembly plant with only slight different specifications and colors. I once read an excellent article in a woodworking magazine what had actual photographs of an overseas manufacturing plant building large woodworking machinery coming down the assembly line. Just by the color scheme alone, you could clearly recognize and identify FOUR different branded pieces of machinery coming out of the same molds! More recently, a fellow woodworker and I were comparing our different (differently branded and PRICED) lathes, only to realize the castings were IDENTICAL in every single aspect! (except a 42% price difference!). I’m talking about down to the most intricate details that no two designers could have possibly included by coincidence. We further decided to test that theory by attempting to swap out key components to ensure it was not merely an optical illusion. You guessed it......EXACT fit....on every part we tried! Same castings, same quality, same machining process, same factory warranty, with a different color sprayed on and as previously mentioned, a 42% markup on my buddy’s unit. 😝. Honestly...it makes us both sick that marketing departments have gotten so good at deceiving us into believing we’re paying almost half again as much for increased quality when many times nothing could be farther from the truth. Now, I’m not implying that this is never the case because sometimes, you really do get what you paid for, but the older I get, the more I understand just how sneaky and effectively a good marketing ploy can doop us into turning loose of more of our hard-earned dollars for a snooby name sticker when we would be waaaay ahead to have done our homework to determine if there really IS a true difference in quality and if not....put those dollars into expanding our tool collections instead of making “brand X” richer. Do your homework and be cautious. Do not go just on the word of those that purchased brand “X” because they often will adamantly defend their choices despite having realized they paid way too much for a “branded” product. Yes, I know this will ruffle some feathers on some people, but please folks......do your homework before signing that contract on the big name toolbox that you’ll be paying on for the next twenty years when a lesser named brand would serve you for years and years and be paid for before the tool snob has made his third (3rd of 400) payments on that over-priced unit. EXCELLENT TOOL REVIEW!

[@ccpanel]

what were the 2 brand of woodworking tools?

[@firstlast---]

I used to work with a guy who worked on cars professionally for many years and one of the best pieces of advice he ever gave me was to never buy an expensive tool box, at the end of the day all they do is hold tools. You won't get tool truck quality at harbor freight but for 1/10th of the price it's extremely close

[@dannymarrel3776]

I have the US General 2 and have used it daily for a couple yrs. I love it.

[@mikeadams2677]

I've recently bought 2 of the US General carts. As of now, 10/16/18, I've had them for 2 months. So far I have no complaints on performance nor price.

[@havoc010101]

Getting the U.S. General SERIES 2 from Harbor Freight this paycheck. Great review.

[@TheACEJester]

Anytime I come upon this channel while looking for reviews or comparisons I am blown away by the quality of the reviews. Great camera work, no nonsense talk, all the information I could possibly want. If I could thumbs up each video more than once I would. I just wish you had the time to do this full-time with even more videos; the world needs more reviews like this. Thanks for all your excellent work!

[@gabriellord7556]

I love Snap-On, but 900 for a tool cart? That's not even actually Snap-On, just bluepoint? Anyways, absolutely great review.

[@calebbeever529]

I’m a manager at harbor freight and love this review, but please DO A PART 2 we have so many new accessories for these boxes and even a new 4 drawer line of US General boxes.

[@ivanalonso2146]

Caleb please help me out, I just picked one up today I thought I was going to get a series 2 but think I got the gen 1 it just says US GENERAL on the tool box isn’t it suppose to have the series 2 sticker? I am so confused. Thanks in advance

[@andybub45]

@@ivanalonso2146 no. The series 2 in the catalog is for marketing. If you get the newer US General logo that has a chrome finish, you have series 2.

[@LilBerb123]

You got yourself another subscriber. Awesome review. I have the blue point one and it is great can’t complain. Had no idea harbor freight was on the same exact level for a fraction of the cost.They say comparison is the biggest killer of joy. Still happy with my blue point but wow...

[@buffalojoe1970]

I have 2 of these US General box's and they have worked well. It is a great deal, and at $149 on sale you can't beat the price. Plus the quality is fine.

[@kareemghandour3816]

I have the 4 drawer version of this. I didn't pull the drawers out i just manhandled it lol. But this thing is GREAT. Best investment ever

[@TeamWagy]

Instead of buying the rubber bumpers from snap on, I'd just use the rubber adhesive treadplate material that harbor freight sells

[@okckingpingarage1589]

DUDE THANKS FOR THE IDEA!!!

[@stans5270]

Even though they're not as thick, drawer liners with double-sided tape would be another option.

[@planejet42]

I have the Harbor Freight cart. I love it. It was a pain to put together, mainly because I tightened everything before completely assembling, so I had to go through and loosen everything up. I also didn't think about removing the drawers. It's holding up very well. Looks great, and is very functional.

[@chevy_no_lift]

I bought the $99 HF tool cart when it was on sale about 4-5 years ago, and I’ve transported it from shop to shop a couple times. I had it at my high school auto tech class, I have it at my current position at a small independent shop today. My foreman has the same cart, and his is old as shit, neither of our carts have the gas struts. When the precut drawer liners got old I sprayed the inside of them with rubberized truck bed liner, and the top I just replaced with toolbox liner which worked well. I have the folding side tray which was a great purchase and definitely offers one major benefit over bluepoint, the side tray on the HF model has a folding arm that extends from the tray so you can open it with one hand and close it just by lifting the tray and letting it collapse, I even put a magnet on the side of the cart to catch it and secure it. The bluepoint tray arm extends from the cart not the tray, so you’ll always need two hands to position it open and it’ll clatter and make a racket if you just lift it and close it with one hand like you would with the HF. I received a brand new blue point tool cart included in the tuition of my automotive education after high school but the HF tool I purchased well before the completion of high school is still serving me strong, I plan on selling the blue point cart for around $500 around half the retail value and just buy a HF box and use my leftover money to buy tools, despite the loss in profit

[@FusionBoost2.0]

But... But... If I bought the Blue Point on the truck, I might get a hat hahaha

[@chrisnicholson3352]

i got the us general box for my 16th birthday last june, and it is absolutely amazing. A full toolbox is more valuable to your life than any college degree

[@RealToolReviews]

You need to thank your parents for raising a child with a brain VS one with an excuse. You have the right attitude to go far in life...good for you.

[@miken.4693]

Get both the degree and the tool box. Win on both sides.

[@davelocke6426]

It also has way less student loan debt.

[@andybub45]

More valuable than a lot of 4 year degrees at least

[@BamaPewPew]

Giorgio Mumda good for him. Guess that means we all just aren’t as smart as your buddy. Pity.

[@Joeak74]

Snap-On ...for the people that have more money than brains.

[@chuckmiller5763]

They dont have more money, they make payments. FOREVER! If a 7 piece wrench set from Snap-On is $250.00, Snap-On could double it to $500.00, and the same tool truck junkies will still buy it. They will defend their purchase to death.

[@kylecannon5679]

@540 MUDSTAIN snap on is overpriced and not justified on its price HF tools are serviceable and will last just as long as snap on if treated the same people who don't buy snap on are not broke ass bitches(usually) they just arent stupid I've sold every snap on tool I've had and haven't a single regret i do not notice a quality difference but i do notice i have no payment and people i know do and my house, cars and toys are much nicer then theirs, because i actually have them and they don't

[@TheDman216]

yes sir

[@patricknicholson2743]

Joeak74 sheeple still fall for Snap-on?

[@andybub45]

@Spencer7445 _ school discount? Once you're done with school then you can kiss it goodbye. Even if I had a discount through snap on, I would buy very little from them, and I would probably buy them online. They make good tools but even with a 40% discount its not worth the price.

[@rosincore]

Awesome review. i was skeptical but now i know for sure its a good buy.Thanks for your time and thorough review!

[@fw1421]

I bought one of the US Generals like this on Black Friday and am completely impressed with it. I got mine in Yellow! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@trd4d]

I have the Harbor Freight version. Bought it in 2007 or so for use in an auto shop. I rolled it when I hit a floor drain. Bent a little, but still in use. The struts were an issue. Replaced once. Co-worker has the same one, and same timeframe. He abuses the heck out of it with weight. Still working great too. I see these in all professional shops. Certainly the best box out there. I did get a Matco box a few years ago. It is nice, with drawers all the way to the floor. Better box, but far more money.

[@favioescalon528]

Oh wow, I can't believe harbor freight even used your review! That's awesome!

[@truckerpeterose]

This dude is a review ninja!!! Absolutely best reviewer on YT. Wished he would do more videos. Hint hint

[@RealitySurvival]

I have the US General cart as well and love it. One helluva buy!

[@rfrbz1269]

our quicklube shop uses two of the older version of these HF chests for 3 vehicle bays structured 0 1 0 1 0 where the 1s are the tool boxes. after 3+ years they've held up really well and we took the struts off to leave the lid open

[@kylesarrecchia6758]

Got the US General for $169.00 at one of their big deal days recently. It's everything I need. I have not questioned the purchase and this review confirms my thoughts are not simply justification for spending less than 1/3 of the price. Great product. Great review!

[@kickassv8]

I'm subbing for your upfront honesty and giving a side by side demo instead of just shouting an opinion.

[@U_ever]

I have the Red HFT Gen 1, 30", 5-drawer cart, the 72" Gen 1 triple bank roller Cabinet in Red, a Red 56" double bank top Chest,, 2 of the Red 44" double bank roller Cabinets, 2 of the 44" Red double bank top Chests, and 4 of the Red 14.5" Single Bank Red End Cabinets and love them all. I started buying and using them 6 years ago and have had ZERO issues with any of them and they are all loaded with Snappy, Klein, and Milwaukee hand tools and working perfectly. I couldn't be happier..

[@MrPooPooTuTu]

Wondering if an end cabinet will mount to this cart...

[@pupdaddymail]

I have a 44" US General cart I purchased after making many comparisons to other cabinets. The build quality was surprisingly good and compared very closely to the Snap-On version costing almost five times more, and the Husky version was immediately obvious once you look at slide quality, finish, castors and metal thickness. This cart is on my shopping list now.