Why are people SPENDING THOUSANDS on TOOL CHESTS? - HUSKY TOOL BOX REVIEW

Here is my review of the Husky Tool Box from Home Depot. This is the 52" wide version of the Husky tool chest that we have been using for several years now. This Husky tool box can be bought for under a thousand dollars at Home Depot. Can it compete with much more expensive tool chests like Snap On? Watch and find out if this tool storage solution is for you.
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[@mauricemcloughlin8261]

Thanks for taking the time to do this buddy. You’re right. For light tools it’s perfect. I just bought three yesterday and this video makes me feel better.

[@GQ-jr5ro]

Have had my husky box for over 3 yrs. Love it. Top of the line residential/bottom of the line professional. Keep that in mind but I move my box around all the time to clean behind it(dogs sleep in the garage at night...Hair). But nothing has broke on it and the drawers slide like butter

[@thehonestman26]

Great review. Straight to the point, no gimmicky BS, honest and genuine. I appreciate that. I have one of the basic Husky boxes with silver pulls that I've had for years. It's ok but was looking to upgrade in size and quality. I wasn't even considering another Husky box, but you have now made me question that. Appreciate it. Thank you for your review.

[@jmarinx01]

Thank you for the review, I will be making the purchase of the same box, you have answered some of the questions I had about this item, video was on point!

[@peterkolovos3079]

I have the 72" 18-drawer chest and I love it to death. Since I bought it two years ago, it has gone up $400.00. I've got over 300 sockets in the socket drawer and it hasn't sagged one bit. Thank you Husky for making a great tool box. I've also got two of the 5-drawer 26" models under my work benches for extra storage. One has all my woodworking tools in it.

[@earldarling7792]

Great review/video. I love the way you explain what's good/bad about the box in a short amount of time. I hate it when the review is supposed to be about the box, but they spend 90% of the time showing you what they have in the toolbox. In fact, your video was so good that I subscribed to your channel and look fwd to watching your older youtubes. Thanks.

[@robb.sutton]

Earl, thanks! I try to get to the point as much as possible. I'm with you on that one...when the first 3 minutes have nothing to do with the review...it can get frustrating.

[@JSansone]

Love the video man, I have been looking for a good affordable box to keep everything in and I just may have found it, thanks!

[@davidwells997]

I just bought a similar Husky tool chest. One power strip on right side, no LED light on top lid. Some of these have a wooden work table as a lid for one of the drawers, but mine doesn’t have that.Mine sits between my workbench and a cabinet so the bottle opener doesn’t work on either side (there are holes to mount it on either side). Long before I got this box, I just mounted a bottle opener on the front of my workbench, so that’s a non-issue for me. Love the Husky tool chest so far and your review was simple & straightforward. Thanks!

[@angelafox4380]

Love this tool chest. Looks great!!!! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@altonbarbee8864]

I have the black one with chrome pulls. 4 years and still works perfect.

[@nitrous07me]

These toolbox’s are great they’re perfect for a home toolbox & even like in my case it’ll get you buy at a dealership work toolbox but you’ll run out of room quickly & you’ll find those tall drawers aren’t very good for anything outher than blow molded cases

[@Aaron-or6ov]

I’m an auto mechanic over 24 years and needed a box since my old one was severely damaged. I got this for 500 dollars on sale a few years back. It is a great box. For the price the room and the looks. Average snap on or high end box is well over 5k and I can’t see spending that. I see more techs going this route with Husky and smaller brand name boxes. Great review.

[@robb.sutton]

It's good to hear techs are starting to go this route. I used to watch a lot of techs in the automotive tuning industry buy crazy expensive boxes with relatively low income. It really didn't make any sense to me. Maybe it is just there are more good options like the Husky box out there now.

[@Aaron-or6ov]

@@robb.sutton I also believe there is more options than about ten fifteen years ago. Ten years ago husky and other smaller non highend boxes were not even close to what techs needed. Space quality and durability. But they have come a long way to that and making it better always now and it’s very affordable.

[@robb.sutton]

I agree with that for sure. The options now in that mid range are a thousand times better than they used to be.

[@johnmine5609]

@@Aaron-or6ov we had the craftsman pro series in early 90s tho

[@tomycodd]

I have the exact same tool box setup as yours . After 4 years doing small engine work on a daily basis it still looks new.Great box for the money.

[@keithg4441]

Great product review, thanks!

[@juliansdiamonds]

Great review!!! Your review got me this box !!! Thank you !!!

[@PadmaDorjee]

What a great review, very helpful

[@liloukulele5238]

Great Video, after some comparison these are a good value and just ordered 2.

[@granadojl]

There's been roughly 4 different versions of this box. I own the first two. The comment of you posting the current price. That is incorrect. The model you have is no longer offered. The current similar version comes with a LED bar up top.

[@HaydenZ06]

I am an automotive mechanic that occasionally works on some Large Tractors and equipment aswell. I bought one for work and it just simply didn’t hold up to the weight and constant use. Broke 2 In 2 years and was done with it and bought a snap on box and haven’t looked back… that being said I have a husky box sitting in my garage at home that works great. A husky box is great for most peoples home boxes

[@robb.sutton]

I do think most of the people that buy this box are for home use. I have seen some in automotive shops that are doing really well but they are rarely moved.

[@mikeske9777]

I am a retired aircraft mechanic and I bought a full set of tools and toolbox when I left the active duty Air Force in 1984. funny thing was I got the cheap Waterloo 27" roll box with a upper box. I used that toolbox for the rest of my career. Sure the thing was all beat to heck by the time I finished my career in 2017. I heard it a lot over the years that I needed to step it up from co workers to buy a better tool box setup but what I had worked for me and everything in toolbox fit so I never did. Repairs were on the oder of new aluminum 1/4" plate across the entire bottom of the box because of the bottom rusting out and much better casters but that was it. I always preferred good quality tools to do my job as I always viewed the box as a place to store my tools. Since I did not have the biggest whiz bang tool box in the shops but my thing was to make sure I never had a tool bill. That way I could afford more for my family

[@matthewgarrison156]

Diesel mechanic, so not the same field, but I could not imagine having to work out of a 27in box. Did you keep it as a tool cart and have a bigger box, or was that the only box you had? If anything I would think aircraft mechanics would need more tools

[@neilhu9888]

Thanks for the comments, great video! I will work with internal team to see if we can change the handle design so that both sides can install handle, appreciate if you have more suggestions!

[@napiertravis]

Threaded holes on the side to mount power tool battery chargers would be a fantastic addition

[@luccerio]

It's an awesome box made for smart folks.

[@madone8993]

GREAT VIDEO HELPED ME GO WITH HUSKY - very nice

[@robb.sutton]

Thanks Madone!

[@user-rw1ur1jy2v]

A very practical box, functional

[@anthonyeverett6382]

Thanks for the great review! Is the second power strip in one of the drawers to charge spare batteries?

[@dougdays8095]

Theres something about that soft close ... just love it... only a few companies have it

[@whatfreedom7]

I talked to another guy who claimed his slides started failing about one year in.

[@KozelkaPD]

What are the dimensions of the top cabinet? Can't seem to find this info anywhere. How tall is the Rigid drill with the smaller 18v battery?

[@user-xt6ng5jh8i]

Great video I just bought one at Home Depot $ 798 Black Friday deal

[@dinocarozza2345]

I just purchased the exact Husky toolbox yesterday.

[@APC9906]

Great video

[@rcdixon76]

Great video, off to buy the toolbox!

[@robb.sutton]

Let me know how you end up liking it!

[@FusionKota]

Currently selling my Matco 4s to buy one of these. I'll still have to pay monthly for it for a year or two, but I can at least use that loaned money I'll make from selling it for more tools to put in the Husky box! Take advantage of debt lmao. Responsibly of course xD

[@liloukulele5238]

bottle opener?...really, can I trade that for a cork screw? The part that will fail is the drawer slides. What brand drawer slides? I have heard many complaints of the drawer slide bearings literally falling out. are the drawers lockable?

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Just sold my Epiq 84 today, looking at an ICON, US General, Tekton or Extreme, etc....Husky is nice, but not up to the daily grind for a professional imo....not sure which way i’ll go, but happy to get some money back out of the over priced Snap On box.

[@ElectronicsWired]

the icon and us general boxes are incredible. I want a green one so bad.

[@mmmdesignllc]

Hello. I live in a very humid, actually wet, environment. Your thoughts on if this cabinet would rust?

[@robb.sutton]

The powdercoat job is actually really good. I work with gear lubes and other oils along with a Georgia humidity and it hasn't showed any signs and has held up to hits.

[@wildwoodtop]

Really strange I cannot find any used 41 inch husky top box for sale (not even on eBay 😲

[@jmackinjersey1]

These are great boxes for the money. I will say what I have always said, and that is if you are going to have a large tool box and it is stationary a majority of the time, it does Not Need to be one of those fancy, high dollar boxes. However, the work bench and roll around carts are a completely different story. Those types of boxes see a ton of use and abuse, so I suggest spending a few more dollars and getting one that will last. The funny thing I have noticed about the big box tool boxes is that they all look similar. But when you look at them side by side and really close, you'll notice there is a difference in build quality and fit/finish. For the money, Husky brand is a great choice(especially for new technicians/home owners), but if you have a few more dollars to spend, I'd definitely say to check out the Milwaukee Tool toolboxes. Their bends, edges, rivets, welds and paint are a lot better by comparison for the little amount of money spent. I'd stay away from the Cobalt boxes all together. But the other brand in this price range line up is the Craftsman boxes. They are quite nice, and their offerings are simple, since they only have two series to choose from. And even though they are made in the US (with globally sourced materials), they could be a little better quality wise, and use either thicker steel, double wall or bend the edges of the drawers to make them sturdier than they are.

[@edsalvador5939]

Having a Expensive tool box does not make you a great mechanic. it's how you use hands and brain👍😎🇨🇦

[@robb.sutton]

True story Ed!

[@prevost8686]

That’s true and I’ve never met a great mechanic that didn’t have top of the line tools.

[@roytrimble1717]

Bottom three drawers on the right will not open how to undo

[@bareknucklesautomotivecoas2287]

But, will it fit in the “Bu” ? Haha

[@richardbetzenderfer8577]

Just got one at HD. On sale now for $798 Hard to beat that price. $79 to deliver it. Its heavy1

[@StaavAutumn]

What bike holders are you using?

[@robb.sutton]

This one. Here is my review of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoK4Z3hoh55ngqs

[@scottweber3077]

nice vintage controltech stem from the mid 90's

[@robb.sutton]

130mm!

[@edoneill6701]

We have techs with the husky boxes. They have not lasted daily use, they drawers deflect with any amount of decent weight, the slides constantly failing and home depot does not offer any help getting them. You can get a slides replaced for free for your 47 y/o snap-on still..... Can't even get slides for your husky? You'll NEVER get drawers, handles, etc... For professional use, you can buy ONCE and service it for LIFE, Snap-on can replace drawers, handles, and the actual welded in ribs and panels if the box get hit with a car in the shop or falls of a truck being transported... There is a difference, and you do pay for it.

[@jncn1490]

Happy for you enjoying your Chinese made box and Cheap Chinese made tools inside. But a lot of us like American made tools and American made boxes . Even a used Mac or SnapOn box is a great deal and will resale for what you paid for it years later. Always the guys that can’t afford SnapOn and American made tools bash them.

[@robb.sutton]

haha! Thanks for this comment. It made my day. All of the tools inside that box are Craftsman for what it's worth.

[@TheShownuff1800]

The fact that JN CN bothered to come on here to bash the Husky says a lot for the Husky! Ordering!!!

[@777dragonborn]

I really want a big macsimiser .my Chinese boxes just don't hold up to the weight after packing them slam full of tools.

[@jasonturner1590]

I just got the same box it’s great and look great

[@drulipabs]

I type home alone tool chest scene and this video popped up, I think this would hurt more

[@puterg0d]

I have that exact box, and it's garbage. I also have a 41" stainless old school Craftsman, a 41", a 26", and a 52" Craftsman Pro Series (their last great box before the sell out). All of those are miles ahead of my crappy Husky. The SS one is over 20 years old and still looks and works as good as the day I bought it. The Pro Series are on par with Snap-On's and Matco's lower tier boxes for less than 1/4 the cost. On my Husky, 1/3 of the drawers no long "soft close". It never gets moved, so I can't speak on that kind of longevity, but I do have mine MUCH more loaded down than yours, so that may be the difference between why yours is still working well and mine isn't. The way I see it, the Craftsman ones, while over 1k, were still a much better "bargain" then the Husky. Plus they were made in USA, and that's always preferred over made in China/Taiwan/Vietnam.

[@andybub45]

Hm, thats very interesting that the drawers were high quality. I was at Home Depot the other day and I took a look at some Husky boxes, they were all very poor quality. The Kobalt/craftsman boxes were a little higher quality, but the Harbor Freight US general trumped all of them. Needless to say, I went with US general.

[@ktanner11]

I had i huskey box until i opened the top drawer on the 54" bottom and the drawer buckled and the slides came off and i got to pick up all my sockets wrenches and ratchets. I ended up with a used matco.... These are great homeowner boxes in a shop nope junk

[@matthewgarrison156]

Home depot grades there boxes as standard, heavy duty, and professional. The standard duty ones are garbage and probably what you looked at. The heavy duty ones are head and shoulders above the cobalt and on par, to a little better then the us general. Paint and fit/finish are definitely better on the us general

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Ive had built in husky tool chests for 4 years loaded down with zero issues. I see alot of snap on and mac chests on marketplace and they never sell. Goofballs.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Because they think they are Tool Truck guys and demand Tool Truck Prices for used boxes. Are they quality boxes? Of course. But they don't hold their value as much as a bar of solid gold does.

[@infernoeagles5812]

I always see those 86 inch enquiry tool box and offer them $800 dollars every time they get so pissed like bro you don't have gold it doesn't have a engine on it lmfao 🤣 it's nothing special

[@CreativeMechanic]

I like the video... but I don’t think a Husky box full of tools could be picked up with a forklift

[@robb.sutton]

Thanks! I haven't personally tried it but I don't see why not. I have seen several moved from shops before.

[@lester6340]

I got one

[@lenjanssen9600]

Nice video. I recently went back and forth on something like this or better. I decided on better. I was tired of replacing cheaper boxes. I got a 73" ICON.... after 20% off and 10% off for opening a Harbor freight CC (that I'll pay off immediately), I paid $2,700. For that I got a lifetime warranty, 25" deep box which I think is more efficient at storage, customizable drawers, similar Cu Footage, another work surface, 265/530 lb drawer slides (I have a lot of tools), a lockable power drawer, and a beefier construction that will make this a true lifetime box. For me, those benefits were worth the 2 to 3 times price. I've had cheaper boxes and they just haven't held up to how I use them. I decided to buy once and forget about ever replacing.

[@grantsdad177]

Do you feel that icon is worth the cost over the 72” us general

[@lenjanssen9600]

@@grantsdad177 For me it was. Between the heavier construction, the depth , and the bulkier slides, compared to the price was worth it. I was looking for a buy once and forget box. It really depends on both how you value these things and your financial situation.

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

LOL

[@lester6340]

Going buy me one 2day

[@mcqcjc8409]

I often hear ,, i have snap on tool box fool of tools'' but when i come to examine it it is half empty at least Other times i see gigantic snap on tool boxes packed with 30000 worth of tools of ehich 20000 is unused sockets ratchets spanners etc

[@chelseaprater8022]

how stall are you ?

[@robb.sutton]

6'2"

[@TAC40_]

This is how you make a video!

[@robb.sutton]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@emmcee476]

Nowadays, there's no led light, no wooden tray, and only one power strip

[@robb.sutton]

No kidding. That is unfortunate.

[@johnmine5609]

what your not getting...inflated prices and interest payments by the tool trucks

[@robb.sutton]

I do mention a joke about that in the video but it is almost robbery how the tool trucks are able to do the financing on tools.

[@garysgarage3669]

My opinion, spend some more money and get a good toolbox. We have the 56 inch Husky at work and I hate it.

[@Klinners]

Gray tools all day baby, rather buy a Gray tool box and fill it with Snap-on tools than buy a Snap-on toolbox and fill it with mastercraft...

[@frost381]

Most Snap-On owners think they can sell their boxes for just as much as they paid for them New. Its laughable.

[@o_tdiggity]

almost double the price now :(

[@robb.sutton]

Unfortunately that is true with a lot of things right now. Prices going up...features going down. It is still a deal in comparison though. Just not as good as it used to be.

[@danielhenderson5258]

Don’t take this wrong but I would like to see it hold up to the punishment my box takes on a daily basis. Those drawers can’t hold the weight my Snap on Epiq can.that why they cost more they are built to take the abuse of being used on a daily basis those cheap DIY boxes can’t last.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Each tech/box/shop is going to have a completely different experience. I've had boxes last years, and seen others tear their boxes apart after spending thousands on them.

[@michaeltucker605]

Is it made in China?

[@bugman-ir8cw]

Buy used....buy vintage stuff.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Why are people spending thousands on tool boxes? Because we're buying real toolboxes, not hobbyist level. That entire box wouldn't hold the weight on my socket drawer in my 84" Epiq Snap-on. When I was a Snap-on dealer, I took in lots of Husky, Craftsman, Kobalt, and other homeowner toolboxes on trade. I couldn't resale them, ended up scraping them. They do not last in professional settings. They literally fall apart. LITERALLY. Drawers fall out. Welds break. This is OK for arts and crafts, it's not a real toolbox for a real technician/mechanic.

[@drathmor1401]

the box doesn't make a mechanic the skills do

[@KSTrekker]

I’ve been on both sides - professional mechanic and homeowner/DIY. If you are earning a living with your tools and using them 8+ hours a day, then you probably should step up to a more pro-grade setup. But if the box spends most of the time just holding your tools until you need them on the weekend, why waste your money? I would rather spend the money on better tools. Spending 5X on a box will not make you 5X the mechanic, or save you 1/5 as much time on a repair. Mechanics fall for whatever the Snap-On guy is selling and peer pressure because someone in the shop always has a nicer, bigger box. I’d rather have a nicer home, or newer truck than $20k in tools and owe half my check to the Snap-On guy.

[@TheShownuff1800]

Lol. Complete bs. But why come to bash Husky. Spend your time on the Snap on page. Says a ton for the Husky the fact that you guys are on here. Lol.

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@TheShownuff1800 complete bs? Right.. You know it all. I didn't come here. It was cast in front of me one day opening the KZbin app. Trying to give guys a REAL WORLD review rather than someone pandering to how great a cheap toolbox is...

[@timm5970]

@@TheShownuff1800 that mr.subaru guy is a clown. I always run into his posts where's he acting like a clown

[@roninbushito]

Huskys are rubbish