![]() Forget the USA Made bit for a second, I’m talking about Cabinets and Hand Tools that the owner can be proud to show off. I like that feature, and I like this move toward restoring Craftsman to the place it was before all the Crazy happened with Sears. I have honestly never seen Castors that had shocks before. If they are anything like the DeWALT Yellow or Black sets SBD made/had made years ago, I would expect nothing less than a solid, quality build from these Craftsman sets, just with a significantly wider range of products than DeWALT ever released. But these really do look like the commercials, as well as having a more modern, updated standard look. Bob always talking about getting quality tools you need, with unlimited warranties, and long-term payments to pay them off. Is it, at all, weird that I think they look rather beautiful? Dunno if that’s an aesthetic thing from now, or a memory of the Bob Villa commercials from the 1980’s Craftsman from Sears sets. Rather not have the box stick out anymore than ~24″-25″ from the wall because that’s going to crowd out my large welding table (and the walkways between it and the workbenches/toolbox which is then going to encroach on the lane where we need to service the trucks and farm machinery. I’ve got the room to better accommodate height and width. As long as you watch your $$ to cu/in costs, it really doesn’t necessarily matter how deep the box is as long as you aren’t paying virtually the same price and also getting less depth. Where does this mindset that a toolbox needs to be 30″ deep come from? Some people actually are better off with a narrower box in certain workspaces and then you add onto the sides and build up instead of just going deep and blowing your whole wad on the base cabinet IF you have the space in those dimensions for it. Toolvault, Montezuma and Homak probably all offer some narrower config boxes as well. Some Husky boxes are 22″ and so are the U.S. ![]() Most prosumer and/or big box store brands offer 20-22″ options as well. Who doesn’t make boxes ~roughly~ that small/shallow? SnapOn offers a 20″ deep Heritage series lineup, Matco offers some 22″ options. Which brings me to my next point where do you buy these? Lowe’s? Online only? I’d have to see these boxes in person before I pass final judgment. Although I think the V series was a genuine attempt at better quality. I feel they’ve just been trying to leverage the brand recognition. I’ll admit I’m a bit leery on craftsman stuff recently. Probably two kidneys with inflation nowadays. Which is amazing, as it should be, but you gotta sell a kidney to afford it. I only know the high-end Mac, snap on and lista stuff in that category. I’m honestly not aware of any mid level quality domestic produced boxes. Not sure what the depth cut off is for the tariff? ) One would think they would go deeper if nothing else to exclude the imports (tariff on shallower imported boxes. Butcher block and USB/power strip is a nice touch. I prefer chrome or aluminum handles (scratches/wear hides easier) but that’s just personal preference and I realize it’s a dated design. The color scheme and design look very current. You have to balance the expense of domestic production and high enough quality but still keep the price within striking distance of the imports. ![]() Mid tier, domestic produced, “professional” quality (whatever that means) tool boxes. This seems to be a tough market segment that SBD is going after. MSRP: $1,799 for the 63-inch workstation, $2,398 for the 41-inch cabinet and chest combo, and $2,798 for the 52-inch cabinet and chest combo. ![]() The 63-inch workstation is available now, and the 41-inch and 52-inch V-series metal storage products will be launching in Fall 2023. 63-inch workstation (CMSTVS6311BK) – available now.The Full Line of V-Series Storage Products The workstation comes with a set of pre-cut embossed drawer liners. The workstation has a built-in power strip, with (6) AC outlets and (2) USB charging ports.Ī keyed tubular locking system helps to keep your tools secure. The workstation can support up to 3,000 lbs. In my experience, they also provide better support on uneven floors, where casters without suspensions might not all make full contact. This is a feature not normally found on consumer tool storage products.Ĭasters with spring suspensions typically provide for more cushioned rolling over a workshop floor. The workstation has (4) 6-inch x 2-inch casters, each with a spring suspension. ![]() The top worksurface is made from 2/3″ butcher block. As depicted in the product imagery, it’s a good fit for power tools. The deep bottom drawer has double ball bearing slides for higher load capacity, and can fit bulky tools or equipment. ![]()
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