Torin vs Craftsman Toolbox

[ajchien]

Hey guys, what do yo uthink about Torin toolboxes? i saw one of these at pepboys for $349.

http://www.shoplocal.com/lid-2088642663prid-99798_-torin-27-2pc-tool-box-chest-.fp

Or would I be better off with this for $399 from sears?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009C0533000B?adCell=B3

Personally i'd love to get a 40-41 inch set from crasftsman or kobalt, but they're in the $700 range. All the tools i have may only be about $400. And this is for home use, for the DIY guy.

 

[timish]

I'd go with the Sears IMHO.

 

[oilboy123]

I bought a Sears about 2 years ago. I would go for the Harbor Freight one if I had to get one again. I see the one there that is sometimes less than $349 on sale. I paid $599 for my Sears one on sale. I bought the box with roller drawers, which they both have.

The Harbor Freight one is very comparable. I forgot about the Harbor Freight one when I got the Sears one. I have seen Torin at Costco and had considered it. I don't think the quality is as good with the Torin as the other two I mentioned.

 

[DaveL]

My Sears (Craftsman) tool boxes (base and upper units) have seen about 20 years of heavy DIYer home use and still work like a charm

 

[jstutz]

that sears box you listed it pretty nice, i have the same top section. Some of there cheaper ones really are junk but this one is pretty nice. That said, i bought the bottom of a big one at harbor freight for 299 with use of 20 percent coupon and it is pretty nice and very big. If you have a harbor freight close by, go take a look at that one. Also, napa had a really nice one for about that same price for the bottom 4 ft section. Maybe check that out.

 

[Unearthed]

I know this is an old topic but anyone searching or reading may want to know Sears is running 20% tool storage right now and you can get a 26" 4 drawer bottom and 6 drawer top will ball bearings for $299. Pretty good deal.