Does anyone live near the Waterloo toolbox factory where they make the
Craftsman toolboxes? Do they have an outlet store?
A few years ago I was in Ohio and stopped at the Kennedy outlet store near
their factory and got a "blemished" roll-around box for about 25% of list
price.
Mark V.S. in Austin, TX
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Hoy [SMTP:larryhoy@Prodigy.Net]
> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 9:29 AM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Tool Chest Choices...
>
>
> In the past I think Sears has their "big tool box sale" on New Years Day.
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rex Burkheimer
> >Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 6:14 AM
> >To: Richard Beels; shop-talk@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: Tool Chest Choices...
> >
> >
> >
> >I'd watch for the Sears sales. You can often get a good deal on their
> >mid-range stuff, which is just fine for a home shop.
> >
> >Rex Burkheimer
> >Marketing Director, WM Automotive Warehouse
> >Fort Worth TX rex@wmautomotive.com
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>
> >To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:05 AM
> >Subject: Tool Chest Choices...
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Well, 18 months after moving to PA, I finally have the garage mostly
> >> cleaned of boxes and finally have room to setup the garage. It will be
> >> nice to not have to work in the driveway during this winter... :-)
> >>
> >> Choice 1: Costco 44" in black with (gaudy!) gold pulls, ball-bearing
> >slides
> >> for $577+6%.
> >>
> >> Choice 2: Harbor Freight el-cheapo 26" in black for $180. Buy 3, have
> >them
> >> delivered to my house (instead of "renting" a friend with a pickup),
> have
> >> more space and save $70.
> >>
> >> Choice 3: Your suggestions for even better and cheaper....
> >>
> >> Cheers!
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