I have a Homak set and a Sears set sitting side by side. They are the s=
ame size
with the same number of drawers. I bought the Sears one first on some s=
pecial
sale, then when I need anohter one I found the Homak unit. The Homak wa=
s
cheaper and is a better quality than the Sears. They both work fine, bu=
t I
would buy the Homak again if I need more storage. I have had both for =
4 years
and put some pretty heavy stuff in them. They both seem to work fine wi=
thout
the ball bearing drawers. Mine are both red.
Bob In Longmont CO
1956 Chev 3200 Truck
shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net on 10/21/98 10:05:06 PM
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Subject: Homak brand toolchests?
Does anyone have any experience with Homak brand tool chests and rollar=
ounds?
I've been promised a new toolbox for my birthday, and I've been specifi=
cally
eyeing the black/gold one that's been available at Costco for the past =
year
or so. The one at Costco comes with both the rollaround and topbox, an=
d they
are the big, 40" wide jobs. They seem to be made a fairly substantial =
gauge
metal, but do not have ball bearing slide,have bolt-on handles and the =
support
for the top is a simple strut rather than hydraulic (the color is a bit=
tacky
too,
but I can live with that).
The comparable ones from Sears or Home Depto seem to be running about
$800-$1000,
versus $500 for the Homak. Is this a screamin'deal, or is there someth=
ing
missing
that I'm not seeing? Besides capacity, what else does one look for in =
a
toolchest?
I do know that there is only a 3 yr warranty vs. lifetime, but I can't =
see
breaking
the thing....
Thanks for any insights,
Mike
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