bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
Anyone know about the quality on them. been thinking about getting oneOne I'm looking at is the pro series. Thanks.
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Waterloo tool chest
- Thread starter bronc3buster842001
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DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
lower quality scale. they sell waterloo at Princess Auto here in Alberta.......thats equivalent to your Harbour Freight in the states. If that gives you an idea.
but if that'll do ya, then give 'er.
but if that'll do ya, then give 'er.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
Ok. prob. look at the traxx series then. Its the same as the pro series but has ball bearing slides.
smalltruckbigcid
1/2 ton status
Are you going to be a pro wrench and use it every day or is this for the home garage/shop? If you are going pro then get the biggest you can afford, you'll fill it quicker than you think. For the home setup, get the cheapest you are comfortable with. I say that because the money saved always looks better in your pocket or spent on your parts.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
Just for home use at the moment. The one I'm lookin at is the best buy for the money.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
Heres the Waterloo box.
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=WATWI-1511BU
Also another I found.
http://qualitytoolsforless.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=537
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=WATWI-1511BU
Also another I found.
http://qualitytoolsforless.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=537
i think thay are or were but craftsman was made by them.
fyi check your local tool truck guys. thay have decent trade ins at times thay want to get ride of .
fyi check your local tool truck guys. thay have decent trade ins at times thay want to get ride of .
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
The tool truck ones are out of my price range at the moment. Only have like 4-5 hundred to play with.
25+ years ago I bought a Waterloo box 48" 10 drawer X 24" deep. It was IDENTICAL to the Craftsman box at the time, only about $300 hundred cheaper. Even the drawer rollers had the same manufacturers name on them. I found out the same company made BOTH boxs. Just different name plates and colors. The Craftsman red was a different color red. I had it for 25 years and it was a great box.
The drawer bumps that keep them from rolling open all broke out over the years of all the drawers. I made a plate that blocked all the drawers so I could move it without having to actually lock both banks of drawers. I could also lock the plate which would lock all drawers without having to use the box locks too. Other then that is was awesome. I replaced it with a BIG Snap On box and now my buddies girlfriend has my old Waterloo which will last her forever.
I don't know about who makes them now but my box was NOT Harbor Freight quality for damn sure. It was the same as Craftsman Profesional Industrial box, their best box. Here is pics of the old Waterloo (first 3 pics), the BIG 72" Snap On I replaced it with (4th pic), the 2nd 54" Snap On box I bought (last pic), and now I have another 54" one just like it only Ruby Red (next post).
I used the Waterloo as my main tool box for most if it's life with me, then bolt stogage. I had a Kennedy as my machinist box which I replaced with the third Snap On box.
The drawer bumps that keep them from rolling open all broke out over the years of all the drawers. I made a plate that blocked all the drawers so I could move it without having to actually lock both banks of drawers. I could also lock the plate which would lock all drawers without having to use the box locks too. Other then that is was awesome. I replaced it with a BIG Snap On box and now my buddies girlfriend has my old Waterloo which will last her forever.
I don't know about who makes them now but my box was NOT Harbor Freight quality for damn sure. It was the same as Craftsman Profesional Industrial box, their best box. Here is pics of the old Waterloo (first 3 pics), the BIG 72" Snap On I replaced it with (4th pic), the 2nd 54" Snap On box I bought (last pic), and now I have another 54" one just like it only Ruby Red (next post).
I used the Waterloo as my main tool box for most if it's life with me, then bolt stogage. I had a Kennedy as my machinist box which I replaced with the third Snap On box.
Couple more pics. Buy the very biggest box you can afford. You will out grow it faster then you think, then you will be on the hunt for yet another. I should never have to buy another damn box again. Although I would like to replace the Kennedy top box on my 72" with a Snap On some day. It's a great top box just want a Matching Snap On top box.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
The Waterloo Magnum boxes are the same as the Craftsman Pro boxes today. I have 2 other smaller boxes now. Just mainly needing something for for socket set, screwdrivers, and pliers.
They should be fine for a box at home. I bought the biggest Waterloo Magnum available in 2001. By 2006 it was falling apart, and I traded it in for a Snap On, but that was using it everyday in a shop, and rolling it around across rough floors, with a ton of weight in it.
Martin
Martin
BrianDamage
1/2 ton status
didnt read all the replies, but waterloo makes the boxes for craftsman...had a waterloo at work that looked just like my craftsman, got to looking on my CM box and found the waterloo stamp
Muddytazz
1 ton status
Waterloo is sold at Home Depot and Lowe's here. Good home use boxes.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
I think they will have to order the one I'm looking at. No big problem though.
I have two Waterloo Magnum boxes in my garage (two each of MG4610 and MG4612). They are great, and as said, the same as the Craftsman Pro except with a different lock style on the front. I've had them for 6 years now, and for my garage, they are solid. With that said, they are both full. Buy as big of a box as possible! When the time comes, I'd consider buying the Magnum's again, but I want MG5610/MG5612. Those are longer AND deeper.
I think the Craftsman standard ball bearing versions are pretty good. I find them a little shallow though. Keep an eye out, they always seem to go on sale!
Joshua
I think the Craftsman standard ball bearing versions are pretty good. I find them a little shallow though. Keep an eye out, they always seem to go on sale!
Joshua
