kevinatfms
kevinatfms HalfDork
12/17/21 9:30 a.m.

So, i have a very limited garage space and currently have a 54" Craftsman box + a 36" husky tool cart which i use as a makeshift work bench. 

I want something more substantial for a work bench but am stuck with a 37" area for a work bench.

Anyone have any recommendations? Would love something with drawers to stick specialty tools in(like wheel bearing replacement tool, ball joint replacement tool....etc....tools with carry cases).

My current tool cart:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-36-in-W-3-Drawer-Rolling-Tool-Cart-in-Gloss-Black-with-Hardwood-Top-HOUC3603B1QWK/204856169

Would love something like this but cannot find anything to max out the 37" width which also has a wood top. Husky made the one in the picture below but stopped making it in that size(which was exactly 37").

gearheadmb
gearheadmb UltraDork
12/20/21 8:10 a.m.

37" Craftsman from lowes. But I will say i watched a review on YouTube, I think the channel was called "Den of tools", he bought a few new craftsman roll cabs and wasn't at all impressed with the quality, but he seemed to be happy enough considering the price. I didn't notice if a wood top was available but that would be really easy to make your own.

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
12/20/21 9:34 a.m.

https://www.harborfreight.com/36-in-x-25-in-professional-roll-cab-black-56271.html

Harbor Freight has one in 36", but the price is kinda ouch.

 

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
12/20/21 9:44 a.m.

Uline has a cart in 36"

 

Lowes has a 36" workbench that you could perhaps make work.

Grainger has one in 37" from Craftsman

 

Northern Tool is 36"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kevinatfms
kevinatfms HalfDork
12/27/21 9:55 a.m.

None have the wooden block top that is integrated into it. I know making one would be possible but ive tried it before and had issued with the block moving around. The ones that have it integrated into the top have them secured with inserts and screws.

Also, people are linking to boxes that are 36" in height but 46" in width which wont work for my location. I also got confused for a few of them and almost bought one except i saw right before i clicked the width.

Whomever sent me the link for this i appreciate the help. Exactly what i was looking for. Should be getting it on the 3rd of January.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hart-36-In-W-x-24-In-D-5-Drawer-Mobile-Tool-Chest-Workbench-W-Wood-Top-Garage-Use/945366935

For the price, it covers all my requirements including the integrated wooden block on top. Will update when i get it in. 

kevinatfms
kevinatfms HalfDork
1/18/22 9:38 a.m.

New box arrived. Feels great/sturdy, came with drawer liners and was under $450 delivered. Only gripe is i didnt see that the box is 24" deep. So it sticks out quite a bit from my current Craftsman main box. 


Ill use this for now, but i am picky to the point where i want a box that matches my Craftsman main box. Although, if Hart makes a larger box like this i may have to convert my main box over(this one is that good).

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
1/18/22 9:57 a.m.

I think all the import boxes went to 24" deep because there were tariffs passed on all boxes less than 24" deep. It's worth looking into, but you might need to find a used or USA made box.

wae
wae PowerDork
1/18/22 10:04 a.m.

In reply to dculberson :

I had to go look that one up, and sure enough:  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/04/2018-11905/certain-tool-chests-and-cabinets-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-socialist-republic-of

The scope of these orders covers certain metal tool chests and tool cabinets, with drawers, (tool chests and cabinets), from the People's Republic of China (China) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). The scope covers all metal tool chests and cabinets, including top chests, intermediate chests, tool cabinets and side cabinets, storage units, mobile work benches, and work stations and that have the following physical characteristics:

(1) A body made of carbon, alloy, or stainless steel and/or other metals;

(2) two or more drawers for storage in each individual unit;

(3) a width (side to side) exceeding 15 inches for side cabinets and exceeding 21 inches for all other individual units but not exceeding 60 inches;

(4) a body depth (front to back) exceeding 10 inches but not exceeding 24 inches; and

(5) prepackaged for retail sale.

 

kevinatfms
kevinatfms HalfDork
1/18/22 1:22 p.m.
dculberson said:

I think all the import boxes went to 24" deep because there were tariffs passed on all boxes less than 24" deep. It's worth looking into, but you might need to find a used or USA made box.

Dammit. Figures. Thats exactly why all the other boxes i have been looking for are out of stock and have been out of stock for some time.

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