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I have several boxes like this from Ridgid and Milwaukee. Here are my impressions.
I've looked at other brands, and walked away laughing -- Craftsman, Husky, Hart, etc are flimsy wanna-be boxes. Even some of the DeWalts fall into this bucket too. Thin, cheap plastic, lots of twisting & bending, and the worst of which -- terrible latches. They're not worth it. And they're priced too close to Ridgid to be competitive as a bargain option.
If you aren't a professional contractor hauling around the maximum weight limit of these boxes every single day in adverse conditions -- save your cash and buy Ridgid. Using arbitrary figures -- Ridgid is about 90% of the Milwaukee quality for half the price.
If you're a serious contractor where money isn't an object...when "you absolutely can't have something fail" -- look at Milwaukee. It's a better build quality, but with diminishing returns. They can hold a lot more weight, take a lot more abuse. They exude a premium fit and finish....with quite a few case options to choose from. If I was professional, I'd go with big red and not look back.
But if you're a weekend warrior/homeowner/casual repairer -- big red is spending a premium for something you're probably never going to take advantage of. Ridgid and Milwaukee will hold up equally fine under the same average conditions. Save your cash and buy two oranges instead of one red. Or put that cash into actual tools.
Ridgid is the sweet spot in tool cases right now. And if they're on sale, you can't go wrong.
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I did see this in the store the other day and picked up the $20 immediately. Perfect for storing my electrical tools and all the Wagos. Even better than that Hart deal that was sold out so quick
The website and app aren't showing the actual in-store prices. Brickseek didn't seem to show any available in the stores that still had several. If I can figure out how to post pics, I will add the pics of the prices on the shelves.
I did see this in the store the other day and picked up the $20 immediately. Perfect for storing my electrical tools and all the Wagos. Even better than that Hart deal that was sold out so quick
which Hart deal? The recent Walmart deal? Why is this better?
Bought the 3 stack rolling cart version of this for black Friday last year after reviewing many similar systems from different brands. Glad I went with the Ridgid. For the price it is incredibly well constructed compared to the more flimsy systems from Hart, Husky or Craftsman for instance.
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I have several boxes like this from Ridgid and Milwaukee. Here are my impressions.
I've looked at other brands, and walked away laughing -- Craftsman, Husky, Hart, etc are flimsy wanna-be boxes. Even some of the DeWalts fall into this bucket too. Thin, cheap plastic, lots of twisting & bending, and the worst of which -- terrible latches. They're not worth it. And they're priced too close to Ridgid to be competitive as a bargain option.
If you aren't a professional contractor hauling around the maximum weight limit of these boxes every single day in adverse conditions -- save your cash and buy Ridgid. Using arbitrary figures -- Ridgid is about 90% of the Milwaukee quality for half the price.
If you're a serious contractor where money isn't an object...when "you absolutely can't have something fail" -- look at Milwaukee. It's a better build quality, but with diminishing returns. They can hold a lot more weight, take a lot more abuse. They exude a premium fit and finish....with quite a few case options to choose from. If I was professional, I'd go with big red and not look back.
But if you're a weekend warrior/homeowner/casual repairer -- big red is spending a premium for something you're probably never going to take advantage of. Ridgid and Milwaukee will hold up equally fine under the same average conditions. Save your cash and buy two oranges instead of one red. Or put that cash into actual tools.
Ridgid is the sweet spot in tool cases right now. And if they're on sale, you can't go wrong.
Last edited by LavenderPickle7682 July 2, 2022 at 03:15 AM.
I believe this one is bigger, that one is like 18" wide IIRC
i see that its 22 versus 18.9. However, i like that the Hart has designated storage inside the lid which is just wasted space in the Ridgid. I also like that the Hart comes w a closeable box inside. Im sure its not as sturdy but I dont need this for professional use. I just hate going through my tool bag digging for stuff all the time. The Hart box just seems more organized to me.
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i see that its 22 versus 18.9. However, i like that the Hart has designated storage inside the lid which is just wasted space in the Ridgid. I also like that the Hart comes w a closeable box inside. Im sure its not as sturdy but I dont need this for professional use. I just hate going through my tool bag digging for stuff all the time. The Hart box just seems more organized to me.
If you watch the video reviews, the lid storage on the Hart is tiny and can only fit precision screwdrivers and small pliers, so it's not as useful.
Or rather, it depends heavily what you plan on putting in it. I am using this for home electrical supplies and tools, which is a bunch of different and mostly bulky cutters, pliers, and wire strippers, so this one works better for me.
Either way the Hart is sold out within 100miles of me and I'm sure you'd be happy with either.
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I've looked at other brands, and walked away laughing -- Craftsman, Husky, Hart, etc are flimsy wanna-be boxes. Even some of the DeWalts fall into this bucket too. Thin, cheap plastic, lots of twisting & bending, and the worst of which -- terrible latches. They're not worth it. And they're priced too close to Ridgid to be competitive as a bargain option.
If you aren't a professional contractor hauling around the maximum weight limit of these boxes every single day in adverse conditions -- save your cash and buy Ridgid. Using arbitrary figures -- Ridgid is about 90% of the Milwaukee quality for half the price.
If you're a serious contractor where money isn't an object...when "you absolutely can't have something fail" -- look at Milwaukee. It's a better build quality, but with diminishing returns. They can hold a lot more weight, take a lot more abuse. They exude a premium fit and finish....with quite a few case options to choose from. If I was professional, I'd go with big red and not look back.
But if you're a weekend warrior/homeowner/casual repairer -- big red is spending a premium for something you're probably never going to take advantage of. Ridgid and Milwaukee will hold up equally fine under the same average conditions. Save your cash and buy two oranges instead of one red. Or put that cash into actual tools.
Ridgid is the sweet spot in tool cases right now. And if they're on sale, you can't go wrong.
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I've looked at other brands, and walked away laughing -- Craftsman, Husky, Hart, etc are flimsy wanna-be boxes. Even some of the DeWalts fall into this bucket too. Thin, cheap plastic, lots of twisting & bending, and the worst of which -- terrible latches. They're not worth it. And they're priced too close to Ridgid to be competitive as a bargain option.
If you aren't a professional contractor hauling around the maximum weight limit of these boxes every single day in adverse conditions -- save your cash and buy Ridgid. Using arbitrary figures -- Ridgid is about 90% of the Milwaukee quality for half the price.
If you're a serious contractor where money isn't an object...when "you absolutely can't have something fail" -- look at Milwaukee. It's a better build quality, but with diminishing returns. They can hold a lot more weight, take a lot more abuse. They exude a premium fit and finish....with quite a few case options to choose from. If I was professional, I'd go with big red and not look back.
But if you're a weekend warrior/homeowner/casual repairer -- big red is spending a premium for something you're probably never going to take advantage of. Ridgid and Milwaukee will hold up equally fine under the same average conditions. Save your cash and buy two oranges instead of one red. Or put that cash into actual tools.
Ridgid is the sweet spot in tool cases right now. And if they're on sale, you can't go wrong.
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Or rather, it depends heavily what you plan on putting in it. I am using this for home electrical supplies and tools, which is a bunch of different and mostly bulky cutters, pliers, and wire strippers, so this one works better for me.
Either way the Hart is sold out within 100miles of me and I'm sure you'd be happy with either.
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