Wandering through Lowe's I ran across their flagship Kobalt Tool Box. It has been out for a little while, but the local store hadn't been displaying it... and it is kind of cool.
I had two thoughts:
- Ok, this is cool.
- This is a bit gimmicky.
Basically, this is a 53" cabinet chest combo with a few added items. The added items are a fridge and a stereo (with iPod connectivity). No doubt, this is a big box. Aside from being 53" wide and 24" deep, it is also almost 70" tall. The fridge isn't that big, 1.6 cubic feet, but it is convenient to drop a 12 pack of your favorite beverage. There is also a power strip on the side with 4 outlets.
However, it is also a bit pricey at $1898. Although I see it listed online as being $1600. But, when compared to Snap-On, Mac or other professional boxes... even the Craftsman 56" box, it looks like a deal. The Craftsman 56" combo (cabinet and chest) comes in over $6500. The premium boxes are more... of course I will certainly concede that the Snap-On and Mac units are EXTREMELY well constructed.
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