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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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Time to get organized. I can no longer find the tops of my benches for all the crap I have piled on them. Anyone have a favorite wall cabinet? I have been searching Lowes and Home Depot so far. Expect to invest a pretty good bit as I want to do it right.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Are you looking for or at those "systems" designed more for the casual garage instead of the professional level stuff?

Always on the look out for Snap On, Matco, Cornwell or older Mac side boxes and tend to notice a lot of the 12-14" deep wall cabs. Some with solid doors, some with view able openings covered with Lexan---most not too crazy priced and in good condition too.

If you have crazy money look at the Lista brand----they're top quality and priced that way too.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Are you looking for or at those "systems" designed more for the casual garage instead of the professional level stuff?

Always on the look out for Snap On, Matco, Cornwell or older Mac side boxes and tend to notice a lot of the 12-14" deep wall cabs. Some with solid doors, some with view able openings covered with Lexan---most not too crazy priced and in good condition too.

If you have crazy money look at the Lista brand----they're top quality and priced that way too.
Not crazy money, but reasonable at least. Thanks

Steve
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Contact your local Snap-on, Matco, and other dealers and ask about repossessed equipment.

Many folks don't pay their bills and their gear reverts to the vendor, who will want to get rid of it.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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I hate to say pawn shops after participating in the tool branding thread.
But people are desperate and will sell off anything that isn't making them money.

Myself, I'm a finish carpenter/installer/millworker.
I took a set of quality kitchen cabinets that were being ripped out and removed the raised panels from the back, painted them and then replaced the panels with Lexan.
The price was right!

Maybe you have a Habitat for Humanity ReStore near you?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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used kitchen cabinets are very popular for garage cabinets in my part of the world
(i would rather spend my money on my girls trucks than hang it on the wall
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:38 AM
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X2, go for some old kitchen cabinets. durable and usually free. save the money for the trucks...
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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I found some medical filing cabinets that work really well. I got them for a medical ofcie that was renovating, they each have five doors they are 6ft tall and the door swings up and then slides in out of the way I will get some pics when i can they work great however can become catch-all's if your not careful
 
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