Garage Storage Cabinet Comparison

[WhiskeyWebber]

I'm planning to reorganize my garage. Here's the three garage cabinet systems I'm looking at:

1. <span style="font-weight: bold">Gladiator </span>cabinets (Ace Hardware: They'll assemble them so all I have to do is hang them, but I'm not sure if I like the looks)
2.<span style="font-weight: bold"> Kobalt</span> cabinets (Lowes: They look kinda cool; I guess, not sure if the plastic will still look good in a year or two)
3. <span style="font-weight: bold">Husky</span> cabinets (Home Depot: These look the best but I hate Home Depot so I'm reluctant to buy anything there if Ace or Lowes has a solution for me)

or are there better alternatives out there?

I know this place has to have some opinions to share in regard to your garage. Let's here 'em!

 

[RoosterShooter]

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I have two of the Kobalt cabinets, and I wouldn't have any other. I inspected several before I purchased, and this one has more than enough room for my garage toys.

I also have one in my reloading area for nothing but bullets and reloading equipment. The shelves are very stable and strong, and 1 shelf holds up to at least 250# of bullets and ammo cans.

http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...LAID=1059847130

 

[SRSDriver]

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I have the gladiator cabinets, they are decent- better than the plastic, the magnetic catches do a a good job keeping the doors latched, and the cabinets keep the occasional garage mouse out of my best tools/ammo/backpacks/etc.

 

[JTZshooters]

Re: Garage Storage Cabinet Comparison

I got most my garage organization stuff from here.
http://www.carguygarage.com/

 

[Silverbullet2]

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I run the grey and black Craftsman ones. They go on sale once in a while, usually in spring time. Good luck, JPG

 

[redirt78]

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Tag and check back later.

 

[WhiskeyWebber]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JTZshooters</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got most my garage organization stuff from here.
http://www.carguygarage.com/ </div></div>

I started by looking at the kind of high end cabinets the guy here is selling. They are just beautiful! But I couldn't swallow the $10k price tag for one wall of cabinets when I still have so many more guns to buy

And then I'd have to buy a $70k sportscar to match my cabinets.

 

[WhiskeyWebber]

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on second thought, maybe the sportscar and matching cabinets is not a bad idea

 

[jake-cutter]

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I use the ones from Sam's Club. I have the workbench, rolling cabinet with wood top, and the tall cabinet. They held up great in my garage.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod1490064&navAction=

 

[WhiskeyWebber]

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Those Sam's cabinets look really good... and the price is excellent. I may have to swing by the local Sam's to get a closer look.

 

[nhm16]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WhiskeyWebber</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those Sam's cabinets look really good... and the price is excellent. I may have to swing by the local Sam's to get a closer look. </div></div>

I have the workbench and will probably get the cabinet to go under. I use mine as my reloading bench, with presses, etc. mounted to plywood and c-clamped as needed, so as to not mar the nice top. I really like it and the price is right.

 

[carguygarage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WhiskeyWebber</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JTZshooters</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got most my garage organization stuff from here.
http://www.carguygarage.com/ </div></div>

I started by looking at the kind of high end cabinets the guy here is selling. They are just beautiful! But I couldn't swallow the $10k price tag for one wall of cabinets when I still have so many more guns to buy

And then I'd have to buy a $70k sportscar to match my cabinets. </div></div>

I saw this post come up in some reports on my end, don't mean to cause trouble, but we do carry a lot more than just the super high end expensive stuff. You might want to look here -
http://www.carguygarage.com/item-guide-garage-cabinets.html
Let me know if we can help, or give us a call at the 800 number. Our prices are very competitive, and you can actually call and talk to one of us in Chicago.

We can also do a 3D computer drawing of your garage for free so you can figure out how you want to lay things out before you buy.

Most people like to start here for ideas, and get a free shirt in the process -
http://www.carguygarage.com/pictures.html

- Jim

 

[bluefin]

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I
have bunch of the Gorilla shelves from Ace and they have held up well and hold a good amount of weight.

 

[3fingervic]

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I've been eye balling these at Costco for some time.

F it I can't get the link to work. Check out the Costco web site, and search garage. They have a few systems for sale.

 

[jfd0913]

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I've got the husky cabnets. Ill have to add a +1 for them. mine have lasted through the roughness of a firemen, which can break and anvil. Only other option i could add is look for a wholesale/ consignment shop i found some unfinished cabnets there as well for not alot of cash. Add some paint or stain and your gtg.

 

[BOONEY7750]

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Maybe I missed a budget post, but I am looking too for cabinets and tool boxes. I am not impressed with the Huskey, C-man, or Kobalt. I can not afford the Lista or Strong Hold cabinets, but I see lots of good used stuff on craigslist, just hard to find more than one or two that match.

 

[JTZshooters]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: carguygarage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WhiskeyWebber</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JTZshooters</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got most my garage organization stuff from here.
http://www.carguygarage.com/ </div></div>

I started by looking at the kind of high end cabinets the guy here is selling. They are just beautiful! But I couldn't swallow the $10k price tag for one wall of cabinets when I still have so many more guns to buy

And then I'd have to buy a $70k sportscar to match my cabinets. </div></div>

I saw this post come up in some reports on my end, don't mean to cause trouble, but we do carry a lot more than just the super high end expensive stuff. You might want to look here -
http://www.carguygarage.com/item-guide-garage-cabinets.html
Let me know if we can help, or give us a call at the 800 number. Our prices are very competitive, and you can actually call and talk to one of us in Chicago.

We can also do a 3D computer drawing of your garage for free so you can figure out how you want to lay things out before you buy.

Most people like to start here for ideas, and get a free shirt in the process -
http://www.carguygarage.com/pictures.html

- Jim </div></div>I got your metal slotted peg board to put all my reloading tools up above my loading bench & love them unfortunately my garage is a constant work in progress maybe if I ever finish I will be ready to send you guys some pics .I also got 600 sq ft epoxy flooring from you guys great stuff even though I almost died from the clear coat smell & pissed all my neighbors off .

 

[ACE31!]

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