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[Pt_Ranger_v8]

at $350, I'd grab a couple of 44's over 1 72. still half the price of a series 3 box. (and more storage).

 

[bgaidan]

If you can get the Series 2 at the clearance price it'd be really hard to justify paying extra for a series 3. Most of the change is in the looks (black vs. chrome trim) and I think the drawer latches work from anywhere along the handle instead of just the side.

 

[Aggie06]

Not shocked, they were out of the old style. Ordered a 56” series 3 as it looked like it will fit my needs best.

 

[PAToyota]

The main changes are the full length drawer latch instead of the catch on the one side, the black trim, drawer layouts changed around a bit, and the power drawer.

I bought a 56" Series 2 the spring before the Series 3 was introduced. I would have liked to have gray (I got black), but otherwise I'm not sure that any of the differences would matter to me. I'm used to the drawer catches, I store battery chargers elsewhere, and I'm not sure that the different drawer configuration would do much for me. I think if I was going to consider upgrading, I'd be looking at the scratch-n-dent ICON box deals.

I do like what they've done with the new larger side locker. The new side cabinet has more deeper drawers, which I don't particularly see as an advantage. I think they should have a side cabinet with shallow drawers and one with a mix of shallow and deep drawers for more versatility.

 

[Bebop]

I just bought a Series 3 56" lower.
I couldn't justtify the 72" cost when you can add a side drawer bank for a lot less.

 

[bgaidan]

The main changes are the full length drawer latch instead of the catch on the one side, the black trim, drawer layouts changed around a bit, and the power drawer.

I bought a 56" Series 2 the spring before the Series 3 was introduced. I would have liked to have gray (I got black), but otherwise I'm not sure that any of the differences would matter to me. I'm used to the drawer catches, I store battery chargers elsewhere, and I'm not sure that the different drawer configuration would do much for me. I think if I was going to consider upgrading, I'd be looking at the scratch-n-dent ICON box deals.

I do like what they've done with the new larger side locker. The new side cabinet has more deeper drawers, which I don't particularly see as an advantage. I think they should have a side cabinet with shallow drawers and one with a mix of shallow and deep drawers for more versatility.

I think I like the 2 better.....I find more shallow drawers more useful than fewer and deeper ones.

 

[Pt_Ranger_v8]

I think I like the 2 better.....I find more shallow drawers more useful than fewer and deeper ones.

I need at least 1 "full width" one that's deep though. That's for sockets.

 

[Aggie06]

I just bought a Series 3 56" lower.
I couldn't justtify the 72" cost when you can add a side drawer bank for a lot less.

They have it in stock? They had 4 locally that were in stock but sold.

 

[Bebop]

They have it in stock? They had 4 locally that were in stock but sold.

Ordered it.
But I had a single use 25% coupon and couldn't wait.

 

[bgaidan]

I need at least 1 "full width" one that's deep though. That's for sockets.

I use the 5 drawer roller for my everyday mechanics tools. Easier to roll it over to the lift when I'm working on something. Socket trays are in the top open compartment. I could use more space for sockets, but not worth giving up the convenience for that right now.

The big top drawer on my 72" is where I keep all most specialty automotive tools and some consumables. Two drawers under it are for wrenches - one for regular combos and the other for ratcheting sets. If I had better racks I could probably fit them all in one.