Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsVery Pleased - 2nd Update Jan 18th 2021
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
First and foremost, this tool chest is not really for an application that a mechanic would need. This tool chest is small and suitable for home use. I was able to fit all my tools in it, along with 2 drills, a sander, and a variety of wrenches, screwdrivers, drill bits, and such.
The shipment was delayed for 3 days. Given the reviews on other sites, breakage/damage was a concern when the day of arrival was switched.
Upon receipt, this item was packaged very well. There was absolutely no damage to any part of it. Inside there were corners around the unit, covered in cellophane, and zero scratches or dents.
The tool chest is easy to assemble. Everything went together very well. The instructions are good, but they do not specify the screws and which goes where. The best thing to do is start the screws where they appear to belong and it becomes clear. The only difficulty was screwing the two rear screws under the top drawer assembly to the middle compartment. The location of the screws is very difficult to visualize and may take a few minutes to get the 2 screws going.
Overall I give the cabinet a 5 rating. It is thin, but very well made and sturdy. The casters are easy to steer and there is plenty of space for all hand tools typically used around the house. I attached a power strip behind the unit, this way I can roll it with a full electronics connection panel, with 2 USB ports. I have all my car cleaning tools, including a polisher, so having the 120 VAC power strip comes in handy.
The instructions when it comes to labeling the screws and the location where they go need improvement, but overall I am very pleased with this tool chest.
The brand of this particular chest is Ironman. I have seen the same tool chest under other brands, however, given the packaging, zero damage, and versatility of the chest, I would recommend this very same brand. Some of the reviews of the similar tool chest are poor and the overall experience for most are bad, and most appeared to have been returned due to damage.
12/10/20 UPDATE Im changing this review to a zero. Last night I needed to get a screwdriver, none of the drawers would open. The lock on this unit is for the top component ONLY. So the lock does NOT lock any of the drawers. So, blaming the lock is as good as blaming the virus for poor service.
The problem is that this manufacturer wants to have the soft closing drawers, but want to do ao with cheaper hardware, hence the failure. I would not recommend buying this. Only way to fix it is removing the riveted hardware. Given the cost and labor of doing that, the rating is a zero. Total waste of money. Dissapointing to say the least. One good day, them kaput.
Jan 18 2021 Update: You live & learn. Back to 5 stars with regards to functionality. This tool
Box has a hidden latch on the top compartment that keeps the drawers from opening. It is not part
the locking mechanism that is on the front of the unit. Rather it is apparently located on the small hinge that is on the center of the cover of the top compartment. When the top lid is closed it secures the drawers closed in place. When the lid is opened it unlocks the drawers. The instructions refer to the locking mechanism. To the best of my knowledge there was no reference to the drawer latch, juat the locking mechanism, which to me was the lock where the key to open the locking mechanism is located. .
Unlime other carts, where there are one or two viaible push down locking pins, this particular tool cart has it within the hinge itself. Very well hidden. The instructions could be better written. This function wasn’t clear and mixed in with the reference to the keys and the lock found on the top compartment.
Bottom line, in order to open the drawers the top lid must be opened. To shut them, the drawers must be pushed all the way back, then when the top lid is closed, the drawers stay locked in place, when the lid is opened, the drawers easily open & close.
