First thing, I only paid $173 through Amazon. The same box at Home Depot is about $335. If I had paid $335 I would be very upset. At $173 this product is still a bit of a let down. It is 60" long & the lid doesn't have a hinge, it has -2- 1/4" bolts at the ends. This "design" is soo flimsy you can grab the center of the lid & pull it open with your bare hands enough to reach inside. You wouldn't need to do that because the locking handles (it has -2-, not one like the pic) that are useless to lock.Even though they lock, they wouldn't be able to keep anyone over 100 pounds out. With a good pull up, you can bend the super soft piece of metal meant to slide under the lip of the box. I'm afraid to keep ANYTHING of value in this box until I fabricate some type of locking system.(and hinge).The shipping as pretty fast for free. The problem was the packing! They put the tool box in a cardboard box & that's it. When I recieved & opened it, the two handles had bent the lid in from being bounced around on them. I was able to pound them out, but thats not the point. Basicaly every flat surface of the box was dented in. A little styrifoam on the corners for shipping & this wouldn't happen.
The finish & welding of the box were very good. All welds had a nice bead & good penitration. It's a shame to do such a good jub on the "bottom" of the box & put such a weak lid on it. Also prepare to buy some mounting hardware. They supply you with 4 large sheet metal screws. I used them to hold it in place while I drilled for the carrage bolts (& loctite) I bought.
All in all, you get what you pay for. If you plan on keeping anything expensive in your box, search for a better system. It's fine for keeping some camping stuff in for a weekend trip though.
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Product Description:
This product is made of .060 inch aluminium that provides the extra room you need for an efficient, effective storage solution. Keyed locks protect valuables. Ethafoam mounting strips protect the truck's finish. Gaskets keep out dirt and water. Tradesman 60 inch bright aluminium Fender Well tool box provides additional storage for small items and tools. This tool box is crafted from aluminium to enhance its durability. It has ethafoam mounting strips that help to protect the vehicle's finish. It consists of keyed locks to protect valuables and gaskets to keep out of dirt. This tool box features a bright aluminium diamond plated finish to give an exquisite and unique look.
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