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Craftsman  5-Drawer Powered Basic Project Center - Black

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Reg Price: $199.99
Savings: $20.00
$179.99
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Specifications & Dimensions

Color and Styling:
Color Family: Black
Dimensions and Capacity:
Depth (in.): 21.75
Height (in.): 33.25
Width (in.): 31.5
Product Overview:
Assembled: Assembly Required
General Warranty: 1 year limited
Integrated Lock: Yes
Item Weight (lbs.): 80
Handles:
Number of Handles: 1
Wheels & Tires:
Caster/Wheel Size: 4 x 2 in.
Storage:
Capacity cu. in.: 9021
Drawer Slide Type: Standard steel slide
Has Bulk Storage Area: No
Locking Casters/Wheels: Yes
Number of Drawers: 5
Warranties & Coverage:
Warranty Detail Link: craftsman warranty
Materials & Finish:
Worksurface Material: Medium density fiberboard

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Product Description

Boost productivity with a Powered Project Center.

Get a flexible workspace and convenient tool storage with the Craftsman 5-Drawer Project Center. Five slide-out drawers provide convenient access to all the screwdrivers, socket sets, bits and other tools you need to access. This aluminum cabinet also doubles as a small workbench for when you need to consolidate floor space in your garage or home workshop. A removable fiberboard work surface sits snugly on top, so you can make small repairs right above your most-trusted tools.

This Powered Project Center has a UL-approved power strip on the back for plugging in drills or an electric screwdriver without breaking your workflow. You'll be able to get more done in one convenient location, as opposed to wandering back and forth across your garage. It even includes a designated space for rechargeable battery packs, so you can keep your wireless power tools charged and ready to go while you work. Moving this mobile tool cabinet to another room is a snap. The sturdy, 93-pound project center rolls smoothly on four 2 inch casters, so your workstation is always ready when you need it most.

  • Craftsman 5-Drawer Project Center provides storage and a flexible workspace
  • Reversible 3/8-inch medium density fiberboard work surface is removable
  • UL approved power strip features 3 outlets, reset switch and 6-foot cord
  • Features a designated area for rechargeable tool battery packs

Added on February 16, 2009

 

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28 Reviewers (62.0%) would recommend this to a friend.
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Johnrude
Dec 26 , 2008
Good product for the price
I own four other Craftsman boxes. My main box is a red roll around box with seven ball bearing drawers. I have a six drawer ball bearing box that sits on top of it. I also have a five drawer ball bearing side box that hangs on the side of the main box. I love these three boxes, they were given to me as a Christmas present and I have taken good care of them since I got them in 1996. All of these boxes are full of tools. I have a couple of roll around carts in my shop, but I needed another roll around tool box that I could use the top of for placing my work projects on. So I was given a five drawer roll around box for my Birthday in 1997. It is very similar to the #59496 model. However the pressboard top actually slides left or right to reveal the hidden compartments. It does not have the ball bearing slides on the drawers,but they open and close with no problem. It was on sale for $100 when I got it, and it is really my favorite box. Mainly because of the cost compared to what was paid for the other three boxes with the ball bearing slides. I'm sure the steel sides are slightly thinner too. It doesn't have any problem handling 200-300lb powerheads from outboard motors placed on it. Anyway I just purchased the #59496 model for a buddy of mine for Christmas. It is stunning to see the difference in the prices of some of the premium "Mechanic" boxes compared to the lower priced homeowner models. I personally think that it is an excellent value for the price. Sure the drawers aren't silky smooth, but the casters are good quality and I bet it would cost $80 or more just to buy the four casters. So unless it is going to be used 24/7 and harshly abused on a daily basis I think it is an excellent value. I know the eleven year old box I have has been used hard, it still works as good as the day I put it together. I highly recommend it for anybody. And for the guy who said he was having trouble with the drawers, I'm sure if he took it back and swapped it for another one just like it he wouldn't have the same problem. The wooden top was a very tight fit and we had to hammer it into place, but I'm sure after using it for a year it will be no problem. Just like breaking in a new pair of boots.
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mascioj
Sep 6 , 2012
disappointed

Bought this online so I didn't touch and feel it. Not the same quality as my old Craftsman tool chests. Thin sheet metal in drawers, cheap casters, friction drawer slides.

Should have spent the extra money to at least get one with ball bearing drawer slides.

 

AustinBiker

Pflugerville, TX

Apr 18 , 2013
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OK - But not the high quality you'd expect from Craftsman

I've got other Craftsman boxes and benches in my garage. I paid full retail at $199. I would say it would be a great buy for $150 as the metal seems thinner than other Craftsman. Some tips: Grease the drawers, use a rubber hammer to bend in the box so the drawers slide out easier.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Rickc007

Austin, TX

Apr 13 , 2013
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Pretty Beat Up !

I really like this tool chest, the design is perfect for what I was looking for. I was REALLY surprised about the Poor Condition that it came in. Dented on one corner, side pushed in. Some of the rails bent so bad, the sliders won't even stay in. If it was't Closeout, I'd return it. But I'll have to make due. Oddly enough, the box showed no damage, this had to be a return or something. Very Surprised this was sent back out. C'mon Sears


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Bumed

Winston Salem, NC

Feb 25 , 2013
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Damaged

Removed from box, found damaged, drawers out of line not opening properly. I will be returning. The concept would work for the jobs I am doing.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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peteyboy

Seattle, WA

Jan 30 , 2013
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Nicely thought out product, but not packed well enough in box

Mine was called 5-Drawer Basic Project Center, but looks to be the same item.

Check this at the store before you take it home!

The first one I received, the box looked fine on the outside, but while unboxing, one corner was appreciably smashed and there were indentations in the back of the cabinet, apparently from the drawers whacking into it during its fall onto the corner. A big hassle for me, I had to box it back up and drag it back to the store, after waiting for a couple weeks for them to obtain another one for my exchange. Well, the second one on unboxing had the front two corners compressed, slightly flexing the metal in the top of the front of the cabinet. I guess I am calling this one good enough and keeping it, rather than waiting for yet another replacement which is probably similarly insufficienctly protected by its packing.

All that out of the way, I like it. I don't have room for a full work bench in my cluttered basement, so it is nice to have a flat space to work on, as well as store my tools and easily move around. The metal construction is not heavy duty, but is fine unless you drop it from up high. The drawers are on slides as many have said, but they slide fine. The top caddy is a nice addition and has storage under the wood workspace as well as next to it. The casters are nice and big and turn easy, and the integrated power strip make it easy to keep a clip-light attached to it.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Redbird75

Madison, WI

Jan 2 , 2013
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Handy

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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erictleiws

Cottondale, AL

Dec 30 , 2012
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I hate it yes I do

My wife got this for me for Christmas, What can I say never let you wife buy you tools ever. It is heavy it is clunky, and it is not well put together. Whoever the idiot was who put in 2 casters that turned and 2 casters that don't turn, and don't line up with the holes that are pre drilled needs to be fired. Sure go ahead and load your tools up, the first thing that is going to break is the cheap rails on this. The entire product is cheaply put together. I will say this if you put more than 10 pounds of tools in each bin you will break the rails. To bad my wife screwed up bought this item on 9/21 and now its 12/26 and I cant return this peace of junk to sears.


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EricTLewis

Cottondale, AL

Dec 28 , 2012
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Not a quality product

First off my wife bought this for me for Chistmas, she screwed up not knowing anything about tools, she should have consulted somebody who did.  She got this in september and had them hold it until day before yesterday.  Well sears says tough you can not return this.

Let me start out by saying the casters are cheep,  the sheet metal is so thin I can punch a hole in it with a screw driver. This rails on this are friction based not bearing.  That means  your  drawers will break if you put to much weight in them. My main concern is the sheet metal on the drawers is so thin they will bend if you put to much in a drawer. 


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808man

Honolulu, HI

Dec 22 , 2012
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Handy Man

When I saw this Item (5-Drawer Powered Basic Center) I right away Like it and It was On Sale!, It was just perfect to Organized my Handy Man Tools which kept it secured and Kept co workers from taking and using my tools @ work. I could even roll it to a closer project job when needed. I'm looking for another sale that's larger and greater bargain and very affordable during this tough economic recession! :)

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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lhoman

Quincy, IL

Dec 8 , 2012
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Perfect for weekend warrior.

My son races a go kart and this is perfect for all my tools and small spare parts we need for a race weekend. The tray on top is great for small repairs and adjustments.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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chevynova70

Brainerd, MN

Oct 24 , 2012
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project center tool box

It is a good deal and like it cause of the extr plug ins,plus rolls nice and is a excellent addition to all my other boxes.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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