Craftsman Homeowner 12 drawer 26 inch Heavy Duty Tool Storage Review

The Craftsman Heavy-Duty Lineup is for you if are looking to organize large tool sets at home or your shop at work. Craftsman used to call this category of toolboxes “Skilled”. These Heavy-Duty toolboxes have the strength and security to store hand tools, standard and deep-well socket sets, and medium to large tool collections.

The Heavy-Duty line is designed for you if you want to purchase reliable tool storage for at a good value. This new category provides storage for larger sets of homeowner tools, automotive tools, general purpose tools. Many of these chests have room for drills, grinders and hand-held electrical tools.

Ball Bearing Top

What Makes The 12 drawer 26 inch Better Than the Basic Tool Storage Boxes?

- Designed for larger tool collections.

- Handles heavier loads than the Basic Tool Storage.

- Craftsman Exclusive I-Frame Heavy-Duty Construction

- Quiet Glide Drawers are standard. Each drawer can handle up to 50 lbs. Quiet-Glide drawers are 40% quieter and 30% smoother than steel slides.

- Ball Bearing Drawers are available on any model for an additional cost. ($50 for the 26 inch box) Ball-bearing drawer slides actually open and close easier with more weight in the drawers. The Heavy-Duty ball-bearing drawers have a detent to keep the drawer closed to prevent accidental opening of the drawers.

- Internal Locking System. Full cover door on upper chest. The full cover provides increased safety and security.

- 4.5″ X 1.5″ Casters. Casters can support up to 600 lbs total weight.

- The entire heavy duty line is available in four color combinations. Red/Black, Red, Black, Gray/Black

- Three year limited warranty. The warranty protects against defects in material and workmanship. (90 day money-back guarantee for any reason)

Is The Craftsman 12 drawer 26 inch Heavy-Duty Tool Storage Right For You?

What types of tools do you need to organize? If you have major home projects or use your own tools on the job where the toolbox stays in one place. (If you move you box around a lot go with the Premium Heavy Duty Line.) If you need sturdy and reliable tool storage this is for you.

How many tools do you need to organize? Small to moderate tool collections will fit in a 26 inch chest. Larger collections can use the 40 inch chests.

How often are you in and out of your tool chest? If you are in and out of your chest frequently you will benefit from the ball-bearing drawers. The drawers actually open easier the more weight is put in them.

I’ve made Buying Your New 12 drawer 26 inch Toolbox is Easy:

The biggest downfall with these new toolboxes is not the quality or the finish but actually ordering them from the Sears site. In my opinion ordering a toolbox off the Sears website is a real nightmare. There are hundreds of toolboxes available and trying to find the right one for you can be very difficult. Fiding a specific box is even harder. So I’ve grouped the new 12 drawer 26 inch heavy duty boxes below to make it easy for you to pick the right set for you.

1. Decide which type you like.  (Quiet Glide or Ball Bearing)

2. Once you pick the type there are four color choices.  Pick the color you like. (i.e., Red/Black, Red, Platinum/Black, Black)

3. Pick combo (top and bottom) or individual items. (i.e., combo, top 12737, bottom 13991, middle 13492)

4. Click on the number below. (link)  You will be taken to the Sears website where you can order the item.  Bookmark this page because you may need to come back here to get all the items you are looking for.  If you have any questions leave a comment and I’ll help you out.

5. Don’t forget your accessories Tool Box Accessories

6. If you need more storage, here are Craftsman Side Cabinets you can add to your chest.

Get More Information and Check The Best Prices Of These Chests at Sears:

Order On-Line – Pickup at your nearest Sears Store or Ship Directly To Your Home.

Buy with confidence. You can purchase directly from Sears using the links below. Sears uses a safe, secure on-line ordering system. Order the item and pick it up at the store, order the item and have it delivered from the store to your home, or have it shipped directly to your home.

12 drawer 26 inch

(you can purchase top chest, middle intermediate, and bottom cabinet seperately or as a combo set for most units)

Click On Color Combination To View Current Sale Price and/or Order

Note: Sears has not released all of the of the boxes for all of the colors yet.  If you don’t see a link below they will be up shortly.  When they do, I will set up links for you.

Quiet Glide

Red/Black Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Top Red/Black | Craftsman 2 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Middle Red/Black | Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Bottom Red/Black

Black Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Top Black | Craftsman 2 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Middle Black | Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Bottom Black

Red | Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Quiet Glide Bottom Red

Platinum/Black. Sears has not released the rest of the quiet glide boxes yet.  When they do, I will set up links for you

Ball Bearing

Red/Black Craftsman 12 Drawer, 26 in. Combo – Red/Black | Craftsman 5 Drawer 26″ Ball Bearing Top Red/Black | Craftsman 2 Drawer 26 Ball Bearing Middle Red/Black | Craftsman 5 Drawer 26 Ball Bearing Bottom Red/Black

Black Craftsman 12 Drawer 26″ Ball Bearing Combo Black | Craftsman 5-Drawer Ball-Bearing Top 26 in. Wide Black | Craftsman 2-Drawer Ball-Bearing Middle 16 in. Deep Black | Craftsman 5-Drawer Ball-Bearing Middle 26-1/2 in. Wide Black

Red Craftsman 12 Drawer 26 in Combo Ball Bearing Red | Craftsman 26 in 5 Drawer Ball Bearing Top Red | Craftsman 26 in 2 Drawer Ball Bearing Middle Red | Craftsman 26 in 5 Drawer Ball Bearing Bottom Red

Platinum/Black Craftsman 12 Drawer 26 in Combo Black and Platinum | Craftsman 12 Drawer 26 in Bottom Black and Platinum | Craftsman 12 Drawer 26 in Middle Black and Platinum | Craftsman 12 Drawer 26 in Bottom Black and Platinum

Accessories For Your New Heavy Duty Tool Storage:

Click on the link below to see the wide range of tool organiziers, drawer liners, labels and add-ons for your new tool box.

Tool Box Accessories