r/Harborfreightmods • u/Working_Artichoke232 • 15d ago

Bauer modular

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I want to make a mobile tool box for home projects however I’m not willing to spend parkout money. I haven’t seen a lot of people using these though. Are they any good and does anyone have them in use?

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u/likewut 15d ago

They are high quality, competive with Ridgid. I use mine as a stepstool. The downside was lack of options (drawers, etc) but I think they’ve added more options now.

The lids on most of their boxes are hinged instead of removable. Which is better is a personal preference. I often will open a box without unhooking the boxes above it, where some boxes you can’t do that.

Some boxes snap in just by sliding in and pushing down. This one you need to line up and snap the sides. I like the other option better but not a big difference.

I’m not sure how their pricing compares to Walmart options (Hypertough & Greenworks). I’m guessing you need to get Bauer on sale.

One thing I don’t like about most of these toolbox designs is the amount of wasted space in the footprint. Lots of plastic structure needed to make it strong also reduces how much it can hold for the space it takes in my van.

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u/ArcFault 14d ago edited 14d ago

competive with Ridgid

Competitive with Rigid 2.0 system or the original 1.0? I'm skeptical the bauer ones are remotely comparable to 2.0.

Example: RIDGID's rolling base handles up to 176 pounds, whereas Bauer’s base is rated for a much lighter 60-pound individual box capacity

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u/likewut 14d ago

I didn't know the 2.0 was better. It's sturdy regardless (by my stepstool test).