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ToolGuyd > New Tools > New Craftsman Pro Series Tool Storage with Smartphone-Connected Locks

New Craftsman Pro Series Tool Storage with Smartphone-Connected Locks

Jul 26, 2016 Stuart 29 Comments

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Craftsman Pro Series 41-inch Tool Storage Chest

Craftsman has come out with new Pro Series ball bearing tool storage units that have good-looking features and specs.

But more than that, these are connected tool storage products which feature Bluetooth Smart Lock technology allowing you to secure and unlock your toolbox with your smartphone.

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As someone who regularly misplaces their toolbox keys and occasionally wants to lock them up, this seems like a great idea!

Pricing on these tool storage units is higher than many of Craftsman’s same-size heavy duty consumer tool storage products, but a lot lower than other professional systems that have electronic locks.

Features & Specs

  • 200 lb ball bearing drawer slides
  • Griplatch drawer retention system
  • Integrated power outlets in chest and cabinet
  • 2 USB ports for charging tools, phones, and other devices
  • Pro-grade double wall construction with internal corner gussets and external corner trim for strength
  • Included drawer liners and top mats
  • Top lid stiffener with embossed Craftsman logo
  • Gas struts for top lid support
  • Stylized 6″ x 2″ casters with toe locks

There will be 3 sizes: 26″, 41″, and 52″. The 41″ and 52″ roller cabinets each have a full-width drawer at the top, with double slides providing for a 300 lb load rating.

Bluetooth Connected Smart Lock Capabilities

  • Automatically lock and unlock your tool storage with your smartphone, based on proximity
  • Remotely unlock tool cabinet to give access to others
  • Users can monitor and check reports to see if the storage unit has been tampered with
  • Backup keys are provided

Sizes & Styles

The chests and roller cabinets are available separately.

26-in.Wide 9-Drawer Combo Unit

Craftsman Pro Series 26-inch Combo

  • Chest (58660): 26-in. W x 21-in. D x 24.5-in. H ($550 list, $328.20 on sale)
  • Roller Cabinet (58661): 26-in. W x 21-in. D x 42.5-in. H ($900 list, $630 on sale)

41-in. Wide 17-Drawer Combo Unit

Craftsman 41-inch Pro Series Tool Storage Combo

  • Chest (58662): 41-in. W x 21-in. D x 24.5-in. H ($730 list, $480 on sale)
  • Roller Cabinet (58663): 41-in. W x 21-in. D x 42.5-in. H ($1220 list, $820 on sale)

52-in. Wide 20-Drawer Combo Unit

Craftsman Pro Series 52-inch Connected Tool Storage Combo

  • Chest (58666): 52-in. W x 21-in. D x 24.5-in. H ($900 list, $600 on sale)
  • Roller Cabinet (58667): 52-in. W x 21-in. D x 42.5-in. H ($1550 list, $1000 on sale)

41-in. Wide Combo Stainless Steel Unit

  • Fingerprint-resistant coating to keep the unit looking clean
  • Chest (58664): 41.5-in. W x 22-in. D x 24.8-in. H
  • Roller Cabinet (58665): 41.5-in. W x 22-in. D x 33.6-in. H

ETA: October 2016

First Thoughts

It’s good to see Craftsman trying new things, and I’m also glad to see new pro-grade Pro Series cabinets.

I do have a few questions and concerns.

Where are the side handles?

Do the units have to be connected to an AC power source to maintain proximity lock controls?

On the 52-inch combo, there are many very wide drawers. Is racking/wobble going to be a problem?

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29 Comments

  1. Rick says

    Jul 26, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I don’t want a tool box that needs to be plug into an outlet.

    Reply
    • Gustavo garcia says

      Dec 14, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      The lock systen is operated for a battery pack ! You don’t need to be plugged !! The box need to be plugged just to charge divices like cel phones or batteries

      Reply
  2. Nathan says

    Jul 26, 2016 at 11:24 am

    well where is that usb port power going to come from?

    I suspect if done right the BT features are run off a lithium photo battery or a stack of coin cells stuck in the top somewhere.

    I like the other bits but not the BT lock features. Cost is a touch high too.

    I didn’t see it mentioned but does it have internal power rail for charging devices in the drawer – IE like the milwaukee and dewalt and PC devices?

    Reply
    • BigDan says

      Jul 27, 2016 at 10:59 am

      You use dewalts new powerstation of course!

      Reply
    • Dale says

      Oct 21, 2016 at 11:27 am

      The purpose of the usb ports is to charge cell phone, tablet, etc.

      Reply
    • P. Clark says

      Apr 9, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      The top cabinet has the same power strip that the bottom cabinet has. The bottom cabinet is on the outside, while the top cabinet has it inside on top.

      Reply
  3. RKA says

    Jul 26, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Price is definitely high but odds are it will be discounted like everything else Craftsman, so if build quality is up to snuff, maybe it won’t be all that bad. They will do whatever it takes to move them.

    The smart features are an odd fit here. Most of my other connected devices I have accepted they might last 5-10 years before software is no longer compatible and I will need to upgrade. That’s at least half the life cycle of the non-smart devices that preceded them. That’s an eventuality with any software driven device. But a toolbox (for me) has at least a working life of 20-30 years. There is no reasonable possibility the device I’m using that far in the future will be compatible with what Sears built today. And this particular feature strikes me as gimicky or worse if it’s plagued by a bug.

    If Sears is listening, look at the build quality of some of the competition at or above the price range you’ve established with this “pro” series. If you haven’t met or exceeded that standard, that would be a good place to start, not with a remote locking feature.

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Jul 26, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      There is a power strip in the top chests’ top compartments, and for the rolling cabinets, I’m betting the power strip is on the external right side.

      With 200lb and 300 lb drawer load ratings, Craftsman is exceeding the strength, and likely build quality, of competitors’ lesser units.

      Reply
    • Virus says

      Oct 13, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      I’ve to agree with you on the Technology side. Cell phones will advance way far and superior to the Tool-Chest and software will become a problem and Craftsman won’t be able to keep up with Technology and won’t be able to afford it.

      Reply
  4. RC WARD says

    Jul 26, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Cost is a little high? That would be one way to describe it . Way to high in my opinion. If it has to be plugged in then that would totally negate that feature in my book. Looks pretty good though. But a lot of boxes I would and have bought before a Craftsman box.

    Reply
  5. Blythe M says

    Jul 26, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    I can see it being useful in a factory maintenance shop where you might be back and forth a lot and then away working on equipment, definitely nice to have it auto lock for peace of mind. Problem is most techs don’t view craftsman as a pro/industrial brand

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Jul 27, 2016 at 8:14 am

      I’ve seen Craftsman storage products in a number of commercial and academic settings.

      Reply
      • P. Clark says

        Apr 9, 2017 at 11:33 pm

        I have been a professional Technician for over 20 years and an Master Tech for about 7 years. I have always used Craftsman tools and I really don’t care what other people think. I have a set of 1/2 inch impact sockets that I bought from Wal-mart over 15 years ago for $20.00. I have used them with 3/4 inch impacts and I have never broken a single one. the way I see it, if I break a Craftsman wrench I can go to one of at least 8 Sears stores here in San Antonio and find the wrench that very same day. If I break a Snap On wrench, then I have to wait until the end of the week IF the tool truck shows up and IF he even has it on the truck.

        Reply
  6. Nathan says

    Jul 27, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I guess if the BT locks were sturdy and had key counterparts – I could sort of get along with it.

    but I wouldn’t mind a non BT model being cheaper significantly

    Reply
  7. Toolfreak says

    Jul 27, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Nice to see a standard size 26 in wide offering. Pricing seems ok, anyone who buys Craftsman stuff usually knows enough to buy when it’s 50% off and get points back for additional value.

    I’d guess these are photorealistic computer generated renderings, and the artist just forgot to include side handles? The lack of handles makes for a clean look though.

    I find it particularly interesting that Craftsman is doing more with this “Craftsman Pro” branding, which seems seperate and distinct from their previous “Craftsman Professional” line, which is still present on certain tools and accessories.

    Reply
  8. mizzourob says

    Aug 23, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    I just went to take a second look at these, and Sears seems to have hidden these listings, thanks for the post here!

    Reply
    • Virus says

      Oct 13, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      I just got off a little chat with a sears Customer Product Specialist. She said that the Craftsman Pro Series 52″ Wide 12-Drawer Rolling Cart and top chest – Black has been recalled from all the stores due to a minor design issues “she didn’t mention the what the issues is” and said the item will restock soon ” and again she said she is not up to date on when”

      Reply
  9. Stuart says

    Sep 13, 2016 at 9:41 am

    These are back on Sears.com, and with sale pricing, which I’ve added to the post.

    Reply
    • Adam says

      Sep 13, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Are the features in these worth that much more than the comparable Milkwaukee unit? I thought the prices were fair, until I learned that was for only half of the unit. The Milwaukee that dropped in price seems more reasonable (I also can get another 10% off at HD, that I’m NOT factoring into the comparison).

      The biggest difference I see are 100 vs 200 lbs drawers (gosh I hope I don’t load them that much) and bluetooth. Would anybody stick with the Craftsman?

      Reply
      • Virus says

        Oct 13, 2016 at 8:39 pm

        I like the Milwaukee better as far as structure, durability and features.
        The only problem is Home Depot keep raising the price before every given holiday this year. now it’s listed for $745.00 online when last year around Thanksgiving it was only $645.00 and right before Christmas it was $599.00 for short time period.

        Reply
        • Stuart says

          Oct 14, 2016 at 1:37 am

          The pricing seems to reflect inventory build-up and availability. I’m thinking that all of the Milwaukee products will go back on sale around the holiday season.

          Reply
    • Virus says

      Oct 13, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      no they aren’t.

      read below this is from my reply above

      I just got off a little chat with a sears Customer Product Specialist. She said that the Craftsman Pro Series 52″ Wide 12-Drawer Rolling Cart and top chest – Black has been recalled from all the stores due to a minor design issues “she didn’t mention the what the issues is” and said the item will restock soon ” and again she said she is not up to date on when”

      Reply
      • Rick says

        Nov 11, 2016 at 2:30 pm

        Yes I ordered a combo unit.52″pro series got the base but no top

        Reply
        • Virus says

          Nov 18, 2016 at 9:49 pm

          Did you get it? i spent hours chatting with sears customer services and they assured me they don'[t sell them in sears. where did you order them and how??

          Reply
        • josh maier says

          Nov 19, 2016 at 1:28 am

          How is it any photos??

          Reply
  10. Stephen says

    Sep 26, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Does anyone have specs on these CM Pro series toolboxes? The easiest way to see how pro they are is from their weight and steel thickness on frames and drawers. I have read nothing specific about the construction of these Pro series boxes. Everything online about these boxes is more marketing info. and less specs. Sears stores don’t stock them yet. So how is a consumer supposed to make a decision, on enhanced pictures alone? Are they even real?

    Reply
  11. John says

    Dec 26, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    I’ve been look @ the Craftmen pro series also. Very limited spec info. I’m also woundering what country they are made in?

    Reply
  12. Jack O says

    Mar 8, 2017 at 9:27 am

    How do you unlock this unit. Got a new one home and it is locked up. Everything is inside……. manuals!

    Reply
  13. Debora says

    Jan 31, 2018 at 5:11 am

    My husband just purchased a Pro Series tool box and unknown to us with the smart Lock system. We spent 24 days back and forth with the store and the customer care center and no one mentioned the smart locking system. When we took it home it locked itself and the keys and owners manual there inside the box. We returned to the store there they had a lock smith come and drill out the lock and It still locked itself again through the battery smart lock. Please be aware of this if you purchase one got the keys and manual in hand before leaving the store. I don’t know why Sear employees were not educated on this issue or the tool box marked that it has a new locking system so customer can ask question prior to purchasing. We are now waiting for a new lock to be sent out. I don’t believe that this kind of technology is necessary. Deepest thanks to the sear employees at Indiana, Pa Store for their help in solving this problem.

    Reply

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