Griot's Ultimate Work Station, your Opinions?

armoredsaintt · 04-24-05, 02:39

I posted this in the other Garage Forum too, but I need more feedback. Thanks!

I am seriously considering getting this, not a bad deal when compared to Baldhead or even Snap-on, they said it's made by Lista and it includes the 4 extra drawers with the 2000 piece acc. kit. I really like the set-up, what is your thoughts? It's $2,900, plus $490 for shipping from MA to OH which IMO is high.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog..._3021&SKU=WC900

Charlie Matco · 04-24-05, 03:19

the bench looks nice, but that stool looks to need a bit more padding. i made my own bench by getting the two tool box side boys from sears and a solid wood counter top from home depot.

Accumulator · 04-24-05, 03:29

I like Griot's and I don't mind paying for some of their stuff, but I'm truly surprised you can't save a bundle by going with somebody like Snap On. But then I haven't actually priced these things either. Still, I can't help but think that $3,400 is a lot to pay for some tool drawers and a slab of wood (and I'm not exactly frugal when it comes to the car hobby

). Heh heh, no I'm not forgetting the parts kits and they are worth something.

Give plenty of thought to what you'll put in the different drawers and make sure that the combo they've put together is what *you* need.

I'm assuming that you already have a spot picked out where you want a (static) workbench/tool chest located and you've checked the dimensions.

Knowing me, if I *did* want a setup like that, I just might order it from Griot's. But I'd sure give a lot of thought to which drawers I got.

TRUCKERBAER · 04-24-05, 03:43

I would think you could do better at Sears, you could get more tools for that $490.00 shipping charge, Here is the link 10 pages of tool chest and work benches. they do have cheaper ones then are shown on the first few pages.

http://www.sears.com/sr/brand/store/...s+%26+Cabinets

armoredsaintt · 04-24-05, 03:57

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Originally posted by TRUCKERBAER
I would think you could do better at Sears, you could get more tools for that $490.00 shipping charge, Here is the link 10 pages of tool chest and work benches. they do have cheaper ones then are shown on the first few pages.

http://www.sears.com/sr/brand/store/...s+%26+Cabinets

I definitely checked out the Craftsman's very seriously, but it I want something stationery and heavy, I do like the red. And for the Griots, the whole thing weighs close to 1000 lbs! Each drawer they told me is over 400 lbs each and set-up is 9.3 feet wide. and Acc. I definitely have my spot, my house is being built and I have the perfect place too! I can't wait!

So how you like our Ohio snow surprise!!

Accumulator · 04-24-05, 04:12

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Originally posted by armoredsaintt
... I definitely have my spot, my house is being built and I have the perfect place too! I can't wait! So how you like our Ohio snow surprise!!

Heh heh, get it built first, move in, and see what you think then

That's just some unsolicited advice, but I was sorta surprised at how differently I ended up doing things once we'd actually moved in and I'd tried some different things. Of course if you're building a niche specifically for it, then that would be different....

Heh heh, yeah, this snow is really something! I took the dogs out a while ago and they had a ball in it. Good time to have the 4x4 rent-a-Suburban that the insurance company got for me

57_300SL · 04-25-05, 09:47

Lista cabnets are, by them selves, very expensive! They are as good if not better then Snap-On. They are what are used in all major race team (NASCAR, IRL, Grand Am, F1...) trailers and workshops. This does not seem like a bargan price but does seem fair (by Griot's standards) for what you are getting. BTW I'm about to place my next order w/ Griot's (not a work bench though, lol)

armoredsaintt · 04-25-05, 09:58

edited:

I just received a quote from a Lista rep here and it's $2790.21 with compartments and $2436.57 w/o compartments and I can have more color choices too.

Steve1996LT1 · 04-25-05, 03:42

I have been looking at Gladiator and it is nearly $1000 for the bench and storage cabinet. There is a similar set up at Lista for nearly the same price--under quick ship. Very cool site.

Accumulator · 04-25-05, 04:59

armoredsaintt- Does your edited post mean that the Lista reps came through with some better info or that you reconsidered your previous contact with them?

armoredsaintt · 04-25-05, 05:09

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Originally posted by Accumulator
armoredsaintt- Does your edited post mean that the Lista reps came through with some better info or that you reconsidered your previous contact with them?

I actually reconsidered with him again, the prices are better than Griots and more options, so I figured if I wanted Lista products I have no choice.

armoredsaintt · 04-25-05, 05:11

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Originally posted by Steve1996LT1
I have been looking at Gladiator and it is nearly $1000 for the bench and storage cabinet. There is a similar set up at Lista for nearly the same price--under quick ship. Very cool site.

Steve if you find your local area rep, the prices are less than the quick ship ones and ask for a catalog/price sheet too!