'Love It': The Modular Harbor Freight Storage Locker With A 720-Pound Weight Capacity

If you're looking for budget-friendly tools and hardware finds that are highly rated, Harbor Freight is the place to go. As a discount hardware store, Harbor Freight carries a wide variety of equipment, storage options, and tools that can be used in and out of your home. Known for its quality and low prices, this hardware store is a smart choice when you're looking to make a big purchase, especially when it comes to heavy-duty storage. One item that has been popular with customers is the U.S. GENERAL Series 3 End Locker, which has an impressive 720-pound weight capacity when used with a fully loaded rolling cabinet. It's the perfect place to keep your starter tool kit essentials from Harbor Freight.

This end locker is available in nine colors, including bold hues, like blue, orange, and purple, and features four shelves. One shelf is fixed, while the other three are adjustable inside the locker, offering plenty of flexibility for large and small tools and equipment. At the bottom of the locker, there is a small drawer for added storage capabilities. Not only can this end locker be used as an attachment on a roll cab, but it's also a standalone storage unit that would work between tool boxes and next to work stations. 

The Series 3 End Locker features a powder-coated finish that is rust resistant and can handle everyday wear and tear. This storage unit does have a lock to keep your equipment safe, even when you're not around. An added bonus of this locker is that it features a power port that lets you charge your tools when the door is closed. While this end locker is pricy at $399.99, it has a 4.8 out of 5 star rating with over 600 reviews.

Ignoring customer reviews is one of the mistakes everyone makes when shopping at Harbor Freight, so we're covering that for you. With over 550 five-star reviews, the U.S. GENERAL End Locker seems to consistently deliver on quality, value, features, and size. In one five-star review from verified buyer, Eric, he shares, "I bought this locker for having the large extra space and it's perfect for everything I needed it for. The added drawer in the bottom is a huge plus." Another reviewer appreciates the locking feature and the coating. They share that the end locker, "comes pre-assembled, powder-coated, and well-made. It's a huge step up from the flimsy metal cabinets I grew up with. The locking mechanism sends a steel rod through both the top and bottom of the door, and it would not be easy for thieves to saw that off."

While this is highly reviewed Harbor Freight storage essential for a more organized garage, some reviews note that there were issues with the door. One three-star review from a verified buyer named Travis detailed issues when they switched the hinges to open the door the opposite way, which is something this locker is supposed to do. According to the review, "I needed to switch the door orientation on one of the cabinets and with the hinges on the opposite side, the door doesn't open and close as good as it should. It appears the holes drilled to attach the door to are slightly off and need to be about 1/8 higher." Although this might not always be an issue, it is something to watch out for if you're planning to pick one of these up.