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Gladiator - Full-Door Wall GearBox - Silver Tread
Average customer rating
4.7
(119 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 119 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Gladiator - Full-Door Wall GearBox - Silver Tread
Customer Rating
5
Great look and functionality
on June 11, 2017
Posted by: Dean
from Minneapolis, MN
Gender:Male
We installed 5 of these in our garage. They assembled nicely and look great. Should have no problem holding the weight they are rated for. We used the GearTracks to hang the cabinets. Gladiator recommends 18" space between upper and lower GearTracks, but we used 19 1/4" so the bottom track still spaces the cabinet away from the wall properly but we gain full usage of the bottom GearTrack for hanging items below the cabinets. See photo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Super Value!
on November 14, 2019
Posted by: Bob G
from Austin, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a garage full of pre-assembled Gladiator cabinets along a wall of my garage. I jumped at the chance to review the Ready-to-Assemble unit and see how they compare to my existing pre-assembled cabinets at a 35%-40% lower price point.
Assembly took approximately 40 minutes including unpacking and organizing the materials and the parts. The packaging was done very well and there were no damaged parts; nothing bent or scratched. I was impressed that there was 1 extra set of hardware for each screw or washer type required for the cabinet. I get to toss them into my spare hardware bucket but did not have to go scrounging for a screw or even worse going to the hardware store or calling the maker!!
The unit came together very easily. In normal 'caveman' fashion I ignored the instructions and tried to put do some of the build with the unit standing up and struggled trying to keep everything straight and standing without a third hand. A quick look at the instructions straightened me out!! I laid the unit down on the empty box and the back slipped right in place. The back pieces slide upward into notches on the back with is initially counter intuitive until realizing at the end of the build that the back and not the frame carries the weight of the cabinet when hung on the wall.
Standing the unit up on the box and turning around to put the doors in proved to be a little challenging. 1) the unit may be slightly racked / out of square even with the back installed; 2) the doors need to be centered between the top and bottom of the opening so the door does not drag or rub on the cabinet; 3) alignment of the doors to each other. I put in 2 screws in the hinge to hold the door on. I used a small piece of wood as a spacer under the door to hold it off of the bottom of the inside of the cabinet. Then I pushed on the outside corner to make the door square in the opening (same parallel gap at the top and bottom of the door. Tightened the middle screw and tested door adjusting up/down slightly to center in the opening. Added/tightened remaining screws. Next did the same thing with the 2nd door and really focused on aligning the tops of both doors so they would match. This was not overly difficult but did take the most effort / time out of the whole build.
Comparing this unit to my existing cabinets turns out to be not quite apples to apples.
The are not as sturdy but they are also have a lower weight rating (150 lbs vs 200 lbs for the pre-assembled). My sturdy comment is only because it is not welded together and you can force some movement if you try. This is not really relevant for a wall cabinet though as it will only see use through the amount of weight and the opening/closing of the doors. I don't consider this a detractor. These units do not have locks (I don't use the locks on a majority of my cabinets). My only real concern with the cabinet is the hanger. The hanger uses the back wall of the cabinet to hang the wall bracket. I would've thought this would be in the frame. I'm sure it will carry the load though and wouldn't hesitate loading it up.
The are not as sturdy but they are also have a lower weight rating (150 lbs vs 200 lbs for the pre-assembled). My sturdy comment is only because it is not welded together and you can force some movement if you try. This is not really relevant for a wall cabinet though as it will only see use through the amount of weight and the opening/closing of the doors. I don't consider this a detractor. These units do not have locks (I don't use the locks on a majority of my cabinets). My only real concern with the cabinet is the hanger. The hanger uses the back wall of the cabinet to hang the wall bracket. I would've thought this would be in the frame. I'm sure it will carry the load though and wouldn't hesitate loading it up.
I really like the lower price point, ease of assembly, look and feel as well as the functionality. The spare screws and they organized way they were packaged was a nice touch. Overall I will consider these as I finish out my shop. They provide a good value option over the pre-assembled units allowing me to go farther within my existing budget.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Garage Storage Option
on December 9, 2019
Posted by: Shawnp4223
from Princeton, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the Full-Door Wall GearBox! I already have the rolling toolbox and it was getting a little cramped for space. Once I put up the GearBox I was able to neatly put all of my drills, battery chargers, and bit boxes neatly inside for easy grab and go use and has helped me to maximize the space in my garage. The GearBox is very easy to assemble and install and does not carry a lot of weight. It took me maybe 15 minutes to put it together and installation was as simple as finding the perfect spot on my GearWall for it. It hooks to the GearWall just like any of the other hooks, baskets, etc. It looks awesome as well. I’m extremely happy with the GearBox!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Gearbox
on December 18, 2019
Posted by: Hunter
from Florida
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have these cabinets in my entire garage. They are easy to move, hold a lot and are super strong. Was able to have all of the keyed the same so I don't have to keep up with a bunch of different keys.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Dented on arrival
on November 29, 2020
Posted by: jerry
from Clermont FL
I bought two for my new garage addition. They are to go above a framed pegboard which will work as a ledger for the cabinets. While assembly I noticed the back was dented which was easily fixed (I am a metal worker) but the bottom and back are not flush and will need a wood filler. Looking up all I see is a cavern under the nice cabinet. I guess they didn't plan on simple flush mounting or that you might look at the underside.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Solid, versatile work benchstorage
on November 18, 2019
Posted by: celemon
from North Kingstown, RI
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Gladiator Full-Door Wall Gearbox is a solid, versatile storage solution for my barn workbench. These 2 gearboxes were easily hung side by side on Gladiator Gear Track. The boxes were packed well with no damage on arrival. The directions were easy to follow and the assembly was straight forward. Each box hung on the gear track with ease and fit snugly without any instability. I am impressed with the quality of the construction of the components - they are light weight but come together to form a solid cabinet that should last for years. The 3 shelving areas provide ample space in length and depth to store any range of work bench essentials. The shelves themselves seem like they could hold significant weight without any issue. The doors swing nicely and shut securely. Adding to the quality is the overall steel studded look that makes these cabinets look like they belong in my man cave. As the name "Gladiator" implies, these cabinets have the look, feel, and quality of a workbench that will not disappoint. Thus is my second work bench area with Gladiator cabinets which speaks for itself - it is my "go to" for my home storage needs because of the unsurpassed quality at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Nice Mounted cabinet
on June 10, 2020
Posted by: JoeD
from Los Angeles, CA
Good quality cabinet, very easy to assemble. 1st cabinet took 35 minutes, 2nd Cabinet less than 12 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Has gone down in quality but still good utility
on July 30, 2021
Posted by: RKRK
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a Gear Box bought in 2010 and wanted to add another one. This is similar but I found many differences. The metal is not as thick as my original one. The box is 2 inches smaller in height. The door stiffener pane from the original is missing. So it seems cost cutting has made the box flimsier. But in terms of utility it is comparable. It even has a wire connect hole which the original did not. Still a good product.
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