There is a great deal of work involved in finding that perfect tool chest, but fear not, we are here to help you. We will help you identify the issues involved, and come up with some ideas on how to resolve them.
1) What is the Size and Mobility? “Bigger is Better”, or so the saying goes. This may work for some things, but not for toolboxes. If you have only a screwdriver, a hammer and a wrench, you certainly don’t need a chest that stands six feet tall. You would only spend precious time and energy figuring out where your tools were, and pushing it around the shop. Get a toolbox that fits your needs…you will be much better off.
2) The Size of the Drawers. As we all know, tools come in various shapes and sizes. Your toolbox needs to be able to fit the tools that you own (or plan to own). That’s simple enough. Tools such as rulers, crowbars and levels tend to be rather narrow, but long. Will the drawers of the toolbox you are considering house them? Be sure to keep the drawer ratings in mind as well.
3) The Drawer Slides. Drawer slides are what the actual drawer slides upon when you pull it out of the chest. If they are not appropriate for the drawer, there will be trouble. If the drawer is a shallow one, then you will need only two drawer slides. For deep drawers you will need four. For smooth action, the weight rating is something that you need to take into consideration. Ball bearing slides are the best you can get, but they are not an absolute requirement.
4) Consider the Casters. If you are planning on moving that huge toolbox around the shop you will be glad you got one set on casters. Casters need to be of appropriate size. If they are too small, the chest will catch on uneven surfaces and perhaps tip over. 4″ casters are the bare minimum, but 5″ or 6″ are preferred. You should have two locking casters so that the toolbox will not roll all over the shop.
5) Consider the Material. The two primary choice of materials for a toolbox are “Stainless Steel” or “Mild Steel”. Get a toolbox made from either of these if you can.
6) What About the Warranty? A company that believes in their product will give you a great warranty. If you can get a toolbox that has a lifetime warranty…go for it.
These are the six things that you need to look for when locating that perfect tool chest for your beloved tools.
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