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Your beloved tools should have a great tool chest to house them…but how do you find it? Fear not…we are here! We will walk you through the process to find the perfect “container” for your needs.

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) What is the Size of the Drawers? Tools vary in shape and size, and your toolbox needs to be able to contain them. Some tools, such as rulers and crowbars can be rather long and narrow. Other tools, like jacks, are rather bulky and heavy. The toolbox you settle on needs to be able to house all these tools. Don’t forget the drawer ratings while you are picking out that “box”.

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) Material. You should look for a toolbox that is made from either “Stainless Steel” or “Mild Steel” if you can. They are the two primary choices of material.

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 6 things that you need to take into consideration when you go looking for that perfect tool chest to meet your needs.

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