Freilich gibt es eine Menge funktionale Werkzeugboxen, die auch günstiger und, weil aus Kunststoff, etwas leichter sind als dieser klassische Metallkasten. Aber bei diesem Werkzeugkasten geht es eben auch um Design und Ästhetik. Und das Modell von Trusco (gefertigt vom bekannten japanischen Metallwarenhersteller Toyo) bringt nun beides zusammen: Design und Funktion. Es passt alles rein was man als Werkzeugsortiment als griffbereite Kiste im Haushalt braucht (Hammer, Zangen, Schraubendreher, -Schlüssel, Wasserwaage, ...) und bietet zudem durch die variabel abtrennbaren Fächer in der oberen Etage reichlich Möglichkeiten Kleinkram (Nägel, Schrauben, Dübel, Klemmen,...) unterzubringen. Metal toolboxes are typically more durable and reliable storage units for handheld and electric tools. Various types of metals are used to produce such products. Usually, toolboxes are made of stainless steel, aluminum and different alloys based on iron or steel.

It's admittedly not the cheapest steel tool box available, but the Trusco 14-Inch 2-Level Steel Tool Box is likely the most attractive, as well as the best designed. This Japanese-made blue steel tool box opens from the center, revealing a large inner compartment topped by a a split upper compartment that glides outwards smoothly without fiddly latches or clasps. Each half of the upper level has five compartments, but if desired, you can remove the dividers to create a larger space. We do have an alternative for this tool box which you can see here. - which is available in a few additional colours. Die Verarbeitung ist makellos und die Scharniermechanik funktioniert auch wunderbar. Die oberen Fächer lassen sich auch so zur Seite klappen dass das untere Fach praktisch vollständig (und eben nicht überlappend) freigegeben wird.

Choose the Best Cantilever Tool Box

Japanese pressed steel tool boxes are our particular favourites - to both use and sell. They are simplicity personified. They do exactly what you need, nothing more. Apart from looking just great. Meaning they work really well about the house or they add a touch of colour to the workshop or garage (as well as keeping your tools safely stored and organised).

Those looking for lots of organization need a toolbox with drawers and dividers. Many plastic models have removable compartments with snapping lids that help secure smaller bits, pieces, fasteners, and hardware. Some tool boxes have removable trays, which help keep smaller hand tools organized while leaving the bottom open for larger tools like hammers and saws. After A/B tests of 30 cantilever boxes, I shortlisted the below rating. My final choice was given to reputable brands that manufacture reliable models – Trusco, Tactix, Stalwart, Homak Industrial, Kennedy Manufacturing, etc. Look for a tool box that’s large enough to hold everything you need, but still light and durable enough to hold up. Steel construction is great, but hard-working resins are also useful, and they’re usually much lighter. Q. Why are most tool boxes red? For the ultimate in organization, consider a rolling workstation. These options often have tiered or modular boxes that divide tools into several smaller boxes, with power tool storage underneath. WheelsThere are 4 different shapes of toolboxes that we sell (regardless of whether they are Trusco or Toyo):

Before shopping for the best tool box, become familiar with the various types on the market, ranging from the classic metal box with a carry handle to full-blown workstations that can organize an entire workshop. This section explains the different types of tool boxes and what DIYers need to know about them. Hand Carry Finished in a spiffy blue enamel, the Trusco 2-Level Toolbox features side hinges that allow the top to open in two directions, revealing a tiered interior storage area you can customize with reconfigurable metal dividers. The entire box is metal, and the tiered compartments cantilever out of the way smoothly. For rolling boxes, I added power tools to the mix. I loaded all of the standard hand tools, as well as a circular saw, a reciprocating saw, a drill, and even some framing hammers and hatchets. I then closed them up, lifted them, and rolled them from the workbench to the vehicle several times. To judge how these tool boxes perform, we worked them hard—filling them up, organizing our gear, toting them around—to see what they could and couldn’t do.The classic metal tool box with a flip-open lid is a hand-carry tool box. Tough and durable, these sturdy boxes are excellent for pros and DIYers alike. This complete set of heat-treated, chrome-plated tools is built tough to handle the wear and tear of any project. It's also an ideal option for experienced DIYers to keep on hand for those unexpected repairs or projects. With dimensions of 14.7 inches in length, 8.9 inches in depth, and 2.6 inches in height, the box is both compact and durable. Whilst Toyo make and sell their own colours and all sizes of steel toolbox, they also, at the same time, make toolboxes for many other companies. Which is why you may look at pressed steel toolboxes and wonder whether they are different, other than perhaps the name on them, or their colour. When shopping for the best tool box, keep the following factors and features in mind. Size and Weight Rolling toolboxes sometimes include a flat surface on top to use for holding tools or small workpieces. Some even come with hardwood inserts to prevent sharper tools from getting dull.