Review of tool storage boxes, recommendations for selection
Tools for work or for minor home repairs, it doesn’t matter for what purposes hammers, screwdrivers, hacksaws are used, the main thing is that everything is at hand at the right time.
A special box will help you properly organize the storage of tools, as well as the transfer of equipment needed for repair (fasteners and small spare parts).
Among the large assortment of organizers, everyone can choose the best option for themselves.
Content
For what purposes are they needed?
Toolbox:
optimizes storage space, collects in one place the maximum number of necessary devices for repairs, small fasteners;- facilitates the process of moving things needed for repair from place to place;
- protects equipment from dust, moisture and unwanted use by other people.
Organizing the storage of tools in a box speeds up the repair process as much as possible. Due to the fact that each element lies in a specially designated place for it, it is clearly visible when opening the organizer, and no time is wasted searching for the necessary device.
What are they and how to choose?
The range of tool boxes is huge. Depending on the material of manufacture, purpose and design features, they are conventionally divided into several groups.
Closed or open type
An open box or tray without a lid is good for storing a minimum set of tools that should always be at hand. Open boxes, as a rule, are not large in size, they are easy to transport from place to place.
Closed boxes are equipped with a lid with a lock. This option is preferred by craftsmen - professionals who constantly carry the tool with them to different objects.
Various in design
The most popular option is a box, with a removable lid and handle.. It has a large capacity, allowing you to store all the necessary tools in one place.
A small suitcase, the interior of which is divided into many sections - a case. This box is very convenient for moving things needed for repairs. A small box with pull-out sections—an organizer—is suitable for storing small tools, as well as fasteners.
An open container without a lid - a tray - is good because all the tools collected in it are in plain sight. Unfortunately, trays are not always equipped with handles, which creates some difficulties in moving the box. A dolly is a large box on wheels designed to store and move heavy tools.
According to the material of manufacture
Boxes can be made of wood (pine or hardwood is most often used). Wooden boxes are quite light.
In order for the box to last as long as possible, the wood must be treated with protective varnishes or paints.
Metal tool organizers are most often made of steel or aluminum.Products must be painted or galvanized. Metal boxes are reliable (withstand impacts) and durable. The only disadvantage of metal products is their high cost.
A plastic box is the best option, combining affordable cost, light weight, and durability. Most often, high-quality polypropylene is used for production. This material is resistant to temperature changes and mechanical damage.
High quality practical toolbox:
- It features a durable bottom and rigid walls (particular attention is paid to the adhesive seams between the bottom and the walls).
- It has a large number of different sections (each type of instrument has its own option).
- Closes tightly (the locks must work clearly, open without effort, and secure the lid tightly when closing).
- Made from durable, high quality materials.
TOP 5 best models
When choosing an organizer, you should pay special attention to the following models:
Stanley 1-95-617
Tool storage box with additional tray for small accessories. Made of high quality plastic, equipped with a comfortable handle with soft inserts and two metal latches.
Capacious box Stanley 1-95-617 ideal for professional craftsmenwho use large tools in their work.
Tayg No 600-E
Tool storage system, including a polypropylene box and a removable organizer for fasteners. Reliable metal locks guarantee the safety of the tool, and the handle with a corrugated surface makes it easy to move the organizer from place to place.
Magnusson
Tool box with wheels. Convenient telescopic handle, removable basket, presence of dividing partitions simplify the process of organizing the storage of tools needed for repair as much as possible. Any size. The average cost is 6,300 rubles.
FatMax Deep Pro Metal Latch Stanley 1-97-518
A professional organizer, in a case format, designed to store a variety of fasteners. The filling of ten mini-compartments is easily visible through the transparent lid. Adjustable partitions allow you to adjust the size of the cells at your own discretion.
Makita 821551-8 MakPac 3
Versatile storage system ideal for tools of any size. Made from extra durable plastic (withstands sudden temperature changes, direct sunlight).
How to use?
Filling the box You must adhere to some rules:
- the tools that are used most often (hammer, screwdrivers, pliers) are placed last;
- a tool that is rarely used is placed on the bottom;
- Small parts and fasteners are stored in small compartments of a removable tray.
How to do it yourself?
The tool organizers presented in stores do not always correspond to the desired sizes and contents. For those who have not found a suitable drawer, the solution to the problem will be to make an organizer with your own hands. Let's look at an example of how to assemble a wooden tool box with a lid.
Preparatory stage
To work you will need:
pine board (inexpensive, easy-to-process material);- wood glue;
- metal corners (8 pcs.);
- self-tapping screws;
- furniture hinges (2 pcs.);
- lock - latch (2 pcs.);
- hacksaw, drill, clamp;
- sandpaper.
Then, according to the drawing below, the elements of the future organizer are cut out of the boards using a hacksaw.
Assembly
The box body and lid are assembled first. The necessary elements, the edges of which are pre-coated with wood glue, are connected and fixed with self-tapping screws. The removable tray is assembled in the same way. To make it convenient to remove it from a large box, a handle is fixed at the top. The third element is the lid.
The final stage of assembly is the installation of furniture hinges (connect the lid to the box) and latches - locks. Additionally, the corners of the organizer are decorated with metal protective corners, and a handle is fixed to the lid. Your DIY tool box is ready!
The video will show you how to make a tool box with your own hands:
Adviсe
When selecting a box it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of additional stiffeners on the walls (they help extend the life of the organizer).
It is better to store heavy construction tools in modular metal boxes. This is a specific set of organizers, each of which is designed for a specific group of tools.
Video on the topic of the article
The video will show you how to choose a tool storage box:
Conclusion
Tool boxes are the best solution for those who love order. They help not only to collect in one place all the equipment needed for repairs, but also to protect things useful for work from dust, high humidity, and in some cases, from unlawful actions of third parties.
