In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
There are a lot of things to think about when choosing the right toolbox. Whether you’re looking for a large tool case with wheels to make it easy at the job site or if you want the best portable toolbox to use around the house, you’re in the right place. We researched the best-selling and top-rated products to help you find the right toolbox for you. Before we get started, let’s take a look at some of the key features to keep in mind.
Material: These toolboxes are made of metal, heavy plastic, or a combination of the two. There are pros and cons to each material but the biggest difference is that large tool chests with wheels are generally made of plastic because it’s lighter.
Size: These are the dimensions of each toolbox when everything is closed and all of the pieces are stacked. This is important to consider if you’re planning to transport the tool chest in a vehicle. Make sure it’ll fit!
Extendable Handle: An extendable handle makes it much easier to transport toolboxes with wheels. The work exactly like handles on a large suitcase. You don’t have to uncomfortably bend over to pull it and it can be collapsed for easy storage.
Wheels: The larger the tool chest, the happier you’ll be if it has wheels. There really isn’t any way to move some of these large toolboxes around without wheels and they make it really easy to get your tools where you need them.
Locking: Most of these toolboxes come equipped with a slot for a padlock but there are only a few that include an actual lock. It’s a good idea to lock things up when you’re done even if you have to get your own padlock.
Warranty: A lot of these toolboxes come with warranties but the coverage varies drastically. Some are only covered for a month or two. Most are covered for a year and we found one awesome product with a limited lifetime warranty.
Now that you know a little bit more about what to look for, let’s move into our toolbox review. Here’s how it works. We put our top and budget picks right at the top of the list so they’re the first thing you see, even if you’re in a hurry. That’s the best way to get an idea of the range that’s available but you should stick around if you can. There’s a lot to pick from here! Alright, let’s get to it.
Samantha Dewitt
Expert Researcher and Writer
Samantha Dewitt is a lead researcher and writer for GeekWrapped, writing under a pen name. She gets excited about pet, baby, and science products and has over 12 years of experience.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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