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I’m going away to college to get into the auto industry and as part of my major i am required to make an investment into some professional tools (YES!!!) However me and my folks are having a hell of a time trying to figure out what box to put them in. I am having a hard time figuring out what size will be a NICE quality box that will last me for 4+ years as these are a life investment. I don’t want to get some small box and then have to go to the trouble of upgrading while still in college but i also dont want to spend all sorts of money on a mcmansion to put my tools because hey, at the end of the day its the skill and the tool at hand what you store them in is just a matter of personal taste in my opinion. So, what would be a decent size box that wont break the bank or be impratical?
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I’d check Sears (especially if you have an outlet store near you), Home Depot, and Lowes. I’m not saying something like a Snap-On would not be nicer, but maybe not what you need now. I would recommend something big enough to handle a good number of tools but not so big that you cannot transport it. Get something that is sectional and just remember when load with tools any section will be most likely too heavy to lift without taking out the tools. If you need to take the tools to and from college each day then forget a rolling tool box; just too big. You could even check Harbor Freight if costs becomes too much of an issue. But you get what you pay for.
Don’t overlook pawn shops. I’ve seen $7500 boxes come in and they’re only asking $3000. I know that sounds terrible, but these were big Snap-On boxes in good shape.
I’d take one of these over any new bargain box in the $1500 -$2000 range…Worry about what you’re putting in it first. You’re better off having $5000 of tools in a $400 toolbox than $400 of tools in a $5000 toolbox.
Your first tool box doesn’t have to be a 4-figure behemoth. A decent quality top and bottom chest/cabinet combo generally serves to beginner well. Make sure it has Ball-Bearing slides though, not even sure if you can buy one that’s not dirt cheap without them anymore.
Keep it clean and free of major blemishes and you can generally not come out too bad on them. Or you can take the first small one home and buy a slightly larger one for work.
I had a medium sized box that was full, I just told my tool guy that I needed a box. A month later I had bought a used Mac Tech series roller.
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