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Any metal boxes should be coated with anti-corrosion compounds to protect them from premature rusting. It is worth considering that the protective finish erases over time and you need to apply the box with a new protective layer. Number of compartments It's always a good idea to start with a small test spot when working with a new cleaning agent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions or use your home mix and apply it to a small portion of your toolbox. Wait 24 hours and if you see the desired result, continue cleaning and polishing your aluminum box. You can get away with only a little plastic toolbox if you are a homeowner who wants to do the odd DIY home renovation. However, if you’re a carpenter or DIY mechanic you’ll need a bigger, heavier box to house all your tools. The largest storage units are typically targeted at DIY enthusiasts but the specialists and have a wide range of equipment and hardware.

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). 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. There are 4 different shapes of toolboxes that we sell (regardless of whether they are Trusco or Toyo): 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. When one wants to buy this, you may choose from several choices. Let’s look at the top 5 cantilever tool boxes, accessible on the U.S. market at a great price. Each of these models provides decent features and space. The analysis would include a comprehensive overview of the toolbox that has been installed, usable storage space, ways to organize the equipment, etc.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.

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. This article was written by Michelle Ullman, the tool expert for The Spruce. She has extensive experience not only in writing about all things related to the home, but also in carrying out various DIY projects, including landscaping, painting, flooring, wallpapering, furniture makeovers, and simple repairs around the house and yard. Iron or steel tool boxes usually have a heavy structure designed to transport large tools or electrical gear. Such a product has sufficient rigidity to protect its contents from various mechanical influences. A cantilever toolbox is used for professional technicians, who at the same time require storage space and portability. These storage units are made of plastic or metal and have a solid structure. Typically, such toolboxes have a sliding lid that opens a few foldable compartments. There’s only one thing that’s a bit more complex about the Japanese tool boxes and that’s their names and brands. So, let’s simplify it for you...Toyo Steel is the company that makes most Japanese pressed steel tool boxes. They’ve been making them for 53 years and are a renowned Japanese company that makes a whole range of really well designed products for around the house, garden and garage. When buying a toolbox, be sure to consider what size will fit your needs best. If you have only a few hand tools but want to keep them organized and protected, then consider purchasing either a small or medium-sized toolbox. However, if you need something larger to hold power tools like reciprocating saws or drills, consider buying a rolling chest on wheels instead of a stationary box. This way, you can easily move it around as needed.” One of these companies is Trusco - which is a great and popular Japanese brand. Trusco have some colours that are specific to them and Toyo has some colours that are specific to them.

Cantilevered design means you have a large central area for tools and then the two small “upper” areas can be adjusted to your requirements. Pay attention to the functionality of a storage unit – the more drawers of removable trays, compartments, and additional compartments are in the box, the more convenient it will be to store various small tools. Otherwise, the tools will be lost and you will get a lot of trouble in the process of finding them;We do have an alternative for this tool box which you can see here. - which is available in a few additional colours. Finished in Bright Red, Silver, Green, Blue or Olive (we are struggling to source some colours from Trusco at the moment. If you are looking for Blue or Olive have a look at the alternative branded box below) This style of toolbox could be suitable for a specialist to arrange his/her gear according to the function and size. There is even a wide handle in the toolbox to hold it conveniently, regardless of weight. Below are some of the typical features in a toolbox with the cantilever design.