Anybody make a decent weatherproof toolbox?

[mranum]

The tool box I carry in my work truck is decent sized plastic box with the small tray on top and an open bin down below. Problem is I tend to have it jammed so full of tools that whenever I need one I have to empty everything out because the one thing I need is, of course, on the bottom of the box. I did use one with 3 drawers in it which was nice to organize but there was no way to keep moisture out.

Is there a box out there that is...

#1-weatherproof enough to keep the rain and snow outa my tools

#2-Have an ability to organize

#3-Be portable so I can take it from truck to truck

Currently I have various pliers, pry bars, SAE & Metric wrenches, 1/4"-3/8" & 1/2" drive socket sets in SAE & metric, couple of hammers, test light, elec meter, etc, etc. As soon as I take some of the tools out and put them back in my shop I find myself putting them back in there within a couple weeks again.

 

[Dieselholic24v]

Check out montezuma, my boss has one leaves it in the service trucks year round.


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[mranum]

Appreciate it guys I'll take a look!

 

[the gypsy]

What kind of tools are you talking about, mechanics tools or a handy man's tools?

I have a couple of those 26" Stanley black plastic tool boxes that seal real well but sometimes there is a vacuum created and is hard to open.
Dewalt has a series of toolboxes same idea as the stanleys except they have a vent you can unscrew to release the vacuum effect making it easier to open.
I will try to find a photo that I can post to show you what I am talking about.

 

[zkling]

A large pelican box that you can put the box of your choice inside.

If you want weather proof and durable that is the way to go. Custom cut your foam and you will have a real nice box. Plus with it being plastic you wouldn't have to worry about condensation like you would with a metal box.

 

[ScurvyPete]

United Welding Service.

 

[the gypsy]

Found the pics

 

[mranum]

What kind of tools are you talking about, mechanics tools or a handy man's tools?

Mechanics tools.

 

[the gypsy]

The dewalt boxes are available in different sizes and have a dolly system available to carry all the boxes at once (all locked in place so that they don't fall during transport).

 

[mranum]

Thanks again everyone! Gave me some nice info to look into!

 

[zkling]

Here you go, this is what I was thinking of but couldn't find initially. I'm pretty sure this is the one the military uses.

http://www.pelican-0450.com/

 

[carcajou]

Have a look at the Montezuma LA400. I spent some time looking at what is on the market and ended up ordering two of them. They hold both SAE and Metric and are well built.

 

[70C-10]

Guy I work with uses a Stanley Fat Max toolbox on his tractor, he's happy with it sealing out moisture. YMMV

 

[farmerbrooks]

I recently got the international 26 in road box on Amazon.it's been sitting in the back of my truck for the past two months and keeps everything dry and organized. I am really happy with the box so far.

 

[farmerbrooks]

Oh and I carry pretty much everything you are looking to carry plus a lot more

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

SNAP ON road BOX