New toolbox must haves

[Shoreline_]

I have two older boxes. One really old macsimizer from the 90s and a tall narrow KRL from the early 2000s. One thing I would love is at least two long top drawers and a power strip. I don't like splitting up my wrench drawer. I'm not big into side lockers or hutches but some guys really want that. What about you guys?

 

[whateg01]

I wanted drawers that latched but not the sliding thing under the drawer handle.

 

[Shoreline_]

I wanted drawers that latched but not the sliding thing under the drawer handle.

Yea the KRL has that slide thing. The epiq I think the whole thing lifts. I haven't seen an epiq in a long time my old shop was all Mac boxes.

 

[CGarage]

I think one top drawer that is both as long as the box and extra tall is ideal for ratchets and sockets (to stand them vertically) and most used tools that go with the ratchets and sockets (extensions, etc).

I sort of prefer separate drawers for wrenches, to split them between metric and SAE / Fractional.

I am not using tools to make a living, just for my own personal projects. But this is the layout I like.

I keep my power tools in a separate cabinet, so the power strip in a tool box is not something that interests me.

 

[AEAdam]

sounds like you need a new toolbox. I wish I had an narrow KRL for electrical stuff and hardware.

 

[Hakeem]

Side lockers are great for storing blow molded cases. They take up way too much space in a drawer.

 

[bigfunwmu]

For me it was a top drawer that I can stand up sockets in that will support the weight. A drawer big enough for my wrenches up to 1-5/8 and 41mm to all fit in one. And enough load capacity on the lower drawers that I don't have to split up my pullers.

I didn't want a power drawer, I can use the space a lot more effectively and don't need chargers taking up that much space in the bottom box. Power on the top of the box is great, very handy.

The Epiq I have is so very close. I think the super skinny drawers (speedrawer) are not useful for me and would prefer them to be taller. Otherwise it works pretty good.

Strictly Toolboxes 55" box was great value for money, but I couldn't stand up my larger wrenches in racks in the 2 shallow full length drawers which ate up a lot of space. If you were only metric, and didn't have a bunch of large wrenches for hydraulic lines it would be a solid setup. I do wish it had a power top option though.

 

[Shoreline_]

Side lockers are great for storing blow molded cases. They take up way too much space in a drawer.

I don't keep those cases I throw them out. Or if it's a kit they go in a 2 door cabinet

 

[CGarage]

A locking, 2 door garage storage cabinet is a great solution for cased tools.