Show your "Mini" Tool Box.

[NUTTSGT]

I know we have a tool box thread but more members have picked up mini tool boxes and using them for various duties.
So why not start a thread and show what everyone is using their mini boxes for.
Doesn't matter brand or color, let's see them.

My black Kobalt box that I use for office type stuff. Even added some small decals to the lid.

 

[KnurledNut]

I dont have this, but its pretty slick. It might give some ideas for setting one up.
More pics here:
https://www.kincrome.com.au/tool-kits/contour-mini-tool-workshop-66-piece-1-4-drive-k1551

 

[four.cycle]

I bought all they had at Lowes last year.
Still trying to figure out what I should do with these two.

 

[y'sguy]

I've shown this before, but…This set-up will get just about any of my jobs done.

 

[bradleydavidgood]

I have contemplated the mini toobox but what stops me is that it would take up too much of a footprint and not store enough stuff to be worth it. They are cute tho

 

[Etchase]

You can get a bottom box to get more storage in the same foot print. @four.cycle was kind enough to share one of his top boxes with me, since my Lowe’s didn’t carry them and wouldn’t ship. They do both this year.

 

[bradleydavidgood]

You can get a bottom box to get more storage in the same foot print. @four.cycle was kind enough to share one of his top boxes with me, since my Lowe’s didn’t carry them and wouldn’t ship. They do both this year.

Thats a good idea. I would be interested in that. I searched Lowes.com and couldn't find this bottom tool box thing.

 

[jfleisher]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-11-in-W-x-7-4-in-H-Friction-3-Drawer-Blue-Steel-Tool-Box/5015171613?irclickid=3pVXoLWftxyKTVDVagUM%3Ay2UUkCQ%3AvUkEVR3XY0&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-1241208-_-0

 

[WildBill]

I saw this on a deal site -

MyLowes members only (free to join). Ends 12/5. Lowe's has the Kobalt Mini 2-Drawer Steel Tool Box (Gray, Red, or Green) for $12.98 - 35% off in cart = $8.44 with free shipping. Measures 10.83" W x 5.91" H x 5.91" D.

I am seeing $12.98 with free shipping, not sure how to get it down to $8.44 but $13 with free shipping is pretty good.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Blue-Steel-Tool-Box/5014017035

 

[GeoBruin]

Anyone have one of the PIT boxes?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Just got these last Friday to give out as gifts. Now I need to find some of the black and the blue ones

 

[Mr.zippy]

Mine sits on my dresser and I keep keys and EDC carry items in it. Lol, I actually brought it out to the garage to clean it up a bit, as dust collects in the crevasse areas.

 

[bradleydavidgood]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-11-in-W-x-7-4-in-H-Friction-3-Drawer-Blue-Steel-Tool-Box/5015171613?irclickid=3pVXoLWftxyKTVDVagUM%3Ay2UUkCQ%3AvUkEVR3XY0&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-1241208-_-0

nice thanks!

 

[RTM]

Anyone have one of the PIT boxes?

Nah, not me. Here is mine, serving the same function as our OP, holding my fountain pen gear, for quick access in the home office. A bottom roller would be nice, as the tub of silicone grease on the top section is just a hair too tall.

 

[lardy1]

Menards had these for ten bucks one day. I bought one for my wife and one for my shop.

 

[GW Butch]

Bought this to keep the cats out of the small **** on the dresser. It took the smart one about two minutes to open the drawers. No lock and roll….

 

[mikeinri]

I saw this on a deal site -

MyLowes members only (free to join). Ends 12/5. Lowe's has the Kobalt Mini 2-Drawer Steel Tool Box (Gray, Red, or Green) for $12.98 - 35% off in cart = $8.44 with free shipping. Measures 10.83" W x 5.91" H x 5.91" D.

I am seeing $12.98 with free shipping, not sure how to get it down to $8.44 but $13 with free shipping is pretty good.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Blue-Steel-Tool-Box/5014017035

I'm seeing the same as you, @WildBill.

Mike

 

[J.A.F.E.]

I have a weakness for them. I got the black bottom but at the time the top in black was out of stock. It was out for a long time so I took a chance and ordered the top from the south American river branded P.I.T. The SO and P.I.T. top boxes are identical. The SO is around 125 now and the PIT is about 50 I think. I use the stack on my hobby bench. The two top chests are in a display cabinet with tiny tools and SO accessories.

 

[KnurledNut]

@NUTTSGT
That black Kobalt of yours also comes in gray...just sayin...

 

[Aaron_W]

You can get a bottom box to get more storage in the same foot print. @four.cycle was kind enough to share one of his top boxes with me, since my Lowe’s didn’t carry them and wouldn’t ship. They do both this year.

I've seen the little tool boxes, and they are much smaller than I imagined. I've considered getting one, but not sure for what. I have not seen those bottom boxes, I like the idea so much more as a top and bottom box set.

 

[Etchase]

I've seen the little tool boxes, and they are much smaller than I imagined. I've considered getting one, but not sure for what. I have not seen those bottom boxes, I like the idea so much more as a top and bottom box set.

I started with one and a year later bought the bottom, because I couldn’t help myself. I don’t know if either units can be purchased on any rational basis. I guess I can store pocket knives I have no reason to buy in them. As a side note the top boxes are now $13 at Lowe’s and the bottom boxes are sold out.

 

[Aaron_W]

I started with one and a year later bought the bottom, because I couldn’t help myself. I don’t know if either units can be purchased on any rational basis. I guess I can store pocket knives I have no reason to buy in them. As a side note the top boxes are now $13 at Lowe’s and the bottom boxes are sold out.

I saw the top boxes at Lowes a couple weeks ago. The closest Lowes is about 75 miles, so I don't go there often. The tool boxes look almost identical to the ones HF has started advertising, but they haven't had them at my local store yet. HF doesn't seem to offer the bottom stacks either.

I was thinking I could probably make good use of them for my modeling tools. I have one of those fake wood Gerstner chests which is nice, but is too big to keep on the bench. The small two drawer is a nice foot print for bench top use but with only 2 drawers the traded bench top space is of marginal gain, but the stack would give me 5 drawers which would be an efficient use of space.

More of a because they exist, than a real need, but I do like the stackable feature.

 

[NUTTSGT]

@NUTTSGT
That black Kobalt of yours also comes in gray...just sayin...

Yeah, I saw that looking last night.

When I bought mine, I think they only had black and blue in stock in the store.

 

[s3zau]

My coffee table toolbox.

 

[mikeinri]

I'm seeing the same as you, @WildBill.

Mike

Update: This morning, the BF deal appears to be open to everyone (not just members). Updated price is $12.98.

I'm not a member (or pro, or CC holder, etc.), so I don't know if there's a secret special price lower than that.

There appear to be no lower boxes available, at any price, unfortunately.

Mike

 

[KnurledNut]

Totally digging this camo version:

 

[KnurledNut]

Found this company that is custom making them to order, SJW Organizers.
https://www.sjworganizers.com/products/custom-mini-toolbox?variant=40798391402581

 

[KnurledNut]

 

[banditbigdog]

These look neat.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Snuck out of work really quickly and drove to hf 3 blocks away to score these two. They were the last 2 colors I needed!

 

[planters49]

I must say, the US General mini toolbox is vastly better than the Kobalt one. (I both both). The US General was cheaper, has liners in it, drawer slides are way better, and it was boxed up really nice.

 

[RangerChief]

Picked up two of the US General boxes this morning.

Impressed with them!

 

[crashmtb]

I have this KTC set, which can be had from Amazon JP, Webike, Ebay, etc. Gotta shop around to get a decent price.
Dog for scale.

 

[Aaron_W]

I must say, the US General mini toolbox is vastly better than the Kobalt one. (I both both). The US General was cheaper, has liners in it, drawer slides are way better, and it was boxed up really nice.

Yeah, I just watched a video comparing them. The US General does seem to be better.

I'm thinking maybe I can just pop the top off of one or two and stack them to get the top and bottom effect.

If my local HF would ever get any in.

 

[Hakeem]

I snagged one this morning as a Christmas gift for my daughter. Can’t open it yet but I’m impressed with how heavy it is.

 

[Draftpick1]

I have this KTC set, which can be had from Amazon JP, Webike, Ebay, etc. Gotta shop around to get a decent price.
Dog for scale.

is it made in japan? do the drawers have ball bearing slides?

 

[four.cycle]

^ Is there anybody on GJ who does NOT own one of those?

 

[CoogarXR]

I saw sams club had some mini boxes last time I was in there. I just can't think of a reason to buy one yet.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Just because you don't already have one.
Then you can try to figure out what to do with it - like me!

 

[mikeinri]

I grabbed two of the Kobalt ones at Lowe's today, one black and one blue. I'll load them up and post pics.

HF shows them out of stock, and I didn't want to make the trek just for that (closest one is 35 minutes each way, all highway).

I'd like to get a red one, to keep some items related to my (Honda) snowblower.

Mike