Snap-on tool bok cover

[Taylor J.]

I am about to have to move my box to a very dust shop. I need to buy a cover for it. It is a KRA2007 and KRA2055 combo. Will the linked page work to cover the box? Also are these covers really worth the price. I don't mind the price as long as it is a good fit and protects my box.

Thanks,

Taylor

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?tool=storage&item_ID=17427&group_ID=20745&store=snapon-store

 

[Indy_500]

Sounds kinda high for a cover, but i guess you spent quite a bit on your box. I would want to protect it and if you're going to be taking it on and off very often, i wouldn't get anything but the "real" snap on cover.

 

[Taylor J.]

Yeah I was thinking a grill cover would work. But I want to see the opinion of you guys here!

 

[jimexcursion]

I thought the cover for my SO box was kinda pricy but it's cheap insurance. I wouldn't throw a grill cover on my box. It's worth too much to me. My box was an investment to me so I take very good care of it. The cover has saved a ton of scratches and a lot of dust.

 

[trebomb]

I don't think a box is an investment, they don't go up in value, but nice things are worth taking care of. I'd splurge on the cover.

 

[tonydanzah]

I don't think a box is an investment, they don't go up in value, but nice things are worth taking care of. I'd splurge on the cover.

.bullseye.

 

[jimexcursion]

I don't think a box is an investment, they don't go up in value, but nice things are worth taking care of. I'd splurge on the cover.

I agree that they will never gain value and if you don't take care of it, it will lose value. However, if I pay that mich money for anything, I view it as an investment. I've got about $6,000 into just my box. That may not be a lot to some people, but for a toolbox, to me that's quite a chunk of change.

 

[mrholeshot]

Tool box covers are a pain in the rear. In most case they will stay out 8-10 hours of a working day so they will get dirty. I use to put a coat of wax on mine every few months (salt air breeze blowing off the ocean) and wipe the dust off every few days with a california duster. Nothing wrong with protecting it but it is still a tool.

 

[Mike83]

Here's pics of the one I messaged you about.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Keep an eye on E-Bay. I got my Snap-On box cover for about $25. Some people don't use them and let the go dirt cheap...

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

Try this. https://www.comsew.com/covers.php

 

[EZH]

I knew a guy at a dealership once that used a sheet of heavy clear plastic with 2 or 3 magnets holding it up across the back side of the box. At quitting time he just folded it back over the front of the box and let it hang down.

Eric

 

[nate379]

If I am doing work in teh garage that will get on the box and mess it up (like painting) I just throw a blanket over it.

Other than that it is not covered and the top is always open.

 

[Catamount]

I knew a guy at a dealership once that used a sheet of heavy clear plastic with 2 or 3 magnets holding it up across the back side of the box. At quitting time he just folded it back over the front of the box and let it hang down.

Eric

This is a great idea. I'd rather spend $10 on 5mm plastic and $180 on tools rather than $190 on an advertising cover that cost Snappy $20 to source.

 

[Wingnut65]

I'm trying to understand the purpose of the tool box cover, except to protect it during moving. $200 is a lot of tool money to spend on a cover that would not be used much. Would a tool box be covered on a daily basis? Kind of a pita to get a screwdriver out when needed.

Instead, spend your money on Mover's Blankets. A couple of these would add a lot more padding than a cover with a company logo. HF has several different sizes to choose from. Wrap the box and then wrap with shipping tape and it will be good for a long move. Wrap tape around, over and under and it will be obvious if anyone tries to get in during transit. These blankets are great to have on hand for many other protective uses,

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I've had covers for my last 3 or 4 boxes. Over time, though, I've realized the dirt comes from working - which happens when I'm in the shop - with the box uncovered so I can work.....I didn't bother to get a cover for the latest box.....but I also work nearly alone, so there's nobody else contributing to the dirt on / in my box.