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Types of Toolboxes for Storing and Transporting Your Tools

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Bell Watson

Toolkit, workbox, and a tool chest, a toolbox (or toolbox) refer to a container used for storing items such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, hammers, ax, drill machines, and other hardware tools. Whether you are a fan of do-it-yourself home and vehicle repairs and maintenance or not, it goes without saying that every adult possesses at least some basic tools and related equipment.

  • Aluminium

Aluminium is employed in the construction of toolboxes for the same reason that it is used in making all modern airplanes – it is strong and lightweight. These aluminium tool boxes are made from aluminium sheets of sufficient thickness. The aluminium toolbox usually features a rugged texture or a rugged diamond plate pattern that is commonly used for various aluminium surfaces which can otherwise be too smooth and slippery for certain uses.

  • Steel

After aluminium, steel is the second most widely used substance for making truck toolboxes. Although these toolboxes are heavier than the aluminium toolboxes of equivalent size, capacity, and dimensions, they offer other advantages that are not achievable using aluminium. For instance, steel is tougher than aluminium, and therefore, it can bear more weight as well as resist dents and other damages caused while storing, shifting, arranging, and retrieving the tools from the box. This property also makes steel-made toolboxes an ideal choice for users who must work in harsh weather conditions and on rugged terrains.

  • Wooden

If you see wooden toolboxes used in garages, by window cleaners, or other workers, they will likely be an open-style tool holder that features a handle for carrying it around but does not have any lid. This is usually done to ease accessibility and more so to reduce the weight of the box. Although wooden toolboxes are susceptible to chipping, you can still find some expensive, luxurious models that are made from engineered hardwood, laminated wood, and other similar materials. Such toolkits are not meant for rough and tough use and are usually utilized for fancy purposes as they are somewhat ornamental and have quite a visual appeal.

  • Stainless steel

Stainless steel toolboxes are not as common as aluminium and simple steel boxes, and the reason behind that is simple. While aluminium and steel toolboxes offer strength and durability at an affordable cost, stainless steel boxes offer the same at a much higher price. However, this price increase is justified due to two reasons. Firstly, it is because a steel box is far more than a regular toolbox that has a long life and can house its equipment well. Secondly, they cost more than the alternatives because they are highly resistant to oxidization and will, therefore, never rust or corrode, literally!

Workers like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters own a much more elaborate and extensive collection as their trade requires them to be well-prepared for fixing a few things. According to the choice of material, the above mentioned are the different types of toolboxes available in the market.


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