Looking for a new tool box

[Randy in Maine]

I have one of these 27" wide ones from Lowes that I am pretty happy with....

[TheDon]

If you have to have. Snap on box shop the pawn shops. If your tool box isn't going to make you money just get the harbor freight 42" box with the top and side boxes or two side lockers and call it done. I have the bottom and need to add the top since I have so many tools.
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[Zundfolge1432]

I wonder how many of the opinions here are from people that make their living using a tool box? In my case I've been a mechanic since 1980, what have I learned about tools in 34 years? Buy tools with a lifetime warranty. Buy name brand high quality U.S. branded tools such as Snap On, Mac, Matco,Cornwell even Craftsman. SK was a good choice but has no more warranty. Certain tools from the 30s,40s, 50s,60s Truecraft,Wizard,Husky, Plomb which later became Proto after a lawsuit forced the name change. In fact I recently went to a Grainger outlet and they warranteed a plomb 3/8 drive ratchet which was made prior to 1948 no questions asked. Long story short buy quality when you can and they will last a lifetime. Get Stahlwille or Hazet if you like the European stuff.

Toolboxes are much the same story with the better boxes made of heavier gauge steel, sliders designed to carry more weight and wheels designed for industrial day to day use. Quality tools and tool boxes are for sale now on Craigslist,eBay,pawn shops and flea markets and from people like me who will be retiring soon. I'll get most of my money back when I sell because I bought Snap On, Mac and took proper care of them. I don't recall breaking very many of them or having a problem with warranty issues, In fact he comes to the shop every Tuesday so we have a personal relationship with the tool rep.

To the folks bashing Snap On you don't sound believable especially the fellow that breaks all his tools. My advice read the directions or consult the tool rep because what you are describing is not normal. The other complaint of not being able to deal with the man on the tool truck, please. Three different ones all told you to go pound sand? You have to be more diplomatic and don't approach always wanting something for nothing. My advice buy something once in awhile and try to strike up a conversation. You remember the scene from the movie "Gran Torino" with Clint Eastwood the barbershop scene where he is teaching the kid how to B.S. with the barber? Try that

[Zundfolge1432]

Forgot to explain Plomb tools becoming Proto. A company named Plumb sued Plomb saying the name was too close. Plumb made hammers and lawn equipment and they won the lawsuit.