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Tool Storage Buying Guide

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When it comes to choosing tools, many people invest a good deal of time comparing features and functions, deciding what tool best suits their needs. They also work hard to maintain those tools, keeping them operating safely and effectively. Quite often, however, they overlook the importance of tool storage. Properly stored tools are less prone to damage and easier to locate when you need them. Use our guide to help you decide which storage system is right for you.

Types of Tool Storage Systems

Type

Uses / Features

Example

Soft Tool Carriers

  • Storing and carrying tools
  • Made from ripstop material to reduce the chance of tearing

Soft Tool carrier

Wall-Mounted Tool Organizer

  • Storing tools efficiently
  • Mounts on walls to keep tools organized and out of the way

Wall-mounted organizer.

Carpenters' Tool Box

  • Storing and transporting carpenters' tools
  • Usually made from wood to protect blades and bit edges from damage

Carpenter's toolbox

Mechanics' Tool Box

  • Storing and transporting mechanics' tools
  • Made from metal or high-impact resin
  • Better models have drawer trays and liners

Mechanics' toolbox.

Compartment Parts Box

  • Storing small tools, bits, blades and commonly used parts
  • Made from metal or high-impact resin
  • Some models have adjustable compartments

Compartment parts box.

Mechanics' Tool Chest

  • Storing mechanics' tools
  • Made from metal or high-impact resin
  • Some have wheels for portability within a garage

Mechanics' tool chest.

Gang Box

  • Storing and transporting large quantities of job-site tools
  • Made of metal or high-impact resin
  • Most have locking tops

Gang box.

Truck Box

  • Storing and transporting tools on a truck
  • Made of aluminum, steel or high-impact resin
  • Most have locking tops

Truck box.

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