How to choose a toolbox on wheels?

A messy tool takes up a lot of space and creates problems during operation. Drawers help to compactly hide and organize equipment. Particularly convenient are large structures with many sections and drawers, as well as modular options in which the boxes can be stacked on top of each other, while taking up a minimum of space in the workshop.

Wheels are mainly used on large models, but even this category of tool boxes is quite diverse. Their design features differ in filling, opening method, locks, rollers, purpose and material from which they are made.

This type includes solid monolithic and prefabricated (modular) products. They can be equipped with two sturdy wheels and a handle, or a modular trolley on which a group of drawers are placed, creating a vertical structure. Such models have drawers, and access to the contents opens in an upright position.

These models can move vertically and horizontally, but access to the contents of the boxes can only be horizontal.

Tool boxes of the same brand may have different sizes, purposes and contents, but they are endowed with special fasteners with which they are held together. For movement, they are installed on a modular trolley.

Carts are of different types. Professional with large dimensions are intended for factory workshops, mini-trolleys are suitable for workshops in country houses. The photographs show models of various categories.

• Beta large workshop bin.
• Medium-sized trolleys can serve both in everyday life and in production.
• The assembled mini carts take up very little space and are also suitable for household and professional equipment. Unfolding, such structures have free access to all tools.
• Beautiful stylish products can be used even in the apartment.
• Drawers in the form of tables on wheels are endowed with a full-fledged tabletop, on which it is convenient to lay out tools during repair work.

In terms of volumes and number of sections, such options exceed household ones, therefore they are more expensive. Often this kind of device is sold with the equipment already completed. Designs are universal for a variety of tools, but in most cases containers and kits are of a specialized nature. For example, you can find locksmith, carpentry or construction options. The photos show examples of professional boxes:

• movable locksmith set;
• joinery wooden boxes on four casters;
• modular group of boxes for construction equipment.

Also, storage devices can differ in access to their contents, or rather, in the way they are opened: from the simplest removal of the lid to more complicated actions.

• The easiest way to lift the lid is to keep all the tools in sight.
• Having a special mechanism, the boxes can be laid out in different ways.
• There are models where the two parts of the cover move apart, giving access to the tools.
• On some models, you just need to remove the cover and set it aside to access the contents.
• Easily remove equipment from drawers.

The most popular material for products on wheels is metal, as well as various types of plastic. Not so long ago, the industry began to produce products from galvanized metal-plastic - a successful combination of lightness and reliability. Wooden models have also taken their place among the many tool boxes on wheels.

Metal tool boxes are available in aluminum and steel. For large products that are mounted on wheels, steel is preferred. The heavy weight of the product, even when fully loaded, does not pose a problem with a well-installed roller system. Products are galvanized or painted to avoid corrosion.

• Before making a purchase, you can familiarize yourself with metal products from the photographs.
• Easy-to-use and move Milwaukee wheeled baskets with a large number of drawers.
• Sometimes the rollers are installed on compact small containers.
• For storage and transportation of large tools, metal carts are used. Some of them are endowed with sections for finer details.
• Boxes-tables on wheels are convenient in transportation, storage of equipment, as well as in the process. On the countertop and shelves, you can expand everything you need during the renovation. Each tool has its own place in the drawers.

This is the most competitive material. Modern plastic products are strong, lightweight and durable. Problems can appear only during a long stay in the cold - the material becomes brittle and may suffer from mechanical stress.

Handles on plastic models are telescopic and conventional. For grip, they are made with a ribbed surface so as not to cause slipping. Sometimes the handles are installed on both sides - such boxes can not only be transported, but also carried with the help of a partner.

Below are the descriptions of the plastic products that are in the photos.

• Magnusson set of three spacious boxes, equipped with a modular trolley.
• Tayg offers professional tool boxes for versatile equipment.
• The Zubr box is designed for different types of tools. An additional organizer for hardware is mounted in the cover.
• A large horizontal loading box from Stanley can accommodate oversized equipment.
• A small but well-stocked Fluke box with drawers is handy for repair work.
• This is an even more compact multi-compartment plastic container. Has wheels and carry handles.

The industry has found the perfect way to produce lightweight and durable tool boxes. For their manufacture, galvanized metal-plastic was used. The spacious design, even when fully loaded, is quite reliable and can support a lot of weight. As an example, the photo shows a spectacular Stanley box made of modern, beautiful material.

Our ancestors used wooden boxes for tools. And now many people prefer this particular material, because it is harmless, while pleasant to the touch. Large structures are heavy. For ease of movement, they are installed on wheels or small rollers.

To prevent the spread of fungus in the damp conditions of garages and workshops, wood is treated with antiseptic agents. Craftsmen make wooden boxes with their own hands, since the industry offers few such options. The photographs show different types of these products.

• Tall self-made structures on two large wheels have a variety of compartments for large and small tools. Easily navigate the workshop.
• Factory boxes on wheels with drawers.
• Open box on four casters.
• Multifunctional wooden toolbox tables.

Before making a choice of the box you like, you should evaluate the number and purpose of your inventory. If there is not much of it, then it is enough to purchase a small but roomy box. It is better to give preference to products containing all kinds of compartments for tools of different sizes.

For savings exceeding the size of one box, you can use a modular trolley and a selection of boxes for your specific tools. The cart and boxes must be of the same brand. Each module can be filled with different types of equipment: locksmith, carpentry, construction.

If the amount of inventory is much more than a large box, then it's time to install cabinets, shelves and other furniture. But a small box on wheels will still be needed to deliver the tool to the place of repair.

Remember that tool boxes are expensive. If price matters, you can try to make boxes yourself from plywood or edged boards. Examples of homemade wood products are shown above in the photos.

For those who decide to purchase products from the manufacturer, it is better to familiarize themselves with the brands that produce tool boxes, as well as consumer reviews and compare prices.

When choosing a specific model, you should pay attention to the points described below.

• It is necessary to check the bottom - it must be thick, reinforced and free from seams, as it will have to withstand a lot of weight when fully loaded.
• The walls of the product are checked for structural rigidity so that deformation does not occur when loaded with equipment.
• It is important to make sure the wheels, locks and handles are secure.
• Boxes are opened in different ways. You need to find an acceptable option for yourself. The main thing is that when open, all the tools have easy access and be in sight.
• It is necessary to pay attention to the material from which the box is made. For heavy tools, metal products are selected. There are different types of plastic.

An overview of the Keter trolley box in the video below.