I has a new toolbox

No I do not have too much moneyz, I bought a cornwell toolbox on sale for 3500, with trade in after tax 3100 bucks. I needed more space at work, the huskey box was too shallow and the harbor frieght 27 inch box is awesome, but became overloaded in short order.

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not the grandest but it is sexy, and will do fr my job, where other toolboxes are to shallow or small. I may post pics of the actual toolbox later.

"A place for everything, and everything in it's place"

There's nowhere I can think that saying's more appropriate, than with a man's tools.

I recently "handed down" my auto related box to my son. It didn't go anywhere, it's still in the garage. But I "gave it" to him since he's now the main wrencher in the family, and he does a yeoman's job keeping his track car competitive and passing tech. Obviously he will "share" them, but it made me proud to pass them on to him. It was kinda' a right of male passage of sorts, showing my faith in him and his maturity & mechanical abilities. A father & son thing.

And he was happy as hell, but not as happy as I was to pass them down to him! :thumbs:

beerftw said:

No I do not have too much moneyz, I bought a cornwell toolbox on sale for 3500, with trade in after tax 3100 bucks. I needed more space at work, the huskey box was too shallow and the harbor frieght 27 inch box is awesome, but became overloaded in short order.

here is a pic from the website
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not the grandest but it is sexy, and will do fr my job, where other toolboxes are to shallow or small. I may post pics of the actual toolbox later.

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Sounds like a smart investment for a smart practical fella, and increasingly rare breed.

I am planning on getting a much bigger "tool box" hopefully for about the same price (used). What I want is an enclosed cargo trailer (7' x 16' dual axle) that will serve as a traveling (and fairly secure) tool shed for my self-employed handyman work. I have an open utility trailer (5' x 8' single axle) that is OK for hauling some tools/material but offers no security or weather protection.

https://www.trailernut.com/-7x16-co...rior-ramp-cargo-enclosed-trailer-lG7b|Aq.html

Never owned such a thing, so what do I know, but I don't get the cost. It's a box with drawers.

ecofarm said:

Never owned such a thing, so what do I know, but I don't get the cost. It's a box with drawers.

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You and me both, brother. Does it do anything other than hold stuff? I admit this is one area in which my “man cred” is lacking.

ttwtt78640 said:

I am planning on getting a much bigger "tool box" hopefully for about the same price (used). What I want is an enclosed cargo trailer (7' x 16' dual axle) that will serve as a traveling (and fairly secure) tool shed for my self-employed handyman work. I have an open utility trailer (5' x 8' single axle) that is OK for hauling some tools/material but offers no security or weather protection.

https://www.trailernut.com/-7x16-co...rior-ramp-cargo-enclosed-trailer-lG7b|Aq.html

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I don't know about Wells Cargo but I would advise against any Alcom product as I have hauled many of them and even their premium line which is quite expensive IMO is not built for even light commercial duty. I would advise before purchasing a trailer to look at the axels and frames and floors and walls and how they are constructed. The first place I would look at any trailer is underneath and check out if they use self tapping screws on the floor and see if they are exposed. If so avoid the trailer. The other thing is to look at the axels and see what type they are and how they are mounted. Get a model number off them and look them up. Good axles and good solid welding on a good frame is the foundation of a trailer that will have minimal issues. If you are going to mount boxes on the walls or secure them to the walls check for how the frame is secured. Self tapping screws are not going to hold up. Its better to pay a bit more for a solidly built trailer that can handle commercial duty than buy one that cant. Most enclosed trailers seem to be built really light, and for light use. Lightweight is good so long as its durable enough for the job. Most of the contractors I see around me use the Wells Cargo brand. I have examined them up close so I don't know much about them. But I do advise you to stay away from Alcom product as it is just built to lightly.

ecofarm said:

Never owned such a thing, so what do I know, but I don't get the cost. It's a box with drawers.

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Tools are very heavy. The box is built to take the weight easily, and function reliably for a very long period of time. The box is probably rated at 2000lbs of tools or better.

Any tool box over $500 better do the dishes, take out the garbage, and walk the dog.

But, it is a nice big tool box.

ecofarm said:

Never owned such a thing, so what do I know, but I don't get the cost. It's a box with drawers.

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As with most tools/equipment there is a difference in quality (and price) between those made for commercial use/duty and those that are not. That 'box with drawers' must be able to handle about a ton of tools and changes in temperature/humidity.

ttwtt78640 said:

As with most tools/equipment there is a difference in quality (and price) between those made for commercial use/duty and those that are not. That 'box with drawers' must be able to handle about a ton of tools and changes in temperature/humidity.

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True. You can't tell the difference between the function of a cheap tool box and a high quality one for a few years (other than looking at the thickness of the steel and stuff like that).

beerftw said:

No I do not have too much moneyz, I bought a cornwell toolbox on sale for 3500, with trade in after tax 3100 bucks. I needed more space at work, the huskey box was too shallow and the harbor frieght 27 inch box is awesome, but became overloaded in short order.

here is a pic from the website
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not the grandest but it is sexy, and will do fr my job, where other toolboxes are to shallow or small. I may post pics of the actual toolbox later.

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Mechanic or something?

ecofarm said:

Never owned such a thing, so what do I know, but I don't get the cost. It's a box with drawers.

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For mechanics, millwrights etc, their tools are expensive, and they often have a lot of them. We are talking about thousands of dollars in equipment, that is easy to steal, and hard to trace. The tool box, a good one has good locks that work for years, can lock different sections of the tool box. It will also be very durable and last for years. The heavy tools in most movable shelves would likely destroy the rollers to open and close drawers in a few months. So they have to be made heavy duty to stand up to the weight of the tools. Last but not least, they are in general portable. When a mechanic switches jobs, they can load the full tool box in the back of a truck or trailer, strap it down and move it to the new job.

The backyard mechanic doing work at home with non professional tools will not need such a tool box. As they will not likely have a few $100 specialty tools that are used once every couple of weeks, but without them the job can not be done

Skeptic Bob said:

You and me both, brother. Does it do anything other than hold stuff? I admit this is one area in which my “man cred” is lacking.

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It keeps tools secure, My tool selection is not grand but still pricey, I have more in tools than the average ten garage mechanics would own in their lifetime and my coworkers have far more than I do. Problem is tools are expensive so they need to be secure, it does no good to buy 20k in tools to do your job if someone can just walk away with them. The other thing is day to day use, many boxes do not hold up, or the bigger problem many boxes have drawers that are too shallow, where you get a box that is 20-25 inches deep, but the drawers are only 14 inches deep, The new box is 25 inches deep and the drawers are almost as deep as the box which equals more storage and less clutter.

Bum said:

Any tool box over $500 better do the dishes, take out the garbage, and walk the dog.

But, it is a nice big tool box.

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I could have gotten their much bigger one for about 800 more, problem is there is not enough room for it in my shop, if I need more room I may but a pro series cart which would add the same room as a bigger box but have the flexibility to be moved around in a different spot.

No dishes no dog walking none of that, just a kennedy toolbox made in usa sold under the cornwell brand because they bought out kennedy.