How to Choose the Perfect Toolbox?

Whether you're working indoors, outdoors, doing DIY, or in your car, find the best toolbox for your task with this simple guide.

A toolbox is more than just a place to store your tools. It's an important part of your arsenal, regardless of proficiency level. That said, whether you're a DIYer or a professional car mechanic, a decent toolbox is essential. With all this in mind, you shouldn't just buy any old box. Whatever your situation, you need the best toolbox and the best tool kit.

Why do you need a toolbox?

This is why toolboxes or tool chests are so important

Your tools are conveniently located and available when you need them

They are also safely stored away

A well-organized toolbox makes your tasks faster and more efficient

Keeping your tools in a box or case protects them and reduces the risk of damage

What to consider before buying a toolbox

Storage capacity

This may seem like a fairly obvious consideration. However, when you buy a toolbox, you need to consider not only how many tools you currently want to store in it, but also how many tools you think you might buy in the near future, because they will eventually need a home in your toolbox as well.

Drawers

It's important how many drawers you have in your toolbox, you need to make sure that not only do you have enough space to store all of your tools, but that they are large enough to accommodate the length of your tools.

Durability

Quite frankly, the durability of your toolbox is the most important feature. A toolbox is an investment that should not be taken lightly. You need to pay attention to the materials used to build your toolbox. All SGS toolboxes are made from the highest quality materials and come with a 2-year warranty.

Slides

There are two different types of drawer slides that are commonly used in toolboxes. One type is bearingless, which has very little advantage and is actually quite difficult to pull the drawer. The second type is the ball-bearing drawer slide system. This is the smartest and easiest style to use and the drawer works even if the drawer is heavy.

Locks

One of the main reasons for using a toolbox is to ensure that the tools are secure. For this reason, toolboxes need to have a well-designed locking system. Some boxes have an internal locking system that covers the drawer after you close the top, while others have a key-operated lock to provide additional security.