my husband is graduating a tech school and i want to get him a nice personal sized tool box. he will be a diesel mechanic.does anyone have any ideas on what is the best brand. i want something that will last for a while, but not that expensive, as we are at the start of his career...thanks
2006-12-23 14:00:37 · 8 answers · asked by be calm 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Well, *The* Best is Snap On, which is also very expensive. Mac, or Cornwell com are excellent as well, but also expensive. You can always buy him a nice Craftsman Box at Sears, and if he keeps at mechanics as a career, and is making money at it, he can upgrade later. There's nothing wrong with a Craftsman Box, but, as he's going to be a Diesel mechanic, get the box with the Ball Bearing slides on the drawers, not the "Quiet Glide" system. He's going to have a lot of HEAVY tools, and he'll need the ball bearing slides, they work better, and support much more weight. You can check Ebay, and your local craigslist You can sometimes find a real deal on a box, especially on craigslist. Hope this helps.
2006-12-23 14:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by R S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Snap On is without a doubt the best. However, they are very expensive. Craftsman is a resoanable priced and good brand. I've had a craftsman roll away and top box for over 20 years and never have had a problem. Less than $200 - $300 can get you a nice one.
2006-12-23 14:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the name brand ones are very expensive,I did see a good quality one at Costco for about $700.00.As he excels in his career he can get a better tool box.I have had to buy three in my twenty years of being a mechanic and have always upgraded as my tool collection grows.
2006-12-23 14:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by allwayshappy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gotta go with john L , Sears. Snap on, Mac etc. are all names that don't mean much but high prices. Sears Craftsman gives you a huge variety and guarantees at reasonable prices. Consider Craftsman Tools also, Guaranted Forever and also fairly priced.Get a catalog at any Sears
2006-12-23 14:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Brand, if you can afford it is Snap-On, They are very price. I was looking at one on wednesday from my Snap-On dealer, and the one I was looking at was a smaller one and nothing fancy and he was wanting $3200 for it. But NAPA has a nice large box. A technician I work with has one, its huge, and it was about $1200
2006-12-23 14:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have cheaper boxes now build cart from angle that will hold your boxes put heavy wheels on bottom lot of guys do this.
2016-05-23 02:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
snap on is the best, but very expsensive. sidchrome or kingchrome are also very good brands and a lot cheaper than snap on.
2006-12-23 14:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by chrisso_w2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Sears they got really good tool boxes.They have a really good selection depending on what you want.Try there web sight.to see what they have.That way you can price them out.They should have what you want.Well good luck!!!!and merry Christmas............................................................................
2006-12-23 14:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by John L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋