what must a good toolbox have?

Question

i am talking about the actual toolbox not what is in it

reason: i am making a wooden one at school. thanx

Answer 1

Depends on the kind of toolbox. But I guess you're talking about the "domestic" type so here goes my list of must haves:
+ A strong handle and structure - Laugh if you want; but it is not funny when a HEAVY toolbox breaks and all the wrenches and stuff fall out, as Murphy will put it, on the most fragile and/or tender object in sight (including your feet)
+ Two stages, the kind which move to the side when you open the toolbox to put all that teflon, insulating tape, screws, etc.
+ A big space at the bottom for wrenches, hammer, scewdrivers... you name it.

Answer 2

Depends on the type of work being done. An auto mechanics tools box is different than a carpenters or a copier repair man. Consider what an office copier repairman comes to the job with vs an auto mechanic....

Basically common features /function which any tool box provide are:
1.) Organization of tools.
2.) Security of tools, (Lockable)
3. Ease of inventory , being able to quickly determine if anything is missing.

Other features, such as portability, depend on the job function.
A wheeled plastic case like a Platt which is easily moved and shipped would work well for a field service tech like a copier repair man but would not be adequate for an auto mechanic in his garage.

Answer 3

Many machinist chest are made of wood and expensive. If that is the type you are building here is a good website with picture examples.
Felt lined drawers is a must to protect the measuring instruments that machinist rely upon.

Answer 4

Depend on the type of work being done. if that is the type you are building here is a good website with picture examples. help is you more pictures.