It's always a good idea to start with a small test spot when working with a new cleaning agent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions or use your home mix and apply it to a small portion of your toolbox. Wait 24 hours and if you see the desired result, continue cleaning and polishing your aluminum box. We love a toolbox in the Tinker and Fix house. All sizes, all colours. We use them for everything from storing tools, to keep art supplies together. Any metal boxes should be coated with anti-corrosion compounds to protect them from premature rusting. It is worth considering that the protective finish erases over time and you need to apply the box with a new protective layer. Number of compartments It's admittedly not the cheapest steel tool box available, but the Trusco 14-Inch 2-Level Steel Tool Box is likely the most attractive, as well as the best designed. This Japanese-made blue steel tool box opens from the center, revealing a large inner compartment topped by a a split upper compartment that glides outwards smoothly without fiddly latches or clasps. Each half of the upper level has five compartments, but if desired, you can remove the dividers to create a larger space.

For a mechanic’s tool chest, look for durable ball bearing-style casters that roll easily and swivel. These casters allow the tool box to roll and maneuver easily.

Choose the Best Cantilever Tool Box

A cantilever toolbox is used for professional technicians, who at the same time require storage space and portability. These storage units are made of plastic or metal and have a solid structure. Typically, such toolboxes have a sliding lid that opens a few foldable compartments. There’s only one thing that’s a bit more complex about the Japanese tool boxes and that’s their names and brands. So, let’s simplify it for you... Finished in Bright Red, Silver, Green, Blue or Olive (we are struggling to source some colours from Trusco at the moment. If you are looking for Blue or Olive have a look at the alternative branded box below) Before shopping for the best tool box, become familiar with the various types on the market, ranging from the classic metal box with a carry handle to full-blown workstations that can organize an entire workshop. This section explains the different types of tool boxes and what DIYers need to know about them. Hand Carry

Whilst Toyo make and sell their own colours and all sizes of steel toolbox, they also, at the same time, make toolboxes for many other companies. Which is why you may look at pressed steel toolboxes and wonder whether they are different, other than perhaps the name on them, or their colour.Almost all tools are made from durable steels or other metals, so adding even a few of these to a tool box can make toting it around difficult. Wheels can make a big difference.