Toolbox Advice Please

[NYC Tiny Shop]

I need a portable tool box to store my Table Saw things...Incra Miter Gauge 1000HD, pair of Grr-rippers, Rockler Featherboard, Wixey angle gauge, etc...and also my Festool CMS-GE router table stuff...height gauge, some of the little CMS-GE things.  I was looking at this Stack-On box. Anyone have experience with it, or think that there is something better that I should consider? Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-GMY-26RPS-26-Inch-Professional-Removable/dp/B0026T4JVE/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1392239687&sr=8-25&keywords=Tool+box#productDetails

P.S. I like that it's made in the USA.

 

[Wooden Skye]

Couldn't you make a systainer work, or is the miter bar to long to fit? 

 

[GhostFist]

I'm starting to think custom boxes are the way to go. I have a good many systainers now, and they're good, but don't fit everything. I'm strongly considering just taking the inserts out to use in custom built boxes that lock together, can lock shut, and have a drawer mechanism in them, as opposed to unstacking everything just to get to what I need.

 

[Luzzy]

I find the Sys Midi to be great and I'd imagine a Maxi could hold a ton. This year I put all my hand tools in a Sys Storage. THAT , is a great little box. I stack a Sys Storage,Sys 2(for my cordless impact,drill,bits,charger),Sys 4 for three Lasers and a measurer on a Sys Cart. I actually enjoy going in for tools now

 

[NuggyBuggy]

I wouldn't want to put too many things in a Maxi.  They get heavy.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Couldn't you make a systainer work, or is the miter bar to long to fit?  

The miter bar is too long.  FWIW, I'm not married to using systainers for storage. Festool has these boxes too over-priced for my blood...heck, they should be about $25 each.
This Made in the USA Stack-On tool box appears to be much better quality than the cheap and easy-to-crack systainer plastic.  (IMO, these systainers should be the next thing that Festool lowers the price on.)
Besides, I was going to fasten the toolbox to the portable stand, somehow. No, interest in stacking storage.  I have enough tall columns of Festools. Now, it's about fitting things in-between and inside things. Instead of storage boxes, I would rather spend money on wood and more tools.

 

[rljatl]

I have a similar toolbox that I got from Sears.  It's a pain in the rear because if you put heavy tools in the tool tray the sides of the toolbox distort to the point that the tray falls down inside the box and the contents of the tray spill out.  The plastic sides of the box are too flimsy.

The one I have is exactly like the red Stack-On 23" toolbox further down on the page you linked to.  Not recommended.

 

[rvieceli]

I've got three or four of these that I have had for at least 20 years if not longer.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Contico-26-in-Structural-Foam-Flat-Roof-Tool-Box-8260BK-1/202559503#specifications

They are tough and hold up  great. the flat top ones can stack

 

[Walk On Wood]

NYC, have you seen the dewalt tough boxes? http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWST08203-Tough-System-Large/dp/B005HNJQAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392248919&sr=8-1&keywords=Dewalt+tough. I have several and have found them to be virtually indestructible. I frequently use them as a step stool (i weigh 240lbs). They make several different sizes and configurations

 

[w802h]

I have owned a Stanley 28" Structural Foam Toolbox for 8 years now.  Two years ago I added the 23" version that had a Bostich label, but the same design.  The metal latches are tough, the seal does a great job of keeping things dry albeit under a leaky truck cap, and I routinely load plywood or framing lumber on top of it - even in the cold - and wouldn't think twice about standing on it.  The 28" was the longest toolbox I could find when I bought it.  I've been very happy with these purchases.  

I use the cheaper Dewalt boxes for fasteners, but I don't lock them together; I've organized them by task so I rarely need them all in a day and nails/screws get heavy fast.  I agree that the systainers are overpriced.  While I haven't broken one, I'm not sold on their durability either.  As neat as it is, the lock together feature isn't that important for me since I can usually drive right to the door, contend with mud/snow/dirt driveways, and lots of steps.  (I do a lot of bathroom remodels, so I'm often upstairs.)

 

[w802h]

Three months with no problems with these fastener boxes

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-12-Compartment-Deep-Pro-Organizer-DWST14825/203367153

Here's a link to the Stanley Boxes

http://www.homedepot.com/p/FATMAX-28-in-Tool-Box-028001L/100624569

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Okay, no Stack-On. All of these other options do look much better! Thanks! Your experience and recommendations are much appreciated!

 

[GarryMartin]

NYC, have you seen the dewalt tough boxes? http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWST08203-Tough-System-Large/dp/B005HNJQAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392248919&sr=8-1&keywords=Dewalt+tough. I have several and have found them to be virtually indestructible. I frequently use them as a step stool (i weigh 240lbs). They make several different sizes and configurations

+1

Awesome toolboxes.

 

[Sparktrician]

Another noteworthy tool box is the Durabull by Rubbermaid.  These things are seriously sturdy.  I first started using them in the '90s and haven't managed to break any of them yet.  I have them in both 26" and 35" sizes for various purposes. 

 

[basswood]

I bought this 100 year-old paneled tool box today.

I wonder how many plastic tool boxes will last that long. This one was probably used for decades. 34" by 17" by 9" and it weighs 15 pounds empty. It has homemade spring clamps just inside the lid, I think for holding a pencil or pencil compass/scribe. And some homemade hooks. I have figured out the ingenious place the box held a framing square.

The lid folds down to reveal a two hand saw till with leather straps to hold the saws in place.

I am going to set this one up in the shop with antique tools and make a copy adapted for site use.

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