
The right one for you is the tool chest that is sized to comfortably handle your entire tool collection, and yet still fit in your garage or other work area. You'll find options with just three or four drawers, and beasts with more than 10 drawers. The vast majority of tool chests are made of metal, typically steel, but some smaller tool chests are all or partly heavy-duty plastic. Most tool chests have wheels this is especially important if you need to move your tools closer to your worksite while tackling a project, but then want to push the chest back out of the way when you are finished. Larger tool chests are often two pieces-a top chest with drawers atop a bottom cabinet that might also have drawers, or might have open space for storing larger tools.

Tool chests are typically similar to a cabinet, with multiple drawers and often a top that lifts up to reveal further storage for smaller items. And a tool chest is the best option to meet those needs. But when it comes to a large collection of tools-and if you are a professional or hobbyist mechanic or carpenter, or simply love to have a major DIY project in the works at all times, chances are you've accumulated an impressive set of tools over the years-those tools need a home that provides enough space and organizational options to keep them clean, undamaged, and easy to find when you need them.

The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĪ small, basic tool collection, or a set of emergency tools kept in the car or a closet, does best in an equally small portable tool box.
