![]() ![]() Each smaller box has convenient side handles and another handle in front for carrying. We liked the way we could push the bottom of the side latches to separate the boxes-a speedy and easy process. Side latches on the smaller boxes snap securely to the other boxes to transport them as a single unit. The base box boasts 8-inch all-terrain wheels. The large base box is 15.5 inches high, while the middle-size box is 12 inches high, and the smallest box is just 7 inches high. The bottom tool box is the largest, and it’s spacious enough to hold bigger items-we put in two circular saws and a reciprocating saw, and we still had room to spare.Īll three boxes are 20 inches wide and measure 13.5 inches from front to back. ![]() The three individual boxes are made of rugged molded plastic. We’re familiar with the quality of tools and accessories DeWalt puts out, so we weren’t surprised that this three-in-one tool-box combo took top honors in our lineup. After testing, we added and averaged the points to create our lineup and to determine the best categories for each portable tool box. ![]() We analyzed the size and shape of the storage spaces so we could recommend the best usage.ĭuring the tests, we awarded points for each tool box based on a rubric-the better they performed, the higher the scores they received. When maximum load capacity was listed, we filled the boxes with free weights to match the capacity and then carried it or rolled it around to see how well it functioned under the weight load. If the manufacturer said the box was impact-resistant, we dropped it on concrete. For example, when the tool-box manufacturer said the product was water-resistant, we closed it and sprayed it with our garden hose’s jet nozzle. We noted problems and issues with how lids fit, and we added specific tests if the manufacturer made a claim. We latched and unlatched the boxes repeatedly to see how smooth and secure they were. In the actual testing phase, we examined each box to determine the quality of construction and design. We considered brand names-after all, who knows better what pros and DIYers need to care for their tools than a tool manufacturer, such as DeWalt or Milwaukee? Still, we didn’t automatically eliminate tool boxes from smaller or niche brands if they met our other criteria and came with good customer reviews. In our quest to find the best portable tool boxes available, we extensively researched nearly 50 models, analyzing their pros and cons, and from that list, we selected the above tool boxes to test. Photo: Glenda Taylor How We Tested the Best Portable Tool Boxes
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