[Shop-talk] Tool boxes

[Lee Daniels]

Not sure what you consider "pricey", but I'd look somewhere other than Sears.
I have a nice but not-too-nice Blue-Point box (Snap-On low-end) that I really
like. But I found the equivalent box at Lowe's, their Kobalt brand, for half
the price, and it's so similar that it may be the same.

If you're near a Lowe's, take a look, here's an example of one of their nice
ones:
   http://tinyurl.com/2ykj66

 - Lee

>   Hi, I'm new to this list and I'm seeking recommendations for a new
> mechanics tool box.  I have an older Craftsman 23" wide unit with 3
> stacking pieces and 14 draws.  I need more space and cant go any higher
> without personally growing a foot or more.  So, I've been looking at the
> craftsman 40-41 inch wide models.  It seems the new home owner type
> boxes feel more cheaply made than mine(thin metal) and the professional
> series are very pricey.  Any advice would be appreciated.  John Mitchell