Toolboxes, bags, and mobile chests are very useful for carrying equipment to a job site. In the workshop, screwdrivers, washers, and bolts also find their place in a trolley, a tool cabinet, or storage bins. Every DIY enthusiast knows that well-organized tools save time.
The screw and tool storage systems to favor in the workshop.
- Stackable storage boxes and bins offer a significant space-saving advantage by promoting storage height. Even when stacked, open-front bins facilitate access to nuts, screws, washers, etc.
- Installing fixed shelving allows for great accessibility and the organization of several storage boxes by gaining height. With this system, the arrangement of the storages can be changed at will, and that, in a short time. It is preferable to use rows of different colors to optimize the visual organization of the storage system.
- Cabinets and storage chests are a bit more expensive than plastic bins. However, these storages are more sturdy and facilitate the storage of large volume equipment. Versions equipped with padlocks allow for securing tools. Storage chests are handy for storing tools on job sites.
The parameters to consider when choosing your box and storage bin.
- Steel is a durable material, but corrosive (when scratched) and heavy.
- Polypropylene is shock-resistant and proves to be reliable in the long term.
- Composite materials are generally lighter and stronger.
- The load that the storage can bear should be evaluated beforehand.
- The empty weight of steel sheet storages should also be considered in the choice of the toolbox or bin.
Consider the work environment in which the storage will be installed.
- Contact with hydrocarbons, grease, water, or acids requires more suitable materials such as composite or synthetic materials.
- The robustness and lifespan of the storage depend on the material chosen.
- Outdoor work requires waterproof storages to protect tools from moisture, dust, and bad weather.
- It is necessary to use an anti-theft system or padlocks to guarantee the security of one's tools. If they are not already integrated into the storage, they can most often be added afterwards.
The choice of a toolbox or storage bin for tools essentially depends on their uses and the user's work environment. These conditions dictate the models as well as the materials to favor.
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