Topic: Tool Storage & Toting Ideas Sought
Race tool storage question for the assembled geniuses. My trusty Craftsman 26" tool chest (bottom, mid, and top box) are is pretty trashed out after 20+ Lemons races over the years. This last race is pretty much the nail in the coffin, as the key drawer (metric sockets) isn't working very well due to the case getting tweaked (again) on the trailer. I've tried various other tool totage/storage methods, but the ones that are easier for toting are horrible for on-site use. I've looked at the 44" and 56" HF chests on sale recently but I'm reluctant to get those because the weight of the loaded chest would be more than we could easily lift onto the trailer for races. I guess we could build a ramp cover and winch it up. We use an open trailer for race travel FWIW.
So I'm looking for suggestions for the replacement tool chest. Needs to hold a lot of hand tools and be portable but used in the home shop/garage too. Does anybody else have a good idea? Thx.
(PS Here's the HF 44". I don't like that I can't get all the 1/2" tall sockets in any drawer other than the top one of the bottom chest, but otherwise it might be the best affordable option out there. I'm not willing to spend four figures on a Snap On, etc)
http://www.harborfreight.com/tool-stora … 68784.html
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