Semi-portable toolbox recs

[The Critic]

I have outgrown my current Craftsman toolbox - so I am in the market for a new one.

I am open to new and mint-condition used ones. My tool collection is not huge. The toolbox needs to be able to fit in the Cargo area of my Prius so that I can take it to my parents' house or my friends' house(s) if needs be.

Dimensions would need to be around 32" X 18" X 18". I am not very familiar with toolboxes, but I am guessing that I should be looking for a "top chest" of some kind that I can later use with a more stationary set-up.

Budget is $500 or less.

Thanks!

 

[The Critic]

I THINK I need something like this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Excel-36-in-T...lx#.UVqGGaUaw5g

http://www.harborfreight.com/red-roller-cabinet-top-chest-68787.html

 

[ajchien]

Are you planning to keep the box in the trunk "permanently", or are you planning to take it in and out?

Top boxes of that size when filled with tools ... Are really, kinda heavy. Not really portable.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: ajchien
Are you planning to keep the box in the trunk "permanently", or are you planning to take it in and out?

Top boxes of that size when filled with tools ... Are really, kinda heavy. Not really portable.


I would move it occasionally, definitely not on a regular basis. It would not reside inside of my trunk.

 

[The_Jeff]

I'd get something around 28" wide that stacks, so you have a bottom "garage" for big stuff like sawzalls and a smaller top chest for wrenches and whatever.

http://www.harborfreight.com/roller-cabinet-26-8-drawer-with-8-drawer-top-chest-67831.html

Just throwing that out there, not that one in particular.

Also... security, security, security... how are you going to lock your stuff at home and on the road?

 

[TooManyWheels]

Similar to what you suggested for yourself - Homak H2pro

 

[tom slick]

You need something like this for your tool collection

 

[ajchien]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: ajchien
Are you planning to keep the box in the trunk "permanently", or are you planning to take it in and out?

Top boxes of that size when filled with tools ... Are really, kinda heavy. Not really portable.


I would move it occasionally, definitely not on a regular basis. It would not reside inside of my trunk.


I would really consider 2 smaller boxes. Go to a buddy's place with a 36-40" top box that's filled with tools. That's really difficult to move around. Not only because of weight, but bulkiness. I'd rather move around 2 smaller 26" boxes.

 

[Trav]

One of these would be perfect for you. Its the best there is of this style bar none.
I have its larger brother for moving tools around. Its not cheap but its a true lifetime unit, mine was new in 84 and is still perfect. Maybe a used one on ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hazet-160ST-Assi...6#ht_1246wt_759

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: tom slick
You need something like this for your tool collection

Originally Posted By: Trav
One of these would be perfect for you. Its the best there is of this style bar none.
I have its larger brother for moving tools around. Its not cheap but its a true lifetime unit, mine was new in 84 and is still perfect. Maybe a used one on ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hazet-160ST-Assi...6#ht_1246wt_759

Awesome, thx, I will keep my eye out for one.

Originally Posted By: ajchien
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: ajchien
Are you planning to keep the box in the trunk "permanently", or are you planning to take it in and out?

Top boxes of that size when filled with tools ... Are really, kinda heavy. Not really portable.


I would move it occasionally, definitely not on a regular basis. It would not reside inside of my trunk.


I would really consider 2 smaller boxes. Go to a buddy's place with a 36-40" top box that's filled with tools. That's really difficult to move around. Not only because of weight, but bulkiness. I'd rather move around 2 smaller 26" boxes.


That's a good point. I think my current box is a 26", and I've outgrown it. However, having 2 of them would probably solve my problem.