Tool Box With Power Drawer

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CAT 3 Drawer Metal Tool Box

Over at Amazon, this CAT 3-drawer portable metal tool box is listed as a deal, with a $54.69 price tag. It's "was" price is listed as $72.99.

I used to have Craftsman tool boxes of this style, and they were quite handy. One was a 2-drawer tool box, and the other a 3-drawer, just like this one. There's a good chance that the tool boxes were made by the same OEM.

The drawer slides are rated to 25 lbs, which isn't unreasonable for a box this size. The tool box measures 20.5″ L x 8.6″ D x 11.8″ H.

I didn't show it here, because the available image isn't that good, but there's a top handle, sized for one hand. While the box can get heavy when fully loaded, I like the absence of side handles; in my experience, the smooth sides makes the tool box a little easier to store.

There's a very similar Waterloo model that's priced at $63. Compared to the Waterloo, this CAT tool box has an added cantilever tool tray in the top lid compartment. My guess is that this is made by Waterloo, and the upper tray and color scheme are CAT-specific.

My Craftsman tool chest, which I gave to my father when my needs changed, was able to hold a good amount of hand tools. The drawers are shallow and small, so there are no illusions that this can hold ALL of one's tools. It's more of a roadbox or suitable for a portable tool kit.

I suppose that this could be your only tool box, if you're just starting out.

Price: $55

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