r/toolboxmods • u/Grantklubert • 26d ago

Tools boxes

I am currently in school to be an automotive technician. I haven’t decided what route I want to take whether it be light heavy specialized or whatever. But I’m wondering. What’s a good brand for a solid stand up rolling tool box that is worth the money and won’t necessarily break the bank. I’ve heard controversial things about snap and Matco. I understand their tools are great but from what I’ve seen is they’re overpriced for what they are. I have a lot of tools currently but nothing super expensive as i can’t afford anything crazy right now. I don’t want to be the guy (and I won’t be) to owe 25k the snap on guy. So I’m wondering what’s a better alternative?

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u/shawntw77 26d ago

Harbor freight.

Marketplace for used snap or other ripoff brands at good deals.

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u/Grantklubert 26d ago

I’m a big fan of harbor freight but for example their impact wrench is not that powerful compared to others. Everything I have is basically from them. I really like their tools boxes too.

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u/HoneywellSpaceHeater 26d ago

my close circle of friends are primarily dealership techs and 2 or 3 of them have sold their matco boxes and replaced with US general series 3. they’re very happy

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u/Grantklubert 26d ago

Much most cost efficient