A mobile tool chest can make a workday go a lot smoother. Finding a mobile tool chest for your needs is the challenge. Let's find the right rolling toolbox. more »

The socket wrench is a wonderfully useful tool for tightening and loosening all sizes of nuts and bolts. Its ease of use makes it a must-have in the basic tool chest. more »

Craftsman tools has been around for a long time producing tools and tool storage for the homeowner and home mechanic. Because of their low price and easy availability, you will find Craftsman tool chests in garages across the country. Like anything else, these boxes need maintenance, including lubricating the drawer glides on occasion. To do that, you must first remove the drawer, and that won't take very long at all. more »

The right tools for trophy and award making can be found in many workshops or garage tool chests. Watch a professional trophy maker demonstrate tools for making trophies in this free manufacturing video. more »

The tape measure has become a staple in household tool chests. While longtime users are typically familiar with the parts of a tape measure, new users might not be aware of some of the functioning parts, such as the locking mechanism. Although there are not many parts of a tape measure, each has a function that serves the overall design. more »

This forge is common amongst wrought iron smiths and farriers in China, where simplicity, budget and function are of a pertinence not always required in the West. It shows in the simplicity and low cost of the design. The buckets used to make this forge are generally available for free. They double as a tool chest with lid. This forge will be sufficient for making knives, hand tools and miniatures, jewelry and small home decor items. more »

Many homeowners have experienced the frustration of needing to do a home repair project but having trouble finding the right tools. An organized tool area can save you both time and money (if you have to go out and buy a tool you already had but could not find when you needed it, that is). Instead of purchasing an expensive metal tool chest, opt to make a wooden toolbox yourself. more »

When working in the yard or inside the home, a wooden workbench is a welcome addition to the DIY tool chest. As a place to rest while working, a small table for tools, or both, the wooden workbench described below is an easy to build version, suitable for most any project. Requiring few tools and built with weight and mobility in mind, the wooden workbench is is a project that can often be completed using scrap wood materials from previous projects. more »

Having the right tool for the job is half the battle. Finding good, convenient storage to make the tool easily available for use is the other half. Garden and yard tools are seasonal and have a tendency to find their way to the back of storage sheds and garages. Build a lean-to shed tool box on the outside of your house to store them. It will provide the shelter needed to keep rugged outdoor tools out of the weather and conveniently located for use. more »