Specialist Wooden Tool Chests

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We have already spoken about the more basic types of wooden tool chests available and this covered those boxes that have been knocked together by the tradesman to serve as an everyday storage box. It is unlikely that these tool chests serve as the longer term storage space for smaller and more valuable items in the tradesman’s inventory.

The best way to keep the majority of tools and accessories in order is with a specialist tool chest, one that is comprised of drawers and multiple compartments that help in ensuring each piece of equipment is in its own spot. This not only makes it easier to find things but it will mean that there will be less likelihood for the components to become damaged.

Speaking personally, I feel that the best choice when looking for a quality tool chest is to buy a wooden tool chest. They have been around for many years and are generally solidly built to last for a long time. Companies such as Gerstner have been responsible for outstanding examples and the vintage wooden specialist tool chests are available and highly regarded today.

Apart from the fact that wooden tool chests look solid in their construction they also provide you with a variety of options and configurations. They are often made up of many drawers and within those drawers are small compartments where nails, screws, bolts, nuts and other bits and pieces can be stored and accessed quickly. In a separate area you might find a couple of larger compartments that will hold bigger pieces of equipment, often the box has padded sides so the equipment does not become damaged or blunted by knocking against hard surfaces.

When taking a look on an online auction site such as eBay you will see that there is quite a large selection of wooden tool chests that range from the smaller versions that may consist of 8 or 9 drawers to larger, more substantial types containing 15 to 20 drawers and multiple storage compartments.

So what might you expect to have to pay for these tool chests? Naturally, they are going to cost more than similarly sized plastic tool chests, but you can expect them to last a lot longer and provide you with a piece of equipment that you should be proud to own. An 8 drawer machinist wooden tool chest sold recently for less than $80.00 while a larger vintage Gerstner tool chest in very good condition sold for $435.00. Of course, quality counts and these types of wooden tool chests often have multiple bidders as those in the know are aware of just how well made they actually are.

Even if you don’t plan on using one of these wooden tool chests for the storage of your tools, they make very worthwhile investment items. The quality of the craftsmanship that has gone into many of these chests means that they are very likely going to appreciate in value in the coming years.