Features and scope
The tool cabinet is a convenient closed-type chest of drawers in which you can store tools and various accessories. Depending on the type of product, they may provide for the use of the tabletop as a hand workbench. This pedestal allows you to optimize the workflow.
Structurally, the tool cabinet can have a number of its own differences. For example, a product may have drawers of different sizes. Their number, the color of the case and the fronts of the boxes can also vary. Pedestals differ in size, shape and type - they are stationary or mobile. The latter have wheels and are able to move around the workshop, workshop, that is, directly to the place of work. The product can have not only drawers with a pull-out mechanism, but also compartments for storing dimensional repair tools.
In order to prevent rust, the metal is coated with a special paint. The products have metal tabletops covered with rubberized material and supplemented with sides and mounts for hand tools.
Tool cabinets with drawers are also versatile in terms of areas of application. For example, in addition to production workshops and laboratories, they are indispensable in car workshops, standard garages, as well as in metalworking enterprises. In this case, the tool cabinet can be of a standard or rotary type. It can look like a table, have sliding and hinged doors.
Varieties of designs
There are several categories of tool boxes, the main differences of which are in design, material of manufacture and dimensions. But if everything is determined with the material, then you need to choose a suitable design. Below are the main types of tool boxes that can be made from metal.
Modular boxes, containers
Table. Classification of tool boxes.
| Product type, photo | Description |
|---|---|
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Cart |
Large tool box with castors. The trolley is designed to move drills, welding machines and other overall equipment. |
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Dresser |
A stationary piece of furniture, the design of which consists of several compartments that slide out. It is large in size, so you can store many items of different sizes in it. |
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Case |
Another type of tool box, which is a small box with a convenient handle. Similar structures are intended for storing tools designed for minor repairs. The cases are small, so you can carry them with you. |
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Multi-tiered box |
A small toolbox with many different sized compartments. The design is intended for the integrated storage of working tools and parts. If desired, the multi-tiered box can be placed in the trunk of the car for further transportation. |
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Open box |
One of the simplest types of tool box, which is a small open box with a special handle for transportation. The product can be made from different materials, such as wood, metal or plastic. |
Varieties
Such pedestals can be classified according to several criteria. For example, in the direction of opening drawers, they are divided into two classes: TU and TI. One series differs from another in the width and depth of the drawers. For modifications of the TU class, the boxes are wide, but shallow. The TI variants are distinguished by greater depth and smaller width.Of these, TU varieties are considered more functional products.
According to the installation method, the tool cabinets can be divided into two categories: stationary and mobile. The first options do not provide for movement from place to place. Such furniture is located near the machine in order to provide quick access to the necessary tools.
By the type of material, products are not only metal, but also wooden. For example, when making such a cabinet at home, someone uses plywood, choosing sheets of 4, 8, 10 and 12 mm. For assembly, use special glue and nails. Varnishing is performed with yacht varnish and a brush.
