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Is available in a variety of configurations and made from a variety of materials, with steel being the most popular.
Plastic toolboxes are available in a number of styles as well. Some are suited for light-duty use, while others are comparable to steel in quality.
The highest quality plastic boxes are constructed of polypropylene, and some models can hold up to 75 lbs. of tools.
Some carpenters and precision tool users use hardwood chests because the wood absorbs rust-producing condensation.
Carpenters’ toolboxes are specially designed so carpenters can carry hand saws and framing squares in the same box with other tools.