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Customers find this tool box to be heavy-duty and well worth its price, appreciating its perfect size for portability and RV basements. The storage capacity is praised for fitting all tools perfectly, and customers like its functionality, organization, and appearance. The drawers receive mixed feedback – while many say they open and close smoothly, others report they don't lock properly.

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95 customers mention "Build quality"86 positive9 negative

Customers find the toolbox well-made and heavy-duty, noting that it holds up well to abuse.

"…The entire box has a solid and sturdy feel from the smooth opening drawers to the latches and hinges for top cover…." Read more
"…Not only was the quality equal, there are some design improvements…." Read more
"…Mine showed up in perfect condition, and everything lines-up properly and works as it should…." Read more
"…Was happy to find this and purchased. The toolbox is of sturdy construction and the doors slide easily, even when loaded…." Read more
57 customers mention "Value for money"54 positive3 negative

Customers find the toolbox well worth its price.

"…For the reasonable price of this box, I'm happy with what I got." Read more
"This is a great product it you are really into handywork. I don't really do much fixing so I had no idea the tool box was so big…." Read more
"…There is not a lot to say other than it does what I wanted. The price was decent, if came quickly and undamaged, so all is good." Read more
"Excellent, heavy duty tool box. High quality sliding drawers. The drawers do not come out unless you open the top lid first…." Read more
53 customers mention "Look"53 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the toolbox, describing it as nice and awesome, with one customer specifically praising its design improvements.

"…It does everything I expect it to, along with a nice look and feel, I'll have this for years to come." Read more
"…Craftsman Toolbox I bought about 30 years ago, which still looks and works great…." Read more
"Great little tool box. A little heavy so you may want to limit how far you carry it, but that's not really that big of a deal…." Read more
"This is a decent toolbox for the average person, but I don't think it would hold up to daily use by a professional…." Read more
33 customers mention "Size"30 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the toolbox, finding it perfect for their needs and portable enough to fit in RV basements.

"…and he uses it all the time.. very fast service getting it here perfect size and just as advertised. Will buy from you again. Thank you" Read more
"…This great box is portable. The ball-bearing drawer guides are smooth and work perfectly even when loaded with heavy tools…." Read more
"Practical small tool chest. It's limited in space for larger items like levels and mallets…." Read more
"…Fits perfectly on the counter in my laundry room…." Read more
29 customers mention "Storage capacity"25 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the tool box's storage capacity, noting it fits all their tools and has plenty of space.

"…Overall there is plenty of space, I keep electrical tools such as a soldering kit, wire, crimp connectors, and a heat gun in the top and smaller…" Read more
"…It is perfect to hold my recent purchase of mechanic Craftsman tool…." Read more
"Enough to fit all my tools in…." Read more
"…And it is definitely a great buy. Very sturdy. Holds most of my tools and is great in keeping them in separate order…." Read more
21 customers mention "Functionality"21 positive0 negative

Customers find that the toolbox works well, with the drawers moving smoothly, and one customer mentions it is very useful in the shop.

"…up in perfect condition, and everything lines-up properly and works as it should…." Read more
"…The ball-bearing drawer guides are smooth and work perfectly even when loaded with heavy tools…." Read more
"…Worked out great gave it 4 stars for the locking clips where all bent up. Nothing. A hammer can't fix" Read more
"Craftsman toolboxes are the best. Well made, strong and the drawers work smoothly even when loaded with tools. I only have Craftsman toolboxes…." Read more
16 customers mention "Organization"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the toolbox helps keep their tools organized, with one mentioning it's great for small items and another noting it's easy to access everything.

"I was looking to relocate my tools in my kitchen drawer. Just simple tools that I use around the house and don't have to bug my husband for…." Read more
"…Very sturdy. Holds most of my tools and is great in keeping them in separate order…." Read more
"Using for the surplus fishing tackle. Nice way to organize sharp hooks." Read more
"Best tool box ever, keeps all my heavy wrenches organized in the drawers and separate from my smaller tools…." Read more
38 customers mention "Drawer lockability"18 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the tool box's drawers: while some report they open and close smoothly, others mention that they don't lock properly and don't stay closed.

"…The drawers open and close smoothly, and the lid is alright (it's finicky to close, doesn't land it the right position and needs a little fiddling…" Read more
"…The drawers stay in a closed position when pushed with a little pressure on the right side of the tray so there's no chance of the drawer creeping…" Read more
"…Takes some effort to latch securely due to the deformity." Read more
"…The two main differences are the drawers on the new one are removable, and under the drawer handles where you place your fingers to open the drawer…" Read more





Sturdy Toolbox

5 out of 5 stars

Sturdy Toolbox
I bought this Craftsman 3-drawer toolbox to store bicycle tools, metric sockets, and hex wrenches. I have this great toolbox perched on top of a Craftsman middle box, on top of a Craftsman roll-away. This great box is portable. The ball-bearing drawer guides are smooth and work perfectly even when loaded with heavy tools. I have a larger Craftsman roll-away for my automotive tools that is over 30 years old. That old Craftsman toolbox is larger but has the same construction as my newer Craftsman roll-away, which includes the 3-drawer top box. Craftsman got toolbox construction perfected a long time ago, and they changed their sturdy construction not one tiny bit.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018

    Exactly as expected. The empty box is quite heavy, fully loaded up this box will be extremely heavy. For my purposes, its to be a stationary tool box that will sit inside a shelf system and it works brilliantly in that respect. The entire box has a solid and sturdy feel from the smooth opening drawers to the latches and hinges for top cover. The drawers stay in a closed position when pushed with a little pressure on the right side of the tray so there's no chance of the drawer creeping back out, which is nice feature. The included diagrams show the drawer tracks can be oiled and drawers removed if needed. By default, when the top cover is down it engages a bar down the back of the box that locks all the drawers in place, this is helpful should you have to move the toolbox. The locking bar can be removed by tapping out a single large pin that holds that bar in place and the bar pulls out, which I have done. It does everything I expect it to, along with a nice look and feel, I'll have this for years to come.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017

    I was looking for a new toolbox to dedicate to my bike tools and was quite surprised when I found this one. It is nearly identical to the 4-drawer Craftsman Toolbox I bought about 30 years ago, which still looks and works great. When I received this one I did a very close one on one comparison with my older one expecting the quality to be less, but I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the quality equal, there are some design improvements. The two main differences are the drawers on the new one are removable, and under the drawer handles where you place your fingers to open the drawer is larger and smoother than the old one. If I needed another toolbox I would buy this again without hesitation.

    30 people found this helpful


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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020

    I'm old enough to remember when Craftsman really was a quality American tool brand, one that you went to a Sears & Roebuck store to buy. Different world. These days, you know they must be manufacturing in Asia to stay competitive. Anyway, I decided on this box, based on reviews of what's available on Amazon, and on a little bit of residual faith in Craftsman. Mine showed up in perfect condition, and everything lines-up properly and works as it should. Quality seems essentially identical to a pair of Kobalt boxes that I also have. For the reasonable price of this box, I'm happy with what I got.

    6 people found this helpful


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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019

    Had this toolbox a number of years ago and really liked it, but I passed it along to a family member. Missing it and finding that the tool bags were not cutting it (no pun intended), I went on the search for a replacement. Was happy to find this and purchased. The toolbox is of sturdy construction and the doors slide easily, even when loaded. The drawers can be removed for easy cleaning or placement of lining material. The locking bar can also be defeated so that you can slide drawers out without opening the lid. Very happy with purchase, delivery and quality of this toolbox.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024

    This is a great product it you are really into handywork. I don't really do much fixing so I had no idea the tool box was so big. The tool tox I had I brought with coupons used from my older sisters smocking Virginia Slims. I collected her empty cigarette pack and turned them in for a free bright yellow metal tool box filled with a starter set of tolls and supplies. Most of the tools disappeared because my father and nephew borrower then and since the tools were so great; they neglected to return them. I still have a few of the tools; and the tool box was kind of beat up; so I thought I was replacing the old tool box with this extremely large new toolbox.
    When this one arrived; I was extremely shocked how large it was. I gave it away and brought a small one which more so suits my needs. I now see what people mean when they say measure several times before doing anything that is connected with size 🙂
    I would have giving the rate the full five stars, since it may be right for everyone else; but it was just not my size


  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024

    Was the perfect size from my teenage grandson to start on his tool box. We bought starter tools and he uses it all the time.. very fast service getting it here perfect size and just as advertised. Will buy from you again. Thank you


  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017

    Great little tool box. A little heavy so you may want to limit how far you carry it, but that's not really that big of a deal. Handle is sturdy, drawers don't open until the top is lifted up. Only thing I don't like is that when undoing the two clips, the flap for the lock sometimes keeps the top from opening (I don't use a lock).
    Overall there is plenty of space, I keep electrical tools such as a soldering kit, wire, crimp connectors, and a heat gun in the top and smaller things like miscellaneous tools, a torque wrench, and cleaning supplies in the drawers.
    Latches and joints seems relatively high quality, no issues so far.


  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024

    This is a quality product that is getting harder to find. Get a couple while they last, everything is going to plastic.





Product Summary: Craftsman 3-Drawer Metal Portable Chest Toolbox Red

From CRAFTSMAN
Steel construction protects your gear in rough environments
Locking latch available for added security
Flip-up handle makes carrying fast and easy
Sturdy latches keep the unit closed while in transit

Customers say

Customers find this tool box to be heavy-duty and well worth its price, appreciating its perfect size for portability and RV basements. The storage capacity is praised for fitting all tools perfectly, and customers like its functionality, organization, and appearance. The drawers receive mixed feedback – while many say they open and close smoothly, others report they don’t lock properly.

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