Types of Tool Boxes and Cabinets The most common materials used for construction are steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic. Steel designs are the most durable of all tool box and cabinet types. They provide exceptional strength and longevity and are easy to care for.

Small tools Fill your toolbox with basics such as a set of Allen keys, a measuring tape, electrical and duct tape, a builder's knife and the all-important builder's pencil (or a few if yours often go walkabout).

Manufacturers often use different gauges of steel for various sections of the frame. For example, 16G steel for the top and bottom, and 18G or 20G for the sidewalls, posts, and channels. The gauge of steel used is generally reflected in the net weight of the tool chest.