Originally Posted by RobTheMod

Hello, ASE master tech speaking here!

Something I learned from the guy who owned the first shop I worked at: Tools make you money. Can't make a living turning wrenches without good wrenches. A tool box, OTOH, is vanity and ego talking. If you've got the cash in the bank, go ahead! if you need to pay the Matco man weekly for the next five years, then I'd think twice. (I'm local- who's your Matco guy, anyway? Curious if we might have the same one as I work in the E. Valley)...

Put this way: Hypothetically, you've got $5000 to spend on tools and a box. Which will make more money for you: $500 Craftsman box with $4500 worth of Craftsman,Mac,Matco,SnapOn inside? Or a $5000 Matco box?

I use a Mac rolling 3 drawer cart and a Craftsman chest, middle, and top box. I paid $250 for the Mac cart used from the Mac man, and $100 for the Craftsman boxes on Craigslist. I'm buying another Craftsman next week. When I get enough to fill 2 Craftsman 3-box towers, then I might think about a serious box- but until then I need to spend money on the tools and not the box! Just a thought!