13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Not tough enough!,
November 22, 2011 James W Wiseman (LA JOLLA, CA, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEWALT DWST08203 Tough System Case, Large (Tools & Home Improvement)
I bought the large case about two weeks ago. Intended use was to store and transport my 35 lb. pipe-threading machine. It fit inside nice and secure. Sent it out to the job site with my son in the back of my truck bed. When it came back to the shop I unloaded the case and then noticed that a small triangle tab on the bottom of the case had snapped off. Seemed to be air bubbles in the plastic that must be causing weakness. No big deal I thought. Next day when the case came back from the job site I saw that one of the side handles had broken off as well. The tabs that the metal hinge pin secures to is not strong enough. The structural foam is not up to the job. DeWalt needs these cases to be much tougher than this. To bad. I hoped for better quality from DeWalt. Before this happened I also bought another large case and six small cases. I was planning on purchasing two of the extra large cases when they became available. I guess I'll wait to see how the other cases will hold up over the...Read more
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
the right tool box when you leave your tools outside,
December 17, 2011 Mike Holstein "blu-ray viewer" (Bergen, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DWST08203 Tough System Case, Large (Tools & Home Improvement)
I end up hauling my tools all over the place; my brother in law's farm, my parents cabin in the wilderness etc. I have now purchased several tough system tool boxes. They are tough enough to throw into the back of my truck, easy to stack together when space is at a premium and water proof enough to leave outside. Perfect for what i need. they are not cheap but worth it for me
Rough and Tough Little Box,
May 15, 2012 Dewalt Lover - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DWST08203 Tough System Case, Large (Tools & Home Improvement)
I am in the Military and have seen a lot of storage and tool boxes. This by far is the best i have ever seen. I have dropped them. They have gotten rained on. They have been sat on. I have even used them as sawhorses. At no time they have failed me. I hope to buy another complete set.
The storage inside the small one is perfect for everyday items like a impact and sockets and whatever nuts and bolts you might need. I got thin strips of Velcro and placed on the bottom of the tray boxes that come inside the main box. this prevents them from moving if you have one or two out and spilling. I took 4 of them out to make room for my dewalt impact.
The medium is perfect for your hand tools and sanders. The saw blade and drill bit holder made in to the box keeps everything right where it needs to be when you need it.
The large one fits both my sazall and my C-saw with room for other tools.
The Cart with its rail support is perfect for loading and...Read more
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