Pelican 0450
Before I decided to purchase this Pelican case, I did check out some other options. One that I considered was the Stanley FatMax 4-in-1 Mobile Work Station, but it isn’t waterproof and doesn’t seem as durable as the Pelican. While the Pelican tool chest is pricier than most of its competition, it has several features that have made it well worth the extra cost.
First off, it’s virtually indestructible. No matter how rough I am with it or how often it gets banged up, it has not been damaged. The same is true, of course, for the tools tucked away safely inside. Secondly, I live in Southern Louisiana and our weather is often humid and wet; like all Pelican cases, this one’s watertight and it ensures that my tools are kept safe from moisture and corrosion. The few times I’ve left the chest in the back of my truck in the rain everything inside the case stayed as dry as can be.
A variety of drawer configurations are available, including custom-made, and the drawers even extract for on-site mobility. This case isn’t light -- about 40 pounds without tools -- however, the trolley handle and wheel system make it possible for me to move it around easily on my own.
Available from Ralph's Industrial Electronic Supplies
Manufactured by Pelican
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Craig C
Wow, what a system. So tempting. How does the foam get cut? Do you send the tools to Pelican?
Did you try the elastic band version? The foam cuts seem awesome, but means you have to know in advance all the tools you will be carrying.
Do you have a recommendation for folks who don't need the waterproof, indestructible version?
Samuel Kleiner
Pelican is awesome. I use a 1490 for a laptop case. If the foam is like with mine, you cut it yourself, but it is quite easy.
John Park
I don't need it, but I NEED it! They have a tool planning kit on the Pelican website you can use to design your layout, so no, I don't think you'd be sending them your tools.
DiscomBob
What the eff? A $560 plastic toolbox?! I think I'm gonna have to pass.
Steven D
This thing is absolutely worth every penny. Especially if you travel with tools.
Eric
That thing is fantastic. I'm just a homeowner so that is way overkill for me, but it's so tempting. Cool Tools should focus on other tool chests as well. Just because others are not as amazing as this one, it would still be nice to get some information on some affordable tool chests that are functional and durable.
Dave
So cool. Yes, DiscomBob, it's made of plastic. And you're made of meat. Deal with it. Pelican cases rule. If this will work aboard a salt-water boating environment, it's got my lifelong admiration. Does Pelican make these in other sizes (like, with only 1 or 2 or 3 drawers?) The physical footprint is fine, I'd just like an assortment of thicknesses.
Thanks for sharing!
Julian Cullan
One slick tool box!
I'm getting one.
Pelican is quality stuff.
elon
Good point, Eric. Does anyone have any affordable, durable tool chests to recommend?
I'd like to hear:
elon at schoenholz dot com
Barry
I used Pelican cases to carry scuba gear, so I can tell you about salt water environments. You can run a truck over them without a problem. I also fly rc giant scale planes and my radio is safest when neatly tucked inside the Pelican case I bought for it.
The tool case is awesome. But check out Pelican's other products.
Steve
That's actually a really good price for that tool box. I paid over $550 for mine.
gary wegrzyn
for that much it better have tools in it
Matthew
I've had one for a couple of months now. I can not recommend this enough for anyone who has to travel with their tools.
Mine came with a few small chunks missing from one of the casters. A quick call to Pelican and they over-nighted two brand new full caster assemblies, no questions asked.
After spending $500 on the box, I didn't want to spring for pallets or custom foam, so I bought some cheap 1/2" thick floor matting at Lowe's. I cut the mats and glued two pieces back-to-back to fill each 1" tray. I then traced my tools and cut out holes with an Exact-o knife. The first one I did was a little rough, but the rest look almost professional. The two layers worked out very well for shallow tools. If I had to do it again, I would not do the glue until after I had done the tool cutouts. I may also have painted the bottom mat for a little more contrast.
The box itself is bulky enough to discourage casual thieves, but not too bulky to make getting it onto a truck bed impossible. It doesn't work well with stairs however. I didn't think I'd find a use for the top tray, but it comes in handy when I don't want to tote the whole box around with me.
lens42
I know Pelican has a great rep, but I'd have to pause before spending big bucks on a tool chest that uses only friction drawer slides. and has drawers that are not supported in full extension. I have a few boxes like that now and I regret purchasing them. The plastic friction slides may seem OK in the store, but get annoying quickly when the drawers are full. Maybe Pelican uses some magic that solves these problems, but that was not apparent from the video.