TM 9-243TYPES AND USESTool boxes are used for storing tools. They are usuallymade of steel, but wood and plastics are also used.Portable tool boxes are used for carrying and storing avariety of hand tools. Both special and common tools,such as mechanic’s, electrician, and carpentry tools canbe found in tool boxes. Chest-type tool boxes generallycontain larger tools, such as specialized automotivetools or machinist’s tools, requiring a more permanentlocation. Some larger tool boxes are mounted on wheelsso they can be moved easily from place to place. Toolbags are usually made of canvas. Like the boxes, theyare available in a variety of sizes and serve similarfunctions.Examples of tool boxes are illustrated below.MECHANIC’S TOOL BOX (Chest Type)PORTABLE CARPENTER’S TOOL BOXCANTILEVERED TRAY TOOL BOXREMOVABLE TRAY TOOL BOXFIVE-DRAWERPORTABLE TOOL BOXHARDWOOD MACHINIST’S TOOL BOX (Chest Type)4-2CANVAS TOOL BAG
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