Photos courtesy of Steve Keim (top left), Igor Polishcuk (top right), Gerald Dahlin (bottom left), and Bob Roux (bottom right)
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A toolbox is more than just a space for technicians to store and organize their tools and equipment. It's the space inside their shop that is solely theirs. It's specified to their needs and can be personalized with stickers, posters, lights, and more to give a sense of who that technician is. Whether the toolbox is large enough to reach from one end of the shop to the other, features a custom paint job, or LEDs to keep things lit, we've featured a variety of unique boxes throughout 2024, so let's take a look back at the top five most read Big-Time Box articles for this year.
The stainless-steel surface of this technician’s workspace works well for taking quick notes that can easily be wiped away later.
Photo courtesy of Igor Polishchuk
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Technician Chris Enright looks for three things in every toolbox: quality, service, and affordability. His EPIQ Series tool cart from Snap-on offers all three.
Emily Markham is the editor of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine.
