In every shop, the toolbox tells a story. It reflects how a technician works, what they value, and how they have built their space over time. Beyond holding tools, it serves as a customized workstation, shaped by daily routines and personal preferences. From expansive boxes that anchor an entire bay to detailed finishes, lighting, and one of a kind upgrades, these setups are as individual as the people who use them. Over the past year, we featured a range of memorable Big-Time Boxes that caught readers’ attention. Here are the five most viewed Big-Time Box articles of 2025.
5. Joushua Moore, Cornwell Quality Tools
Technician Joshua Moore has built out a massive 144-inch Cornwell Iron Giant to house his tools and plans to keep expanding it as his shop grows.
4. Dave Swyers, Milwaukee Tool
Technician Dave Swyers built his ultimate mobile toolbox to bring order and full tool access wherever he works, turning a customized setup into a go-anywhere station that keeps everything at his fingertips.
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3. Dustin Moore, Cornwell Quality Tools
This technician customized his Cornwell toolbox into a diagnostic work center built to keep tools and test gear organized and ready so he can keep work moving and customers satisfied.
2. Alex Hess, Moorie's West Bend Honda
“Organization, I feel, is really important because as you grow, toolbox space comes at a premium," says Hess.
1.Felipe Salazar Jr., Technician
Technician Felipe Salazar Jr. upgraded to a Milwaukee Tool setup built for flexibility and visual impact, combining a double bank toolbox, steel locker, tool cart, and a custom mounted PACKOUT wall to keep his paint and collision tools organized and on display.
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Nadine Battah
Editor-in-Chief
Nadine Battah is the editor-in-chief of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been covering the automotive aftermarket since 2021, after graduating from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and marketing.
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