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A compact steel cantilevered toolbox with two levels, from toolbox specialist Toyo Steel. Upper two levels include 8 separators for storing organizing small items such as nuts, bolts, and nails, while the bottom compartment has plenty of room for your larger tools. Toyo has been making tool boxes in Japan since 1969.
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