Bethlehem Tool Company Made In The USA Toolbox

Excuse me while I gush over a toolbox.
Bethlehem Tool Company
bethlehemtoolcompany.com

[@ghostlight69420]

the real benefit to this is that you always know where the tool you need is: all the way at the bottom

[@seanstewart8943]

just like my klein bags

[@robertrusso8452]

Hey Wes...Seeing I was blessed with the gift of gab as an Italian American, I give you Kudos to be able to talk about an empty metal box for over 11 minutes. I do love the old school tool box. I have a few myself. Keep em coming brother..!

[@FunkFPV]

The scary thing is I cut these videos down to keep them short 😜

[@Rotorhead1651]

One of the first Christmas presents I got, when I was old enough to remember, was a metal toolbox, complete with my first set of wrenches, a pair of pliers, and a set of screwdrivers. Some 50+ years later, I have one of those screwdrivers left. I'm not sure what happened to the box. I left it behind when I enlisted. These up-and-coming mechanic wannabes have no idea the importance of quality in tools and toolboxes. They seem to figure "if it breaks, I'll just buy another". Love your content, brother.

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Nowadays so many crappy tool brands come with lifetime warranties, so if it breaks, you just take it back. They sell so many units to consumers that buy them "just in case" or for a one-time task that they can easily afford to keep replacing the ones used by professionals until they get fed up and get a real brand

[@angelichero6236]

then theres the people who have both good and crap tools. good so you have nice tools to rely on and crap ones that you can cut and modify for those odd jobs that needs a 90 degree wrench, or in my dads case crap tools were also an anger management object for when working on vehicles and he would throw them

[@shorttermhobbyist]

I have a Kennedy from the 70s my old boss gave me that size. It lives in my laundry room now, just the essentials to keep from going out to the garage for every little project, it's one of my mose prized possessions

[@skullfracture2]

I have one of these as well, the wrinkle finish still looks great. Well made.

[@shorttermhobbyist]

@@skullfracture2 mine definitely has some miles on it. It was his road call box for years. Got a nice dent in the lid from standing on it :D

[@JoeTheDIY]

Love those metal tool boxes. Definitely Dad vibes from way back.

[@cueballswr9466]

22ga is something you make duct work out of when you dont want to have to lift much. Im blocked from commenting on the main for some reason. I guess hes gone soft.

[@edyflak]

@@cueballswr9466KZbin censors a bunch of comments. The bot probably thought you were talking about a shotgun

[@DeathDealer1825]

Nah he is a gun enthusiast its just youtube dont jump to conclusions😂​@@cueballswr9466

[@TamagoHead]

My dad was a handy guy, wrencher. I gave to say that some old-school stuff still works. I’m not really into the Milwaukee/Ryobi/DeWalt debate. My toolboxes are set up depending on the job, so I treat them like a fishing box. I think it’s a great review! No idea why Funk is “fondling” his toolbox, but he still has all his fingers.

[@kennethkeokiwhitehead7345]

That toolbox is Awesome. Is a perfect road trip toolbox to go in your vintage Hot Rod or Classic Car.

[@jackreddingpa]

I inherited a 66 Red Mercedes and got the large Red tool case for that exact reason!

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Ironically I'm about 1.5 hours from Bethlehem myself. People can scoff all they want, nothing beats an old school steel toolbox. Awesome to see something like that made in the USA.

[@Z.zz.z.z.zz..zz.z.z..z.z.z.z.]

sounds like you beat off on an old school steel toolbox

[@Rotorhead1651]

​@@Z.zz.z.z.zz..zz.z.z..z.z.z.z. I bet that sounded clever in your head...🤨

[@nasis18]

How is that ironic?

[@poppopwes7144]

@@Z.zz.z.z.zz..zz.z.z..z.z.z.z. You comment like you still live in the basement of your mother’s house

[@dbmission123]

Didn't know they existed, less then an hour from Bethlehem!

[@cyrusmoser1090]

I grew up in Nazareth PA close to Bethlehem PA. My great grandfather worked at Bethlehem steel mill. I have a bunch of old bonney tools made in Allentown PA. It's a bordering town

[@natelax1367]

I used to live in hellertown right up the road from the old mill. It's a casino now but a few of the old buildings are still up. I snuck in a couple times and some of the huge equipment is still inside

[@lifeofavet7057]

Tell me about it im from Brownsville Pa not far from there and i been there. So much industry gone.

[@FunkFPV]

It’s weird that I’ve lived here all my life and I just realized both those towns have bible names 😜🤦🏻‍♂️

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@FunkFPV The mountains of NC used to have a town named Sodom, based on the lamentations of a preacher who gave up on trying to correct the ways of the men in the lumber camp there.

[@streetpunk99]

Bethlehem steel was in Johnstown Pa as well.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

I enjoy your demeanor and you give great information!!! Keep the tool reviews coming!!

[@gregoryv.zimansr4031]

Its looks like a really nice old school tool box. It would make a great gift for a any young kid starting a tool collection and anone needing a small box 10:38to help them get organized. I have small boxes that i have set up for plumbing, electrical, home repair etc. it makes it much easier to be able to brab and go to work on the project. Thankyou and Keep the vioeos coming.

[@TerribleTim9692]

I like the old school steel toolboxes. Mine are all old Craftsman except for the plastic ones that were bought for me. I use them for storage only, because I'm afraid they'll break under normal use. Some of the steel boxes are over 50 years old and are still in use and in good shape, save for scratches and dents. Love em.

[@MrIgottap]

Good on you man proudly promoting local made in the 🇺🇸 PA steel. I have paid my dues in the past next to a furnace humping orange/red hot tons of it through a press making product 40 hours a week for several years. I can attest to the better quality of local steel vs imported and recycled. I’m older now and working like that was good for me but I gave it up to be a maintenance guy and save some wear and tear on my back and body. Now I fix the furnaces and presses instead of running them. This toolbox is immediately going on my wish list. Thanks!

[@beauxtx1959]

My dad had an old Kennedy cantilevered-top brown toolbox. Very hefty. Keep up the good work.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

My stepdad had one of those back in the late '70s...I have zero doubt that it still exists somewhere, they were heavy duty. Very expensive nowdays.

[@Charles-zn5cy]

Saw them at the christkindlmarket and got a red one and love it. High quality and felt good supporting a local company

[@mikemcginley6309]

Its like an old Craftsman toolbox I bought and still have. Its almost 50 years old and still in good shape.

[@jdtvco]

Love it! Yeah when I saw it I had to buy it also. They are local to us we really need to get them on the show they said they were up for it.. true story when I was away my crew sold mine. I need another one

[@ronstone3395]

Lakawanna plant was one hell of an operation. So sad that the steel business is gone we were world leaders at one point

[@joeolejar]

I have felt the need for a toolbox for my electrical tools and test gear. This looks sweet!

[@Paulie771]

Seems like a great Father's Day present that my wife is always asking for suggestions.

[@SGTARTFUL]

That reminds me of my dad’s toolbox from the 70s. Wish I still had all of his tools but life happens. Keep up the great content.

[@herbcraven7146]

I still have my first metal tool box I got back in the nineties, plus a couple of vintage Craftsman boxes. Most of my tools just live in my combination vintage base/modern top Craftsman cabinet now, and when I need to carry tools somewhere, I just fill one of the Dewalt bags that came with my drill or screwdriver with the things I think I'll need. Back when I stored all my tools in my 24" carry-around box, it was almost too heavy to carry.

[@kensmith5694]

A useful thing with a tool box is to stick some cloth to the bottom of the box and the bottom of the box. I usually use wax to do this. The idea is to make a surface that offers some friction to a sliding tool so that the box rattles less. Also: A roll of ducktape and a can of WD40 and a hammer will fit in the box nicely.

[@TylerSnyder305]

This is pretty much a standard design and the formed in tray shelfs tend to be far more common than the chintzy spot welded tabs, with that being said there are multiple different ways to make a box like this and they did it right. Stackon and Homak have had boxes like this in recent years with trays that were plastic, pioneer steel offers an equivalent box ,and Bull metal company does as well but only does contract production for rebranding. If I'm not mistaken Bethlehem steel has been making the parts boxes and such for a long time.

[@joshuaanderson4246]

That metal toolbox remind me of one that me and my dad used to use when we cut down trees for our chainsaw stuff years ago

[@theteenageengineer]

I have 4 Bethlehem cradles, they are built very well, I inherited them from my grandfather who used to work with ceramic and glass so they are full of glass tubing I don’t know what to do with. But they are built really well and I’d totally put steel and aluminum in them if I can ever get rid of the glass.

[@Shmity1962]

I have a 1980 metal Sears craftsman I bought new, looks similar. I think back then you could get one on sale for $19.99

[@sidsunder]

Great review of a good ole american product. I love my old metal Craftsman toolboxes that are all made in the USA before that changed. Cheers to your good and fun honest reviews.

[@pcatful]

I had a nice old metal toolbox, must have been from the 50's or before. It had a panel in the front that you take off and then you can open up drawers. It may have been military, clearly American made. I had to give it up at some point with all my moving around, along with my Navy drafting machine and steel miter saw (a bandsaw and stand that you can adjust for angles, super solid, worked beautifully for fine work).

[@dzannis2]

I still lug around the metal Craftsman tool box my mom gave me for Xmas back in 84, one of the best things ive EVER owned. Will definitely try one of these boxes out!

[@grantrennie]

That looks like a nice tool box , used to get a lot of tool boxes made in the usa here in scotland back in the 80s and 90s then they flooded the place with stanley that comes out of china or israel (zag tools that also make dewalt brand ones and a few other rebrands) My late grandfather used to have the old 1950s metal tool boxes the blue ones and green ones, someone junked the lot when he passed away

[@zendell37]

In a past life I bought a Craftsman metal toolbox like that to store my hobby lithium batteries at work I was using to run old tech portable printers that had bad bstteries. Management was concerned they might burst into flames and I convinced them it would be fine in a metal box. In my current life nobody in the entire building gives a single care about lithium batteries. Even going so far as to collect them and store them all together. I have seen the puffiest batteries in the world and it is hilarious. I asked someone who'd been here years what they expected to happen after they filled their battery bucket with puffy and dangerous lithium batteries. They just shrugged and said that's what So and So decided to do. Since then I've gone through, collected all our batteries, and have responsibly discharged them in a safe manner. We thankful have a lithium battery fire extinguisher, but not for a good reason. Safety is one of our many concerns.

[@dondalrymple5794]

Just thanks. We appreciate the honesty. Keep up the good work.

[@Combo223]

The small toolbox would be perfect for inside the house essentials like a hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, tape measure, some electrical tools/accessories, and spare hardware. I find it much easier to dig through one of these toolboxes than the tool bag I have now. Unfortunately, it is out of my budget.

[@user-rz2th4rp8w]

Nothing wrong with a well made old school tool box. They keep the things that most of us need. I have one , it's just a junk box now. Nuts bolts just stuff but that box was in the back of many cars in my young years. Everything that I had was in it.

[@ceneblock]

The prices aren't that bad, they're high compared to their Chinese counterparts, but I don't feel like it's an egregious amount of money or that they're trying to rip you off for what you're getting. I suspect they'll be cheaper near the holidays, so I may pick one up then. If they're reading this, then I do have a suggestion: swap out the latch for one that you can slap a lock on. I see you can put a lock on the big one, but I think it'd be nice on the small one as well. I also don't see any info about a warranty. It looks very sturdy, but having that guarantee of picking it up and not having the handle fall off would be good.

[@pcolapaddler]

I still have my old gray Craftsman toolbox. I've probably had it for better than 40 years now. It looks like it's been used - which it has. Many boats, buses, cars and trucks have been serviced out of this box.

[@jarrettowen4193]

I’m sold! My son needs his first real tool box this is it. Nice review.

[@SubSonicSubaru]

I love metal toolboxes, especially working on equipment. I have a Trustco japanese made box and it's held up 5 years so far.

[@Raven_96001]

Very cool box. Love American nostalgia tools.

[@paulputnam2305]

Thank You for sharing this video with us. Those are real nice!

[@owenkuntz9108]

You make me want to dig out my grandpas tool box and start carrying that around… except it’s heavy. And doesn’t have wheels.

[@GrendelSheperd]

Solid job man🤙. I have my old boxes from my, dad so I’m good on the me front. I know what one I’ll look for when I get my nephews their wedding gifts though.

[@Ed70Nova427]

Hey! Those are great! I swear, they look like the old hard to find Craftsman boxes. I'm think I'm going to order three of the black 20". Free shipping over $100.00 too. If I am not mistaken, Bethlehem Steel Corporation was one of the largest shipbuilding and steel producers on the planet. The Empire State building is built with that steel. Thanks for the video!

[@eyellgeteven9928]

The only thing I don't like about it, is that they don't have the little lip over the hinge to keep rain out. That's easily solved though...just don't leave it out in the rain! It looks really nice though and I may get a couple of the little parts boxes to help support the company, you can never have enough of that type of box.

[@amillionworms]

Regards from Montgomery County, PA!!!

[@ronmurphy9819]

A good and honest video. Thank you

[@foxwood67]

I like it. The large blue one is right my style

[@davefaust7317]

Bethlehem PA is my home town and I never heard of a tool convention there. I really gotta get out more.

[@FunkFPV]

Looks like they’re really building up the old steel mill area. I’m going to try to get over there this year.

[@SeanPat1001]

That toolbox even sounds good. 😁👍

[@johnnyolson258]

Need more stuff like this. Was looking to buy a kennedy cantilever box recently only to find out they started off shoring them.

[@FunkFPV]

That’s sad 👎🏻 Ship production over seas and it’s just another box

[@Zulda7231]

I just bought one; good review!

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Great! Something to carry my balm in at Christmastime. Maybe myrrh, if the price comes down, in the tray.

[@dehypnotizerz]

Love your t-shirts and the most beautiful flag in the background.

[@dehypnotizerz]

Thanks for the ❤️ on my comment, partner. Big props to anyone unapologetically proud of our flag and not falling into the "woke" trap. Wishing you all the best and hoping for more of those longer vids - you clearly know your stuff and know what the hell you're talking about, being funny at the same time.

[@GenTech365]

You’re a real one

[@machineman6498]

Digging the side handles and drain hole in the tray. Going for “Engineer Red” if in stock.

[@phalanyx3478]

The machinist chests and cantilever toolboxes are the best.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

I've been watching 'The Sheet Metal Dude''s channel, it looks like this is the type of project that wouldn't be too impossible to make with a few entry level sheet metal working tools. Not even spot welding, just riveting the pieces together. He's got lessons and the first project is actually a tool tray. Really looks like an easy project. I have buckles and hinges from an old case that's falling apart that could be harvested. Maybe. Sheet metal runs in my family, though. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea. Still subscribed. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

[@skrotjorgenhellqvist6357]

Jävligt fin verktygslåda jämfört med chinesium lådorna som säljs här i Sverige

[@benjurqunov]

Ja sure ja betcha !

[@mesh1248]

Looks identical to the mastercraft version Canadian tire sell here up north lol

[@KEEPTHOSEGEARSMOVING]

Very Interesting!!! I thought Stanley Vidmar was the only local tool box plant here making MAC and vidmar tool storage.

[@dinobone]

Still using my dads metal toolbox from way back.things built like a tank.

[@gregm1457]

Just bought 3, happy to upgrade from cheap plastic junky ones I have around the shop. Always glad to buy domestic stuff.

[@RealMTBAddict]

USA only

[@MattLitkeRacing]

Looks cool. I’ll try one but I’d like one with drawers made in USA 🇺🇸

[@mercoid]

Nice box. But I’d like to see three rivets on each side of the handle with a slightly over sized extra layer of steel under the lid to disperse the stress at handle attachment point if the box is heavily loaded.

[@danielsantos8625]

Every time you post I find myself buying something else. 😂 looks like my old box is about to retire.

[@FunkFPV]

Don’t worry. I’ve got some videos about junk coming up 😜

[@danielsantos8625]

@@FunkFPV always looking forward to it! 😂

[@haddoxboi]

If they make a top with the punch out for a framing square they would be perfect

[@Edge1775]

Love it..!

[@ajs96350]

They have cases, those I like the look of.

[@edwarddherde9536]

Very cool nice stuff I am looking at them now just need to get past the finance committee

[@poppopwes7144]

🤓 After watching this video I was thinking about you using the box for your recording equipment. If I was going to use the box for recording equipment storage I would probably line the inside with some kind of felt cloth 1/4 inch thick or more. 🤓

[@unwired1281]

👍 there you go‼️

[@EddyGurge]

I have a couple old Park boxes like that. They'll outlast me for sure.

[@encross8058]

awesome

[@craigchiddo2794]

I'm surprised there is a market for these with all the old ones out there

[@myplaylist2310]

Awesome

[@sizzleneck]

Nick has a great channel a great channel, I surprised he doesn't have more subscribers! ( KZbin won't let post his channel? )

[@FunkFPV]

It’s tough to grow an audience from nothing. You just have to keep plugging away and it’ll grow.

[@zachzoltowski1414]

I have a trusco Japanese metal toolbox and I think it’s awesome. Is it heavy, oh yeah but I fit a lot of tools into it.

[@scottfields9214]

Looks like those tray ledges are also designed to be lift handles.

[@j5962]

Only thing missing is a stinky yellow handle screwdriver for that nostalgic smell.

[@chuckdoncsecz6457]

I actually live in Bethlehem and lived here all my life and I have never even heard of the Bethlehem Tool Company. 😂

[@FunkFPV]

They just started up last year. I think I’m going to that museum this spring. I’ve heard it’s pretty cool

[@chuckdoncsecz6457]

There is a neat Industrial Museum which pretty much tells the history of the Bethlehem Steel. There is also a walk along bridge thing directly in front of the old steel stacks and blast furnaces. You will enjoy it. Also, keep up the good work, always rely on your content for a good laugh👍🤣

[@TwiLightVids]

Nice lunch pale

[@zaxmaxlax]

I immediatly tought "it needs to be red or blue", and then I checked their website and the only colors they make are literaly black, red and blue 😂

[@FunkFPV]

I wouldn’t mind a green one 🤔

[@cowboy9257]

That's a lunch box in my neck of the woods...

[@KingKool2099]

They have a red version, too... what is it about red steel that makes a man's heart flutter? It must be the reason every man wants a red convertible...

[@xy101]

It's good to see that you still have 10 fingers!😂

[@FunkFPV]

I still got 10 years before I retire so you never know 😊

[@jackpierce6177]

Yoo I live in Bethlehem LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@Ahhhgghgggggagggghhhh]

Jesus I love you

[@schmojo33]

I know the handle on the top tray adds strength but I always hate how they always get in the way of things I'd like to put in the tray. I prefer having a flexible steel cable or something.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

This is very neat. Unlike some plastic tool boxes, you buy one of these, you have a toolbox for life. Now I'm wondering what fake brand name Harbor Freight would slap on their imitations. Yungstown... Scrapton...Alantown... Bestemer...

[@FunkFPV]

Haha that annoys me so bad that they do that. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@oldnstillworkin5709]

It’s obvious it’s a well built box and I’d love to replace my 30 plus year old craftsman box because it won’t stay latched anymore, however, I just can’t part with $125 for that. Is it worth it? Probably. Best of luck to the company.

[@Jmask245]

we need like 2 videos a week

[@FunkFPV]

I’m barely keeping up with one a week 😜

[@Jmask245]

@FunkFPV gotta pump thos numbers up thos rookies numbers lol I need more man love your channel

[@josephking6515]

Quit your day job and you'll then have plenty of time to make 2 or even 3 videos a week. 😁 There yah go 👍 ...problem solved. 🤭

[@Molon_Labe1776]

It was so sad to see that steel mill close in 2003.

[@FunkFPV]

It’s a shame we shipped all those jobs over seas so politicians can get campaign contributions from investment bankers.

[@Mexicanmike87]

Where are you located? I live in Harrisburg so Bethlehem is also an hour and a half from where I live haha.

[@FunkFPV]

I’m on the other side in Bucks

[@GrantButler]

You're in PA and I haven't heard you say "yins" once!

[@FunkFPV]

Haha That’s the wrong side of PA 😂

[@GrantButler]

@@FunkFPV 🤣

[@nomusicrc]

I LOVE THAT IT'S MADE IN THE USA Why didn't you want to say the website of the company

[@FunkFPV]

I wasn’t sure if it was a .com or .net I guessed right 😁👍🏻

[@joshhunter5614]

I just checked their website ad I don't think the price is bad at all. That would be a $400 box from snap-on.

[@FunkFPV]

Considering how many they’re making the price reasonable.

[@Z.zz.z.z.zz..zz.z.z..z.z.z.z.]

man i bet you can fit so many tools in that

[@josephking6515]

Really nice box but I would have liked the ability to put a padlock (but *not* a Master Lock one) on it to stop the 10mm tools escaping to the neighbours houses. 😲 There was a hole in the bottom left corner of the tray. What's the manufacturers reason for that? I thought maybe to allow liquids to drain but then that would drain into the main part of the box. Can't come up with a real good reason for having it unless it's a drain for when you clean/wash it out. Anyone?

[@ronaldfortier3906]

It sounds like an ammo box weighs more.