I Flew to America to Buy 5 Toolboxes That Are NOT Available in the UK!

[@ShadowFoam]

Want to see the best tools I found in America? Check out the video I made right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHK9o4qvm56EatU

[@conradsmith7752]

I don't understand how I haven't come across your channel before. It's the sort of thing I always want to watch!

[@stuartandrews4344]

Same here, only just found it as well.

[@philquinn6375]

Me too !

[@davidcase4041]

Have to agree with most of the comments, Toughbuilt looks the dog’s. Couldn’t think of a better way to spend time in the US. Very jealous 😊

[@ShadowFoam]

Couldn't agree more!

[@spiket4]

I'm looking forward to the Toughbuilt in the UK.

[@ShadowFoam]

So am I! You should see some of the Toughbuilt tools I’ve got my hands on!

[@user-fy4xn7hh2p]

Can’t wait to see a video on these!!

[@camospec]

@@ShadowFoam Hi there. You are missing the Qbrick tool boxes in your collection.

[@davidsbordans3337]

ITS is saying on their website its coming soon

[@Strangeveil]

It’s really great I have some in the US

[@KevinOsborne1987]

Toughbuilt for the WIN!!

[@ShadowFoam]

Have you seen the toughbuilt tools?

[@KevinOsborne1987]

I've got everything they sell in the UK! Very impressed with their innovative tools. Just wish we had more in the UK like the VDE drivers and can't wait for the boxes!

[@howardbranch15]

Toughbuild stacking system looks really cool 😂 it would be great to have these products in the uk . Great video 👍

[@ShadowFoam]

Have you seen my recent Toughbuilt video?

[@MrTurtlebar]

Great video. Admire your commitment to sourcing and packing all those boxes. The toughbuilt system looks very impressive.

[@robwalsh1167]

You're like a kid in a sweet shop. Love it. Great video

[@ShadowFoam]

Easy to get excited when we’re talking tools 👍

[@autoworker12345]

For the next time; you should hunt down a UPS Store. They would pack everything up for you and ship it out. Also, you should go to the Midwest area so you can go to a regional home improvement store called Menards that Midwesterners will choose over Home Depot & Lowes. Then there's also another store called Northern Tool which is like Harbor Freight for the professional.

[@sonofacheron]

What an absolute mentalist you are! Outstanding. Your dedication to the cause is really something. And smiling through it all. Really enjoyed this one.

[@nataliealferez7052]

Hi! My name is Nat I’m an ex-pat Brit who has lived in the US for 10 years. Noticed you have only been to places on the east coast. You should come out my way, Illinois, we have a hardware store called Menards, that is a true contender on price compared to Lowe’s and Home Depot. They almost always have an 11% rebate system so you get 11% money back on whatever you buy, so you can go back and buy more of their stuff!! They have their own brand of pack out system called master force (not sure on quality compared to the rest) but for the prices, you can’t get better. 100% recommend your next trip out to the states is to Illinois where you’ll enjoy the wonders of Menards! Love your videos. You must be absolutely bonkers to ship all that stuff home 😂 gotta love it.

[@mr.b.4048]

Availability vs Demand, Demand vs Availability. Always a difficult one to call, given that the demand is unknown without the availability, and vice versa. As a DIYer, I always like to call into local DIY shops when in a new town, and I always find something that I might need that I haven’t seen locally.

[@RobertWebb-v7v]

I thought I was bad for tools and tool boxes,you are truly on another level! Can’t wait to see you sort these all out .

[@ShadowFoam]

You and me both! What would you like to see me do first?

[@TheGingerGenius78]

Definitely a market for decent sized tool shops here in 🇬🇧 Really liking my first Packout trolly ! Will get more !

[@KasparrTV]

Holy hell that black on red Milwaukee color way is crazy good. I wish we got that here.

[@realfloridaredneck1988]

I'm an electrician in Florida, I use the Hart Stack boxes. For the price, they can't be beat. I got the roller, regular box, three drawers and organizer for about $140 or so. I've beaten the hell out of these boxes, dragging them through mud, sitting on them, throwing them around and it holds up pretty well. Very cool that you went all the way to the US just to get boxes, hopefully our British brothers can have access to more options like we have here in the States.

[@alisonrowlinson4139]

As a joiner I had to get the harness tool belt system from toughbuilt sent to me front USA years ago over 10 , and it’s still going now great quality. Obviously it’s available here now but it wasn’t then . Being a tool monster I’m always jealous that the USA has way more stuff and at better value than us

[@ShadowFoam]

Do you have any toughbuilt tools?

[@alisonrowlinson4139]

@@ShadowFoam yeah 👍 I’ve just recently bought the knife withe cartridge system and the scraper flip one , great sturdy quality

[@morrisroberts1805]

And there’s somethings you guys have that I wish we had. The black Milwaukee pack outs are the first that comes to mind.

[@anthonyfoster3605]

I have only just found your channel. loving your approach and its very informative. Need to go through some of your other videos over the next few days. Not sure I need these stacking boxes but then again I have never thought about it so perhaps I may change my mind, bring it on and convince me.

[@ZacLangley]

Love it mate love watching your videos and can I ask what is your favourite box out of all of them and you have a lot of money wow

[@todgertownwhite]

I thought it was only American KZbinrs that did crazy programs like this ,kudos to you ,thoroughly enjoyed it though!

[@TormodNicholasMortonTorgersen]

You should really make a video rating the different systems. Can't believe there is anyone that have seen and tried more systems then you! I love my Systainers, but fun to see others too

[@technicallyspeaking3996]

Toughbuilt has more to come which I am so excited for. I got into the system a while ago and love it!!!

[@tannarfritz5039]

as an American this is so funny! I love it glad you had a good time here!

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad you enjoyed it! Anything stand out to you?

[@unifytechuk]

The toughbuilt stuff looks... Well, toughly built really - can't wait for it to come out over here!

[@ShadowFoam]

It’s heavy too mate, can tell it’s proper solid stuff!

[@unifytechuk]

@@ShadowFoam - I have some of their tool pouches and they have been fantastic quality - I haven't personally seen any better, so very interested to see the boxes!

[@MorriSpecial]

How much did it cost you to ship everything back because I’m looking to travel to the USA to buy tools and ship them back

[@rleeingram]

I use the tough built as a suitcase when traveling. people give funny looks especially security but it works great.

[@ShadowFoam]

That’s a great idea tbf! 👍

[@elliotstoolsandprojects]

Great video, nice insight into the American hardware and tool shops. Amazing haul very cool to see all the different tool boxes and systems together. Klein mod box is may favorite as it’s my favourite colour but shortly followed by the flex stack 👌🏻. Excited to see more 👍🏻

[@alexlew5039]

I love my rigid boxes . I can’t wait to get more . And I have some of the tough built pouches . Those are really great .

[@ShadowFoam]

Where did you get those Toughbuilt pouches from?

[@DavidLeemanbigbadleo]

do u have a total price also how much was shipping? btw great idea for video

[@007bondport]

Couldn’t wait for shadow foam Friday so watching this one again and it has to be one of the best , Need some of these boxes in all of our life’s

[@Strangeveil]

I’ve got toughbuilt myself and I’d say it feels miles stronger than any of the other expensive plastic crap other brands have

[@ShadowFoam]

It feels it just from carrying it around, excited to do a full review on it!

[@Strangeveil]

@@ShadowFoam honestly I think the metal on the sides helps the feeling of it being a little more premium than the others. Excited to see your upcoming reviews! Also side question, have you considered making cutouts for the larger toolbox brands? I’ve just bought a series 3 us general 72” toolbox (US Harbor Freight), and I’ll have to see if your largest sheets will fit in each drawer since some are longer.

[@DavidTillyer]

Never heard of the Toughbuilt before but it looks like a great system. Would definitely love to see a video on that!

[@ShadowFoam]

Coming very soon! 👀

[@thephranc]

I like it a lot. Seems to be a well thought out system. Missing some things but its so new.

[@theyorkshireredneck]

I’ve gone from never hearing about them to looking forward to them coming to the uk market, definitely going to be investing

[@Strixx23]

Would like to know which is the most robust system?

[@malcolmbennett530]

Toughbuilt is the cases & accessories I'd like to see first, all the toughbuilt equipment I have purchased so far seem to be on the next level.

[@ShadowFoam]

I did buy a lot of the tools and accessories too

[@user-sm6lt9mf9t]

For as much as you had, I would have probably bought an air cargo palet from your airline and shipped the entire lot as a single freight palet. Probably would have been a bit more economical than piece shipping all of those boxes.

[@007bondport]

Would be interested in the shipping costs as I’m thinking of one day going to Harbour Freight to get the US Tool Trolleys , Awesome Vid

[@weldingman57]

New Jersey has the largest ever Home Depot. Anaheim California has the second largest one. Both are twice the size of an average HD.

[@philh3041]

Brilliant mate, I used to love mooching round home depot when I used to visit the states for work! 👍🏻

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

I could sleep for a week after that adventure ha ha the woman coming out of the lift made me laugh way too hard - such a cool video even though the driving footage gave me palpitations lol what an incredible incredible haul !! fab job

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks Claire 😅I try and cram as much as I can in, this was barely 70 hours

[@chrisomahony7166]

Congratulations on 100k! I agree with the general consensus, the Toughbuilt would be a great starting video for what looks to be a substantial system!

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JonnyRicter]

I completely agree with you about the cost of shipping supplies, the prices have skyrocketed especially packing tape. I was helping someone move and went to Home Depot a couple of months ago and was really mad at how high the prices were on tape.

[@garethdavies791]

Absolutely awesome haul! The drill toilet brush is available over here best use is on your car mats.

[@brameelen6464]

can you make a list about witch brands use the same manufacturer ? i find it interesting to now

[@ShadowFoam]

Shall do mate! I’ll put it on my list for videos to make

[@mikebolt9753]

Amazing video. I done a KZbin video almost a year ago now where I bought all the Klein mod box accessories and modified my Milwaukee packout boxes so I could get the benefit of the innovative accessories Klein came up with. I think the toughbuilt system you purchased is going to be the biggest competitor for Milwaukee and dewalt to deal with. Amazing dedication, hardwork and effort you put into your videos. Really enjoying them. Thanks.

[@johncollinson6355]

What a cracking trip you have had Johnathan I do like the look of the toughbuilt system .

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks John, it was a successful trip! 👍

[@liamblood5239]

I use the dewalt boxes at 12:12, im not sure of the system they are. Theyre not Tstak. Is there a roller system that is compatible with these?

[@johnsmitht11]

Great video. Interesting to see how people from overseas view the USA when they actually travel here and do "normal" things like shopping for household items. Hopefully the USA left a good impression, shopping and having huge stores is something we are very good at.

[@ShadowFoam]

The size and range of everything in the stores was amazing, definitely left a good impression and I will be back! 👍

[@xxdonxxdon4400]

As a 19 year old joiner you have compeletly charged my tool shed 😂 I am looking into the foam and working on kit out my tool shed I am looking forward to it Thank you very much keep up the good work👆😉

[@joelb360]

From Texas, and Toughbuilt has quickly become my favorite! Instead of the big rolling box on bottom, I use the dolly. It's good stuff. Milwaukee = 2nd Rigid = 3rd IMO...

[@paulconchie3219]

Really looking forward to the toughbuilt system. I use the pouches and accessories already for work.

[@ShadowFoam]

So am I! Do you have any of the tools?

[@paulconchie3219]

@ShadowFoam I've got the tin snips, torpedo level and utility knife that's awesome.

[@64gorrilla]

I use tools and pouches tressles great system

[@christhompson5987]

Great video quick question i have the trend system does anyone know if any other systems are compatible with it?

[@ericdalbert133]

Congratulations for the 100K It's well deserved !! Not to much difficult to drive on the other side of the road ? How much did the shipping cost ? I love to see the Toughbuilt Stack Tech particulary the Compact Tool Box (and maybe win them :) fingers crossed) Can you maybe a size comparaison (with the dewalt T-Stak 2 (I've got a lot of those and they were the only ones available in France at the time)

[@arghjayem]

04:44 screw top can makes total sense. All the benefits of a can, all the benefits of a plastic bottle plus it can actually be recycled- yes allegedly plastic bottles are recycled but when you look at the stats, most of our plastic waste isn’t recycled, it usually gets shipped abroad and dumped!

[@ShadowFoam]

Never thought about that but you’re absolutely right with recycling!

[@1MartinWaite]

@@ShadowFoam yes aluminium can be recycled and doesn’t need any new aluminium added to it like glass does and they say the first aluminium cans are still in the recycling cycle or sat on a shelf so where in probably it’s hundredth identity.😊😊😊😊

[@grimmmly]

Loving the Red Packout I only have one which is the first aid kit! Excited to see more of the toughbuilt stuff looks great

[@benje302]

The Americans definitely get a much wider choice than the UK. Great video and wish our prices were also similar. One question, did you get a big hit on import tax ? Congratulations on the 100k.

[@eddiehenrard5251]

And in NZ we get virtually nothing, apart from Milwaukee & De Walt, & at crazy high prices!

[@addrock7695]

@@eddiehenrard5251And even with currency conversion to USD, it’s no where near an equivalency. At least 2-2.5 times US shelf price..

[@1MartinWaite]

It won’t matter if he had been hit with import tax as he bought them for his business he’ll just claim the vat back but he says in a later video that because he posted to himself from himself that was why he didn’t get hit with import tax. Personally I think he was just lucky as I’ve ordered two of the same item from USA and both places only had one in stock and not getting any more both landed in the uk the same day one I was hit with £40 import tax the nothing best of it was each item only cost £25 to buy crazy how they charge import tax.

[@slaace]

the toughbuilt reload knife may be the coolest tool I've ever bought. Love the TB stuff

[@ShadowFoam]

I bought a bunch of TB tools too, can’t wait to takk about them with you guys! 👌

[@effinburnttoast]

I'm excited to see the Klein Modbox!! Can't wait to see what you do with them

[@ShadowFoam]

Me too! I have so many ideas swirling around in my head!

[@yvonnejohnston9429]

thats one im interested in seeing as well, i can see a wee trip to the us coming lol

[@effinburnttoast]

@@ShadowFoam I live in the US, I daily Klein Mod Box.

[@karlrothwell382]

Definitely the toughbuilt I live in Belgium got a few toughbuilt things over here I did buy the tool belt and shoulder harness was specifically for when im working up on a roof so handy and amazing quality looking forward to seeing the other tools that you got from them

[@ShadowFoam]

How long have you had the tool belt and harness?

[@karlrothwell382]

@@ShadowFoam I think a couple of years now it is so handy with the shoulder harness when you have pouches full of fixings tools and a machine hanging off of it

[@rustyenigma28]

Flex is my favourite but TOUGHBUILT is another must have.

[@frankrizzo5967]

I like the Ridgid drawer box. I bought two of them and turned one into a 4 drawer and the other into a two drawer. plus you can make them into the dolly box.

[@tlazz288]

Make the rigid.. That's what i own.. Good Price tough built.. I've been happy with them

[@IndyNewsontheStreet]

I have a Milwaukee pack out that I love. I also have a couple of the Husky sets for two Vex Robotics teams I mentor. I do a lot of different types of field tech work and have been thinking of getting different tool boxes for different types of jobs. I am eager to see the Ryobi system as well as the Klein.

[@dnallen]

Really enjoyed this, first trip I did in states, was go to home depot for tools. Some nice bits we need in the UK

[@BoomyWildchild]

That toughbuilt stack is just something else

[@ShadowFoam]

I agree! Just something about it that’s hard to explain!

[@scott1armedcarpenter]

I’m liking the Toughbuilt set.

[@ShadowFoam]

It’s definitely underrated for me, excited to share a full video on it with you guys as soon as possible!

[@cedarstuff]

I bet the Hotel reception had never seen anything like it! I am upping my DIY game and am about to dive into the world of tool storage, so will be great to see your future reviews on these.

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks mate, which box would you like to see me review first?

[@corkyworld]

Great video! I might have missed it in the video, if not what was the cost to ship those boxes to UK?

[@swedishtooljunkie]

I have some toughbuilt tools here in Sweden, and love them, but no boxes yet. Im hoping to get some spring/summer.

[@ShadowFoam]

Which tools do you use have?

[@swedishtooljunkie]

I have six c700 sawhorses, among the best sawhorse in the world i guess, two diffrent kneepads, one 3-IN-1 Roller Stand, one SCRAPER UTILITY KNIFE, one RELOAD UTILITY KNIFE and one very good TB-WB700 QUICKSET WORK BENCH, hold 1000lbs. Toughbuild are not a big brand here in Sweden yet, only a few resellers. But i like every thing i tried this far.@@ShadowFoam

[@fredjacques2979]

Would love the toughbuilt system. It looks awesome

[@Stvalgore89]

That toughbuilt stack looks so neat and solid. Great collection

[@ShadowFoam]

Thanks 👍 the clipping system to really practical too, eager to show it you all fully on the channel! 👍

[@newdoo105]

Incredible video! Really enjoyed it and would love to go over there and look at the tools. The toughbuilt stuff looks really good.

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad you enjoyed it! I actually looked at loads of tools and I’ll be showing everyone all the tools I found and bought in future videos on the channel! 👍

[@booniespur1882]

That drill brush attachment is brilliant for cleaning car mats and carpets.

[@edm.6657]

Toughbuilt has a rolling drawer coming this summer, it will be the next piece in my collection. Finally no more boxes with lids!!!

[@ShadowFoam]

Sounds like an excuse for me to go back! 👌

[@jakell3537]

Love Toughbuilt 👍

[@AzureCloudCowboy]

What did it cost to ship them ? Do you do inserts for Park Tool BX-3 - Rolling Blue Box tool case?

[@r6stu]

I just brought some SF and struggling to template and cut to shape, I would love an insert for the Magnuson version of the Toughstak organizer box.

[@kelvindawe5123]

God why haven't we got tool shops even half as good as the ones in the states I would spend all my time there its amazing our stores are crap.

[@ShadowFoam]

Absolutely! You didn’t even see 10% of the quirky US tools I picked up on my travels!

[@Aaronsmith-cu8ii]

Economy of scale. Less or fuck all demand. The average US trades person spends more money on tools per year than the average trade’s person in the UK in 5 yrs

[@garywheeley5108]

In a word ....amazon...

[@thomasbroker69]

Every time I go to the states I check the hardware stores..

[@tonyfowler7938]

tough built looks awesome ,, great vis it must of cost a fortune !!!

[@happymadison1978]

Another awesome video mate! Loving the collection. I am all over that Toughbuilt stuff. I have a load of Keter stuff from the last few years and about 18 of the Stanley/Dewalt/JCB deep sorter containers. Big fan! Also just got a big Kirkland drawer unit- need more ShadowFoam for them when I get round to arranging everything!

[@ShadowFoam]

You’ve got quite the impressive box collection there mate, top notch! 👌

[@colinwilson8747]

So much fun watching you do all that hunting and collecting. Thanks. FYI here in Australia, we have the RED Milwaukee. From the look of the boxes if I was going to buy another system other than my Milwaukee Packout , it would be the Klein.

[@ShadowFoam]

Is there anything else different in Australia when it comes to tools and toolboxes?

[@colinwilson8747]

@@ShadowFoam We have very limited range here in Oz. Milwaukee and Dewalt in "soft" plastic and Makita in "hard" There are 2 that are that are probably rebrand from somewhere. I sure you will recognise them. OX and Hikoki. Tried to send pictures but cannot add them here. If you are interested Google ox tool storage system. Hikoki is another one - expensive. Plus Tactix. No Shadow Foam here - only Fastcap Kaizen. Finally this popped up in KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Kai5KXmr58qtk

[@shadabaj]

18:47 I was like get it! Get it! You can cut SF on it

[@hnnhgaming]

mammoth haul there , looking forward to the toughbuilt range actually being in the UK

[@ShadowFoam]

Same here, I really love the clip system!

[@Jleahy92]

The toughbuilt look good nice design there tools are solid

[@ShadowFoam]

I bought a lot of their tools and accessories too so eager to show you all in a future video!

[@achisnall93]

Toughbuilt i really cant wait for this to come to the uk i think all the accessories look amazing did it cost alot to send all this to the uk

[@01arron]

This has to be the absolute best video I’ve watched so far fella. And I’ve watched a good amount of your videos and other KZbinr’s. Think I shall start the follow and look forward to seeing all these come to life

[@ShadowFoam]

Really appreciate that mate! Have you seen my latest video? Top US made tools?

[@01arron]

@@ShadowFoam I have fella, watched that today. I can’t believe the difference in the amount of tool’s they have over in America and the quality of the tools are top notch. Enjoying watching your videos and I love the wall displays you’ve done through time

[@jamesmacleod8388]

I am hopefully moving from a small flat into a house soon and can actually get a tool setup (We are looking at places with sheds). I can't tell the difference between all of these, so what would you recommend for someone starting out, that can expand as I get more stuff?

[@jamesgriffiths3057]

like all the toolboxes a good selection I've got the toughbuilt knife/scraper quirky tool and good value got for 17 quid in wickes. the toughbuilt toolbox looks good.

[@ShadowFoam]

Have you watched my Toughbuilt Stacktech review?

[@Dkg36]

So glad you got that other dewalt organizer I have two and need to put some shadowfoam in them!

[@robertbohr3705]

I’m excited to get some inserts for the Hart boxes!!! Cannot wait!

[@ShadowFoam]

What do you think of Hart boxes? Did you get them from Walmart?

[@MHM6970]

I am in Canada and have been using the Husky Connect system for some time, it not to bad but the handle on the base toolbox can be a pain to transport. Loving your channel

[@petercummins8145]

I wonder how much was the shipping cost was ?

[@stevepexman3689]

Toughbuild looks like a game changer

[@ShadowFoam]

I hope so, I’ll be covering it in a future video!

[@markwalczak3374]

Toughbuilt looks a beast 💪

[@ShadowFoam]

It is man! Cannot wait to talk about in-depth on the channel!

[@jerrytheafricangreyparrot]

Like others have said the Toughbuild Set and Tools look really good, looking forward to your reviews of them all..👍😃

[@ShadowFoam]

So do I! I’ve got a lot of their tools and accessories too!

[@Raymond65uk]

Great video mate i love the klein that orange is great i would buy that

[@jalonmiller9320]

I’m getting ready to build out a tool trailer completely with boxes, I will be ordering shadowfoam inserts for all of them. I’m a die hard dewalt fan so my plan has been to go with the Toughsystem 2.0. But if you had to choose one brand, which one would you choose? That stacktech looks pretty sweet.

[@rogerbarnett2170]

I think you’re nuts but in the best possible way. I’ve got a garage full of tools and I love how you put them all in their place. Not sure if we have a shadow foam type of product in Australia but I’ll look.

[@Doompanzer1943]

from the US, I having been WAITING for you guys to make SF for the Flex Stack Pack.. its a rad system and I absolutely love it. great video !

[@ShadowFoam]

The wait is soon to be over mate!

[@jackellis38]

Do you have any plans to do kits for the Draper Bunker range?

[@joncard2249]

I can't wait for more toughbuilt, love my knife from them, who wouldn't love a knife that loads like a mag

[@nosk1984]

I seen that the ryobi rep was there at the home depot you went to. You should have asked him about great deals on the boxes. He may have hooked up & gave you a discount for buying the pack out toil boxes