Stanley FatMax 1-97-517 Shallow Pro Organiser

This is a solid compact organiser for trade and DIY use.Beautifully constructed in rigid plastic with internal removable storage containers to hold small parts such as nails,screws etc.This model comes with solid stainless steel clasps which offer secure closure,Internally,the lid includes a sealing strip to prevent ingress of water and dustThis is an excellent choice for the discerning user and offered at a reasonable price on Amazon.

Certainly one of the best organiser cases on the market. Poly-carbonate lid, metal hinge and latches. This is not a luxury case, but is well made and good value for money. The inserts and box itself have strategically placed reinforcements in the design, ribbing on corners etc so things do not feel flimsy. Cases, stack, lock and things stay in their compartments.MADE IN ISRAEL. So refreshing to see a case like this NOT made in China.The model ending 517 appears to be the one with metal latches and weatherproof seal, unlike the 519.I would like to have twice as many inserts of half the size personally, but this depends on your usage if ten is the right amount for you.Overall nice case and recommended.UPADTE: I have owned several of these for years and they are still going fine. Unlike some other reviews I had no issues with the stickers on mine, they peeled off easily with no residue.

Good value

There's not that much difference between the Stanley FatMax organiser and those from other brands. All of them do pretty much the same job... storing items and being robust. And this one is pretty good at doing what it is supposed to do. Its generally robust, the clear plastic lid does not easily scratch, the storage capacity is adequate for the size (other capacity organisers are available in the Fat Max and other ranges) and its easy to carry. My only gripe is that the lid does not quite sit true and requires a nudge to one side in order to engage the locking catches. It might just be a one-off rather than a design flaw though, as my larger organisers are just fine.

This organiser supersedes my previous flimsier case which has now fallen apart. All screws and plugs are now organised by size/type and I look and feel like a proper tradesman.The removable compartments make life easier - one can simply move what one needs closer to the job.Accessories like this make diy a pleasant pastime rather than a chore and the robustness means I won’t need to reorganise for a while.Special shout out for the metal latches.

Perfect screw trays,100% recommend

Would have given 5 stars but for really stupid ultra-sticky "Stanley" label right across centre of what is supposed to be a clear lid - big feature is being able to easily see through the lid! Photo does not show this. Would have still been OK if label peeled off cleanly, but instead left loads of horribly sticky opaque glue that is a nightmare to remove. Much use of surgical spirit and elbow grease was needed, meths would also probably work. HOWEVER ...Everything else is excellent though. Possibly not durable enough for busy professional, but for DIYer like myself more than fine.Removable cups hugely better than dividers for me. Can pick out just the ones I want and take indoors to do a job. Also hugely better when trying to reorganise a disorganised garage, and have bought several of these organisers to achieve that! Don't have to get everything perfectly right the first time round. If, along the way, you realise you've not quite organised things right, you simply just swap the cups around between organisers, rather than having to grub the contents out of their various compartments. Can also just put cups on the bench in the midst of swapping them around. Sounds trivial but a huge benefit when trying to reorganise.My ones also have a small improvement over the ones in the photo. Lid has a small tab in the centre which can get fingers under to easily lift it from the middle. Tends to snag if you try to lift from one side, but centre tab makes it very easy.So other than the daft label on the lid, an excellent organiser.

I bought two of these shallower versions to 'piggyback' (they slot and clip together). It saves space, you get more compartments and they are easy to carry. Probably all you need for the home DIYer. I have never been so organised. The boxes are robust and well designed. I love them. Recommended!