52 in. 6-Drawer Top Tool Chest

Features

  • Six full-extension, soft-close, ball-bearing drawers
  • Drawers with double slides support up to 100–150 lb (drawer slide rating listed as 100 lb)
  • Internal keyed locking system
  • Gas struts for lid support
  • DEWALT metal rail mounted inside the chest
  • Battery rail organizes up to four batteries (12V MAX, 20V MAX, or FLEXVOLT) — batteries sold separately
  • Six-outlet power strip with 2 USB ports
  • Full-grip tubular side handles for mobility
  • Pre-cut embossed top mat and drawer liners
  • Additional accessories (charger mount, bins, hooks) available separately

Specifications

Color Yellow, Black
Material Steel
Nominal Width (In.) 52 in
Product Depth (In.) 54.3 in
Product Height (In.) 28 in
Product Width (In.) 18.9 in
Weight 100 lb
Number Of Drawers 6
Drawer Slide Weight Rating (Lbs.) 100 lb
Drawers Double Slide Support (Max) Up to 150 lb
Weight Capacity (Total) 650 lb
Frame Steel Gauge 20
Holding Capacity (Cu In.) 13,800 cu in
Included Accessories Drawer liner, drawers, lid
Number Of Shelves 1
Number Of Trays No tray
Lock Type Keyed
Power 6-outlet power strip with 2 USBs
Returnable 90-Day
Manufacturer Warranty 10-Year Warranty

Metal top tool chest with six full-extension, soft-close ball-bearing drawers, internal keyed lock and gas-strut assisted lid. Includes an internal metal rail and a battery rail that can organize up to four batteries (batteries sold separately). Onboard six-outlet power strip with two USB ports. Additional organizer accessories (charger mount, bins, hooks, etc.) sold separately.

Model Number: DWST52071

Project Ideas

Business

On-Site Repair Tech Chest

Build a standardized, lockable service chest for small-engine, appliance, or contractor tool repair: stock drawers by job type, run a labeler and diagnostics from the built-in power strip, and organize customer batteries on the rail; roll it into facilities or onto trucks and advertise flat-rate on-site diagnostics with secure storage for parts and customer items.


Trades Kit Rental Program

Offer pre-loaded, task-specific chests (electrician, plumber, finish carpenter) with calibrated tools, consumables, and chargers; weekly rental includes battery charging via the onboard strip and rail; barcode every drawer, require a deposit, and upsell consumable refills; ideal for temp crews and short-term projects.


Custom Foam & 3D Organizer Service

Sell bespoke drawer layouts for this exact chest model: CNC-cut foam inserts, 3D-printed dividers, and rail-mounted bins/hooks; provide an online configurator, ship kits with pre-cut liners, or offer on-site fitment; recurring revenue from updates and re-cuts as clients add tools.


Event/Tradeshow Demo Pod

Convert chests into branded demo stations for power tool companies: the lid area holds signage, the strip powers chargers and displays, and drawers secure samples and swag; rent them to exhibitors with delivery, setup, and overnight locking; add USB-powered lighting and cable routing for a clean booth.


Makerspace Workstation Pods

Equip makerspaces with lockable, powered tool pods: each chest stores a discipline (electronics, jewelry, CNC hand tools) with labeled drawers and battery rails; rent by the hour via keyed locks; the built-in power and USB reduce wiring costs; monetize via membership tiers and tool-check analytics.

Creative

Modular Electronics Bench-in-a-Box

Turn the chest into a compact electronics workstation: dedicate drawers for hand tools, soldering gear, and ESD-safe parts bins; mount a soldering station and fume extractor to the lid area; use the six-outlet power strip and USBs for irons, microscopes, and test gear; 3D-print dividers to fit the pre-cut liners; hang probes and tweezers on the internal rail; keep high-value meters locked when not in use.


RC/Drone Field Station Chest

Organize props, tools, radios, and spare parts in foam-cut drawers; use the battery rail to stage flight packs and the power strip to run multi-chemistry chargers; add labeled fire-safe battery boxes in a bottom drawer; use the gas-strut lid as a shaded programming area for a laptop powered via USB; clip a checklist and range card to the internal rail; optionally pair with a small inverter/generator for off-grid charging.


Mobile Bike Mechanic Hub

Outfit drawers with torque tools, bleed kits, small parts, and lubes with solvent-proof liners; mount hooks to the internal rail for cable cutters and pumps; use the power strip for a parts washer, ultrasonic cleaner, and light; keep battery tool packs on the built-in rail; add a magnetic parts tray and paper towel holder under the lid; lock it up between service calls.


Competition BBQ Command Chest

Create a cook-off control center: foam-cut drawers for knives, thermometers, injectors, gloves, and rubs; use the power strip for probe hubs and lights; add spice racks and paper towel hooks to the rail; stick schedule magnets and checklists under the gas-strut lid; keep lithium tool batteries for fans or cutters on the battery rail; lock valuable knives when away from the pit.


Workshop Media/Camera Station

Dedicate a chest to filming builds: drawers for cameras, lenses, mics, and clamps in custom foam; use the power strip and USB to charge everything; mount small LED panels and a mic receiver to the rail; the lid doubles as a shot list/whiteboard; route cable management through grommets; lock gear when not shooting.