Customer Reviews

Plano 3700 Size Prolatch with Adjustable Dividers

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is certainly a superb product. I have four, plus several other Plano Prolatch models.

PROS:
-Latches are positive (you know when they are closed right) and reliable
-Durability appears very good
-Easy to see through
-The lid can be carefully snapped off and re-attached

CONS:
-Even when inserted properly, the dividers may be loose enough to slide upwards easily. (Perhaps I cut mine too close.)
-Difficult to get exact inside dimensions to know if your particular object(s) will fit

LAYOUT:
Four fixed rows. The rear three can have 1 to 12 compartments, the front row can have 1 to 10 compartments (because of the latch). These "latch compartments" are double-wide, but squeezed 1/4" toward the rear.

INSIDE MEASUREMENTS:
(All compartments except the two "latch compartments".)

The easy answer is to assume that one single compartment can fit an object 1 1/32" left-to-right, 1 7/8" front-to-back, and 1 3/4" high.

So, if you use two compartments, you can fit something 2" left-to-right (plus 1/16" or so), but you're still limited to 1 7/8" front-to-back and 1 3/4" high. I measure that the longest object can be 13 5/8" (for 12 compartments). This discrepancy is because my single-compartment measurement is taking into account the slight widening of the dividers
at the very top.

The above takes into account the way the tracks for the dividers jut out into the compartment, and allows the space between them to be just wasted space. If your object is kept to 13/16" left-to-right, then it can be somewhat bigger, 2 1/16" front-to-back.

The two "odd" latch compartments: they are basically each 2-compartments wide (can't subdivide), with the compartments' front-to-back measurement reduced by 1/4", to 1 5/8".

At our house, these Plano organizers are used to sort and store small LEGO pieces and to store the usual hardware (screws and other fasteners, cup hooks, cable ties, etc.). For LEGO, it's very convenient to be able to remove the lid, but we also found out that a divider can slide upwards if you let your finger drag on it when removing a part. That would allow the sorted pieces to mix... I'm quite sure I can resolve the problem by adding some extra friction somehow.

I use these tackle boxes to keep my rock and crystal collections. It is perfect for this. I can easily size dividers to fit my different sized rocks and crystals. Easy to label dividers as well as see through the box. Highly recommend these plano for this purpose.

I use these Plano boxes to store small paper crafting supplies. They function well, are tough, and stay securely closed. These boxes are much better than some of the cheap boxes found in the craft stores. They didn't get 5 stars because I really prefer the clear hard plastic boxes that Plano used to make.

I use this for my random electronics, ICs, jumper wires, etc for my Arduino projects. The separators are full height, so I don't have to worry about items shifting if turned over. great value!

I currently have sixteen (16) of these Plano Prolatch 3700 utility boxes, stuffed full with nails, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, and similar for my home woodworking shop. None have failed me yet, even with those surprisingly heavy loads. In fact, no sign to wear to even suggest they might fail anytime soon.

When they first arrived, the latch on one box wasn't really tight enough to securely lock the lid. This was resolved by removing the latch (pops off with considerable force outwards), applying a little heat to soften the plastic, and increasing the curve in the latch. This decreased the space between upper area of the latch where it attaches to the lid and the lower area of the latch where it engages the lock tab on the box. The problem on this box has not returned, and all the other boxes also still lock securely.

Each storage box comes with enough dividers to split the box into the maximum number of compartments listed in the product description. If you lose some of those dividers or need to divide the box even further, the company (Plano) will provide small quantities of extra dividers at no additional charge. See the FAQ's on their website for more details.

Since these boxes have served me well for some months now, I just ordered another ten (10) to replace a worn out drawered cabinet holding my electronics parts collection (resisters, diodes, switches, knobs, wire connectors, etc). The customizable compartments virtually ensure those parts will fit inside well.

I got this box to put into my 1372-30 "Stow N Go" toolbox. That toolbox came with two boxes that had no dividers, so i bought this one. Unfortunately, the height was shorter than the one that fit in the toolbox, but the length and width are the same so it still fits. It would be helpful if the actual box dimensions were listed under product details, because the "size 3700 is the same as the deeper ones that the toolbox came with.

The box comes with a lot of dividers, and i didnt need to use all of them. some of them needed to be shaved down a little bit to fit, but that wasnt an issue and i was able to fit all of my supplies easily in the box.

I use these boxes for several years, at both home and work totaling over 75 boxes. We use them to organize screws, nuts, bolts, fitting, parts, etc.... They are quick and easy to configure to size and big enough to hold a number of diffenent sizes without being too big. They make it easy to take the parts to the project. I have 1 storage holder (20 boxes) in the garage and working on another. At work we removed the dividers from the tool cabinet and filled the drawers with these boxes. A note, if you use them in the garage and it is cold, the plastic latch or hindge can shatter when opening of being rough with them.

I've seen tackle boxes that were way better. This one has a tendency to get my hooks mixed with my swivels because there's space for the dividers to move once they're set in with the lid closed - they can raise up just a little bit and get my size 8 hooks all combined with my size 6's.

I ordered a second one to put all my small crafty beading charms stuff.
I love those.
Will order more in the future.
Fast shipping as well !

At a great price I had to get something to manage odds & ends from around my production studio. Things like rack mount screws, batteries, zip ties etc. It makes my desk feel more organized.

Pros

ample space
even for tools like switch blades etc
can customize your slots depending on what your doing with it

Cons
Slot seperators are not pre cut, you need to use a switch blade to cut them (but very easy)

Overall I am happy with this unit. I almost have it filled up the day I got it.