ssray Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 I'm looking to get a larger chest as the current one is too small or I can't organise it properly. Looking at either s/h Sealy or Clarke hd(both 42inch) or new Halfords 36 inch ones Is there much difference in the £600 price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ssray Posted September 22 Author Report Share Posted September 22 Mmmm no ta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick448 Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 I got this used from @Stephenrc45 from here for a similar price, great quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWTH Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 I have a Halfords Pro lower box, mid box and both side lockers (topbox is an old Snap-On that I’ve had for donkeys years), very happy with it all except that I’ve run out of space (again) for tools. Find someone with a Halfords Trade Card for some discount. If I remember correctly you’re not too far from me (I’m in Shrewsbury) so I could help if the saving is worth the fuel cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted September 22 Author Report Share Posted September 22 (edited) 32 minutes ago, SWTH said: I have a Halfords Pro lower box, mid box and both side lockers (topbox is an old Snap-On that I’ve had for donkeys years), very happy with it all except that I’ve run out of space (again) for tools. Find someone with a Halfords Trade Card for some discount. If I remember correctly you’re not too far from me (I’m in Shrewsbury) so I could help if the saving is worth the fuel cost. I've got a Halfords trade card, thanks for the offer The 36inch top and bottom from Halfords are about £650 trade The sealey and Clarke ones(both 42 inch)new are £1200-1700 but around £600 used. It's not for a working garage, just my DIY stuff. Edited September 22 by ssray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWTH Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 33 minutes ago, ssray said: I've got a Halfords trade card, thanks for the offer The 36inch top and bottom from Halfords are about £650 trade The sealey and Clarke ones(both 42 inch)new are £1200-1700 but around £600 used. It's not for a working garage, just my DIY stuff. Halfords stuff will be fine. I’ve just looked and at the moment there’s some offers on tool storage, the big 6-drawer Advanced cabinet is down from £450 to £360 inc VAT, and the 6-drawer advanced chest is down to £168 inc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 I’ve got three Halfords chests and they are fine for someone knocking about in the garage at home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Mostly Halfords stuff here too. It is just somewhere to keep my tools. Unless I suddenly became indecently wealthy, I couldn't spend fortunes on glorified boxes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdunc Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 (edited) SGS tools https://www.sgs-engineering.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgL-3BhDnARIsAL6KZ69-eGi-bS4OX8bjidse90pinLOz5uXRjm43GaV6KbbfOdjXJTSLLV0aAueTEALw_wcB Edited September 23 by Superdunc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab33 Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 @Superduncbeat me to it, I have a SGS roll cab and top box my mate with snap on stuff is most pissed at the quality of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecara Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 If you get friendly with your local SnapOn man you can get some really good stuff fairly cheap (for snapon) I got a 5 grand box for 1200 as it was a trade in and it's as new. It'll still be worth near that in a few years too if i ever sell it plus all the life warranty etc etc. Not a chance I'd buy one new mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 10 hours ago, Superdunc said: SGS tools https://www.sgs-engineering.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgL-3BhDnARIsAL6KZ69-eGi-bS4OX8bjidse90pinLOz5uXRjm43GaV6KbbfOdjXJTSLLV0aAueTEALw_wcB 6 hours ago, dab33 said: @Superduncbeat me to it, I have a SGS roll cab and top box my mate with snap on stuff is most pissed at the quality of it. SGS have been sold to a London based company and have started down the slippery slope to Machine Mart levels of quality. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWTH Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 12 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said: SGS have been sold to a London based company and have started down the slippery slope to Machine Mart levels of quality. That’s a shame, I’ve got some SGS stuff and it’s been pretty decent. Seen too much Machine Mart/Clarke stuff break after 5 seconds use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted September 26 Report Share Posted September 26 I have Halfords Industrial - it's fine and there's usually a deal where you buy the roller cab and get the top free. Don't get it delivered pick it up yourself if you can after watching being "unloaded" and finding a bit of a dent I complained ... got £50 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted September 26 Report Share Posted September 26 2 hours ago, Evilchicken0 said: finding a bit of a dent I complained I'd have sent it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 9 hours ago, Evilchicken0 said: I have Halfords Industrial - it's fine and there's usually a deal where you buy the roller cab and get the top free. Don't get it delivered pick it up yourself if you can after watching being "unloaded" and finding a bit of a dent I complained ... got £50 off. 7 hours ago, Johnno said: I'd have sent it back. It’s a toolbox it’s going to get dented. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 7 hours ago, Johnno said: I'd have sent it back. It wasn't that bad and £50 (about 10% of the cost) made it look a lot better 17 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said: It’s a toolbox it’s going to get dented. Not really - it sits at the front of the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 46 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said: It’s a toolbox it’s going to get dented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 SGS customer service is non existent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted September 28 Author Report Share Posted September 28 My current setup, coming to a sales section soon https://www.flickr.com/photos/192325275@N04/54027416941/in/dateposted/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted September 29 Report Share Posted September 29 Found the Clarke stuff ( with the ball bearing draw sliders) a joy to use. If you can afford the space get a wide roll cab, and keep the top clear for doing jobs on, some come with hardboard tops. I inherited a Caterpillar one off the old man and it's enough for me to do away with the set up like your. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banoffee Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 Very happy with my Sealey one https://www.facebook.com/a2d.co.uk/photos/pb.100063672062082.-2207520000/5342471412462666/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted October 6 Author Report Share Posted October 6 I got this for £400 after a haggle Mine sold for £230 https://www.flickr.com/photos/192325275@N04/54045964507/in/dateposted-public/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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