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Old 25-05-08, 05:02 PM   #1
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I would really like a tool chest. There is a mirror finished stainless steel one in my local Costco....but it £500!!!

Anyway, I was looking in Halfords at theirs, and they seem "cheap" compared to the holy grail one in Costco.

But I have found some cheap alternatives:

RAC ones at Argos:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...text%3ERAC.htm

Some other brands at Machine Mart:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/ca...abinets/page/1

Has anyone any experience of these, or can anyone recommend a brand that is both excellent and cheap?
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Old 25-05-08, 05:17 PM   #2
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...can anyone recommend a brand that is both excellent and cheap?
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Old 25-05-08, 05:36 PM   #3
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The Clarke ones from Machine mart are good value for money if you go for the HD plus range. Avoid the ctc600 ctc900 there is insufficient hinge on the lid.

if the costco one scares you at £500, start looking at Snap On and professional Mac ones etc.
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Old 25-05-08, 05:37 PM   #4
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I said a BRAND that excellent, not a BAND that is most excellent!
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Old 25-05-08, 05:39 PM   #5
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The Clarke ones from Machine mart are good value for money if you go for the HD plus range. Avoid the ctc600 ctc900 there is insufficient hinge on the lid.

if the costco one scares you at £500, start looking at Snap On and professional Mac ones etc.
Oh yeah, I can imagine. I will look at the clarke ones though. Hopefully the shop will have some in to look at.

The problem with Argos is that you probably have to buy it, before you can look at it.
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have you looked at the ones in halfords? no idea if they're any good but they're red and look alright
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Old 25-05-08, 06:29 PM   #7
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halfords professional do some good ones. You're still looking at about £400 ish (roll cab and top box), but they're great for that kind of money.

snap on tool chests are about £1500 for a very basic model. was looking for one myself for work, but might possibly go for the halfords one. (black one looks quite nice)
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halfords professional do some good ones. You're still looking at about £400 ish (roll cab and top box), but they're great for that kind of money.

snap on tool chests are about £1500 for a very basic model. was looking for one myself for work, but might possibly go for the halfords one. (black one looks quite nice)
You should look at the Costco models, very very nice! Much better than the Halfords ones, in my opinion.
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Old 25-05-08, 10:17 PM   #9
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Snap on guy stops into the mechanic's next door to my work, Gave me a flyer for the specials last week... Top chest 26" 3 large +6 small drawer (looks like the kra4509) and 5 drawer roll cab for 850 inc vat. Nearly bought one on the spot

Then i reminded myself that i have enough tool boxes as it is
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at the mo i just have loads of tool boxes, i also would like a chest........ WITH WHEELS!!!
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