I need a new tool box

[cheb]

I've Halford boxen, the industrial and the trade(?). The industrial were bought as trod ons in Halfords and the trade were bought used. Long enough ago I can't remember the price.

I've also a Clarke one, bought used, it's not as good IMO.

 

[jack-daniels]

Picked this up 15 years ago for £1500 secondhand plus £350 for the sidecab new. Easily still worth the same money, try saying the same for a £300 halfords box.
I have a halfords side cab but don't like the fact the drawers don't open fully.
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When do we start factoring in the decreasing value of money because of inflation into the resale value of these boxen? Just because you can sell it for the same amount doesn't mean it hasn't cost you anything.

Buy the cheaper boxen and invest the balance.

Not bad considering that little lot is now £11,700.00 on the Strap-On web site!

 

[GRW]

I've a small 5-drawer Kinchrome brand rollcab. Double-skinned so reasonably stiff, drawers are OK (bottom 2 are deeper. £200 about 3-yrs-ago ish.
Only niggle is no drawer latches, so need to lock it if moving it far to prevent accidents.
If buying bigger, I think the Costco would top the list - I was impressed by the one I saw & used. Individual latching drawers are very nice!

 

[addjunkie]

I've a small 5-drawer Kinchrome brand rollcab. Double-skinned so reasonably stiff, drawers are OK (bottom 2 are deeper. £200 about 3-yrs-ago ish.
Only niggle is no drawer latches, so need to lock it if moving it far to prevent accidents.
If buying bigger, I think the Costco would top the list - I was impressed by the one I saw & used. Individual latching drawers are very nice!

Ive one of the older costco ones with the daft cupboard. Works, does what it says on the tin, only niggle is the crinkle effect coating holds onto dust.

Years ago (1984) I bought a snap in roll cab and top box second hand from a lad emigrating in a hurry due to an upset husband, from what I remember it was far better quality than what Ive seen recently! Got stolen when house was burgled.

 

[winchman]

The main problem with Snap-On these days is the guarantee isn't what it was back in 1972 when I started my apprenticeship, several other tool companies have upped their game with the guarantees, and quality of their tools.

I still have some of my original Snap-on stuff, although I've had 2 sets of Snap-on boxes destroyed in service vans over the years

I agree I can't get anything changed any more as I no longer buy anything as I don't need much now. Snap on did do a Heavy duty road chest range designed for service vans but as you have already guessed they are not cheap and rarely for sale.

 

[zzr1200]

Snap on did do a Heavy duty road chest range designed for service vans but as you have already guessed they are n cheap and rarely for sale.

Yep, they still do but at starting price of over £3100+ up to £4600+ depending on spec then +vat.

They can keep them, 4 sets of Kirkland Tool boxes will probably last as long if not longer. My first Snap-on top box cost £29.00 brand new off the van. I used it for about 6 years during my apprenticeship, then sold it to my mate who still uses it. I think my 2nd set (top/middle/roll cab) cost about £850.00. I cant remember the cost of the 2nd set, but it wasn't more than £1800.00. Now I have my last Snap-on set (well and truely knackered), a Beta roll cab and 2 (42") Kirkland top/roll cabs units...

 

[Trevorleach]

Not bad considering that little lot is now £11,700.00 on the Strap-On web site!

Do not forget van prices are cheaper than on their website

 

[GRW]

Do not forget van prices are cheaper than on their website

Or rather, a bit less
For the price of a SO toolbox, I'd expect it to be ready-installed in a racked-out van that comes with it!

 

[Trevorleach]

Or rather, a bit less
For the price of a SO toolbox, I'd expect it to be ready-installed in a racked-out van that comes with it!

Have you seen the price of pukka van racking?

 

[GRW]

Have you seen the price of pukka van racking?

Yeah. Racking is ridiculous money too for what it is. Some places though (Welsh Water are one) don't like wooden racking in a van (like all chippies make themselves) - cos they view it as a potential environmental hazard (can trap germs etc where metal won't) .

Either way - I'd not pay the daft prices for new van racking either

 

[Brad93]

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This is on FB market place. It's too far away and possibly too knackered, but I'd be keen on something along those lines.

Loads of draws of all sorts of different depths.

thant's shagged

 

[GRW]

These just popped up on my FBMP.
For £125 & the way medical stiff is made - likely to be good kit & make a good toolbox???

Tool box. Craft box. Medical cart – Tool Boxes, Belts & Storage – Llanelli | Facebook Marketplace

www.facebook.com

 

[8ob]

Only niggle is no drawer latches, so need to lock it if moving it far to prevent accidents.
If buying bigger, I think the Costco would top the list - I was impressed by the one I saw & used. Individual latching drawers are very nice!

They are nice and poke up with a lot of abuse, a mates tyre shop has one thats very heavily loaded and in constant use.

Bob

 

[GRW]

They are nice and poke up with a lot of abuse, a mates tyre shop has one thats very heavily loaded and in constant use.

Bob

My mates one was bolted into a Sprinter van, and is loaded brim-full with his hefty tools for working on trucks & heavy plant/machinery..... and absolutely no issues with it (he had the sense to secure it well to the floor & the van bulkhead to prevent flexing/moving - as its not a bespoke transport box).

I don't really  need one, but confess I would like one. Nice kit.

 

[arther dailey]

I agree I can't get anything changed any more as I no longer buy anything as I don't need much now. Snap on did do a Heavy duty road chest range designed for service vans but as you have already guessed they are not cheap and rarely for sale.

I got one of those chests stashed away..

 

[winchman]

I got one of those chests stashed away..

So have I

 

[julianf]

thant's shagged

Yeah... I don't know where the line is with the higher end units though. I mean I don't care what it looks like but it's got to work.

I don't know if you can buy a cheap snap on or Mac, buy a load of replacement runners, and have a functioning unit for a sensible price.

Again, I don't care for the looks, but if something has a draw dented up so bad that it won't close, then obviously that's the wrong side of the line. Everyday dents I'm not fussed about, so long as it all works... or can be made to work.

 

[Trevorleach]

Yeah... I don't know where the line is with the higher end units though. I mean I don't care what it looks like but it's got to work.

I don't know if you can buy a cheap snap on or Mac, buy a load of replacement runners, and have a functioning unit for a sensible price.

Again, I don't care for the looks, but if something has a draw dented up so bad that it won't close, then obviously that's the wrong side of the line. Everyday dents I'm not fussed about, so long as it all works... or can be made to work.

A few runners will most likely cost more than new cheap box.

 

[Brad93]

Look at a Lista

 

[jack-daniels]

Price list of parts for the roll cab above.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Drawer Sliders are £34.32 a set.