Rolling Tool Cab

[ByronBlack]

Has anyone bought one of the cheaper clarke models from machine-mart? I was thinking of buying one of their 7 drawer mechanics tool-chests for the workshop. There quite reasonable price compared to snap-on or teng, but I wondered just how cheap and nasty they are and whether they are worth it?

 

[Mike.C]

Byron I have one which I use for my car tools etc and they are not too bad for the money.

One or two things I would recommemd is to get the optional rubber mats, especialy if you are going to store metal tools, and also if you chip the metal they rust real easily (and I mean real easily) so I would keep some touch up paint handy. Finally keep the runners oiled because they can stick without it.

Except for these few things, as I have said they are not too bad for the money.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Slim]

Byron, I just bought one of these from Makro.

Although not the quality of more expensive brands, I have found it ideal so far. The lower cupboard is great for keeping my routers.

 

[Mike.C]

Hi Simon

Except for the colour (mines red) that looks exactly the same as the one I got from machine mart.
The only difference being I only got one bar to lock the top draws, but I did get another longer one to lock the bottom draws and fold down door.

Good price :lol:

Cheers

Mike

 

[ByronBlack]

Thanks for the feedback chaps! I think i'll go ahead and order one, I will be getting the rubber matting as well as I'll be storing my chisels/planes etc. in the unit and want to avoid them getting scratched.

This should signal the beginning of phase 2 of my workshop - the completion and re-jigging of the interior.

 

[ivan]

I got one about 8 years back from MM (about 150 quid) it was dreadful, runners supported inside by tiny lugs in the sheet steel about 3 x20 mm. Load with tools and they bend so the drawer drops off.

You have to remove one drawer to see this, so don't buy without a good look. The more expensive ball bearing jobs may be better, but best check first!