New tool chest for van

[Smiffy]

I think Snap on used to have a range of boxes especially for vans, a heavy duty line.

Sealey still do.

Sealey PTB91505 Site Box 5 Drawer 915mm Heavy-Duty - McCormickTools

Manufactured from 1.2mm steel, this site box features a lockable front panel which opens in unison with the lid, supported by two gas struts for smooth operation. The box features five ball-bearing slide drawers (each with 45kg capacity) along with an open top storage space ideal for larger...

www.mccormicktools.co.uk

But if it's permanently going to live in the van would bott or similar be best.
Can get some very good deals on FB marketplace sometimes

 

[6feetdown]

It`s alright you wont be able see into the top of it

True! I'd struggle with a 6 drawer

 

[6feetdown]

Sealey still do.

Sealey PTB91505 Site Box 5 Drawer 915mm Heavy-Duty - McCormickTools

Manufactured from 1.2mm steel, this site box features a lockable front panel which opens in unison with the lid, supported by two gas struts for smooth operation. The box features five ball-bearing slide drawers (each with 45kg capacity) along with an open top storage space ideal for larger...

www.mccormicktools.co.uk

But if it's permanently going to live in the van would bott or similar be best.
Can get some very good deals on FB marketplace sometimes

Looks good that tbf.
I have a dirty mind for those handles!

 

[craig]

Sealey still do.

Sealey PTB91505 Site Box 5 Drawer 915mm Heavy-Duty - McCormickTools

Manufactured from 1.2mm steel, this site box features a lockable front panel which opens in unison with the lid, supported by two gas struts for smooth operation. The box features five ball-bearing slide drawers (each with 45kg capacity) along with an open top storage space ideal for larger...

www.mccormicktools.co.uk

But if it's permanently going to live in the van would bott or similar be best.
Can get some very good deals on FB marketplace sometimes

I once had a van fitted out with Bott tool boxes and racking, I'd guess it was big money when it was new, good quality stuff and well thought out.

 

[sjs5060]

Not heard of that make

They usually have a range of polstore, bott etc. I think I gave about £500 for mine, built like a tank, can buy bits should you break it. I’ll try and take a pic next time I walk past it

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I fitted my first big van out with Tevo racking (was Hi Module in old days) and it’s great stuff. Drawers and cupboards and drop down shelves etc, great stuff. Still have it all, some still going in another van 20 years later and the rest is in my garage full of crap. If it saves you time it’s worth it.
These days we just use a shelf system on vans and have boxes and trays that can be removed. When your tool box is hard fixed into a vehicle it can be a right PITA when you need to change vans for a day or a week.
I’ve switched over to Dewalt Toughsystem drawers and boxes. I bolt the box ontop of the drawer. They dock into the van so they don’t slide about but you can still remove them to Chuck into the back of the pickup or trailer when needs be. Been okay so far after 2 years of daily use and abuse. Waterproof as well. I’ll find a photo.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Reminds me. Did see DeWalt launched new XL system which looks good! If not cheap..

Dewalt DWST60510-1 TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 Tower

Dewalt DWST60510-1 TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 Tower Available from ITS.co.uk with fast delivery and 5 star service

its.co.uk

 

[doobin]

I find that the same people who obsess over SnapOn tooboxes also obsess over Defenders, beefy flaps, Grassmen, and probably also underage boys.

Safe to say that it's a subsection of society that I feel is best avoided.

 

[Lancs Lad]

I find that the same people who obsess over SnapOn tooboxes also obsess over Defenders, beefy flaps, Grassmen, and probably also underage boys.

Safe to say that it's a subsection of society that I feel is best avoided.

Leaking rams?

 

[doobin]

Leaking rams?

Only the Welsh ones.

 

[pettsy]

I’ve got two snap on toolboxes, one was 2grand new about 18 years ago, and I bought one with a worktop second hand for £500. Wouldn’t buy brand new these days, there’s bargains second hand if you move quick.

 

[CPS]

I find that the same people who obsess over SnapOn tooboxes also obsess over Defenders, beefy flaps, Grassmen, and probably also underage boys.

Safe to say that it's a subsection of society that I feel is best avoided.

Well i was just about to recommend a snap-on box but f**k that now

I do have 2, one i boight as an apprentice and paid off... think it was £700 or so at the time, then a bottom box for it which which cuat me £500

It was a repo job the snap-on man offered me.... lad hadn't even used it.

Still have it an it will be 20 year old next year and lived in 3 vans most of its life.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Reminds me. Did see DeWalt launched new XL system which looks good! If not cheap..

Dewalt DWST60510-1 TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 Tower

Dewalt DWST60510-1 TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 Tower Available from ITS.co.uk with fast delivery and 5 star service

its.co.uk

Yes.. ideal for the workshop. Not sure about the van though ?

Well i was just about to recommend a snap-on box but f**k that now

I do have 2, one i boight as an apprentice and paid off... think it was £700 or so at the time, then a bottom box for it which which cuat me £500

It was a repo job the snap-on man offered me.... lad hadn't even used it.

Still have it an it will be 20 year old next year and lived in 3 vans most of its life.View attachment 66466

I had a set up like that once. Shut the sliding door on it once too often !

 

[6feetdown]

TBF I think I'm gonna try the pack out drawer things.

I was looking at those not sure if they are wide enough though

 

[William127]

I had this 40inch Mac box in the back of a high top crafter van. Mounted it against the bulkhead on top of a van vault slider which opened out the side door. Ash plank top from my stock and a little vice, made a lovely work bench- everyone on my chainsaw course did there sharpening on it when we were out in the woods. It now lives in my mates workshop with my 3rd set of tools in, and has had several defender/discovery boxes worked on on it, great strong thing.
I paid £375 for it, immaculate second hand, 5 years ago, still worth that any day.
I also have a matching (model but not colour) top box that was similar money and condition that I bought a couple of months earlier. Sits on a bench in my workshop with my 2nd set of tools in

 

[DaveDCB]

Well i was just about to recommend a snap-on box but f**k that now

I do have 2, one i boight as an apprentice and paid off... think it was £700 or so at the time, then a bottom box for it which which cuat me £500

It was a repo job the snap-on man offered me.... lad hadn't even used it.

Still have it an it will be 20 year old next year and lived in 3 vans most of its life.View attachment 66466

You now know what doobin thinks of you

 

[Lancs Lad]

You now know what doobin thinks of you

There's a big difference in buying one and using it as they are damn good but to take out a loan and spend 20k on a full set just for willy waving purposes ..

 

[V8Druid]

Got a few from here https://www.bowlandtrading.com/used-machines/tooling-cabinets/8-drawer-tooling-cabinet
usually has a good selection in stock, cheaper and better built than flash named ones

sold a couple of bits of my kit to Bowlands .. been about quite a while and have dealt with them for years -- can't recall the name of the guy who runs it, but was always decent to deal with .

 

[V8Druid]

Big box that 1.
My box is a little on the small side for what I carry

can get plenty in the Polstors

 

[William127]

can get plenty in the Polstors
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