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[feeutfo]

They have a sale of sorts on again. 30% off various stuff, but my interest specifically...

Tool storage. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255212_langId_-1

Of note, black draws equal roller barings. Regardless of body colour. Red draws are friction sliders and are, frankly, awful. Red chassis but black draws as the link are far better, roller baring draw runners, snap shut of sorts, with liners. Fairly sturdy IMO. Not the same design is the Black professional as this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_745201_langId_-1_categoryId_255214  with lift latch on the draw handle...

 but is considerably cheaper, and with the middle section... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_208831_categoryId_255214_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1
...for £70 adds up to more storage space for less money.

Nearly stumped up.... Nearly. 

[feeutfo]

...also, 150 piece socket set
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

[tunnie]

i have the red box in the first link (without wheels) works well!

Are ratchet spanners in the sale?

[feeutfo]

Yep, hinged and normal style £40, or both for £80, or 2 for one, or 50% off.
Yes they are in the sale. 

[TheBoy]

tbh, normal trade is normally around the offer price...

[Shackeng]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_206443_categoryId_255214_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1

Just bought one of these 7 drawer models and a set of the hinged ratchets. Spanners are good, the drawer unit, while having good ball bearing runners, is otherwise fairly thin metal, one drawback is that the lid is connected to vertical metal slides which lock the drawers, however, these can be easily removed to allow drawers to be opened with the lid closed. It takes most of my loose tools, and has freed up a lot of shelf space.

[Shimmy]

Also just purchased a set of flexible ratchet spanners.

Thinking of giving it to my dad as a Christmas present, wouldn't be the first time. :p

To be fair, he pretty much buys everything he wants/needs but he's always happy to get some new tools. 

[feeutfo]

Good stuff. never had a problem with the ratchet spanners.

Tool storage boxes, red chassis ones are a little thin i guess. But no worse than my syches and pickavant, which has no ball roller runners and has lasted years while stuffed full.

The black advanced set is almost twice the money. For home use it seems unnecessary to spend more. Depends I guess. 

[TheBoy]

I have the Clarke one, similar to the ball bearing'd red Halfords one, seems a bit more sturdy IMHO. Bit pricey if not on VAT free day though.

[TheBoy]

No drawer liners with Clarke one though.

[feeutfo]

Indeed, Clarke are more sturdy. But for the money, in the size I need iirc I'll be looking at £500 odd. Ok for industrial strength, but ott for my use.

To get bigger than I have I'll need, well, as posted above. Which gives £270 for the Halfords. How much is Clarke for roll cab, middle draws and top chest?

[TheBoy]

Indeed, Clarke are more sturdy. But for the money, in the size I need iirc I'll be looking at £500 odd. Ok for industrial strength, but ott for my use.

To get bigger than I have I'll need, well, as posted above. Which gives £270 for the Halfords. How much is Clarke for roll cab, middle draws and top chest?

You'll have to look on MachineMar website, then wait for VAT free day

[Marks DTM Calib]

No drawer liners with Clarke one though.

Strange as mine has the rubber mats in the bottom

[TheBoy]

No drawer liners with Clarke one though.

Strange as mine has the rubber mats in the bottom

Only the HD (is that right) do.  The £100+VAT for 9 drawer red and black range doesn't

[Marks DTM Calib]

Ah yes, I treated myself to the bigger ones.

Having said that, the old and cheap Clarke one is still going strong and has been pretty bulletproof.