SGS seem to offer a good range of garage equipment, though I haven't actually bought anything from them as yet so can't comment on the quality of their products.

I notice their cabinets carry a 10 year warranty and 60 day no quibble returns.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/tool-chests-cabinets

Around 30 years ago I bought a bright red Tool Chest & Roll Cab unit from from Halfords wth the brand name TALCO - these were good quality British Made cabinets - 30 years on it's as good as the day I bought it and will see my lifetime out without a shadow of a doubt - sadly the TALCO company is no more, gone the way of most British manufacturing. However it's more or less identical in design to the SGS 26" 14 drawer unit shown below.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/tool-chests-cabinets/professional-14-drawer-roll-away-tool-chest-cabinet

If money's no object then Bott are probably the best and as far as I'm aware still British Made !

http://www.bottltd.co.uk/Workplace-Storage-1958.html

Jeff.

Location: Almost but not quite, the far North East of England

I saw a huge stainless workshop cabinet/bench/on wheels, 6ft long! In Homebase today.
It's in stainless steel with an oak top and enough drawers to store most of an Austin 7! Plus would hold all the tools you'd ever need.
However it was £480 but you would not need any other storage ever!
They had about 10 in stock so if they can't shift them watch for a real bargain coming up.

Regards
Bill G

well worth watching fleebay for used good quality cabinets.

or even if you have a little more time watch the online auctions,

i found an auction selling a snap-on tool box full of snap-on tools plus everything else you would ever need. ex 1980s mechanics tool box.

the bidding almost stopped at £400. but not quite. i chassed it and paid £700. still chuffed though, it would have cost several thousand to buy it all originally. and ill never have to pay for a quality tool again. or even a box to keep it in.

a day surfing the net can often pay off.

tony

Location: huncote on the pig

I find small multi draw filing cabinets ideal for storing smaller tools, they come in a variety of sizes 5,10, 15 draw, they can be picked up quite cheaply second hand and are better quality than some of the cheaper tool chests.

Location: Pembrokeshire

I bought the Halford's top and bottom cabinet of their black "professional" range and am more than happy with the quality..especially as I bought it in their sale. The thing to note is that tool chests are among the items that Halfords offer at VERY good discounts from time to time. If not in a great hurry sign up for Halfords emails and look out for the cabs being offered at low price..

Location: Goldsithney

I have bought tools and cabinets from Cromwell Tools who do have outlets in many places together with online purchasing. There Kennedy range is very good quality. This is a company that deals with the trade and retail.

John Mason

Location: Nottinghamshire

Thankyou all for your help. I'm thinking maybe SGS look good value.

Alan

Location: Rhos on Sea

Hi Alan,

I've had several budget cabinets in the early years, but the phrase of getting what you pay for is ever true and I needed a top quality unit to last several decades or so, together with good security too.

So, I'm totally with Tony on this one and I bought a used Snap-On base roller cabinet with a top box from a local Snap-On mobile chapy I found on flea bay for £300 and it's just as robust and secure ten years later.

Hope you find what you want, or at least what you need and are happy with it a few years down the road.

Bill

Location: Saumur, France