MCN tool guide: where to store your tools?

Published: 21 January 2010 Updated: 21 November 2014

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This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the best storage solutions to keep them all in one place.

Halfords six-drawer combo tool chest, £49.99
Load rating of 12kg per drawer (200kg in total), bulk storage cupboard for larger items.

Designed and engineered for DIY enthusiasts. A lot of storage for your money.

Beta portable grid box, £336
As seen on the MotoGP grid. Made from sheet metal and plastic with a detachable top. Lockable and portable. Handy.

Draper Expert six-drawer tool chest, from £144 at www.drapertools.com
Sheet steel with powder-coated finish, removable tray, heavy duty lifting handles. Supplied with plastic storage area dividers.

Drawers have anti-slip mats and ball bearing runners. Secure integral locking system.

Draper combined roller cabinet chest, from £127 at www.drapertools.com
Made from sheet steel with painted finish. Two-door roller cabinet fitted with swivel castors, five door chest.

All drawers fitted with ball bearing runners.

Dream Garage storage, £980 per linear metre
Available with custom colours, beech worktops and illuminated tool boards.

Free-standing, so nothing needs to be drilled into your walls.
Installation claimed to be quick and easy, while the firm’s fitters will even fit them for you in your garage when the modules are delivered.
More info on 01933-403555 or at www.dreamgarage.co.uk.

By Marc Abbott