Garage tool boxes / drawer units. Recommendations sought please.

[VladTepes]

Has anyone got recommendations for affordable (i.e. not snap-on) but good quality tool drawer units for the garage?

Budget up to around $1500 (ish)

The Stratco units look pretty good esp this one but I was trying to keep it to a max $1500 budget. 
https://www.stratco.com.au/au/sheds--garages/shed--garage-storage/shed-shelving-units/complete-workshop-kit-red/
(Plus I'm not sure what a standard ceiling height is - if this would fit)

A less expensive option would be https://www.stratco.com.au/au/storage/garage-shed/roller-tool-chest-1800mm/  but I'd rather have something mostly drawers - the cupboard parts aren't as important as power tools etc can be stored elsewhere more cheaply. I think drawers are the most important thing.

Perhaps people can suggest other decent brands to look at?

For drawers I really need quality smooth slides / soft stop, and ideally lined drawers. The latter isn't essential.


Brands I know of - but have no idea if they are good or shit are:
Toolpro (Super Cheap Auto)
SCA (Supercheap Auto)
Ultimate Storage (Bunnings)
Ryobi (Bunnings)
Kincrome (Bunnings)
Supatool (Bunnings)
Stanley (Bunnings)
Sidchrome (Bunnings)
Giantz (ebay, Harvey Norman)
Mechrpo (Repco)
GV Tools (Repco)
Daytona (Sydney Tools)
TTI (Total Tools)

Google also reveals
https://garage-workbench.com.au/product/1-8m-black-tinted-stainless-steel-workbench-tool-chest-with-wood-benchtop-and-14-drawers/
https://www.toolcity.com.au/products/1-11-sw16css-41-16-compartment-superwide-chest-trolley-combination


and - (based on prices I think most of these would be made in china sub-par stuff)
https://garage-workbench.com.au/
https://xtremesafety.com.au/shop/16-drawers-tool-chest-and-trolley-2/
https://www.vidaxl.com.au/e/8720286145036/vidaxl-tool-trolley-with-21-drawers-steel-red
https://www.completestoragesolutions.com.au/product/17-drawer-tool-chest-trolley-blue/



Probably out of budget
Gearwrench (Sydney Tools)

Definitely out of budget
in an IDEAL world I'd get this - I really like Milwaukee gear but WAY over budget.
https://www.gasweld.com.au/56-steel-storage-combo-high-capacity-48228559-mil


Looking to purchase ~ August 2021.
(It's my incentive to lose weight between  now and then)

[GSXKING]

As always Mike you get what you pay for, however I think TOOLPRO are quite sturdy units. 

[NutR33]

Have a look at Bunnings, we just brought one of these for work. Seems sturdy and well made.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ultimate-storage-72-15-drawer-tool-trolley_p6120457

[VladTepes]

Toolpro and Kincrome seem to be the ones recommended in carious places I've asked.

NutR33   - does the one you got / linked have decent bearing drawer slides?

[grog]

Vlad, most of the Bunnings types are pretty good. Sidchrome, Kingchrome etc. Teng another. I have a Geelong brand, no problems. My old Beach has lasted forever. Workmate has $7000 Snap On, been replaced twice from rust issues. A great box otherwise. Another Mate has Kirkland from Costco. That is one ripper, huge , solid. Even gets delivered built, just put top part on bottom part. For 6G less than Snap On, seems to match it in every way for use. Thats for professional use. Of course no lifetime wrty or free Snap On removal to another shop, they just move it if you change jobs, just happened at my place, thats great service but buy price ridiculous.Checkout the Kirkland. Much better than Bunnings offerings, not that they are bad. Its just better. https://www.costco.com.au/KIRKLAND-SIGNATURE/Kirkland-Signature-Redline-Tool-Chest-10922cm/p/1600050

[NutR33]

Toolpro and Kincrome seem to be the ones recommended in carious places I've asked.

NutR33   - does the one you got / linked have decent bearing drawer slides?

Bearings seem ok on the draws. I will check it out when it gets back to the workshop. It's currently in the middle of a Melbourne-Sydney-Darwin-Townsville-Melbourne in the back of a truck loaded with tools and equipment, I will see how well it holds up.
Professionally I have used Repco tools and roll cab for the last 20 years and been extremely happy with them.

[Snapey]

Top quality stuff at Just Pro Tools. https://www.justprotools.com.au/pro-series-toolboxes/?pgnum=2

[Eric GSX1400K3]

No issues with Kinchrome, but I've never bought new. Current unit is a kerb collection refurbished, plus I've got a sidchrome wall chest that I rescued.

If money allowed I would still buy a full Kinchrome chest with tools. Snap On just a bit too overpriced, nice tools though...

[VladTepes]

Thanks all.

It would be nice to be able to sneak one WITH tools but the minister for war and finance would notice...

[KiwiCol]

You could always say it was a special, buy the drawers & get tools free because you were the lucky 101st customer buying these . . .

[grog]

We had new bloke start at work. One 8 drawer box, everything else in 3 milk crates. Works for him.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Mate of mine had the full Snap-On gear, was stored at his work, thieves broke in and took only his set, left everyone else's gear. Pretty sure his works insurance didn't cover "personal items" stored at their premises.

[grog]

Think youre correct Eric, not covered. I know at home, all my stuff covered with contents insurance. All my spades, garden tools etc. Not my trade tools. Have to have separate insurance for mechanic tools, bloody stupid robbery. Just because thats my trade. Ridiculous.

[1AW022]

Been eyeing off the ultimate 72" from bunnings myself

[VladTepes]

@1AW022 did you see/try one in person? Your impression of quality esp drawer slides?

I'm looking forward to @NutR33 's report on that unit.