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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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On the subject of toolboxes when I replaced my cheap ish set up I decided to go with my cornwell tools dealer instead of our snap on man as the box I wanted was £1800 inc vat from cornwell and almost 4 grand from snap on for same size box. Now being a mechanic the draws are opened and shut all day everyday. Within 3 months it started to deteriorate, draws were sagging, the bit to stop the draws opening on there own have now packed up on most draws so when I walk away and come back to the box a few draws are always open! Took it apart and had a closer look and it's pretty much a cheapo tool box which would prob be more suited to occasional home use. My works-mate has a 20 year old nice snap on box in great condition and its faultless! So looked into getting a new snap on one the other week, looked at the sticker on my mates 50 odd inch wide stupidly expensive one and it said made in china! Sod that ill keep my eyes out for a nice second hand 20 year old one thank u! I think for home use any toolbox would fit the bill as long as u can fit your tools in it, no need to spend daft money on boxes and tools for occasional use, halfords and machine mart are great for that. I even get some stuff from there too as sometimes can't afford the snap on stuff. But when I can afford snap on, from the first time u use that tool u can feel the quality! Like a magpie to the shiny tools on the snap on van! Rip off though
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