Tool chests

**imdying** · 2nd December 2008, 09:04

I need some new tool boxes... I was thinking that these would probably survive a bomb strike... any one seen or had one?

**Motu** · 2nd December 2008, 18:48

Lifestyle Source

Brand name ????? Made in ??????

But yes,they look pretty good.Be our guinea pig...our lifestyle marketing source....

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 07:26

I'm not 100% sure, but I saw them in NZ Hot Rod magazine, and I think in that advert they're specified as being made in NZ.

Yes, thinking I might have to be the guinea pig... anyone else have any recommendations on tool chests? These ones caught my eye as they're stainless and look essentially bomb proof. Looking for something I can keep for the next 40 or 50 years.

**JMemonic** · 3rd December 2008, 09:26

They certainly look good, I have a Safa made here in CHCH that is 20 years old and going strong, it could do with a few mods to make it suit me better, other than that been most happy with it.

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 09:28

Yes, I have a SAFA tiered tool box that my parents brought me about 10 years ago... built like a brick shit house, it has outlasted all of my friends 'pretty' red tool boxes.

They're made in Christchurch? I wonder if they make chests too... certainly not complaints about the quality here.

**SARGE** · 3rd December 2008, 09:32

Originally Posted by imdying

I need some new tool boxes... I was thinking that these would probably survive a bomb strike... any one seen or had one?

mate.. stay away from the stainless steel.. seriously..if they are not done right they are a train wreck

check out my link in my sig below.. i can have my C'Church rep come see you with some American made Waterloo stuff and everything to fill it

i even have a 72 inch WIDE top and bottom combo for those of you with a shitload of tools..

**CookMySock** · 3rd December 2008, 10:04

forget the stupid toolboxes - check out his BBQ recipies page! Yum!

Steve

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 10:13

Originally Posted by SARGE

if they are not done right they are a train wreck

How do you mean? Is there something inherently wrong with stainless steel tool chests?

Or you didn't like these particular ones?

**Tank** · 3rd December 2008, 11:03

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

forget the stupid toolboxes - check out his BBQ recipies page! Yum!

Steve

Typical. The men check out tool chest - and the ladies check out some nice recipes. (p/t so no need to waaaa)

**jim.cox** · 3rd December 2008, 11:12

The latest Repco flier has a couple of good deals for 6 and 9 drawer units with ball bearing slides.

**BiK3RChiK** · 3rd December 2008, 11:29

Originally Posted by jim.cox

The latest Repco flier has a couple of good deals for 6 and 9 drawer units with ball bearing slides.

The quality of some of these ball-bearing slider drawer units is a bit lacking, so just watch that. As soon as you put a few tools in, the drawers buckle and collapse.

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 11:59

Yeah, that's not cool... that's what I want to avoid.

**Madness** · 3rd December 2008, 13:09

Safa toolboxes get my vote.

When I used to sell them a few years ago I had a customer with a warranty claim on a box that was approx 15 years old. He had bought the box new, then soon after went overseas for something like 10 or 12 years. I can't remember the exact issue now, but I rang Alec farrar Ltd. (the ChCh manufacturer) and explained the problem. The guy at the factory remembered having an issue of similar nature around 15 years earlier and without question or hesitation, replacement parts were sent out that day.

I personally wouldn't touch a Repco, Kinchrome or Powerbuilt box. Nothing wrong with Waterloo that I know of.

Support Kiwi Made when it makes sense.

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 13:28

That SAFA MWS looks pretty bomb proof. Might be just the ticket... can always stack another box on top at a later date

**HenryDorsetCase** · 3rd December 2008, 13:33

Originally Posted by Madness

Safa toolboxes get my vote.

When I used to sell them a few years ago I had a customer with a warranty claim on a box that was approx 15 years old. He had bought the box new, then soon after went overseas for something like 10 or 12 years. I can't remember the exact issue now, but I rang Alec farrar Ltd. (the ChCh manufacturer) and explained the problem. The guy at the factory remembered having an issue of similar nature around 15 years earlier and without question or hesitation, replacement parts were sent out that day.

I personally wouldn't touch a Repco, Kinchrome or Powerbuilt box. Nothing wrong with Waterloo that I know of.

Support Kiwi Made when it makes sense.

bling for you my friend. thanks for the heads up. My Crimble present to myself was going to be a roll cab. (but might be an RD400)