carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi guys. I have built a worktop in the shed. It's about bellybutton height. I want a roller shelf that I can have tools and other things in. (I want two or three next to each other actually). Basically I want a metal slide-out drawer, exactly like what the toolboxes (Snap On, Clarke, etc.) have. Any ideas where I can buy such a thing, or does anybody have a better and easier-to-implement idea? I want to store tools (I have about a bucket full of various tools), and I want to store nuts and bolts in the others. The idea is that the shelf will be mounted to the underside of the worktop, so I can still have junk and big things on the floor under the worktop. thanks.. if you have any ideas please hit me with them pronto because I'd like to have it done shortly so I can start pulling this engine apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I suppose I could just have one of these under the worktop: http://www.mygaragestore.com/images/products/stack/1605_lrg.jpg but I have seriously over spent by about a grand, which I didn't realise 'til I hit the cash machine last night, so I want something I can knock together for £30 - £50 quid. £50 pains me, so definitely no more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 See if you can find some server mounting rails, they are brilliant for workshop things. Also worth looking at business closing sales, they usually have interesting cupboards and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 See if you can find some server mounting rails, they are brilliant for workshop things. Also worth looking at business closing sales, they usually have interesting cupboards and stuff That's a clever idea. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I might have to see how much this costs with my trade card: http://washford.scene7.com/is/image/Washford/174441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 What do you need for a Halfords trade card? Just a comp slip or business card? I work for an aerospace company but wouldn't mind one for my own cash purchases. Sorry for being off topic;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 What do you need for a Halfords trade card? Just a comp slip or business card? I work for an aerospace company but wouldn't mind one for my own cash purchases. Sorry for being off topic;) It's at the store person's discretion, so just ask nicely, or just take a fake wage slip for A B Auto Mechanics bought from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I bought some good slide out draw runners - ball bearing type from B & Q a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I bought some good slide out draw runners - ball bearing type from B & Q a couple of years ago. Yeah but where would I get the plain metal drawer from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED_ROCKET Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 i have one you might be interested in its a little battered and draws need attention but would only want 50 for it my old work one its a bit like the red one in that pick no top box it has 3 draws and larger section at bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 It's at the store person's discretion, so just ask nicely, or just take a fake wage slip for A B Auto Mechanics bought from eBay. I work in aerospace and we use hand tools so I wonder if this'll do? Got business cards and can supply them with comp slips etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I work in aerospace and we use hand tools so I wonder if this'll do? Got business cards and can supply them with comp slips etc. Yep, reckon that'll be fine. All I did was walk up to the parts area, and say "Excuse me.. I was reading on the Halfords website, and I believe the trade discount card is available to hobbyist DIYers like myself. I do quite a lot of work on my car and buy quite a lot of stuff from here." He just said "Well, it's down to our discretion really. I'll go and get you one". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I remember now.. I was going to keep the Halfords trade card thing to myself. It's not so special when everyone else has one too. I've let the cat out of the bag now though! (Not that lots of people don't already know or anything of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=HalfordsConsumerDirect&mpe_id=62854&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-SC+Carousel+781641-_-PRODCAT_ESPOTCAROUSEL_165532-_-Dynamic+235+Piece+Tool+Chest&catalogId=10151&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=118913&langId=-1&partNumber=781641&storeId=10001&ddkey=ClickInfo Got this one for my home garage. Tools are not greatest quality, but will be enough for any home use. Shelfs moving very smooth, when top is closed, shleves locking themself, few usefull tools included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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