What do you want to put in the drawers?

I use multidrawers designed for office use so the drawers are A4 + in size 1.5 to 2” deep and 12 to 15 drawers very usefull for parts tools etc

I think I have 18 in my workshops

I recommend a visit to The Range.

If you can tolerate using plastic boxes for things they have lots of excellent stacking types in all sizes and generally cheaper than what you want to put in them!

Neil

I'm a big fan of Bisley drawer units. They hold a massive amount of stuff.

Jim

The problem with many industrial drawers, Bott, Polestor etc, is they are often too deep for home workshops, usually 700 mm plus. I’ve got a couple of Secondhand Snap On roll cabs, which are expensive, but are less than 600 deep and will always be worth what i paid.

There are a few on the Cottrels auction site, currently at around £150 plus 39%. Full of tools too.

Plus another for Bisley especially if you can get their earlier ones.

I personally do find that the later ones are just not as substantial. They are about fit for pupose in a latter day office but struggle a bit in the workshop for heavier items..

The earlier ones seem to have been well over engineered for office use, hence their suitability for the workshop is very good.

Homebase had some pretty sturdy looking metal Tool Chests in stock last time I was in there, various sizes some multi drawer units plus larger ones on wheels as well.

I was not in the market for one so did not investigate on a close up basis, might be worth checking if you are near one of their stores though.

Edited By V8Eng on 24/11/2017 20:49:54

Ikea kitchen cabinets can be fitted with shallow drawers all the way up, either face mounted with handles, or flush to sit behind a door. My son's machines are standing on benches supported by these, and the drawers don't seem to suffer for being full of tools.

Brian

You could try Halfords – they have some very good offers at the moment (until 30th nov I think) – which are on this page **LINK**

Ikea also do a small metal drawer cabinet, much flimsier than Bisley of course, but I have a couple riveted together to form a base for my little bandsaw with an mdf top and they are surprisingly sturdy. But given the price of the Halfords drawer units at the moment they are much more of an attractive proposition.

Have a look on the IKEA site and search for HELMER. 6 drawer self assembly painted steel cabinet. I've got one and it's handy for small tools. £30.

Alan.