If you’re treating yourself to new tools to go with your chest, then the Halfords range has a unique attraction, because the company offers 18 modular tray sets that fit perfectly inside the three shallower drawers at the top. The two deeper bottom ones are big enough for a cordless drill or driver.
The quality feels to be a step above most of the others here, but if you are not using the modular trays, then we’d prefer separate smaller drawers or dividers.
Vonhaus Topchest Tool Box
- Price: around £59.99
- Drawers: 6
- Contact: vonhaus.com
- Rating: 3.0 stars
At less than half the price of most of the competition in this test, you would expect the Vonhaus box to involve some compromises. The first is its size, because it’s the smallest here, although only marginally behind the Hilka.
Securing the drawers involves manually inserting two metal bars from inside the lockable top section to block them from sliding open. We suspect this would soon get tiresome if you had to do it regularly.
Verdict
It’s a Draper 1-2, thanks to the chests’ features and value. The Combined Roller Cabinet and Tool Chest offers unbeatable space per pound, while the 9 Drawer Tool Chest is a better bet if you are short of space. The Clarke takes third place – it has a bigger price tag but feels substantial.
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