Shed/Garage Boxes?

dlockers · 16 Apr 2022 at 08:13

Hi folk,

I need to sort my shed out and part of the issue is that tools I use infrequently are in battered old plastic boxes (pound stretcher loft storage type things).

I've not looked hard but I have the dewalt black stacker thing in my mind. Is there anything cheaper or better?

Cadder · 16 Apr 2022 at 08:26

Do you mean something like this?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0-storage-tower-3-pcs/231ky

dlockers · 16 Apr 2022 at 10:31

Cadder said:
Do you mean something like this?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0-storage-tower-3-pcs/231ky

Possibly but it seems a bit OTT as I don't need a travel system. I'm thinking peli box style too but massively overkill.

I guess to put it into context I have some routers, circular saws, a tile cutter and then a box of 'useful stuff' I'd like to put neat and accessible.

DXP55 · 16 Apr 2022 at 10:47

I have something similar to this - Has a slide out handle on side so you can lift it and move box around on wheels--Takes most of my electric tools that I don't use often. 2x sanders -2x electric saws- Angle grinder and other bits that will fit in --It then lives under a bench

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-pro-mobile-tool-chest-24/52706 -

Got it from B&Q or Homebase for lot less than this one.

dlockers · 16 Apr 2022 at 10:49

DXP55 said:
I have something similar to this - Has a slide out handle on side so you can lift it and move box around on wheels--Takes most of my electric tools that I don't use often. 2x sanders -2x electric saws- Angle grinder and other bits that will fit in --It then lives under a bench

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-pro-mobile-tool-chest-24/52706 -

Got it from B&Q or Homebase for lot less than this one.

Top man, that may be the ticket for the bottom shelf. Such a nightmare getting stuff in and out!

DXP55 · 16 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Seems prices have shot up since I bought mine -It is similar size (77cm l/50cm h/42cm w) to this with a tool tray on top as well. Total about 72 ltrs
Mine stick's out a bit from under bench as there is a cross bracing between two rear legs of bench but it's not a problem

PS sorry about long link

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gc123 · 16 Apr 2022 at 18:07

ive got the dewalt one with the three boxes all nicely stacked just for my battery tools. it great except........every time you want a particular tool its always in the bottom box....pain really i picked mine up from screwfix a few months ago they had a deal on and the main boxes were 20 odd pounds each. tbh i bought the trolley from aldi or lidl for 17.95 works just as well.

alexakasloth · 16 Apr 2022 at 21:12

I got one from lidl recently, has two stackable storage boxes on wheels for £25.

~Divine~Wind~ · 17 Apr 2022 at 08:56

Personally I'd not be paying these huge premiums just because it black n yellow/orange with branding on.

Just grab whatever Really useful boxes fit your garage shelving (was 65l for me)

fish · 17 Apr 2022 at 19:53

~Divine~Wind~ said:
Personally I'd not be paying these huge premiums just because it black n yellow/orange with branding on.

Just grab whatever Really useful boxes fit your garage shelving (was 65l for me)

+1 for really useful boxes

dlockers · 17 Apr 2022 at 20:47

~Divine~Wind~ said:
Personally I'd not be paying these huge premiums just because it black n yellow/orange with branding on.

Just grab whatever Really useful boxes fit your garage shelving (was 65l for me)

fish said:
+1 for really useful boxes

I have a variant of these right now and they go brittle and disintegrate.

ristac · 18 Apr 2022 at 06:45

https://www.bigdug.co.uk/storage-boxes-containers-c363/plastic-parts-bins-c364/value-large-plastic-stacking-pick-bins-p18687/s41535?cid=GBP&vs_vat=inc&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjw9e6SBhB2EiwA5myr9iaOezrFAJvC0mUcurNVhu4lyT-L8vjxIOIrTXGxlh4POv9LtGRrHBoCuQsQAvD_BwE

You can see what’s inside, large and much more affordable

firstborn · 18 Apr 2022 at 10:50

dLockers said:
I have a variant of these right now and they go brittle and disintegrate.

So not a 'really useful box' then?

I've got loads, never had a problem.

dlockers · 18 Apr 2022 at 11:04

firstborn said:
So so a 'really useful box' then?

I've got loads, never had a problem.

Could be the shed environment or possibly mine aren't brand name.

BongoHunter · 18 Apr 2022 at 11:06

The "Really Useful Boxes" brand are good - but the largest ones are not as strong (well at least the ones I have).

Best think I did for storage was to put racking along one wall of the shed, then I could use a lot of smaller really useful boxes (and don't have the issue that what I want is in the bottom box of a stack of boxes).

Plastic tea crate boxes are great as well - really tough and stackable.

~Divine~Wind~ · 18 Apr 2022 at 13:26

dLockers said:
Could be the shed environment or possibly mine aren't brand name.

So a knockoff then haha

Ive had about 14 of them sat in the garage on shelves n had no bother with them.

Got a few of them up in the loft as well as theyre just the right size to span the rafters haha

Just dont boot a football off them if you leave then in the snow haha

Lopéz · 18 Apr 2022 at 15:04

These storage boxes from Wickes are really good, I'm using them to move house at the moment.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Strata-Heavy-Duty-Storage-Box-with-Lid---42L/p/236272

They're even black and yellow.

dlockers · 18 Apr 2022 at 19:36

Lopéz said:
These storage boxes from Wickes are really good, I'm using them to move house at the moment.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Strata-Heavy-Duty-Storage-Box-with-Lid---42L/p/236272

They're even black and yellow.

Winner

Decent price and seem sturdy. Ended up with a full set and delighted that the two biggest stack perfectly. Thank you!

Maccapacca · 18 Apr 2022 at 19:44

dLockers said:
I have a variant of these right now and they go brittle and disintegrate.

She keeps buying these cheap plastic toot. Couple of years and they just break up. Such a waste.

Lopéz · 18 Apr 2022 at 22:03

dLockers said:
Winner

Decent price and seem sturdy. Ended up with a full set and delighted that the two biggest stack perfectly. Thank you!

Mint! You're welcome.

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