The Sealey AP1608W 8 Drawer Machinists Chest: long term review.
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- I thought I'd do a "show and tell" about my "indoor" tool chest......
Its over 8 months since I bought this and about time to explain myself regarding bringing "stuff" into the house from the workshop...
as always, take care
Loz
Just what I needed to see before I buy.
I'm here doing my research too!! I'm seriously considering one.
Did you get one in the end?
AS an owner of 3 of the Harbor Frieght "Winsor Design" tool chests I can assure you have virtually the same chest Minus the Diamond shaped mirror in the lid. There are many utube reviews and a few upgrade hacks. Such as mounting rubber feet on the bottom steel corner protectors using the existing third screw at each bottom corner. Candle wax application will make the drawers slide smoother and painting the underside of the drawers with shellac will stabilize the mdf drawer bottoms. any cosmetic damage can be easily fixed with light sanding and 1 or two thin coats of clear shellac. I also own a Gerstner Interntional box that is slightly nicer but costs 5X more. The "gold standard" are the USA OHIO made chests which reach into the thousnds of dollars new and bting a very high price used if in good condition. I got smile out of your British Pound being real money comment. I think I would opt for an actual pound 16oz of sterling silver than a modern pount note.
Thanks for your comment Robc: I will certainly give the chest drawers a "shellacking" underneath nob you have given me that tip!
Hi Loz, I don't know what it is with boxes but I love 'em. That box you have there is a corker, who wouldn't want one, even if it was just to sit and look at it. Thanks for the vid, regards, Fred
I am on the other side of the pond and bought the Harbor Freight version. It is very similar to yours. I paid around $85 US for.the box. Thanks for the video. Your box is very nice.
Thanks for sharing- that's a bargain! ..everything is so expensive this side of pond! 😢
Exactly this box stands next to my small lathe. It does not have the same wood quality or fit as an American box. But it only costs 1/10 of the price. I caught a special offer at the time and the box cost about 90 Pounds, shipping costs extra. The box is always worth this price. If I still had space, I would buy another one.
Sir you are legend. Was looking at this for you know what (the 3 letters)
Carry on.
hi Stu, yup, it’s certainly a useful “treasure box” for man-stuff……. Mine is still full,of assorted measuring stuff, but recently pocket knives have stated worming their way into the little drawers- even a little red victorinox crikey!🤣👍
Oh how I wish you hadn't shown that! I am a sucker for wooden boxes :-) I'll put it on my Christmas list, it looks really nice and I might have to buy new stuff to put in it. Thanks for sharing.
Did you get one in the end? Curious how you found it.
@@SussexEDC No, I've not got one yet but it is still on my wish list.
@@SteveMonk1956 Good man.
A very interesting and funny video, very much enjoyed it. That's a lovely looking tool chest
@@GrumpaLoz thanks Mr Grumpa, yes all is well, just extremely busy with house renovations and life. Thanks for asking young man. I'd love to have been as busy as you have of late(in the workshop), but slowly getting there
The wooden ones are so much nicer than the metal ones.
Completely agree, whether for my watchmaking tools or EDC, they look so much better stored in something like this.
My mechanic mate loves Snap on. But for me, this is looking like a good option.
Thanks for sharing this.
I'm thinking of getting two of these. One for my watchmaking tools and another for my EDC items!!
Glad it was helpful!.. and you may notice I've sub'd to your channel to...😀
@@GrumpaLozmuch appreciated. I hope you enjoy some of the upcoming content!
Would love to see what you fill it up with mate ! Please do !
Hi Grumps, nice tool chest. 👍
very nice, thanks for sharing. I've been thinking too much about these recently, Boy are they expensive, unless you buy second-hand then they are astronomical! It looks like chronos also make some like yours but with brass coloured fittings (out of stock). I keep swinging between buying or building, I think building will cost a lot more but might be a great project...
Very true! I dithered a lot before parting with the cash.... second hand they're still expensive AND they tend to be really battered and need a lot of fixing up, and so far its too "drawer intensive" for my skill level! hence my cheapo option!
Thank you.
You're welcome JLA !
Very nice!!!🤩 Even at uk prices.. good value ! Too nice for my working practices though 😜🔨🔧
Worth every penny, it's a beautiful thing. I'm guessing solid wood judging by the end grain on the side joint next to the clasp (cheap US version won't be solid). Thanks for the measurements, that just gone into my list of 'must build' one stuff.
Very pleased with it. Yup solid but made up of a lot of small pieces comb jointed …still nice….
Nice, I've been wanting an old one for years (yes for my EDC) never seem to find them at a price I like
@@GrumpaLoz Do carry on having fun, I already know I have a bit of a problem when it come to 'stuff'
I'm wanting one for my EDC gear too. Looks like a real classy storage option.
Did you get one?
@@SussexEDC I've got a plan to make some kind of display cabinet with a glass door in the future when my workshop is put together properly (and find some spare time) Unless I find one of these chests really cheap at the carboot....
🛠👍😊
@@Everythings_Adjustable sounds like a good plan to me.
I’ve fancied one of these for a few years, I wanted to use it for my “edc” 😂 too.
Maybe drill a hole somewhere and add a wireless charging pad for my devices.
Charging station sounds great, Marius! 😃👍
I'm after one for my EDC too.
Your charging idea is great too. Maybe a little access hole for your phone or headphones in the top tray. 🤔
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Hi there, I'm interested to learn more about corrosion of metal during the winter within the UK. Is it quite bad?
Here in the north of England ( Pennines) we have a lot of cold and damp months. My garage has single brick walls that are subject to damp ( driving rain) and condensation. I have lined the walls but still suffer from high humidity most months. Tools in toolboxes and my cast iron tops to the bandsaw and table saw do get surface rust oct to may, so I have to cover the surfaces with plywood covers lined with felt soaked in mineral oil. I’ve put the rust inhibiting paper in the bottom of the toolboxes.I also run a dehumidifier 24/7. So far the precautions seem to have worked….
Hi. Glad I found your review. How are you finding the Sealey toolbox. I'm looking at getting one for my printmaking and wood carving tools
I like it. I'm a little miffed its so expensive in the UK compared to the US though.... the bottom drawers are deep enough for my pocket knife collection- check for your wood carving tools if they have thick handles. as I said in the review the finish feels like old fashioned shiny but brittle lacquer..... a few chips so far but the box is holding up!
@@GrumpaLoz Thank you. It has now been ordered
@@michellenavin6867How have you found yours?
Nice chest. As I’ve previously said the more I look at you videos I can feel the cogs in my brain trying to justify the £107-£120 expenditure. I like the idea of you building a stand for it. How deep is the compartment at the top?
@@GrumpaLoz don’t worry it’ll be for me. Nice to see some new tool porn to tempt me with 😂
This looks just like that cheap Chinesium box they sell at Harbor Freight Tools in the US for $75. If it is, it's made out of cheap veneer over even cheaper particle board. I don't know what these cost in the UK but they are overpriced in the US at 75 Murican.
Yeh, I think the Uk version is actually real I but thin) wood- heavily lacquered. I haven’t had the courage to excavate to test it- but at twice the price of the Harbour freight box it had better be wood! 🤣
nice machinist tool chest