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Trojan Tool Chest and Cabinet with 140pc Tool Set $99 - Bunnings Clearance (Various Locations)

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Trojan Tool Chest and Cabinet with 140pc Tool Set $99 - Bunnings Clearance (Various Locations)
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eug on 24/06/2013 - 22:01 files.ozbargain.com.au (6625 clicks)
Last edited 26/06/2013 - 19:38

Reclaim some garage space!

This is a 52cm tool chest and 60cm cabinet for a great price. The chest and cabinet alone are worth the $99, the added tools are a bonus.

The construction is decent. It's not as solid and smooth-rolling as a Sidchrome, but doesn't feel flimsy either.

The tools that are included are:

  • 16oz fibreglass claw hammer
  • 8m tape measure
  • 18mm snap knife
  • 150mm adjustable wrench
  • 160mm long nose plier
  • 180mm side cutting plier
  • 190mm combination plier
  • 225mm torpedo level
  • 250mm try & mitre square
  • 6 screwdrivers
  • 6 jewellers screwdrivers
  • 8 metric hex keys
  • 8 SAE hex keys
  • 40 chrome vanadium bits (what a cheap way to pad the 'pieces' number!)
  • 61 piece socket set

The tools obviously aren't commercial-grade. They're perfectly fine for light or DIY use though.

Dimensions are:

Cabinet including castors - 75x61x33cm
Chest - 30x52x23cm

It was marked as clearance, so may not be available everywhere.

Some additional stuff:
- The cabinet handles and drawer lips are made of aluminium.
- The cabinet door is held shut with magnets.
- The rails run on ball bearings.
- Two of the four castors can be locked
- The top chest is screwed down inside the cabinet, inside the box (so it doesn't move around during shipping). Don't forget to unscrew it at the back when you're removing it.

Max safe loading capacity for:
- the whole cabinet - 95kg
- for each drawer - 5kg
- for the door space - 15kg

The box weighs 41kg, so lift it carefully!

Another photo of the box from Trojan's facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=462246377143741&set=…

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  • Radar on 24/06/2013 - 22:15
    +1

    that's a bargain, I gotta check out my local Bunnings tomorrow.

  • onlyletters on 24/06/2013 - 22:15

    thats a good price!! bargain!!

  • mathew42 on 24/06/2013 - 22:37
    +1

    Any idea what the original price was?

    • AMLagonda on 24/06/2013 - 23:01

      +1

      • Jake D on 25/06/2013 - 10:12
        +2

        Wat? $100?

    • jmoore626 on 25/06/2013 - 14:48

      $169 is marked shelf price

  • sama on 24/06/2013 - 22:53
    +31

    Be wary of wheeling in a bargain called 'Trojan' in your house ;)

    • zo1dberg on 24/06/2013 - 23:24
      +2

      Well, you need to take it out of the box and attach the wheels first, by which time it'll already be in the house.

      • tdw on 25/06/2013 - 00:47
        +1

        your comment is bad and you should feel bad!

        couldn't help it, sorry :p (didn't neg, btw)

        • zo1dberg on 25/06/2013 - 01:04

          That's ok, I would have negged it if I could.

  • zo1dberg on 24/06/2013 - 22:54

    Great price. Too bad i bought the Stanley one for $200 at supercheap auto about a month ago. It does have nicer tools though.

    • eug on 24/06/2013 - 23:03
      +2

      I was just looking for a cabinet and/or chest. Now I have even more tools … I might need another cabinet and/or chest. Oops.

      • Jackson on 25/06/2013 - 17:59
        +1

        Or maybe the tools just need use… not you specifically buy I know too many ppl that love buying tools but never do any work…

    • Logical on 24/06/2013 - 23:59
      -1

      The Stanley tools you got from Supercheap are way better than these cheap ones so I wouldn't be concerned.

      • Jake D on 25/06/2013 - 10:17
        +1

        I have a lot of low end tools. Most of them are either stanley or trojan. Not a single stanley tool I own is better than it's trojan counterpart.

  • Neoika on 24/06/2013 - 22:55

    I read as 99c in the first place:)

  • zealmax on 24/06/2013 - 23:06
    +3

    I bought it for $69 at bunnings seven hills. All gone now. It had a sign that stated "was $199 now $69", but scanned at $99. Still purchased it for $69.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 23:16
    +2

    I know ozb love cheap deals but going cheap on tools is the worst thing you can do, chances are they will work just once.

    • eug on 24/06/2013 - 23:25
      +5

      That would depend on how the tools will be used. A casual DIYer wanting to hammer a few nails into a wall won't see any difference between the fibreglass hammer that comes with this and a $54 Estwing hammer.

      Would you recommend a $2,000 i7/16GB/256GB SSD ThinkPad to a computer-illiterate mom to surf the net and send emails, or would a $700 HP do the job just fine? Different people have different usage requirements. :)

      • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 23:47
        +2

        you can't compare those two computers as both will "work" after repetitive use unlike these cheap tools that will bend/break/snap.

        even in normal "Casual DIY" they will let the person down, i highly don't recommend it. Tool chest might be ok but tools.. pass ;)

        • eug on 25/06/2013 - 00:02
          +9

          They're quite comparable.

          A cheap Acer, HP, or Dell will do the same thing as a ThinkPad, but there's a reason why IT departments of large companies will buy a ThinkPad over an Acer Aspire, Dell Inspiron, or HP Pavillion. The ThinkPads are simply built better and will take repeated abuse - just check out the comments in the ThinkPad threads.

          Likewise, DIY-standard tools definitely have their market. A casual DIYer won't feel the difference between this hammer and a $54 hammer. Their Ikea cabinets won't get assembled more quickly with a $20 hex key than the hex key that comes with this, and neither will the hex key bend. The 10 pictures they hang won't hang straighter with a $50 Stabila level. They'll probably only use 3 of the sockets 20 times at low torque, so they'll effectively last as long as a $150 Sidchrome set. They won't care about how much smoother the ratcheting action on the Sidchrome is either.

          I've used a variety of 'grades' and can safely say cheap tools have their place. They're not for everyone, just like how expensive tools aren't for everyone.

          Bottom line - different people have different requirements. Not everyone needs a $150 socket set, $20 level, $25 square, $25 tape measure, $50 hammer…

        • ZRXS12 on 25/06/2013 - 01:05

          Comparing IT products to hand tools is rather silly.
          Cheap tools are a false economy.

        • eug on 25/06/2013 - 02:08
          +50

          You need to realize that there are other people in this world who don't have the same requirements as you.

          It's all relative.

          You might think a $69 Ozito drill is worthless and would only buy a $200 Bosch, because you use it a fair bit. That's fine, as you know how much you'll use it.

          But a tradie might look at your $200 Bosch and laugh at you, saying your drill is worthless as it will only last 2 months in his job, which is why he has a $400 Makita. The downtime is not worth the savings.

          Then a builder might look at the tradie's $400 Makita and laugh, saying it's worthless as it'll only last 3 months in his job, which is why he has a $700 Hitachi.

          Meanwhile, the random guy at home who simply wants to assemble a few Ikea shelves is happily enjoying his $69 Ozito. A $200 Bosch won't assemble shelves any better than a $69 Ozito, which has a li-ion batt and a mechanical clutch. They won't fall apart after 3 uses either, unless it was a dud to begin with. That's when the 3-year replacement warranty comes into play.

          Who bought the right drill?

          They all did.

          Different people have different requirements. Cheap tools are perfectly fine for light, occasional use. That's what they're designed for, and they do that job fine. A casual DIYer isn't likely to be able to appreciate the difference between a PH2 Wiha and a PH2 Trojan. Or a Lindstrom side cutter and a Trojan 180mm side cutter.

          Recommending a $30 hammer to someone who simply wants to bang in a few nails to hang pictures is simply a waste of money when an $8 one would do exactly the same thing and last just as long with their usage. What does the extra $22 buy? Brand prestige?

        • ZRXS12 on 25/06/2013 - 02:40
          -4

          Night night.

        • Michaelz101 on 25/06/2013 - 07:24

          Wise words my friend…. Going to call you Confucius soon :)

        • Jake D on 25/06/2013 - 10:18
          +3

          $69 for an Ozito drill? You paid too much. Mine was $19.

        • eug on 25/06/2013 - 10:52

          I bought an Ozito cordless air pump on clearance for $29 for my bike.

          Nearly 3 years later it died. I didn't have the receipt anymore so the guy at bunnings said a stat dec will do fine. I brought one in and got a brand-new replacement on the spot. It was the current model too, which was going for $60. Awesome.

        • Telios on 25/06/2013 - 11:43
          +1

          What the hell? They let you make a stat dec to replace a product?

          I have never heard of that before, wonder if its standard procedure or something.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2013 - 12:10
          -2

          you can't compare them lmao

          computers depreciate while tools don't

        • corwee on 25/06/2013 - 12:31
          +2

          I have to agree with Story Teller,
          While youre right about a hammer, i cant say the same for other tools.

          an example, would be trying to remove a stubborn bolt with a cheap socket set. You'll most likely end up stripping the bolt or have the tool bit wear out.

          there are other scenarios where ive felt like the cheap tool just made my life that much more difficult.

        • joele on 25/06/2013 - 12:51

          Hammer, square, level, tape measure then maybe not (I have cheap ones of them all) but socket sets and screwdrivers no way. Even for casual use when the drivers/sockets are of softer metal than the screws/nuts, they really last very little time even in casual use.. For DIY use I got sick of buying and replacing cheap ones, it is just cheaper to buy one decent set from the start..

        • Ace26 on 25/06/2013 - 14:30

          Lol! well said!

      • Jackson on 25/06/2013 - 18:01

        Probably a $300 Acer, but only if she wasn't willing to buy 2nd hand

    • 51722 on 24/06/2013 - 23:26

      I bought a Trojan rivet gun to repair a door. The handle snapped with one push! Decided never to buy a Trojan again.

      Good deal though.

      • deal88 on 24/06/2013 - 23:47
        +9

        I would rather a Trojan rivet gun break than one on these Trojans breaking!
        http://m.trojancondoms.com/products.do

        • oz-dxer on 25/06/2013 - 09:12

          Trojans sales pitch….

          "Push me inside, then when you least expect it, we all sneak out"

          Really builds confidence in the product :)

    • zealmax on 25/06/2013 - 10:50

      The bunnings tool shop guy told me that Trojan offers life time warranty on their tools.

      • daveted on 25/06/2013 - 11:12
        +1

        Except the life of anything is from beginning to when it dies.

        So when it's broken the warranty is over.

        Hopefully, I'm wrong, otherwise my tupperware collection (with life time warranty) was a rip-off.

        • eug on 25/06/2013 - 11:21
          +1

          Your lifetime, not the lifetime of the tool.
          http://www.trojantools.com.au/warranty-service

          F.H. Prager guarantees that relevant tool products with the Lifetime Guarantee offer on the packaging will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the purchaser of the product (customer).

        • zealmax on 25/06/2013 - 11:48
          +4

          During my uni years, I bought a Tefal fry pan from Kmart that stated LIFE TIME WARRANTY. After 3 years of use, things started to stick to the pan. I took it back to Kmart, and they gave me a refund on the spot. Lucky for me, Tefal fry pans were on special. I bought the same fry pan for half of what was refunded. I walked out with a brand new fry pan and enough money left over for a decent meal.

  • Jettblack on 25/06/2013 - 07:18

    $99 for the tool chest is a good price with some added stuff thrown in that you may throw out is ok

  • myoda on 25/06/2013 - 09:40
    +1

    None left in Hawthorn VIC Bunnings. Don't think they ever had any.

    They do have the $90 toilet suites, and a $130ish version as well.

    Selection of outdoor gas heaters starting $108.

    • atlas on 26/06/2013 - 19:10
      +1

      I'm at Hawthorn staring at about 20 boxes.

      • ZRXS12 on 26/06/2013 - 22:49

        lol

  • The Hobo on 25/06/2013 - 11:03
    +3

    I've bought lots of cheap tools and expensive tools in my time. Trojan is one of the best value for money tools. Lifetime warranty, and probably the best for home DIYers. In my experience, if you don't use the tools every day, but perhaps once a month - and you use them relatively hard - this is perfect.

    • Telios on 25/06/2013 - 11:46

      I've seen a lot of people bitching about Stanley tools.

      But my el-cheapo $20 Stanley socket set I keep in my car has done just as well (mostly) as my $200+ Sidchrome socket set.

      Though I do notice the finish is substantially harder and more resistant on the Sidchrome (there is zero rust after replacing parts all over my car).

      • eug on 25/06/2013 - 11:57

        When I was shopping around for a socket set, I was looking at a Stanley and Sidchrome.

        I noticed the Stanley was very, very similar to the Sidchrome in terms of looks, finish, and feel. They looked virtually identical, so I looked closer and found out Stanley owns Sidchrome.

        I wouldn't be surprised if they really were identical, with the large price difference simply being a brand-name thing.

        It has been a few years and there's no rust on my Stanley set too.

        • joele on 25/06/2013 - 12:46

          "so I looked closer and found out Stanley owns Sidchrome."

          Correct, and sadly a lot of people complain that not long after Stanley bought Sidchrome the quality began to drop, though not the price…

        • Telios on 25/06/2013 - 14:00

          Nah my set is old. But yes they changed to a Taiwanese (?) producer I think.

      • joele on 25/06/2013 - 12:43

        Had both too, I do find the Sidchrome almost indestructible in comparison to the cheaper ones. The main difference is the metal just appears softer on the cheap ones..

        Not much point using sockets that are softer than the nuts.. lol…

    • MattyD on 25/06/2013 - 14:25
      +1

      I agree deeps. Whilst I own some really nice, branded tools I have often been pleasantly surprised by the longevity and reliability of my Trojan tools, given the low price.

  • martinj on 25/06/2013 - 13:00

    I've just bought one at Cannon Hill and can confirm there were 8 left.

    • tryonthis on 25/06/2013 - 13:53

      why no positive vote then?

  • shaiguy on 25/06/2013 - 13:17

    Depends on what specific tools you want and how frequent you're going to use it etc. e.g. I couldn't care less about what brand hammer I use but for things like screwdrivers, drillbits etc. getting a good brand is crucial. I went through so many crappy, cheapo ones that I then went and purchased good brands like DeWalt etc. (ones you get from o/s)

  • zoomzoomzoom on 25/06/2013 - 14:56

    Super cheap have this Stanley brand equiv for $199, is it worth the extre $100 over trojan?

    http://catalogue.supercheapauto.com.au/offer/tool-kits-sets/…

  • 4KGrubby on 25/06/2013 - 15:30

    cheers eug, im just about to go grab mine. for anyone chasing one in perth, none at balcatta, there were 2 left in malaga when i called this morning, i got them to hold 1 of those for me, so will update if the other one is still there in a bit

  • Sirocco on 25/06/2013 - 16:05
    +2

    Just checked this out, it is terrible quality…. would not even recommend.

    Your better off with a decent tool box.

    The metal is so thin, the draws flex when you pull them out. I would save up a little more and buy a decent one.

    The included tools are woeful. The person who bought for $69, bought at the right price.

    • eug on 25/06/2013 - 16:12

      Hmm, my drawers don't flex when pulled. Maybe the bearings on that one weren't lubed well.

      Is there a good deal for a better one for around the same price?

      • Radar on 25/06/2013 - 16:46

        not at this price - someone mentioned a deal at supercheap further up, but it's double the price.

    • cryptos on 25/06/2013 - 16:57
      +2

      Picked one up today, I think it is good value, not the same as sidcrome etc which I was about to buy, but could not justify it in comparison and at under a quarter of the price it functions in much the same way, not flimsy but thinner sheet, unless you intend on filling the shelves with lead weights then more than ample. Tool are an added bonus, again unless you stand and admire your tools on a regular basis, then more than ample, eg. Screw drivers, hammer, socket all function as intended. In my Bunnings you can compare it with Sidcrome and others as all on display.

      The only issue I had was my shelves on the base cabinet would not open, eventually got the open and it appears a travel limiting tab on the rails was incorrectly blocking it, so even though I was Annoyed by this and doubted the quality, once fixed I happily went about gathering my tools from the garage floor etc and populated my new purchase.

  • zoomzoomzoom on 25/06/2013 - 16:26

    Two left at Waurn Ponds store. I had a look at them. The cabinets and tools don't meet my standards. Good however for those who occasionally need to use and then store tools in one place. Good present for a kid with interest in mechanical work.

  • Bramasaurus on 25/06/2013 - 17:03

    7 toolboxes left at Tuggeranong Bunnings (ACT). Original price was $169.

    • Sirocco on 25/06/2013 - 18:00

      @ 11am this morning Bunnings Belconnen had plenty

  • vvti85 on 25/06/2013 - 17:07

    Several left at Preston Bunnings (VIC)!

  • OAG on 25/06/2013 - 18:20

    I just rang up at my local store, the guy said it wasn't available, started making up stuff and asked for a product number, does anyone know the product number so he can price match?

  • illz on 25/06/2013 - 18:35

    Just got one in South Brisbane Bunnings for $69 with price match from Seven Hills Bunnings (NSW). Nice lady from South Brissi Bunnings confirmed it over the phone by ringing Seven Hills..

    Thanks OP & Thanks Zealmax for the Seven Hills price info!

    • eug on 25/06/2013 - 18:54

      There's a bunnings in south Brisbane?

      • illz on 25/06/2013 - 19:02

        Rocklea Store to be exact. Oxley showed no love.

    • OAG on 25/06/2013 - 19:30

      I'm curious, how do you get them to price match ? What info do I need in order to do so?

      • illz on 25/06/2013 - 19:45

        No physical evidence required.
        The nice lady at Rocklea Bunnings offered to call Seven Hills to confirm that they sell for $69. She called me right back and confirmed that she will price match happily. walked in and paid. done.

  • OAG on 25/06/2013 - 22:04

    Thanks mate, will try again tomorrow, hopefully i can get it

  • Radar on 25/06/2013 - 23:06

    there were at least 5 left at Stafford (QLD)

  • Cheap2 on 26/06/2013 - 08:36

    There were about 10 at Balgowlah (NSW) this morning. They wouldn't match Seven Hills though even after talking to them. Apparently Seven Hills reduced the last couple and since they had heaps they weren't going to reduce the price.

  • blaast on 26/06/2013 - 22:35

    Just wondering if everyone is happy with their tool chest and cabinet?
    Is the quality okay for the price?
    Still considering whether to get one, as I couldn't find a display model to test.
    Cheers.

    • Radar on 27/06/2013 - 13:43

      As previously mentioned by others, the tools are low quality (much worse than other Trojan tools I have). Especially those crappy spanner things.
      I didn't buy it for the tools, just the chest and cabinet - both these are good.

      The chest requires the top lid opened to open any draws - would help if it lived in a vehicle, but it's annoying when it lives on a bench in the shed. I'm going to mod that feature out. Other than that it's sturdy enough.

      The cabinet is also decent. No complaints there.

      It did take me a bit of time to work out why I couldn't get the chest out of the cabinet while putting it together…

      • eug on 27/06/2013 - 21:21

        The chest requires the top lid opened to open any draws - would help if it lived in a vehicle, but it's annoying when it lives on a bench in the shed. I'm going to mod that feature out

        That's quite a common feature. It's really easy to remove though, just open all the drawers, pop the lock hinge with one of the jewellers' screwdrivers, and pull out the locking bar.

        It did take me a bit of time to work out why I couldn't get the chest out of the cabinet while putting it together…

        Ahh, you didn't read through the whole post, did you? :)

  • GLO on 29/06/2013 - 14:55

    Thanks for this Op.

    $69 price match at Narellan.

    I had been waiting for the Crescent Tool set from Costco but this should do nicely.

    Some display units were previously sold for $50!

  • markryan1971 on 01/07/2013 - 08:19

    Still yet to make a decision on this one, being in VIC a price match with Brissy may be hard, but i think if I could, $69 would convince me.

    How do the draws roll? are they stiff like some cheaper cabinets or run a little smooth like the more expensive ones?

    Pity the top dosent have a few smaller draws.

  • markryan1971 on 01/07/2013 - 08:48

    If anyone has a scan of the unit at $69 - especially if your in VIC - I would be grateful if you can upload it.

    Also dont think the draws are big enough to fit my biggest tool in (Which is me, according to the wife)

  • xlimit on 02/07/2013 - 13:23

    After buying one at Bunnings Bonnyrigg $99, I saw they were selling for $69 at Narellan and North Rocks during supply rounds. Rang to ask if I could get mine price matchted. After a long talk they said yes. Went in today and I might as well have been wearing an orange prisoner jumpsuit saying "the customer doesnt know what he's talking about". If it wasnt for the manager the woman at the desk would have still been spewing fluff abt every Bunnings being different. So Thank you to the manager named Carlos (think that was his name). Of all the Bunnings, Bonnyrigg is most difficult to deal with (In my exp). Funny thing was, that lady looked like she was going to say No! to her boss. They had a long stare down.

    • eug on 02/07/2013 - 13:30
      +1

      Damnit, now I feel like I cheated myself. ahaha
      Good work, those who got it for $69!

      • xlimit on 02/07/2013 - 13:43

        Ask for a price match. I did so knowing that I might not get one seeing as half of the crowd didnt. Really depends on who serves u. Most likely managers will comply to keep customers loyal. For either price its a bargain. Mind u I had to go through a lot of hassle and fuel to get back to Bonnyrigg was abt 10 bucks each way.

  • xlimit on 02/07/2013 - 13:58

    And ps. Seven Hills wont price match for anyone anymore. Manager said he cant/wont/shant cos the deal is over. No stock left.

  • JLai on 06/07/2013 - 12:58

    Will the box fit in a boot of a medium sized sedan (Honda Accord) or will I need a ute/4wd?

    • GLO on 06/07/2013 - 15:02

      BOx should fit on its side, without any issues.

  • m0tyrider on 06/07/2013 - 17:28

    Picked one up today, as others have stated. Not the best quality, but definitely not the worst.

    For $90 imo its worth it.

    The tools are more of a bonus then anything, the stanley knife is good…

    Buy it for the storage, not for the tools and you can't go wrong.

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