Clarke Wooden Machinist's Tool Chest - CMW-9 by Clarke

It's always a risk buying unseen, but for the price it appeared good value. There is a review on YouTube, the chap seemingly pleased but did highlight the interior finish to the felting. It would appear the manufacturer has addressed this issue. Mine arrived next day, Amazon wisely double packing for safe passage. The quality all round is far better than I expected. The interior felting is perfect, the lifting handles substantial and all drawers well fitted. If you want a superior quality hardwood custom made chest find yourself an Artisan cabinet maker and hand him/her a blank cheque. If you just want a quality well designed affordable chest for whatever purpose, try this one.

Arrived well packed and immaculate. Solid with a good feel to it.

Arrived ahead of time to Ireland. Packaging was ok but could have been better. I can understand some of the other review comments in this regard. Thankfully for me however there was no damage in transit. Good quality fittings - handles, corner pieces, drawer knobs, compartments and drawer inlays. This is a budget piece and that’s reflected in the overall finish. Some of the drawers are not a “precise” fit. There is a little sideways movement however they all move in and out with ease. The chest is ideal for storing my craft tools and the top hinged compartment is great for the larger items. I was a little apprehensive ordering this having read some of the reviews however overall I’m impressed and happy with the purchase which suits my needs very well indeed, looks good on the shelf and not too hard on the wallet.

Great storage for tools or collector's items. Sturdy construction for the price and looks really good. Check size before buying, incase you think it is bigger.

Was very disappointed with this, as it was the THIRD time ordering (the other two was the same chest but from different supplier) and they have failed every time been damaged or failed every time, with no damage to the packaging. On this occasion, two of the draws were very badly damaged and there was a huge crack down the wall of the box as well. It’s really frustrating as I have friends who have had this box and had no problems and I personally don’t want a metal tool box. But after this time I think I will have to choose a different brand.

Carcass split which seems a common problem from other reviews , though still useable after gluing. 3 of 4 top corner joints cracked as though it has been dropped on a corner. Top two small drawers have dividers which can be removed.Darker stain than picture shows.

My husband repairs watches and replaces batteries for friends & family as a hobby. He used to store all his equipment in different boxes. So I bought this to organise his tools and have them all in one place. It is not only a posh tool box, but also looks like a piece of furniture

Not what I expected for £143 made of cheap wood not all the drawers line up properly not what you expect when you pay £143 for the quality of the wood I would not have paid anymore that £40 for very disappointing as it looked very nice I'm the pictures