Tools storage keeps a workshop or garage organised and your tools easy to find — tool boxes, chests, organisers and storage trolleys built to take the weight and the wear. We stock over 240 tools storage items — tool boxes, compartment organisers, chests and mobile trolleys — from around $24. Stock is held across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, so orders dispatch within 1-2 business days.
What types of tools storage are there?
Tools storage covers a range of items for different needs. A tool box is a portable case for carrying a working set of tools to the job. A compartment organiser has divided sections for sorting screws, bits and small parts. A tool chest is a larger stationary unit with drawers for a full workshop tool collection. A storage trolley adds wheels so a chest or set can be rolled around a garage or worksite. Match the item to whether you need to carry tools, sort small parts, or store a large set in one place.
What should I look for in tools storage?
Load capacity is the detail that matters most, because tools are heavy and cheap storage fails under the weight. For a tool chest, check the drawer weight rating — ball-bearing drawer runners handle far more than basic rollers and keep working when a drawer is full. For a portable tool box, a solid latch and handle matter, since a loaded box is heavy to carry. For a trolley, check the castor rating and whether the wheels lock. Metal storage is more hard-wearing than plastic for heavy tools, though plastic organisers are fine for small parts and lighter kit.
Quick buyer's checklist
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Load rating: Check drawer and overall weight capacity for heavy tools
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Drawer runners: Ball-bearing runners outlast basic rollers under load
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Portable or stationary: Tool box to carry, chest to store a full set
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Castors: A trolley needs rated, lockable wheels
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Material: Metal for heavy tools, plastic fine for small parts
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Lock: A lockable chest secures valuable tools
How do I organise a garage or workshop?
A workshop works best when every tool has a fixed home, so you can see at a glance what is missing. A tool chest with labelled drawers sorts the main collection by type — spanners, sockets, power tools. Compartment organisers handle the small parts that otherwise end up loose: screws, bolts, drill bits. A portable tool box holds the working set you carry to a job. A mobile trolley keeps the tools you use most within reach as you move around. The aim is sorted, visible and — for valuable tools — lockable.
How much does tools storage cost in Australia?
Tools storage at Simple Deals starts from around $24 for compartment organisers and small tool boxes. Most mid-size chests and trolleys sit between $35 and $150, with larger multi-drawer workshop chests at the higher end. All items dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
What most furniture sites won't admit
Almost every tools storage item sold online in Australia is imported from China, Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia — including ours. Where the item is made is not the real difference between online retailers. What matters is what happens after the stock lands in Australia. Marketplaces dropship straight from an overseas container, which is why their "fast delivery" stretches into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there — the same imported item, dispatched in 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What if my tools storage arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund under the 12-month warranty. Transit damage is uncommon with flat-pack items, and we work to resolve any claim quickly.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $140 tool chest works out to four payments of $35 with Afterpay, four payments of $35 with PayPal Pay in 4, or roughly $12 a month with Zip over 12 months. Klarna is also available.
What's the warranty?
12 months on manufacturing defects, plus 15-day returns on unused items in original packaging.
Complete your workshop
Tools storage organises the workshop, and a few pieces complete it. Most buyers add three at the same time: a shelving unit for larger items, outdoor storage for the garden side, and a cabinet for paperwork and manuals.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
