--- title: Workshop drawers or workshop cupboards? Find the right solution for you description: Still debating whether you should buy workshop drawers or workshop cupboards? 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Find the right solution for you [![Workshop drawers or workshop cupboards? Find the right solution for you](https://blog.deaworklab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workshop-drawers-or-workshop-cupboards-find-the-right-solution-for-you_i3884-kQU63X0-w800-h800-l2-n1-1.jpg?width=800&height=500&name=workshop-drawers-or-workshop-cupboards-find-the-right-solution-for-you_i3884-kQU63X0-w800-h800-l2-n1-1.jpg)](https://blog.deaworklab.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workshop-drawers-or-workshop-cupboards-find-the-right-solution-for-you_i3884-kQU63X0-l2-1.jpg?hsLang=en-gb) **Do you need space to store tools and equipment but you're not sure whether you should buy workshop drawers or workshop cupboards? We have tested DEA workshop drawers and DEA workshop cupboards for you and this is what we discovered:** |   | Workshop drawers | Workshop cupboards | | --- | --- | --- | | Compartment dimensions  | Draw heights are variable to provide the right depth.  | You choose the **workshop cupboard** dimensions; in fact, there are models with different depths. Furthermore, shelf heights can be adjusted according to the size of the equipment to be stored. | | Handles  | All **workshop drawers** come with ergonomic handles for easy opening.  | Even DEA **workshop cupboards** come with safe and manageable extruded aluminium handles. | | Adjustable feet | All DEA **workshop drawers** come with adjustable feet to perfect fit under your tables or **workbenches**. | **Workshop cupboards** come with adjustable feet to match the other modules already in the workshop such as workbenches, **warehouse shelves** or other **workshop cabinets**. | | Locking system | All DEA **workshop drawers** can be locked with a turn of a key to keep everything safe. | All workshop cupboards come with key locks to safely store all your equipment.. | | Capacity  | **DEA workshop drawers** can hold from 30 kg to 100 kg according to the model.  | Each single shelf is highly resistant, moreover additional shelves can be added upon request. | | Are they modular?  | Yes, **workshop drawers** can be easily fit under workbenches or in workshop cupboards.  | Yes, every workshop cupboard can be matched with other systems that have doors or workshop drawers to best organise your workshop. | | We recommend it for: | - Small and medium sized tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches and electric screwdrivers. - Documents  - Little metalwares (nuts and bolts, washers, etc.) | - Spare parts - Power tools - Special tools - Documents | | Cons  | **Workshop drawers** are not suited for large sized tools. | If the workshop cupboard is too large, it may be difficult to organise space and find what you're looking for. | **Contact us to find out more about all workshop drawers and workshop cupboards technical features. 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