Bought a vintage Snap-On Box today...

[Junkman]

Saw a ad this weekend for a Snap-On box and side box this weekend on Craigslist. I called, and made the deal for the box at a price that was $100 less than he was asking. He originally wanted $400 for it, but when I got there, I realized that it was in rougher shape than the original pictures indicated. It is date coded 1979, and it is absolutely the heaviest box that I have ever moved. I was going to pass on it, and he offered it to me for $200, so I figured that as long as I was already there, I might as well take it home. It barely fit into the back of my Explorer, and I had to use my loader to get the top box onto the bottom cart. I will need a ladder to find anything that makes it into the top compartment. It will take some time to clean it up, but it will make a great box when it is done.

[Stanger]

Bought a vintage Snap-On Box today...
Whats new?:lol_hitti

I am very jealous man. I need storage badly and would kill to have that setup for that price. I can never get to those deals quick enough, or I don't have the money at the time.

[shocksystems]

Saw a ad this weekend for a Snap-On box and side box this weekend on Craigslist. I called, and made the deal for the box at a price that was $100 less than he was asking. He originally wanted $400 for it, but when I got there, I realized that it was in rougher shape than the original pictures indicated. It is date coded 1979, and it is absolutely the heaviest box that I have ever moved. I was going to pass on it, and he offered it to me for $200, so I figured that as long as I was already there, I might as well take it home. It barely fit into the back of my Explorer, and I had to use my loader to get the top box onto the bottom cart. I will need a ladder to find anything that makes it into the top compartment. It will take some time to clean it up, but it will make a great box when it is done.

$200. What a score. Nice job. :thumbup:

Cheers!

Jim

[CAT_serviceman927]

looks like it has been painted over? still though, nice score. i'd take that for home.

[nissan_crawler]

Nice score, even if it is painted over. For $200, a little elbow grease and some fresh paint, that thing will be a dandy.

[Junkman]

It came from a closed body shop, so I guess that they shot it with red paint at sometime in its past life. It is full of body shop dust, and the slides are going to need a good cleaning and oiling. The bottom drawer front will need some body work as well. He gave me a key for the box, but it doesn't work. Must be for some other box that he had. While it was on its back in the car, I noticed that the casters have grease fittings on them, but it has never been greased. The multi directional caster has two fittings. I am just going to clean it up and use it, I doubt that I will ever get to doing a "restoration" on it. Now, I need to buy some more tools ........................

[Merkava_4]

That bottom box has FIVE thin drawers with nine drawers total; I've never seen anything like it; that's just fricking sweet!

[Deafautotech]

That bottom box has FIVE thin drawers with nine drawers total; I've never seen anything like it; that's just fricking sweet!

Yeah it is sweet!!! even i saw top snap on chest like what Junkman have it was in pawn store for 450 dollars (it is orignal and seem little rough from wear and useage).... no ball bearings... so it is out of my preference (i only will buy ball bearing toolboxes)....

[Junkman]

I forgot to show you the inside of the side box. It has 3 small drawers and 2 large shelves.
My wife, who has found the last 3 boxes that I have bought just asked me what I am going to do with them all. Originally, I had 3 rolling boxes, but they were all crowded, and I couldn't find anything. Now I have enough boxes to put everything in an orderly fashion, but I will probably be opening and closing drawers just to find exactly what I want. Once this is for certain, the flat blade screwdrivers will no longer share the same drawer as the Phillips blades. :thumbup:

[Deafautotech]

I forgot to show you the inside of the side box. It has 3 small drawers and 2 large shelves.
My wife, who has found the last 3 boxes that I have bought just asked me what I am going to do with them all. Originally, I had 3 rolling boxes, but they were all crowded, and I couldn't find anything. Now I have enough boxes to put everything in an orderly fashion, but I will probably be opening and closing drawers just to find exactly what I want. Once this is for certain, the flat blade screwdrivers will no longer share the same drawer as the Phillips blades. :thumbup:

:lol_hitti you should be happy that your wife are fine what you bought to met your needs in garage... :thumbup:

Also you will make Merkava_4 proud of you to make all tools in their way as drawer of metric wrenches, other drawer of SAE wrenches and else...... :lol_hitti

[krusty the clown]

we used to call that box "big bertha". good deal junk!

[Uncle Buck]

Very well done Junk, Now I have Junk box envy!

[mister_bin]

For 200 bucks its a steal.. and plus it will make a fun resto project... lil bit of sanding some grease and oil a fresh coat of paint and you'll have a like new box.. and you can paint it any color you want... Great buy... i wish i could find something like that in my area..

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Hey guys...Newbie here. Very nice buy. I just picked up a Snap on Combo off Craigslist here in Atlanta...7 drawer bottom box and 12 drawer top box. I already had the exact same top box...so I sold the extra one...and when all was said and done...had the bottom box for only $100 out of pocket! So now I have a Snap on 7 drawer bottom, 3 drawer middle, and 12 drawer top box...for $500 total. All made in '83 and '84 and all boxes in excellent shape.

I'm a bit of a toolbox collector...have the Snapons...couple of Craftsman rollaways, couple of Waterloo rollaways...and various other boxes. I usually buy them, clean them up and repaint them. By that point, I've put too much into them to sell them so I keep them. Yep...it's a sickness!

[cb450r]

Very cool box and one hell of a price! All she needs is some TLC and she will be good as new! I personally love projects like this and I would love to find a similar deal to have an early brother to the combo I currently have.

[wantedabiggergarage]

I'm a bit of a toolbox collector...have the Snapons...couple of Craftsman rollaways, couple of Waterloo rollaways...and various other boxes. I usually buy them, clean them up and repaint them.



Consider doing a write up on your toolbox restorations. Any tips or tricks?

I picked up a few boxes at a friends, relatives estate sale. I bought for one box (five boxes, if you can count the taskforce junk they threw in), for $35. I plan on keeping the one, fixing the others, then throwing some junk tools in them and garage sale them.

[jay50]

Junkman; good deal, but your wife will probably nag you over it and threaten to leave...LOL

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

As far as tips on toolbox restoration...if I'm going to sand one down and repaint it, I try to

1) get a box that is worth putting my time and money into...something that is well made and will look nice when I'm done. Most of the effort is in your labor, but you still can spend $30-50 easy on paint/primer/sandpaper/drawer liners, etc.

2) something that isn't beat to hell and dented up...where the drawers close well and just needs a fresh coat of paint for the most part.


I did my first ones in '96...3 drawer Waterloo rollaway from the '70s that used to be in a hospital and a 2 drawer Craftsman top chest from the '60s. They came out so well, that occasionally I'll buy another toolbox and redo it. I like to pick up different styles. I've done seven in all. I sandblasted the first two...but since then I've just hand sanded or used a ryobi sander. You still have to hand sand corners and stuff like that. One of them, a small two drawer box, I took to a paint stripper and had them completely strip it. That was cool...but gets very cost prohibitive with a box of any size.

Some of them I've repainted everywere...inside, outside, and underside of drawers...others, just the drawer faces and the inside. Depends on how bad it needs it.

When I'm done, I buy black rubber carpet runner...from either home depot or lowes...usually HD...and custom cut my drawer liners from this. Also do some measurements and plan before I start cutting so I can get the maximum number of drawers done with what they give. If you're doing a standard craftsman rollaway toolbox, this stuff is perfect because it comes in rolls 6' X 27". I was able to do my complete snap on 7 drawer rollaway in two rolls of this stuff. It sells for $10.97/roll. These liners are better than anything you can buy...at least what I've seen...and relatively cheap.

I've only used spray paint...nothing too elaborate...but would like to try my hand doing a more professional job with a paint gun. Even just using the spray paints though, I've been very pleased by how well they've turned out. Fortunately the snap on boxes I've bought recently are in good enough shape that they won't require any major work...just some touch up in a few spots.

Which leads me to a question...Snap on sells touch up paint for their boxes, correct?

About how much would it be...and do they sell it in regular spray paint size...12 oz? I've looked all over, and can't find anything close enough to the snap on color in conventional hardware stores. I'm sure that was planned!

[billymade]

I would just get it matched or use the "official" paint code from Snapon (PPG Ditzler Wet Spray Number 73504) or PPG Powder Number AR320 Resin (for powder coating).
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=51826&group_ID=79
Any local automotive paint jobber should get you fixed up with paint and usually can put it in a paint can if you want to apply that way.

[Uncle Buck]

I would just get it matched or use the "official" paint code from Snapon (PPG Ditzler Wet Spray Number 73504) or PPG Powder Number AR320 Resin (for powder coating).
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=51826&group_ID=79
Any local automotive paint jobber should get you fixed up with paint and usually can put it in a paint can if you want to apply that way.

Atta Boy! I am glad to have someone else give my standard answer for a change! :thumbup:

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Thanks for the info, Billymade!

[billymade]

No Problem! Thats what we are here for! I am in the process of redoing a 80's vintage service cart with two drawers; I've got it sanded down. Hopefully, I will paint it soon!

[jim m]

Saw a ad this weekend for a Snap-On box and side box this weekend on Craigslist. I called, and made the deal for the box at a price that was $100 less than he was asking. He originally wanted $400 for it, but when I got there, I realized that it was in rougher shape than the original pictures indicated. It is date coded 1979, and it is absolutely the heaviest box that I have ever moved. I was going to pass on it, and he offered it to me for $200, so I figured that as long as I was already there, I might as well take it home. It barely fit into the back of my Explorer, and I had to use my loader to get the top box onto the bottom cart. I will need a ladder to find anything that makes it into the top compartment. It will take some time to clean it up, but it will make a great box when it is done.

very nice deal junk
all right Im moving by you thats where they are all hiding

[russlaferrera]

Junk, Great score! I hope you know that Snap-On tool box wax can only do so much.

[Tim G]

I've got the same box at work,only difference is roller bearing drawers,and I paid 3500 or so in 1989!
If it's covered in overspray,you could try buffing it with heavy duty compound.

[Junkman]

It got a quick repaint at the body shop a long time ago. Today, I tried to clean one drawer slide, and gave up. I will need to remove each slide, and give them a good cleaning in the parts washer. I just don't know how to remove the slides from the inside of the box. I will need to investigate that when I am ready to start working on this box. I intend to give it a good cleaning, but I don't think that it will be worth doing a restoration on it. My first move will be to power wash the drawers and insides of the box on a hot day, so it will dry before it will rust. Once I get all the body shop dust gone, it will be a lot easier to evaluate what to do next. Right now, it is about #50 on the priority list...... :lol_hitti

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Two weeks ago I got a great deal on a snap on rollaway, so I figured that would be it for toolboxes for awhile. Well, found another deal that I couldn't resist...10 drawer Waterloo box from the early '70s...in great shape...can definitely use a repaint, but very usable as is. 34" width, 43" height and 18" deep. The guy I bought it from was a diesel mechanic and the original owner. He had changed out the original castors for much heavier duty ones. Awesome toolbox...the kind of quality you can't find today...for only $100. As the kids say..."it's the sh*t!"

So now I need to find some more tools to fill it up...

[billymade]

Show us some pics! Inquiring minds want to know!

[Merkava_4]

Waterloo box from the early '70s...in great shape...can definitely use a repaint, but very usable as is. 34" width, 43" height and 18" deep. The guy I bought it from was a diesel mechanic and the original owner. He had changed out the original castors for much heavier duty ones.

You're gonna have to get a digital camera because we want pictures of that box AND the casters.

[BKillian]

Here is one I did last year.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r76/SBKillian/Tool%20Box/Snap-OnBox001.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r76/SBKillian/Tool%20Box/FinishedSnap-On001.jpg

[goodfellow]

That is excellent work -- it's a very nice box.

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

You're gonna have to get a digital camera because we want pictures of that box AND the casters.

Show us some pics! Inquiring minds want to know!

Okay...first time posting pics, so I'll try and get this right.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_front.jpg

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_top_four_drawers.jpg

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_top.jpg

Used a piece of wood on the front and back to mount the castors to. He felt that was a better idea than simply have the castors mounted to the bottom. This gives the box a little more height...and makes it sturdy as hell.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_castors.jpg

He had said the box was about 35 years old, but as you can see, 30 in September.

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_datestamp.jpg

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Waterloo_insignia.jpg

[SpiderGearsMan]

monster deal , that was a top of the line box in the day

[wantedabiggergarage]

So no chemical stripping or sandblasting?

I guess I am just looking for an easy way to get into the corners.:rolleyes2

Just making things more difficult for myself (by giving myself yet ANOTHER project).

[Junkman]

Here is one I did last year.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r76/SBKillian/Tool%20Box/Snap-OnBox001.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r76/SBKillian/Tool%20Box/FinishedSnap-On001.jpg

I have this very same box......... how about trading yours for mine? Then you can restore mine, and trade with the next person..... :lol_hitti

[SpiderGearsMan]

check it
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/tls/746502416.html

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

monster deal , that was a top of the line box in the day

I believe it. I've never seen one quite like that before...in person or on Ebay/Craigslist, etc. I have two other Waterloo rollaways, but they're both normal size, one with three drawers and a storage compartment, and a taller one with five drawers and a storage compartment. The three drawer was built in 1977, and the five drawer in 1981.

BKillian, that is a beautiful Snap on box! :thumbup:

Did you sandblast it or chemical strip it? How much in materials and time did it take you to get it looking that good?

[billymade]

That Waterloo box reminds me of vintage Mac Tools boxes; I wonder if they were made by the same company? Interesting, stuff! Nice restore on the Snap-On box; did you cut out and install/weld new pieces of sheet metal in the rusted out areas? The final product looks great! There is something really appealing about these vintage boxes; they are very spartan with minimal "chrome/bling" but the minimal look, is just cool! I guess all the chrome look that is related to Snap-On "style" came later in the 80s. Good deals and nice restoration!

[JSharp]

I have to chime in here. I have a nice ( to me ) Waterloo.

I have not seen a waterloo of this style until Lookin4'67Galaxieconv post.

And what did I learn)))) Mines a 1976 model.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/accordandwaterloo02-01-2008008-1.jpg

Would like to talk more about these older name brand tool boxes.:bounce::bounce:

[Vinko]

I love that Waterloo box. It has, for me, the best number of size and drawers that I've seen in a smaller box of that size.

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

JSharp, I have never seen one quite like yours. Interesting...the two drawers across for the top three rows.

The guy who sold me the box said he had already sold the top box. I was thinking it was a Waterloo too, but he said it was a Craftsman.

I've looked online for a toolbox collector website or something like that...but haven't found anything. I'd love to see the different styles made over the years from Waterloo, Craftsman, Snap On, etc. I did find a halfway decent snap on collector website...don't have the link with me now...it's on my work computer.

Yep...that's what I do at work! :thumbup:

I guess were just a bunch of oddballs! :lol_hitti

[billymade]

Here is a nice thread on vintage toolboxes: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146631&showall=1

[jim m]

I have this very same box......... how about trading yours for mine? Then you can restore mine, and trade with the next person..... :lol_hitti

ya then Ill send you mine for his

very nice work

Jim

[jim m]

I have to chime in here. I have a nice ( to me ) Waterloo.

I have not seen a waterloo of this style until Lookin4'67Galaxieconv post.

And what did I learn)))) Mines a 1976 model.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/accordandwaterloo02-01-2008008-1.jpg

Would like to talk more about these older name brand tool boxes.:bounce::bounce:

you guys are killing me here I have a 60s Waterloo 6 drawer chest that would look great sitting on there instead of the cheap 3 drawer Master mechanic its on now

Jim

[BKillian]

I believe it. I've never seen one quite like that before...in person or on Ebay/Craigslist, etc. I have two other Waterloo rollaways, but they're both normal size, one with three drawers and a storage compartment, and a taller one with five drawers and a storage compartment. The three drawer was built in 1977, and the five drawer in 1981.

BKillian, that is a beautiful Snap on box! :thumbup:

Did you sandblast it or chemical strip it? How much in materials and time did it take you to get it looking that good?


Thanks! It doesn't look like that now, its been in the back of my truck for about a year now. Actually I wet sanded it, hit it with rustoleum primer, and used about 5 or 6 cans of corvette red spray paint. I took the drawers out and taped the nickel plates. This is the only snap-on I have seen these on, maybe 1970was the only year?

[JSharp]

I wanted to share some better photos of my old 1976 Waterloo 11 drawer box...:):):):)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/waterlooandcraftsmanchainsaw013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/waterlooandcraftsmanchainsaw014.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/waterlooandcraftsmanchainsaw021.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/waterlooandcraftsmanchainsaw022.jpg

The date is 08 76 and above the date it says MADE IN USA but you will have to take my word for that because the paint must have been applied extra heavy the day my box was painted.

There is more to this story. a model # that I moved, a pig and a cow, and a man with 7 fingers.

[billymade]

Interesting, those sliders have the same clips that my Mac tool box has! I see a trend here... there must be a OEM link between Waterloo/Mac tool boxes!

[Elroy]

Yep. Slide clips look the same as Elroy's 1984 Proto SHD.
<a href="http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/?action=view&current=Picture001-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Picture001-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[JSharp]

JSharp has a sweet spot for Proto tools.
What does SHD mean, Elroy?
Here is my latest proto 1/2" ratchet find. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/jake_1910_home/waterlooandcraftsmanchainsaw026.jpg

[ZRX61]

Those clips are the same as my old Craftsman box. One was missing when I pulled it out of a yard sale. Sears don't have the clips so I just made a new one out of a piece of 16G steel

[Elroy]

SHD was the prefix to the part number. Super Heavy Duty. Someone in the marketing department must have come up with that one.

[billymade]

So are we seeing a link between the Proto, Mac, Matco and Waterloo vintage boxes? Did Waterloo makes these boxes for everyone?

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Have a few more toolbox pics for you guys...


This is a combo I bought a little over a year ago...MAC top box and old Craftsman rollaway. Anyone know who old the Craftsman box is?
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Toolchest_combo_1.jpg

Closeup of the Mac Toolchest...not sure what that spill is...looks like toxic coffee!
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Toolchest_Mac_before.jpg

And the Mac box after a repaint this spring...
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Mac_toolbox_after.jpg

Haven't done the Craftsman box yet. Would like to get an orange close to the original color.

[Vinko]

This one has been on the LA craigslist for an awful long time. Too much for me:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/tls/753161886.html

[Uncle Buck]

^^^^^Cool box, waayyyy to pricy for most folks though!^^^^^^^^^^^^

[jim m]

Have a few more toolbox pics for you guys...


This is a combo I bought a little over a year ago...MAC top box and old Craftsman rollaway. Anyone know who old the Craftsman box is?
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Toolchest_combo_1.jpg

Closeup of the Mac Toolchest...not sure what that spill is...looks like toxic coffee!
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Toolchest_Mac_before.jpg

And the Mac box after a repaint this spring...
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Waterloo%20Boxes/Mac_toolbox_after.jpg

Haven't done the Craftsman box yet. Would like to get an orange close to the original color.

I have my great granddads craftsman just like yours not sure of its age but he had a craftsman machinists chest on top it had the hand written sales receipt from 1954 under the bottom drawer I think he got them both around the same time
Also look it over granddads set is a greenish gray and has never been painted I dont think the orange is right

Jim

[jim m]

Yep. Slide clips look the same as Elroy's 1984 Proto SHD.
<a href="http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/?action=view&current=Picture001-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Picture001-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

and my 60s cornwell even the handles on proto look like my cornwell
Elroy has a very cool proto chest there

Jim

[Elroy]

Well Elroy was in the garage today working on the Hein Werner and snapped a few shot of the 1984 Proto SHD:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture055.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture057.jpg

You do know the Spice Girls are better known as "Super Trim":

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture058.jpg

Don't you wish you had a Coach too:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture063.jpg


Now remember:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture059.jpg

[Elroy]

In addition to the garage roll around "set" Elroy also has a smaller top that he uses as a "machinist chest":

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture051.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture048.jpg

This was actually the original top of the set but was small. Back in '93 Grainger was closing out on this model Proto and Elroy picked up the larger top for $250. To this day Elroy thinks he got a good deal and these boxes have stood up well even if they do have "friction slides"

[billymade]

Those Proto boxes have a classic simplicity to them; reminds me of early Matco and Mac boxes (both had similar drawer pools early on); is there a link in a family tree with all three?

[eschoendorff]

Elroy, you are a closet freak! :lol_hitti

[Moose-LandTran]

You do know the Spice Girls are better known as "Super Trim":

Accroding to my friend "trim" is South African slang for "lady parts".

[Elroy]

Accroding to my friend "trim" is South African slang for "lady parts".

Elroy was under the impression that "trim" was universally accepted terminology for that hairy thing:thumbup:

[Moose-LandTran]

Elroy was under the impression that "trim" was universally accepted terminology for that hairy thing:thumbup:

Moose wasn't. It was only recently he was filled in when a friend giggled uncontrollably when Moose said he had a "Trim removal tool".

[Elroy]

Good thing you didn't tell them you had a fully hardened and polished trim separation tool. You might have gotten a lot more than just a giggle.

Stop, Elroy has carried this too far already.

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

"Friction slides" are the best!

:lol_hitti

[eschoendorff]

Moose wasn't. It was only recently he was filled in when a friend giggled uncontrollably when Moose said he had a "Trim removal tool".

You and I both... this is the first that I have heard the word "trim" used to mean lady parts. :headscrat

[v8garage]

Elroy was under the impression that "trim" was universally accepted terminology for that hairy thing:thumbup:

V8 was under the impression that it meant a hairless thing. :lol_hitti

[wrenchr]

Wrenchr thinks this is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Junkman]

Elroy was under the impression that "trim" was universally accepted terminology for that hairy thing:thumbup:

You and I both... this is the first that I have heard the word "trim" used to mean lady parts. :headscrat

V8 was under the impression that it meant a hairless thing. :lol_hitti

Wrenchr thinks this is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


As a retired merkin manufacturer, this is also a new term to me. I have never heard it used in this context, but what do I know. I only manufactured, installed, and adjusted merkins for a living... :lol_hitti:beer:
Don't know what a merkin is....... click here... (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/merkin)

[Itzkwik]

I only manufactured, installed, and adjusted merkins for a living...

Junk, why would you ever retire from a job like that?:thumbup:

[Junkman]

I got old, and had difficulty getting up in the morning... :lol_hitti

[wrenchr]

You and I both... this is the first that I have heard the word "trim" used to mean lady parts. :headscrat

Hey I'm going out to get some "trim". You never heard that before??

[v8garage]

Junk, why would you ever retire from a job like that?:thumbup:

Actually job is obsolete Merkin is out of style now and trimmed trim is in:shocking:

[Uncle Buck]

Elroy was under the impression that "trim" was universally accepted terminology for that hairy thing:thumbup:

Uncle Buck has been operatin under the same assumption!

BTW, I have been using the term with regards to the described subject matter for a good number of years. :thumbup:

[Moose-LandTran]

Example of it used in conversation?

Used to refer to the "lady part" or a woman as a whole? Ie: pointing out a woman "That's a nice bit of trim right there."

?

:confused:

[Uncle Buck]

Example of it used in conversation?

Used to refer to the "lady part" or a woman as a whole? Ie: pointing out a woman "That's a nice bit of trim right there."

?

:confused:

Since you asked, one guy might remark to another "Now that is one fine looking piece of trim" or another example " I'm gonna go get a bit of trim tonight" I hope that makes it clear enough. :thumbup:

[eschoendorff]

Hey I'm going out to get some "trim". You never heard that before??

Nope. I've heard it about a thousand other ways... but never "trim."

[eschoendorff]

Since you asked, one guy might remark to another "Now that is one fine looking piece of trim" or another example " I'm gonna go get a bit of trim tonight" I hope that makes it clear enough. :thumbup:

See, lately I've been hearing and seeing the word "slim," sort of in place of where you would use "trim."

ie:

Those are a couple mighty fine slims in that photo with you there...

[billymade]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trim

[Moose-LandTran]

Since you asked, one guy might remark to another "Now that is one fine looking piece of trim" or another example " I'm gonna go get a bit of trim tonight" I hope that makes it clear enough. :thumbup:

Crystal. :thumbup:

[Jared]

here a picture of my old snap-on box, Im guessing its from the mid 70's anyone know for sure?

[Uncle Buck]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trim

Man, that thing nails just about every referrence to it that I have ever heard! :wtf:

[Moose-LandTran]

I have a t-shirt from a company called "Hot Tuna"...

[Uncle Buck]

I have a t-shirt from a company called "Hot Tuna"...

I wonder if that is anything like "Big Johnson" t shirts?

[Moose-LandTran]

I think Big Johhson is a better label to put on yourself than Hot Tuna, as far as definition is concerned..

[krusty the clown]

I have a t-shirt from a company called "Hot Tuna"...
wasn't there a band by that name?

[CAT_serviceman927]

wasn't there a band by that name?

Yeah, it was (is?). It was Jack Cassidy, the bass player from Jefferson Airplane, and some other guys. I think one of the guitarists as well.