The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[mrb1]

In Kennedy news^ Recent garage sale find that was full of tackle. Sold all on the bay.

 

[mrb1]

Simonsen from the same sale

 

[Patrickm82]

Very nice Simonsen! @mrb1

 

[RTM]

Kennedy news^ Recent garage sale find that was full of tackle. Sold all on the bay.

That’s about the only way a normal human is gonna carry one of those full.

I ran into one full of pipe *******. On a cart.

 

[four.cycle]

The beast box is done:

black carpenters box 32" L x 8" W x 10" H

I'll let this cure for a couple weeks at least - takes a while for this stuff to really harden properly - and then this will be relegated to "reciprocating saw" duty out in the garage. Only thing I could find long enough to store the thing!
Paint is Rustoleum "Barbecue Black" - comes in a quart can. Apply with sponge brush, using side of brush. (dab-dab-dab-dab-dab.)
NO need for sanding or a lot of fancy prep work. Wash with boiling hot water and trisodium phosphate, rinse, dry, paint. Done.
The small Kennedy box got the same treatment. (Do NOT try to "brush it on" - the brushmarks do NOT lay down with this stuff.)

 

[Outlawmws]

(Do NOT try to "brush it on" - the brushmarks do NOT lay down with this stuff.)

Try thinning some of it a bit to get a glossy smooth finish. Try it on a test piece...

 

[Hooterville]

I picked this up this Kennedy 1017 at a thrift store for $6. I researched the name Harry L. Dixon and I believe I found who he is per internet search. If I am correct he was very active in the miniature steam engine community including working with Walt Disney. I can't be 100% sure this is the same Harry L. Dixon but the copper nametag is a clue. Note, I think the plastic handle on the Kennedy boxes started in early 70's ...maybe someone else knows.

I haven't cleaned it up yet, except for the nametag. Also, I am not sure what the "Master" thing is used for ....maybe for a cable lock?

Excerpt from my internet search:

"Harry L. Dixon (1900–1984) was a highly prominent figure in the American "Live Steam" hobby, a community dedicated to building and operating miniature working steam locomotives. Operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area (Hayward, California), he served as the Secretary for the Western (or Pacific Coast) Region of the Brotherhood of Live Steamers (BLS) from 1951 through 1973. .... As the Western Region Secretary, Dixon kept the community connected across a massive geographic territory (including Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the Western US). He coordinated national meets, corresponded with enthusiasts, and maintained close ties with other pioneer live steamers like Walt Disney and Seymour Johnson."

last pic is Harry Dixon on the left.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Remline top I picked up Saturday to go with the roller I got in December.

 

[Shelbylex]

Nice! Now you need a mid box (one with the same emblem just sold in MA for $60 (not mine, but I was tempted...)

 

[INSP380]

I picked this up this Kennedy 1017 at a thrift store for $6. I researched the name Harry L. Dixon and I believe I found who he is per internet search. If I am correct he was very active in the miniature steam engine community including working with Walt Disney. I can't be 100% sure this is the same Harry L. Dixon but the copper nametag is a clue. Note, I think the plastic handle on the Kennedy boxes started in early 70's ...maybe someone else knows.

I haven't cleaned it up yet, except for the nametag. Also, I am not sure what the "Master" thing is used for ....maybe for a cable lock?

Excerpt from my internet search:

"Harry L. Dixon (1900–1984) was a highly prominent figure in the American "Live Steam" hobby, a community dedicated to building and operating miniature working steam locomotives. Operating out of the San Francisco Bay Area (Hayward, California), he served as the Secretary for the Western (or Pacific Coast) Region of the Brotherhood of Live Steamers (BLS) from 1951 through 1973. .... As the Western Region Secretary, Dixon kept the community connected across a massive geographic territory (including Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the Western US). He coordinated national meets, corresponded with enthusiasts, and maintained close ties with other pioneer live steamers like Walt Disney and Seymour Johnson."

last pic is Harry Dixon on the left.

I love researching the past owner. Men made a living with these tools and put food on the table. Caretakers of history…..

Steve

 

[four.cycle]

posting again as a public service announcement:

HUOT DRAWER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS


Huot Drawer Removal Instructions

 

[four.cycle]

another public service announcement. can't get it on one image and have it still remain legible. I'm sure Mark will do better with it.

SNAP-ON DRAWER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS


SNAP-ON DRAWER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, Four.Cycle. These posts really help when one needs the instructions!!! (I also copied this to my toolbox computer folder in case I need it in the future)

 

[y'sguy]

posting again as a public service announcement:

HUOT DRAWER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS


Huot Drawer Removal Instructions

Yes, Same for my Blackhawk Boxes!