The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[drivesitfar]

I'm guessing she didn't use it enough hence the cause of the divorce. thanks for the link to cheaper ones if i need any ZR.

 

[Joe Burger]

I want wanna though machinist ones, i see them going for about 150. Do you have the pullout top box for your top red and gray?

 

[ZRX61]

I hope the sweat doesn't cause rust issues.

She didn't use it when we were together. When we split she was twice the woman I married. Then after she moved out she slimmed right down to about 120lb, found a new guy, married him & piled on the lbs again.

 

[Joe Burger]

Thanks man, that box holds pretty much all my hand tools, it weighs a ton, the drawers still open perfectly, i love it, poker game, got it for free!

 

[ZRX61]

thanks for the link to cheaper ones if i need any ZR.

The ones at WallyWorld for $9 are the thinner (1/8in) ones, the 1/4in version they have is pushing $20.

Just be sure to look closely at the roll if you have an aversion to the flowery pattern ones etc. Although they appear to be only patterned on one side
The bright colors sure beat the usual black drawer liners for toolboxes.

 

[Alienbaby17]

I picked up these two boxes this evening.

The top chest is a 1965 KRA 58B box.

The portable box is a KRA 30A from 1964.

I got a package deal on the pair. I will probably re-do and sell the small box to help finance the cost of the top chest.

 

[pokey459]

ZR: i was wondering if those would work because i have several i can cut up to use for that. also adds a little color. i guess if you are careful they should last?

thanks for sharing your idea and the picture.

try goodwill, some one is always giving up yoga.?

 

[pokey459]

I really like that top box. Do you know the model number by chance? I don't remember seeing that before. Almost looks like a heavy duty road chest. Are those fork lift slots on the bottom? Is your middle box the full 18" deep or just ~16"?

nope don't know the number. can't find it. it is a truck/road chest. the kind with the front flap covering the drawer fronts. forklift slots? i don't think so.
the forks would have to be really thin and narrow to fit. the middle box is only 16" deep, top and base are 18".

 

[pokey459]

that is a nice set of boxes you have i never even heard of one till i found the one i have kind of cool to see the different models they made and yours looks like a full mechanics set, nice

just the mid is lyon, top and bottom are mac.

like i said pull the drawers out and check the paint inside, mine was almost bare metal inside.

 

[drivesitfar]

while i'll buy some tools and maybe some other things at goodwill i'll draw the line at saving $9 and maybe getting a sweaty "hot" yoga mat that was never wiped down. call me picky, but if i'm going to give my toolbox and tools a cushion i don't want the drawer to smell when i open it.

cheers

 

[zkling]

nope don't know the number. can't find it. it is a truck/road chest. the kind with the front flap covering the drawer fronts. forklift slots? i don't think so.
the forks would have to be really thin and narrow to fit. the middle box is only 16" deep, top and base are 18".

That is interesting. It should be stamped on the left hand side, lower left corner facing the side. The reason I asked about fork slots is because the way those rectangular feet/runners are going front to back compared the more typical left to right on a top box.

while i'll buy some tools and maybe some other things at goodwill i'll draw the line at saving $9 and maybe getting a sweaty "hot" yoga mat that was never wiped down. call me picky, but if i'm going to give my toolbox and tools a cushion i don't want the drawer to smell when i open it.

cheers

I'm cheap and for a good reason, but even I have my limits.

 

[bazzateer]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.............................. Yoga mats you say?...............
off to eBay ..............................

 

[taumac]

I see values of these craftmans machinist all over the place. What would a good fair price for it in avg condition?



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[Stuart in MN]

I see values of these craftmans machinist all over the place. What would a good fair price for it in avg condition?

I paid $40 for one a couple years ago and thought it was a fair price.

edit: is that one missing the front cover? That would reduce the price.

 

[taumac]

I paid $40 for one a couple years ago and thought it was a fair price.

edit: is that one missing the front cover? That would reduce the price.

That's mine and have front panel but getting another one tomorrow. Here's some pics



Agreed price $25 he said slide on bottom drawer came off but has it. I really wanted it so giving asking. Just curious on valve of these.






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[emeraldcoupe]

That's mine and have front panel but getting another one tomorrow. Here's some pics



Agreed price $25 he said slide on bottom drawer came off but has it. I really wanted it so giving asking. Just curious on valve of these.






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that guy has had that listed for a few months. I think he started around $70 for it. good deal for $25

 

[taumac]

that guy has had that listed for a few months. I think he started around $70 for it. good deal for $25

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I wouldnt paid the $70 either. Glad I'm getting it on low end. $25 and its identical to my other. That works for me.



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[-Brent-]

I see values of these craftmans machinist all over the place. What would a good fair price for it in avg condition?



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I paid $40 for one a couple years ago and thought it was a fair price.

edit: is that one missing the front cover? That would reduce the price.

That's mine and have front panel but getting another one tomorrow. Here's some pics



Agreed price $25 he said slide on bottom drawer came off but has it. I really wanted it so giving asking. Just curious on valve of these.






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And now it's at home, ready to get put back to work.

I haven't seen too many of them other than here on GJ but, for reference, the seller wanted $40 for this. The lettering came after I bought it.

From what I have learned the only changes were to the slides of the newer ones.

 

[Mr.Ric]

This 1/4 inch box is vintage by now, some of us kids pretend we don't know what those things are

 

[zkling]

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I wouldnt paid the $70 either. Glad I'm getting it on low end. $25 and its identical to my other. That works for me.

For me it would depend on how the slide "came off". If it truly just needs to be put back in the channel that is no problem, but if the channel or slide is somehow distorted or damaged I'd probably pass. Also check the bottom inside given the amount of rust on the top I wouldn't be surprised if it has spent time outside and thus is rusted out from the inside.

 

[taumac]

Actually, CL ad still up. IMO it looks to be surface rust
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/tls/4415560874.html





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[zkling]

There is alot of pitting on the top lid and since the chrome has rusted over I'd say it has been going for a while. In the last pic, left hand front corner, you can see the bottom compartment is rusted pretty good too. Check it out, but I'd be prepared to pass if I was you. Once rust gets between the double walls of a box it is next to impossible to get out. My above statement still stands about the drawer slide issue. Anyone with a bit of mechanical competency could easily put a slide back on track. Not so much if something is actually damaged. There are so many of those boxes out there for not a whole lot more IMHO I don't think it is worth the time and effort to try to bring one back. Unless someone is just looking for a project to hone their skills. Just my 2¢

"I like the patina/rust look"

 

[taumac]

I agree with the issues and I'm prepared to walk away if to far gone. I also agree with the with resto. I really only planned to freshen it up and do some cosmetic work. I had no stripping it down to bare and bringing it back. I know I got to strip outer of mine cause someone paint the outside gray with a brush. I got it a long time ago from friend and I've had it at my dads for 10+ yrs Its in same condition I got it in. Maybe the one I have is just as bad. I do got to get a look at mine tonight and see how that inner slide attaches. I don't know if he broke off the inner or outer slide popped out. I meet guy tomorrow so will see.

That MBC box I just got is going to take some work. Almost 50 yrs of gunk and surface rust. That's where ill spend sometime and effort to bring that one back.



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[RedVise]

I agree with the issues and I'm prepared to walk away if to far gone.
Have a good one, Gerard

Gerard, if you are coming down, consider looking at this box a little farther down state, pricey but nice.

Not mine but a fellow I have sold a few items to previously.

Much nicer !!

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/4428537419.html

Brian

 

[taumac]

Redvise I sent you a pm



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[jpickar]

I got this SO tool box today at a pawn shop for $15. It has been repainted so all I can make out on the back is A 60. Anyone know more about this?

John

 

[zkling]

Looks like a KRA-21 from the 60's. Good deal. It was a standard box they made since the 30's IIRC, a few changes along the way, but the overall style remained.

Do the sides have trunk handles on them?

 

[Mr.Ric]

looks like a kra21, fairly modern, should have a mfg. stamp on the rear. The shape of the drawer pulls, the bead on the slide rails where they're welded, and the style of the slide itself (if original) will help you determine the series

 

[jpickar]

There are handles on the side and it is HEAVY unlike a Cman box the same size. I will be able to see what the numbers are when the paint comes off.

John

 

[zkling]

Yea, it's a KRA-21 They called them a mechichest or something like that. The same design was used for many a years. I think they still even make a variant of it. I've heard they are hefty (never seen on in person). I guess they provided the side handles in addition to the top for a good reason. I like how you get 2 drawer +top compared to the standard carry box with just a removable tray. Enjoy it

 

[Mr.Ric]

This is vintage by now

 

[FJ 432]

This is vintage by now

That's a beauty. Probably my favorite logo along with the Blacksmith PLVMB logo a little earlier.

 

[Mr.Ric]

no idea how new this is

 

[taumac]

Well I went and I got it. View attachment 336170
Slide is ok he didn't know how to attach. Here's some differences. No recess panel


No double plan on removable panel
View attachment 336172
Mine is silver new one looks to be brown. Kennedy brown? I did hear somewhere they made them for craftsman?
View attachment 336173
Can someone tell me where to find date stamp on these boxes.

Its already in its new home on my bench.








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[taumac]

Sorry first pic didn't go though.



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[lauver]

Taumac,

I have that same Crafty machinist chest with the Crown logo.

I bought mine new in 1965; it was finished in wrinkle brown paint with dark brown felt drawer liners.

For the record, the Crown logo was in use from about 1959 to 1977, but other Crafty logos overlapped this same period. That said, your Crafty machinist chest would likely fall in this range. I suspect these chests were made by Kennedy, but I have no proof.

These machinist chests are great for storing precision and micro tools. Most of the drawers are shallow but a few are a little deeper. Also, these chests fit nicely on your workbench because they have a small footprint and keep all your precision and smaller tools (i.e. measuring tools, scripes, awls, punches, small chisels, hooks & pick, precision screwdrivers, hex keys, feeler guages, etc) near your vise.

Great score!

 

[taumac]

Thanks, and thanks for the info. I did find some numbers on the latch but nothing else offhand. The changes from the 2 I have aren't that big but the paint is the biggest. One being wrinkle brown and other being silver hammertone. I wonder if paint colors where a option?



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[ShadowRuleZ]

Just picked up these Snap-On KRA-270A cabinets from CL. I started to pull off the homemade parts overlay on one of them and there's a real one behind it (last two pictures). How are these tool boards typically done? It looks like these are just vinyl applied to particle board? I'm not sure if they came that way from snap on or not.

 

[zkling]

O, those are cool. I didn't know they made them for precision measuring tools, only seen the typical puller/hammer and what not setups thus far. I remember a while back someone was offering to make the boards or at least a mat for those. Maybe try searching on it.

 

[Cdstahlman]

Picked this up with a decent amount of SK, snap on, husky and craftsman tools in it for 200$.

Bottom box numbers are hard to make out but year is 74

Top box is a mb80 (see tag)

Any info anyone can provide on these boxes is appreciated




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