repaint craftsman vintage toolbox

[Faisal]

hi guys

i want share with you my first paint experience ,this vintage craftsman toolbox and it took 3 days to finish the job with some mistake lolx

your opinion is very important for me

thanks

part1

 

[Faisal]

part2

 

[7th Kahuna]

As someone with experience repainting a similar Craftsman box, I'd say you did a great job. Always nice to see another box preserved.

I just notice where you are located. Those boxes really travel.

 

[Faisal]

As someone with experience repainting a similar Craftsman box, I'd say you did a great job. Always nice to see another box preserved.

I just notice where you are located. Those boxes really travel.

this is lawrence toolbox

thanks for watching

 

[Zeke]

Hell, yes.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice save!

 

[bonneyman]

Nice work!

Here are two of my Craftsman box resto's, B4 and after.

 

[coleman10]

Nice work!

Here are two of my Craftsman box resto's, B4 and after.

Very nice! Did you use pop rivets to replace the handles/hasps/name plate?

 

[bonneyman]

Very nice! Did you use pop rivets to replace the handles/hasps/name plate?

Thanks!
I use pop rivets on the badge, SS machine screws and nuts everywhere else. In those areas where the nuts are too thick and rub something, I grind/file them thin enough to pass.

The blue box belongs to my apprentice. The silver one is one I've had for 20 years and finally redid it.

 

[Faisal]

Nice work!

Here are two of my Craftsman box resto's, B4 and after.

I was thinking to remove the handle and lock and put screw with nut but since I have dremal rotary device I was able to clean the locks

Thank you and I learned many things from your pictures

 

[FJ 432]

Great job and Merry Christmas.

 

[Speedracer 64]

Looks good

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

Great job to both of you. I have couple very old boxes one a Snap-On and one Craftsman I am very motivated to restore them both. Thanks Guys.


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I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

 

[Faisal]

Great job to both of you. I have couple very old boxes one a Snap-On and one Craftsman I am very motivated to restore them both. Thanks Guys.


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I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

Go ahead and show us your great job

 

[jeffmoss26]

Great job, Faisal!

 

[coleman10]

I was thinking to remove the handle and lock and put screw with nut but since I have dremal rotary device I was able to clean the locks



Thank you and I learned many things from your pictures

Also a great job! Looks brand new! I'd love to have that box and tote. My only concern with not removing the handle, hasps, and badge is the rust that could be lurking beneath them. On my Snap-On K-55W, there's little rust around the badge and hasps, but the area beneath them is pretty rusted. I assume moisture must get trapped in there somehow. I'd feel better removing everything, knowing I eliminated any rust.

 

[JonDick13926]

Very nice! I noticed you used Krylon. If you don't mind, what are the names of the colors you used?

 

[Cato]

I think it looks great. No paint job is perfect. You did a fine job! And it's a tool box after all!

 

[Faisal]

Great job and Merry Christmas.

thanks and Merry Christmas

 

[Faisal]

Great job, Faisal!

thanks

 

[Faisal]

Nice save!

thanks

 

[Faisal]

Very nice! I noticed you used Krylon. If you don't mind, what are the names of the colors you used?

1-burner red (gloss)
2-smoke gray (gloss)

Thank you for watching

 

[dakotart1984]

My father has one just like that blue one. I am now going to see about gathering the remaining tools that were in that box as I grew up and doing a restore.

 

[softailgarage]

As a semi-veteran of toolbox restoration, I'd say you did a bang up job (nice work). The dremel really comes in handy polishing latches and around the handle base area's. I couldn't have finished any of the ones I did without a dremel.

 

[coleman10]

My father has one just like that blue one. I am now going to see about gathering the remaining tools that were in that box as I grew up and doing a restore.

That's cool. My dad had the gray one. Sure wish I had it now.

 

[bonneyman]

My father has one just like that blue one. I am now going to see about gathering the remaining tools that were in that box as I grew up and doing a restore.

I didn't know they came in blue.
When my apprentice got this box, he said he wanted it in bright blue. I said I didn't think that they originally came in that color. But, if that's what you want, it's your box.
It came out as probably the best box I ever redid.

 

[dakotart1984]

It isn't blue, its the same model hammered steel/grey color. I'm going to see if its still there today.

 

[zkling]

Great job on the box and sweet older craftsman 3/4 set. Are the older craftsman tools very common in your country?

 

[Faisal]

Great job on the box and sweet older craftsman 3/4 set. Are the older craftsman tools very common in your country?

NO , i bought every thing from Ebay

but in the past there was branch of sears in Saudi Arabia ,some body told me that

in Kuwait and Dubai there is ACE hardware shop and they sale craftsman products

thank you