The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[bmwrd0]

That Craftsman Heritage stack is a parts box. I need one of the pulls it someone parts it out...

 

[banjopete]

Banjo: either you forgot to post up the pictures or they are not showing, but nice find and hope to see it soon.

hmm, not sure what's up but my imgur links seem to be selectively working? exact same bbcode for any picture and only some show up? ah well thanks for the headsup.

Not sure if qualifies as vintage but it seems to fit here

here's the old mac box that I think the craftsman is bumping out of the garage

 

[Username already in use]

Imgur doesn't play nice with Garage Journal. Some **** about GJ having a 'for sale' section that's against Imgur's ToS.
Click 'Go Advanced' at the bottom of the page and you can upload the images directly to the GJ site.

 

[drivesitfar]

Banjo: when i first joined GJ i loved Photobucket and shortly after that in 2014 they changed the way I used it so I only post pictures now onto GJ's hard drive so luckily when PB decided to ransom all our pictures mine stayed on my threads and other threads I post on.

I just click on the paperclip just above where we write our posts and download pictures to GJ that show up as thumbnails and when you click on them twice they are full size. currently GJ is going through a server change and you need to upload only one or two pictures at a time until you get up to the 7 allowed per post.

if you still have questions just ask or PM me and I'll try to help. otherwise good luck!!!

 

[CKS1955]

On the local Craigs list.....he wants 45 for it......that is the only pic

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The bottom folding door cover appears to be missing.

Jay

 

[Outlawmws]

Imagur: GJ

PB:

 

[jimxwill]

Just picked up a 1965 snap on kra-58b top chest. I'll post pics once I figured it out!

 

[DD T/A]

do you have links? PM me and maybe I can help.

 

[Outlawmws]

Posting pics 101:

Start from the "Go Advanced" posting menus, or the "Post Reply" button near the bottom of any page, (Or hit the "paperclip" button to get to the upload popup); and at step 5 copy it into the URL field after hitting the "postcard" button: (Step 4/5 is optional; you will still have thumbnails)

 

[PWC Repair]

Posted a couple of days ago referring to a MB Century top box I bought yesterday $60, also mentioned a Hough top box I got a few months ago $10. Both CL



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I need a box like that cause I have the matching bottom! Or, maybe you need my bottom box and I need a new 41 incher!

My top is a Craftsman built in '79.
Bottom is an MBC El Dorado made in '73.

 

[SAA44-40]

Any insight on this old cabinet. Curious what attached to the top.

 

[SAA44-40]

You’re right ecotec- thanks

 

[jimxwill]

So o grabbed the top box, a 65 kra-58b for $50 with a snap on ratchet and socket....then I grabbed the bottom 1981 kra-58b for $40 today. Oops. I need a rolling cabinet and I'll be happy

 

[twertsy]

Any insight on this old cabinet. Curious what attached to the top.

One of the "Holy Grail" carts/cabinets for most of us collectors. And yes, that's for a Porta-Power. I'll take it..........

 

[SAA44-40]

Okay Twersty- question- what’s up with the wood panel on the back with key hooks? Also- what would you purchase for it? Condition looks a little dicey. 40s manufacturing date?

 

[FJ 432]

Okay Twersty- question- what’s up with the wood panel on the back with key hooks? Also- what would you purchase for it? Condition looks a little dicey. 40s manufacturing date?

The hooks are for attachments that were part of the Port-A-Power hydraulics. You see restored examples used as bar carts and other "Industrial Look" loft/ apartment tables.

Blackhawk purists would try to make whole. Don Long here at GJ has a nice one if I remember correctly. 40's to 50's would be my guess.

Pretty rare.

 

[hippobeast]

The hooks are for attachments that were part of the Port-A-Power hydraulics. You see restored examples used as bar carts and other "Industrial Look" loft/ apartment tables.

Blackhawk purists would try to make whole. Don Long here at GJ has a nice one if I remember correctly. 40's to 50's would be my guess.

Pretty rare.

https://garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832220&postcount=1994

I found this in the party garage thread. It might be the post you are referencing.

 

[FJ 432]

https://garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4832220&postcount=1994

I found this in the party garage thread. It might be the post you are referencing.

Yep, that's the one. Thanks.

Personally I like the design of the cart mentioned above versus Don's design.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I spotted this at my flea market this morning. It's a Snap-on Toolbox Grill! I should've taken a photo with the lid up for full effect. Inside is pretty basic. A place for coals and the grille. Probably old hat for you modern Snappy guys, but I got a kick out of it, never having seen one before.

 

[mcmlvif100]

Any insight on this old cabinet. Curious what attached to the top.

You might post to the "The vintage Black Hawk Thread" at

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127364

Also, sometimes the following Google search routine works

site:garagejournal.com blackhawk porta power​

where you enter your search criteria after you've specified the site.

Found this Blackhawk Porta-Power ad using the above. It shows a cart somewhat like yours.

 

[dewalt378g]

Just found one of these Rollmasters at an auction! It's in great condition and still has the rubber mat. The only thing that needs attention is the rubber edging on the top tray as some of it is missing. While not your typical high volume roll around, I think it's pretty cool and its small stature is perfect for commuting tools between your main box and wherever you're working in the shop. Oh, and the best part is that I paid a whopping $35 for it

 

[Zrxrunner]

Good estate sale find this week. Older new britain/NAPA top and bottom. Pretty good shape overall, did some minor body work, but still needs the spit shine cleanin. Feels a little wrong filling with my old craftsman collection, but I guess beggars can't be choosers, huh?

 

[gregaz]

Good estate sale find this week. Older new britain/NAPA top and bottom. Pretty good shape overall, did some minor body work, but still needs the spit shine cleanin. Feels a little wrong filling with my old craftsman collection, but I guess beggars can't be choosers, huh?

I like that A LOT! Don't sweat the consistency - I do that too, but comfort myself in the fact that my garage is "eclectic."

 

[dkroth]

Passing this along for those who like grey with red drawers.

https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/craftsman-tool-box/6569529234.html

$150

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[bmwrd0]

Picked this up today, mid 50's Snap-on kr377. Someone painted the front and added a nice Crafty vice, but I will start the clean up soon (more like the winter with all the projects I have...

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

I really like that style snap on box bmw. Did you make it out to the county fairgrounds on Sunday? Quite a bit of neat stuff to be had there this year including some nice boxes. Ed.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

I saw this old Craftsman toolbox at an estate sale. It wasn't for sale. I'd asked about more tools and they took me into their dad's closed off shop. This was going to one of the grandsons. I can't recall ever seeing a Craftsman black & red like this. Paint wasn't in great shape so I assumed it was original. Anyone know anything about this one?

 

[jeffmoss26]

That is an off-brand box with a Craftsman sticker on it.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

That is an off-brand box with a Craftsman sticker on it.

Ok...that explains a lot. I thought the sticker looked weird but I wasn't buying it and didn't really give it even a once-over. Plus, I thought maybe Craftsman may have gone the sticker/decal route early on. There are early Delta woodworking machines (1930's) that had decals before they went to metal badges. I was wondering if Craftsman may have done the same. Thanks Jeff!

 

[454ragtop]

Mac top box. looks pretty minty, $75 https://providence.craigslist.org/tls/d/mac-tool-box/6570956527.html

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, 454. I just e-mailed the seller for more pictures (it's not clear if there are scratches on it or paint or what is the white staff on the front) and will possibly buy it.
If anybody has a similar MAC box:
1. Can you make couple of pictures of the drawers (I do not know if they are divided as Snap On boxes inside)
2. What do you thing about the price.

I am thinking and may be will pick it up within next couple of days depending on information I get from the seller.

Update 04/28/2018
E-mailed seller 3 times (ad was less than 12h old - no response... This was a nice one!)

 

[Tool_Master]

Picked up my very first red and grey Craftsman toolbox.


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[txlonghorn1989]

Picked up my very first red and grey Craftsman toolbox.


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Welcome to the club! They look as good as that old Chevy you've got!

 

[WhoWhatNow]

Just found one of these Rollmasters at an auction! It's in great condition and still has the rubber mat. The only thing that needs attention is the rubber edging on the top tray as some of it is missing. While not your typical high volume roll around, I think it's pretty cool and its small stature is perfect for commuting tools between your main box and wherever you're working in the shop. Oh, and the best part is that I paid a whopping $35 for it

Congrats. That is a great score. I think I like the Rollmasters more than the Hazets.

 

[thehorse13]

Picked up my very first red and grey Craftsman toolbox.


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Since you have that large Craftsman stack clearly you are out of real estate in your garage. I will do you a favor and take that Apache for you so that you have more space.

 

[tombell572]

Tool Master--that is a sweet pickup in your avatar. How bout some details on that??

Tom B.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's a nice find TM! Especially with the all drawers bottom!

 

[Tool_Master]

Thank you guys, I’m excited to put the box to good use. Given my old 1960 Apache is sparking some interest, here are a few shots.


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[406Rich]

Sweet ride...!

 

[406Rich]

I`m considering dragging this one home, it`s at the inlaws house, father in law passed away back in `98, he had it sense the late seventies and he bought it used, Rem line on top and a sticker badged SK bottom, ( Waterloo...? )..not so good phone pics..