The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[Smokeshow69]

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..

Yes correct on the Waterloo guess!


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[ed4banger]

Here are some of my Craftsman boxes, only brand I collect.

 

[Tynee]

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..

I’d like to have a Remline like that one. I passed in one several months ago because it didn’t have a lid.

 

[jpickar]

I ran across this Craftsman Tool box. I normally am not into boxes so rough, but this one caught my attention The Letters of the Craftsman name are stamped up as is the numbers 6516 under the handle. The tray has rounded edges on the bottom. I have never seen that before.

Anyone have any idea as to the age of this one? It is going to take some work to straighten this one out, but I thought I would try.
John

 

[von zipper]

Anyone know what year this one is?

 

[gregaz]

Any chance this is a Vidmar? Been looking for a deal on one.

 

[pcmeiners]

Does not look like Vidmar, no lock on right, no label on left. Even if it was, a cabinet purchased by a Neolithic man is beyond it's prime, even for a Vidmar ( or other).

 

[zkling]

Any chance this is a Vidmar? Been looking for a deal on one.

Kennedy versa cart. Looks VERY rough.

 

[gregaz]

THANK YOU both! $150 in Phoenix area (on FB marketplace). I will pass per your advice.

 

[Outlawmws]

on the Kennedy cart. Maybe 1/2 that?

 

[gregaz]

on the Kennedy cart. Maybe 1/2 that?

Not for me. I don’t need one! BUT, would love to get a Vidmar or something similar high end.

 

[Tynee]

Anyone know what year this one is?

I’m afraid I’m no help, but that’s a pretty unique idea with the casters on the top chest.



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[bmwrd0]

Actually, looking closer at the photo of the Kennedy Versa cart, it doesn't look too bad. Just dirty with the old stickers. Those are good solid carts if you are wheeling back and forth between stations, worth the $150 easy.

 

[Rxb]

My latest aquisition. This machinist box reported for duty at the IBM factory in Poughkeepsie NY in 1941 I don't know the manufacturer

sorry... need to figure out pic posting... I'll be back

 

[Tynee]

My latest aquisition. This machinist box reported for duty at the IBM factory in Poughkeepsie NY in 1941 I don't know the manufacturerhttps://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/share?via=link&token=3RKqI4uFXkOglwvv24luoQ/AUS/27947552676070/SNAPFISH

BEWARE!!!!!

First post. Link to snapfish. I’m just reading on an iPad, so I can’t look at the HTML behind the link. Just be careful is all I’m saying.

 

[Outlawmws]

Latest Carry box. picked up today. Very old and small SK Tools, probably 30's at a guess. I should post in the SK thread, but I don't have the link.

 

[Rxb]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

This one first reported to work at IBM Poughkeepsie in 1941 and I don't know the manufacturer. Note how all the screws are seated in alighnment

 

[gregaz]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

This one first reported to work at IBM Poughkeepsie in 1941 and I don't know the manufacturer. Note how all the screws are seated in alighnment

Dead ****!!

 

[mcmlvif100]

Latest Carry box. picked up today. Very old and small SK Tools, probably 30's at a guess. I should post in the SK thread, but I don't have the link.

Very nice. Link to "Vintage S-K Tools" thread is below

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278177&page=34

 

[drivesitfar]

RXB: if you have the pics downloaded to your laptop or cell phone you can download them directly to Garage Journal using the paperclip method (just above where we write our posts) and attach pics like you would an email.

great looking wood toolbox and would love to see a few more pictures. not sure who made it, but more pictures of the hardware and maybe with the drawers open might help others.

welcome to GJ!!

 

[Tynee]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

This one first reported to work at IBM Poughkeepsie in 1941 and I don't know the manufacturer. Note how all the screws are seated in alighnment

Didn’t mean to cast doubt, just have to be cautious these days.

I like that box a lot. If I needed another hobby, I could very easily get drawn into collecting those old wood boxes.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Here are some of my Craftsman boxes, only brand I collect.

Very nice ed! Do you only collect Heritage badged CM?

 

[gregaz]

I know there is a CL deals thread. But I thought I would share this with vintage toolbox enthusiasts first - here is a super clean looking PROTO box in Phoenix area for $200. All drawers, too - no large lower compartment. I know some of you guys have a massive soft spot for PROTO - so hope it works for one of you.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/tls/d/proto-tools-rolling-toolbox/6571549044.html

 

[Rxb]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

understand completely Tynee

 

[Rxb]

more pics of my IBM Poughkeepsie machinist box box. Would love to know the manufacturer but all my hunting has come up a blank

 

[Outlawmws]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

This one first reported to work at IBM Poughkeepsie in 1941 and I don't know the manufacturer. Note how all the screws are seated in alighnment

What make you certain of that? I'm asking not because of doubt, but because that might help sort out if its a manufactured box, or one made by the guy that had it.

 

[Rxb]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

Original owner passed about 20 years ago and I purchased it from his aged younger brother . Been in his closet all these years. In the box along with the tools was a few IBM brass tool chits . Most of the tools definitely of the time frame .
Neither the son or nephews were interested in it and so it now lives with me .

 

[Outlawmws]

So it was the mans personal box. I suspect it was made by him or by someone he knew.

Are there any markings on the drawer bottoms underneath, or inside the case where the drawers, go?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Maybe a product of their own wood shop. Large companies often had a facilities dept. That would handle cabinetry, shelving etc.

 

[beatcad]

more pics of my IBM Poughkeepsie machinist box box. Would love to know the manufacturer but all my hunting has come up a blank

the drawer pulls looked like a union chest at first, but not when i got home and took a closer look.
the yale lock also threw me off.
the handle on top looks quality and may have some stamping on it.
the more i look at it methinks it's a handmade one off.
very well done and maybe better than an assy line built chest. hard to say.

 

[beatcad]

Re: Latest Old Machinist Box

If I needed another hobby, I could very easily get drawn into collecting those old wood boxes.

dont go there.
it's a sickness

 

[drivesitfar]

RXB: i'm tending to agree it's handmade with the hardware on the top corners, but not 100% sure about that.

nice looking box in no matter who made it.

BEAT: have you found any new wood toolbox additions to your collection since you've been absent for a while? welcome back!!

 

[Rxb]

A one off is probably it as I find nothing like it anywhere on the net. The maker was a true artist . Although I did find a three drawer for sale on the net with the same pulls

thanks for the input guys

 

[RedVise]

My buddy picked up this little MAC Box this weekend for $30. I like that style MAC box and probably can fit this little guy in some where.
I'm trying to wheedle it out of him for the same money.

Brian

 

[Bob-B]

RXB, That could definitely be a 1-off. 1st company I worked for had their own in-house pattern shop and employed 2 patternmakers. That's the kind of craftsmanship that made that box. The hardware was readily available at that time.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Rxb, love that vintage Yale lock

 

[beatcad]

RXB:

BEAT: have you found any new wood toolbox additions to your collection since you've been absent for a while? welcome back!!

i havent found any lately. i've been focused on my motorpickles.
i just counted. i'm up to 19 wooden chests. i gotta make it an even 20

believe me friends. i havent gone anywhere.
i tune in EVERY day.
usually a quick look a couple times a day while at work..not goofing off..while i'm on hold with insurance companies

i havent posted much 'cause i really havent much to add or a question has already been answered.

i watch GJ daily and will keep on watching

 

[timbitca]

God I want to kick myself...

The one effing day I don't check Kijiji religiously every hour this gets listed for 60$ and I just saw it (3 hours after it's posted)

"Full of Craftsman tools" as per the ad.

For added context, this is THE first red/gray box I ever see posted for sale locally. Left a message, but I'm not optimistic.

 

[drivesitfar]

Tim: it's hard to find all the good deals, but hopefully you've still got a chance at that one. GEESH a few wrenches are worth that much. good luck

Beat: sorry to say out of the about 100 toolboxes i own I don't have a wood one so I can't ship one to you, but maybe you'd like one of my metal ones for your wood ones and the weather is getting pretty nice here in Seattle if you need a reason for a road trip.

even if something has been said already even your confirmation is good and we need more posters cause the group posting a lot wonders if anybody is even listening and might stop posting themselves.

cheers and good to hear you have still been around!!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I picked this up last weekend for $40. Guy had owned it for about fifty years.