The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[jeffmoss26]

2779 should be a double sided Chicago key.

 

[Dibiase77]

Thanks everyone for the help. I appreciate it.

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[zkling]

i found this for sale for 50€ without the tools and im thinking of purchasing it for a restoration project. Can anyone tell me the model please?

kra59

 

[Spanner]

Spanner, this is KRA 58. I have an older version from 1963 (KRA 58B) . Stamp and date is usually on left side left lower corner if I remember correctly.

[emoji106][emoji106]thanks for the info


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[Shelbylex]

Zkling, thank you for correcting my guess above. You are right: 58 has 2 lower drawers while 59 has 3 plus 58 with 3 middle small ones while 59 is 2...


Spanner, sorry for wrong guess. Close, but no cigar...

 

[gpw_42]

I think if there is a number on the lock snap on can make a key. Here is my kr53. Got it cheap, but had rust holes and top hinge broken . Welded up rust holes and replaced hinge, krinkle coated it black. Still needs a lock.

OTG, I like the way that came out...the black krinkle with the silver badge is a great combo. Nice save!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks. Got a lock for it (5$). Pondering some drawer liners.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

That is a sharp looking box OTG. Is that VHT crinkle paint?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yup. Had a few shiny spots so gave it a light coat of flat black. I may hit it with a semi gloss clear coat, just to keep the dirt from sticking to it.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Well it turned out great. I'm in the process of refinishing a Cman carry box that came to me as a basket case so I've been playing around with the crinkle paint. I've found that temperature has a lot to do with how the crinkle forms. Triple digit heat indexes are not conducive to crinkle!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It's a little touchy. Best to practice a bit with it.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

It's a little touchy. Best to practice a bit with it.

Yeah hopefully by the time the box is ready for paint I'll have all the particulars down.

 

[Spanner]

kra59

Cheers [emoji106][emoji106]


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[paulm12]

I finally started on my Heritage logo collection. Decent shape, except for the bottom drawer rails. Both the drawer rail and the box rail on the right side bottom drawer are damaged. Any suggestions on repairing that?

Also, I don't see a date code. Will do some lightly cleaning of the outside, then put to use.
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[Outlawmws]

Paul, is that bent over, or worn off?

 

[paulm12]

Outlaw: Thanks for replying. The top rail of the c-shaped stamping that is tacked to the drawer is broken about half way back and missing. On the box wall, the mating c-channel bottom rail is a bit tore off, but appears all there.

 

[Outlawmws]

Well "back in the day" I had access to sheet metal working tools and I'd make a new guide rail; without that I'd look for a sacrificial drawer or a replacement drawer from a worse overall shape box?

How is the slide?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I usually take that stuff over to the guy that services the ac on my house. He has all the sheet metal equipment because he makes ac ducts. Take it to someone like that. I think he charged me 20$ on the last one.

 

[paulm12]

thanks guys for the suggestions on fixing the bottom drawer rails.

 

[DD T/A]

Paul, my version of that chest also did not have a date on it; mine in far worse condition than yours but useable.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7049789#post7049789

 

[Dibiase77]

Can anyone give me an idea who made this top box. Thinking of grabbing it cheap.

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[Somjuan]

That’s a snapon kra58, like the one a page back. Just picked one up myself! Love it. If it ends up being too rusty I need one rail for the bottom drawer

 

[Dibiase77]

Ok we shall see how cheap I can get it for and the condition. Just got a kra53 the other day super super cheap in better condition but father's day is coming up and Id like one for myself. I cant afford any kind of box brand new so I see out the cheap or free ones around.

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[Oldtuleguy]

Cheap or free is the way to go with old toolboxes.

 

[Dibiase77]

Most every single tool I own is used and most are older than me. But they all work great and I paid way less than what I would pay for harbor freight or Chinese junk. Due to not being able to work at the moment I'm able to take my time reacquiring good quality tools. Plus I enjoy digging through boxes of tools at flea markets and sales.[emoji3526]

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[tombell572]

Also cross-posted in the Craftsman Toolbox thread.

Two Craftsman wall-mount tool cabinets on Portland C/L, both located in Washington:

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...901955147.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/t...887180220.html

Tom B.
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[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Also cross-posted in the Craftsman Toolbox thread.

Two Craftsman wall-mount tool cabinets on Portland C/L, both located in Washington:

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...901955147.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/t...887180220.html

Tom B.
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Both long gone. That's why it's better to post pics or screenshots.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I don't think they stay up for sale long.

 

[bmwrd0]

Picked this up yesterday for a few bucks:


From the little remains of the label, I am pretty sure it is a Thorsen, but just the H is showing. What do you guys think?

 

[mjbuffum]

Managed to nab these boy today for a very reasonable $40. I can't wait to get them cleaned and oiled! Has anyone had experience getting the locks replaced or remade?

 

[Outlawmws]

Replacing is probably the easy way out. Take the pawl off and then the outer nut and the barrel will come out. use that to get the right length and most any hardware store has them. Use the old pawls so they fit right.

 

[mjbuffum]

Replacing is probably the easy way out. Take the pawl off and then the outer nut and the barrel will come out. use that to get the right length and most any hardware store has them. Use the old pawls so they fit right.

Thanks Outlaw, I'll do that!

 

[XJPat]

Managed to nab these boy today for a very reasonable $40. I can't wait to get them cleaned and oiled! Has anyone had experience getting the locks replaced or remade?

One, you ****. Two, some of the keys are available on eBay based on the number stamped on the lock code.

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[Rileysan]

Both long gone. That's why it's better to post pics or screenshots.

They're both still around. The old ads expired and they were re-created instead of renewed.

The first one, a mechanics cabinet has been listed for more than 3 weeks. It's in an antique mall about 60 miles north of Portland. I contacted the seller shortly after it was listed, and he won't budge on the price ($129). Then he had the gall to tell me to bring cash as he didn't like paying visa fees on top of the cost for his space at the antique mall.







https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/d/castle-rock-rare-vintage-1950s/6906819949.html

The second one in Seattle is the woodworking cabinet and it looks fantastic. If not for the fact I already have one, I'd have called on it. At $100, it's a great deal! Someone in Seattle needs to go get it!





https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/d/seattle-vintage-mid-century-craftsman/6887180220.html

Brian

 

[Rileysan]

Managed to nab these boy today for a very reasonable $40. I can't wait to get them cleaned and oiled! Has anyone had experience getting the locks replaced or remade?

Moses the locksmith sells keys for all the classic Craftsman locks. If yours are original, they should be LL numbers. Using those numbers, you can order from his eBay store. I've had great luck with his keys!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-KEYS-CRA...hash=item1a5ba1721c:m:mZBo3sJZuYyx0L2FJSCCWhw

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That woodworking cabinet is in fantastic shape.

 

[d42jeep]

Picked this up yesterday for a few bucks:


From the little remains of the label, I am pretty sure it is a Thorsen, but just the H is showing. What do you guys think?

I took a look at all of the pictures of the labels on my Thorsen sets and didn’t see any that would be a match to your partial label. Your box may be older than any I have, however.
-Don

 

[Michigan Mike]

Does any one know where I can get a picture of the Craftsman carpenters wall chest loaded with the tools. I have one and am slowly filling it with craftsman tools. But I would like to know the correct tools and the correct time frame.

 

[d42jeep]

Does any one know where I can get a picture of the Craftsman carpenters wall chest loaded with the tools. I have one and am slowly filling it with craftsman tools. But I would like to know the correct tools and the correct time frame.

You might check this out.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...&highlight=Craftsman+wall+cabinet#post7192474
-Don

 

[Spanner]

Seen this nice little box for 20€ , will sit nicely in the truck.


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