Recent content by Blaine B.

I would have to see a picture to understand what type of retention system you are talking about. I have only ever seen the cheap clips or thin nuts. In fact I replaced the clips with thin nuts and large washers to increase the surface area with the new locks I bought almost 5 years ago.

Thank you. I did end up purchasing the proper 3 lock set from my local Sears, with matching keys for all 3 locks.

Thank you. I have already got my lock situation sorted out.

I do not believe that there are any holes. I had the boxes partially disassembled for when I was replacing the locks and did not notice any holes. Either way, this box will be getting moved sometime during the summer. I need to take everything out and give it a good cleaning, so that's when I...

The nuts and washers that I now utilize to secure the locks in the tool box are much stronger than the cheap thin clips that come with the lock set. I also reinforced the top lock with the hook by using a larger, tighter fitting nut that I could actually fully tighten, to secure the hook to the...

I grabbed some of the small nuts that thread on to these style locks, and some properly sized washers. Hopefully I can "beef up" these locks, compared to the clip style retention that Craftsman uses. I will also look for alternatives to make the top lock stronger, with its universal hook and all.

I don't think I will have to go to a locksmith because I now have three new locks with matching keys. I was just asking about the top lock that has the "hook," and the new locks come with a choice of hooks, so none of them are permanently attached to the lock like it was with the original lock.

IF anybody has any other suggestions for making the connection between the lock and "hook" on the new lock with multiple universal hooks to choose from, I'll be all ears! Relying on a teeny tiny nut that won't tighten to "snug" doesn't seem all that fantastic.

What about welding? I figure that would possibly melt the metal. I would rather something stronger was used besides silicone. You can see the original "hook" there. Maybe it isn't welded, but pressed? Seems that they mushroomed something to hold the hook to the lock.

Now they are, yes. The old locks were all different though, but the keys have been missing for quite a few years now anyway. I also confirmed that the three tiers are definitely not attached to each other in any way. They are just stacked with no brackets or bolts securing them together...

I would say that these Craftsman locks are just for the purpose of stopping others from borrowing your tools. It won't keep the drawers locked secure, even for an amateur thief! A very light deterrent.

This Craftsman box is probably about 10 years old or slightly even older. Not real sure. I would guess that it was purchased sometime around 2005.

I installed the locks in my tool box, and now all of the drawers are able to be locked. I noticed that the Craftsman tool boxes are cheaply made. The rails, ball bearings, and drawers are very flexible and cheap. I can't imagine the Harbor Freight boxes being any worse. We have a workbench...

Sears had a couple of different lock sets available. There was a set that matched the locks that I have for $19.99. Great! And another question: Is there a way to connect the tiers of this tool box together? The top two boxes may be connected, but I know the larger base box is not attached...

I may go to Sears today during lunch. I'll report back with my findings.