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    SNAP ON tool box friction drawer slide BREAKING

    I had them replace a bent slider - so it can be done. Generally they will do so if you can show it was not due to "bad" maintenance. I have seen them turn down replacement parts that were rusty. The outstanding warranty is the reason you pass out when you pay the prices for snap-on.
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    Need ebay advice, Bought a beat ratchet

    If he has not responded to your note within 24 hours and is actively working to resolve the problem to your satisfaction I would: Contact eBay cutomer support. After 48 hours I would open a square trade dispute. There is no way I would accept "Nice Condition" as broken/unusable. I feel...
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    Pimpin' My Drawers...

    Where did you find the alum tray? Does the tray sag at all when loaded with tools?
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    Restoring my dad's Mac Tools' boxes

    Basded on these pictures I would go the minimal route: Clean/degrease Sand off any rust sports prime/paint rust areas with a color as close as possible Clear coat to seal and protect I would not go down to the bare metal unless you see big problem areas which are not in evidence in...
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    Restoring my dad's Mac Tools' boxes

    If you are going to repaint/restore this is the process I am currently following: 1) Completly remove all grease and dirt from the paint. Use a good degreaser (better than blasting IMHO) to get as much of the crud off as possible. 2) If rust sports and/or paint in no longer "acceptable"...
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    Replacing Snapon drawer sliders

    Thank you for the suggestions! A neighbor took the one slide that was damaged to his work and the "truck". You are all correct - they will replace that slider for free (very nice!). I have had the boxes repainted and they look great. Snap-on no longer has the tool to remove the sliders...
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    Replacing Snapon drawer sliders

    I recently acquiried 2 Snap-on tools chests: Bottom: KR 5553 (I can only find infomation on KR555, not one with "3")Pat D 205523 83 2537617 Top: KR550 Pat D 205522 79 1839862My problem is that the drawers do not slide easily at all. The top cabinet drawers are worse than the bottom, but I...
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