Recent content by JeffreyG

Sorry, but I don’t understand your question. In the last pic I posted, it shows a box of all the locks I removed, plus an example of the thumb-lock I replaced them all with. I just looked on Amazon for thumb operated cam locks, and picked my favorite of the several different styles they list.

These small cam locks that I replaced are fully sealed so I suspect would be very difficult or impossible to repin.

This isn’t really about the MAC toolboxes that I am still seeking keys for. But I have corresponded with easykeys including pictures and they are unable to help me with the vintage MAC boxes. My point was about the many toolboxes out there that keys are really not needed for, and that are...

Bought some vintage toolboxes, some with, some without keys. The two without keys came locked with most drawers open. So far I have not figured out how to get keys for these MAC toolboxes. In the meantime I bought a lock pick set which allowed me to unlock the boxes so I can comfortably use all...

Wow, I live in an alternate universe. Maybe it’s worth the 9,200 mile drive from NH to AK and back to find your locksmith? OK, maybe not! My local locksmith looked it up in his book and it wasn’t there, so he quoted $100 to open and make a key, per lock! Three locks for $300, for boxes taken to...

Hey, thanks for responding. I was actually born in Columbus but was moved when I was a year old to FL then MA, and never moved back to Ohio (as Chrissie sang) so my only memories of OH are from visiting relatives when I was older. Fond memories I should add. Anyway, I started this story in...

So @CROmech , what was the resolution for this? Did you get a key, if so how, or did you give up?

Thanks. The side box on the MBC boxes has the same MBC nameplate as the boxes in the stack. I *think* the side box on the MAC stack is also MBC, though I didnt see a stamp. The folding side shelf on the other side is marked by Snap-on.

A new location and garage left me looking for some roller stacks to keep tools in. Looking for working boxes, not display. I actually need the storage. Been seeing portable boxes, but these were the first complete stacks that showed up on local CL (5 miles). They came from a garage and a large...

You are referring to the flared base? Strangely, I do not believe this has been abused with a hammer, the flare looks factory. Why? 1. the flare is perfectly consistent and symmetrical all around the base; 2. the 1/2” opening is not deformed but looks factory formed which would not be possible...

Can anyone identify the purpose of this end? Automotive specialty? Spacing in-between prongs is indeed 1/4”.

These are what I assume to be my earliest Snap-on sockets. The ratchet adapter is the later fine tooth version, in nice shiny condition so no cleaning done. It has the typical Snap-on logo with lower case letters. The 1/2 to 5/8 adapter was very rusty as seen in before photo, so gave it a bath...

Since I’m taking pics… Obviously not cleaned up…

Here’s my only 3/4” ratchet that I have had for many years thinking it was unmarked, except for the obvious ON OFF on the head with the removable drive piece. Looks old as hell, but as my only 3/4” drive ratchet, it is put to very occasional use. Very surprised when I noticed today it is marked...

I would have guessed a bath in water/evaporust would not be a good idea for a ratchet that can’t be neutralized and dried off inside. Is this considered safe?