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Here are a few that I thought were worthwhile. Hopefully everyone can use them.

I haven't seen the 20% entire purchase in a long time. If I find one I will be sure to share. They are always good for stocking up on the consumables (cut off wheels, gloves, sandpaper, antifreeze, buffing pads, etc.)

Thanks GShelton!

Does anyone have the coupon for the free 6" magnetic parts tray? I can't have too many of those.

If this thread would be better in the tools section, feel free to let me know that as well.

Hi All, I picked up a snap on box set off CL, and restored the bottom box (KR557 in the first picture). I mostly wanted the set for the bottom box to make a workbench, but I'm on the fence with what to do about the top box (KR537A in the other picture). I kind of want to restore it as...

I cleaned and fully disassembled the box (took about a gallon of degreaser and 12 old t shirts!), sanded, and wiped down with a wax/ residue remover cleaner. I used Rustoleum sunrise red spray paint. Nothing too fancy- I'm just storing my sandpaper, files, wire wheels, etc. in this box, so...

Here is the final product. Thanks for your help in researching this box.

Thanks for all the info. I've started to clean off all the dirt / grease and hope to sand/ patch this week.

zkling, Here are the pictures you requested.

Thanks for all the info. Based on all the input, I did more searching, and I tend to agree the mid and roller box were made by MBC. I found several similar ones badged Williams and Snap on, which I'm guessing were also made by MBC. It's definitely a good quality roller box, with double...

What made me think they are a set is that the handles on the top box are the same as the handle on the bottom compartment of the roller box. Sound like they are from the mid 70s then? Thanks again for the info. Any more is appreciated too. Are these Penncraft boxes uncommon? I don't know...

Hi everyone, I have read the forum many times, but finally have a reason to post. I purchased this toolbox (pictures attached) at my neighbor's estate sale for next to nothing. I thought it was a cool vintage box and would be a fun spring restoration project for my garage. Here are my...