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I can see the similarities… if you can, can you measure the inside badge holes. Hole to hole, I want to see if yours is identical to mine. Otherwise it may be a Waterloo like mentioned previously, thanks!

What’s the give away? The handles?

Please help me identify?

Can anyone help pinpoint what company produced this tool cart? Couldn’t find any badge or serial numbers?!

They did however this box was from the same gentleman that I bought the Herbrand and Snap On cart from. They were all filled with old mechanic tools. His grandfather worked at several gas stations and service stations way back in the day. Like the other ones I am only going to clean, oil, and...

mystery solved... 1930s Snap on K23

Thanks Shelbylex! I plan oiling and waxing them up. I like the look it already has and history behind them on how they got like that in the first place, gonna be go to tool chest in the garage going forward!

Can't seem to find any name plate or tag. Can anyone tell by the handles or color what company would make this style of box? 3 drawer with open top storage

Thanks for info!

I picked this tool chest and at first glance I thought the chest was Snap on. However once getting it home and going through it I noticed the top section has "herbrand" embossed on the drawer. Never heard of this brand before any info or year this may be had at? Any comments on the Snap on? what...

Indeed I do have the emblems. As for the abrasives, would you suggest starting on a super fine 220 grit? btw thanks for the tips

thanks FJ. I dont think a complete new restoration will be done any time soon. However, my plans will be basically to try and preserve it without it getting rusted any further and get a decent shine to it and perhaps try to remove overspray? Anyone recommend any chemicals/spray to use? or is a...

Hello, Wanted to share with you this alemite merchandiser which I am hoping to fix, clean, and put back to use in my garage! As you can see in the attachment photo it has overspray and a second hand paint job plus the typical grime, dust, and dirt. My question, is what chemicals or products do...