Recent content by TroyW

It's an interesting tension. It's definitely at a level that's good enough for my garage. Most people think it looks brand new. But I still see the flaws, and the perfectionist in me sometimes wants to keep working on it. On the other hand, I've spent enough time on it, and I'd like to get...

Thanks. Here's pictures of the final product. I cleaned up the drawer handles, reattached the locks, added drawer liners. I used a black rubber carpet runner from Home Depot on the very top of the box. It's a little heavier. I used this same carpet runner between the boxes. Painting this...

I'm almost done. Just have to clean up and reinstall the drawer handles, and reinstall the locks and nameplates. I'm really happy with how it's coming together. It's not perfect, but definitely good enough for my garage! (and way better than before) --Troy

After wetsanding I waited about 5 days. Then I repainted, and it went on just fine. No wrinkling this time. I ordered a middle chest (unit w/ 1 wide drawer) from Sears and the paint matches really well w/ Rustoleum Sunrise Red. Now I'm on to the drawers (clean & relube the ball bearing...

You're right. I did most of my major wetsanding 48 hrs after painting. Then I waited another 48 hours or more (like you advised). BUT ... then I did some quick light wetsanding right before painting another coat. Problem is I did some slightly harder wetsanding in a few key area. Those "key...

Thankfully the high for the next few days will be in the 80's. Nice benefit of being in FL this time of year. I'll roll my box out into the sun for a few hours. Thanks to everyone for your positive feedback. It's encouraging. I'll definitely keep you all posted as things progress. --Troy

Thanks for that advice. I went pretty thick with the paint coats, so that alone should be enough to slow down before proceeding! I'm learning the importance of patience w/ spray paint jobs. Haste definitely makes waste! --Troy

I'm making progress. This is my first major spray paint project, and I'm learning alot as I go. Here's the boxes in Rustoleum red sandable primer (wet sanded to 600 grit, then 1000 grit): After my first 2 coat of paint within an hour of each other (Rustoleum Sunrise Red), it had many...

You did a great job! I'm starting a similar project to yours. It's a bigger Craftsman box (40" ... actually 41" but all the marketing says 40"). I really appreciate all the information you've shared. Very helpful! How did you resolve the top lid? Did you remove the 26" pin? Or did you...

Could you tell me the overall dimensions of this tool box? Also, what is the dimensions of the drawers? I'm wondering if a box like this would fit, and if it would have enough storage. I'm also looking to retire two 28" older tool boxes. Thanks, Troy