Recent content by Wayne_In_Akron

Yes, the front panel is completely removable, but unlike a machinist chest, there is a dedicated storage area under the cross brace, below the 3rd drawer, for the panel to be stored under the drawers. The cabinet corners are a bit different on this unit from the mid 60s-early 70s 3 drawer...

It's not a "custom job". I have a 3 drawer roller with the same locking mechanism. Definitely factory. Definitely Craftsman.

Dale500, Maybe you need a bottom box to complete your "combination lock" set. On this style, the lower door panel is not hinged. A pair of 'teeth' engage the lock. Otherwise, the panel is completely removable, but there is a channel, above the storage area but below the crossbar that is under...

Sam's Club buys deals, so if they have an item that is also offered at Wal-Mart, it may be priced higher or lower than WM. Wal-Mart has the consistent pricing, because they are buying consistent quantities, for far more locations, at a negotiated price.

You can get the month and date of production by looking in the center of the left section of the floor of the toolbox's upper section (the part covered up when you close the lid). You should find the month and date stamped in a format of **-** and the words "Made In USA". Depending on the...

Good luck on your project. I love your idea of passing the box to the next generation. In the past month I got from my dad his Craftsman box (3 drawer, not a fancy 6 or 10 drawer version) to which I associate my very earliest garage memories of him. It turns out that the date code of that...

Great package. Feel free to let me know if you decide you don't need that intermediate box. ;)

Rickenbackerman, I have sent you a Private message. Thanks! -Wayne

At least gas prices are low. I drove 2 hours last night to pick up a $25 toolbox. At $3.50 per gallon... probably not. At $1.73... let's ride :thumbup:

Yes. Very generic, with no image.

I'm not sure where in NE Ohio you are located, but if you need someone who might be a bit closer to Norton to help you in making the transaction come to fruition, just let me know.

What? Work in the garage instead of watching the President's "State of the Union" speech? :willy_nil

Just an update for those who are interested in such. s work is taking him near the seller today, so by nightfall my 'new to me' toolbox should be in the loving hands of the GJ'er. BPJ71 has even volunteered to use some scrap wood from other projects to build a protective crate for the vintage...

Thanks guys. I'll see what those ideas are able to do with the yellowed shield.

PM sent. Thanks for the offer and let me know what I owe you. -Wayne