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I don’t have a key or pic’s of a 56-E-6, so I can’t cut one. alinc 100 made good suggestions. Good luck.

We need pictures of it before we can comment.

The Yale key blanks are no longer available, too old, at least that I can find. ILCO doesn’t offer these blanks either. I have come up with an alternative blank that will fit the HGxx, KFxx & 4Xxx keyed Yale locks. I’ve made 2 different keys using this blank, they work fine. You’d have to take...

I received a Majestic Tool & Hardware Co., Chicago, brochure for wooden machinist tool chests recently and have added their line in ‘The’ Guide, Pg 145. Pg’s 22, 26 & 28 have been updated.......Ted https://sites.google.com/site/theguideforwoodmachinistchests/home

Thanks for the input Andy.

In ‘The Guide for Wooden Machinist tool Chests’ the below page is an explanation, with pictures, about Excelsior lock KYxx keys. These were used on early Kennedy #520 tool chests. If you’d want to make your own key, PM me with your key # for more info……Ted 'The' Guide for Wooden Machinist Tool...

There seems to be some interest out there for people who like to replace a missing key by making their own. So, I’ve replaced Pg 262 of ‘The’ Guide with 4 pages of the standard key dimensions for 4 different clasp lid locks. After you’ve cut these keys to the standard dimensions, then you have...

Make your own Keys! For those of you that prefer to file, cut or modify your own keys for Eagle A50Mxx machinist chest clasp lid locks, Pg 262 of ‘The’ Guide now has a Key Cutting Chart for those locks. I did a bit of reverse-engineering, and all the key cutting dimensions are shown for all 48...

Thanks much for your comment, it makes the effort worthwhile.

Pg 261 of ‘The’ Guide has been re-written with the latest, interesting, explanation of the Eagle Glitch Clasp Lock issue and why some new Gerstner keys won’t work in them. 'The' Guide for Wooden Machinist Tool Chests - Pg 261 - Glitch Clasp Lock (google.com)

Hi Dan, That’s a nice chest for being over 100 years old. Congrats. Yes, it is a #41, actually a #41A because it’s 18” wide. It has a rectangular lock, a wood framed mirror and the diamond shaped finger pull on the front panel, therefore it was manufactured in 1921 – 1922. You’re lucky to get...

Excelsior KY Series Lid Lock Facts for Gerstner or Kennedy, or other wooden or metal machinist tool chests, has been added below Pg 260 of ‘The’ Guide (click on the downward arrowhead next to Pg 260). It also includes the Excelsior 401 Series, Pre 1950’s and the mass-reproduced 151...

A new Pg 262 covering Clasp Lid Lock KEYS has been added to ‘The’ Guide. Pg 260 – Clasp Lid Lock Brands & Components and Pg 261 – Clasp Lid Lock Glitch were modified. Enjoy, I hope.https://sites.google.com/site/theguideforwoodmachinistchests/pg-262-keys?authuser=0

No, the handwritten numbers only have to do with keeping component parts together during manufacturing. You’ll be able to determine the period dates of manufacturing by going to this site – https://sites.google.com/.../theguideforwoodmachinis.../home

I see what you mean Susan. My first thought is that a previous owner installed the end handles. Look closely at the outside of the top to see if there’s evidence of top handle attachment holes and let us know.

Your stencil was used from 1940 – 1959 and does not include the manufactured year. See Pg 68 of ‘The’ Guide. https://sites.google.com/site/theguideforwoodmachinistchests/pg-68-gerstner-stencils-year-dates?authuser=0 In 1959 Gerstner switched from the ‘Rec. no#’ nameplate to the ‘Rec. w/#’...

Thanks Private Lugnutz for your comment. Don’s looks like it was made in the 60’s. I can’t read the 5 digit number in the stencil, except the first digit is a 6. The second one may be a 5, making it 1965. Don should be able to confirm.

Hello Dave, Beautiful restoration job on your Union Handy Garage Chest. Glad I could help you and Terry identify it. Too bad about the cylinder lock situation, but guess what, I have one. It’s not perfect and could be considered a junker, but it’s original. The back mounting flange is 2.10”...

I bought a new A50M2 key, for an older Gerstner machinist tool chest, through Gerstner in May for my completely stock Eagle clasp lock with the A50M2 key number embossed on it. Not only did the new key’s nose not allow the key to seat properly in the lock, but it also didn’t work after I filed...

After years of searching, I’ve finally nailed a 1914 Gerstner #41A machinist tool chest. It certainly has been used but it’s in remarkable condition for 108 years old. It even came with its original decal label in-place and a working lock with the original key, number 6QM 9. The only missing...