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    Kennedy Excelsior key 491

    Hi, I'm in need of a couple of keys for a old Kennedy 520 machinist chest , They seem to be available on eBay ( over in America ) but the vendors either won't post to England or want crazy money to post a tiny key . Any suggestions folks ?
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    Snap on impact ct6850 service/ rebuild

    I picked up a s/h snap on ct6850 with weak batteries ,it was cheap and the deal included the 18v drill as well , the impact works ok but I'm wondering if it would benefit from a service ? Any thoughts guys? I will rebuild the battery packs as soon as I get new cells , can't make my mind up...
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    snap on KRA33

    just picked up a tidy KRA33 technicians chest (off eBay ) its missing the nameplate ,anybody have a part number for it? , its a smaller size badge with two mounting holes instead of the usual 3 Snap on UK were useless and could not even find anything on their system , the box does come up...
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    Ratchet strap / tie downs

    Anybody got any good ideas how to store ratchet straps in a vehicle? No matter how I try , within a couple of weeks they end up a tangled mess I'm thinking of trying the fabric wine bottle carriers next I had tried a metal box that they fitted in nice but took up too much space My other...
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    Early Snap On Decal KR65

    Well I've joined the club of kr65 small tool boxes , picked up a tatty one that's going to be reborn , (I'd leave it if it was just patina but it's gone past that) Pictures coming as soon as it's currently in transit But I would like a new decal or any leads on how or where to look for the...
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    What's the proper name for a folding handle

    Stupid title I know but I need some of the folding / pivoting metal handles That go on the top of the smaller tool boxes , the ones that are generally plated pressed steel with the riveted on mounting cups I tried looking/ googling for drop handles , folding handles , handles & cups I hoping...
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    Bizarre email from snap on

    Got a weird email from snap on UK ,details of a order that was completed and shipped months ago ,oddly with new dates on it for June , thought it was just spam ,ignored all the links on that email and went to snap on UK direct. Logged on and there it is , a new order for the same parts ...
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    Engineers tool chest

    Picked up a unusual engineers style tool box at the car boot today , All made of aluminium , I've seen plenty of steel or wood ones but never alloy Seems factory made ,all riveted construction and very neat folds . I'm wondering if its from a military background ,although the gloss green is...
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    Best ratchet ever,throw away the rest

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261404542414?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D261404542414%26_rdc%3D1 The apex of ratchet handle design , only £11.99 too :willy_nil:willy_nil
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    Tool control foam cutting

    Hi folks , What's the best way to cut out tool control foam, ( I need to do a lot of tool boxes for work) I know it can be done the hard way with a scalpel and some firms offer a laser cutting service ( but too much money to get pass the boss) I once saw a tool for the job but cannot find it...
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    Where can I get a Decal

    I'm after a " My Buddy falls city " decal for a old tool/ tackle box, The one on it is too damaged to copy , anybody got any leads?
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    Small metal tool box

    Hi, I'm after a small metal tool/ tackle box , like a simonsen or similar , anybody got any leads ? , I'm in England and all we have over here is plastic junk , I'm happy to take on a refurb , eBay seems a bit dry at the mo and some sellers are reluctant to ship Cliff
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    eBay top box

    Spotted this on eBay, looks well made but no names visible and unique looking lid , it's cheap at the mo but miles away from me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261366301149?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D261366301149%26_rdc%3D1
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    eBay treasure chest (Snap on krl756)

    Just won a slightly battered KRL756A, Needs work , 2 drawer runners off , lock u/s and draws jammed or not going all the way back. I'm thinking its the locking bar causing some of the mischief , Any hints on pulling the drawers out?
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    Yet another snap on box ?

    Well that's what my wife said , when I told her what I've just bought Anyway can anyone identify the middle box in this lineup?
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    Is this a snap on box ?

    Spotted this on eBay UK Item no 251386380656 Sorry but eBay won't let me copy the picture, anyway the chap is convinced it's older snap on box , but it has no model numbers on the back , any ideas ?
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    Funny old tool cart

    In a moment of madness at a farm sale , I bought this It's about the size of a hazet assistent, but instead of pillars , the tool trays are supported by scissor type bars I though it was German , given the wheels look similar to the ones used on hazets but it has a English made Union lock...
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