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    snap on toolbox with the strange smell

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The tool box is now up for sale.UK based ad . I would like to get what I paid for it being £200. I think it's a bargain for someone.I'll put some pictures up.There's not many 30 plus year old, 12 drawer,snap on...
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    The toolbox with the strange smell

    Hi Again The tool box I was discussing a while back is now in my garage.Possibly the best box I'll ever own but really it's got to go.Very down about that. That smell of 'gone off' car wax is something I can't live with. Lots of ideas here but nothing worked,I tried the lot. I know it...
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    message for Lookin4'67Galaxieconv

    Hi Thanks for trying to help me out on the picture posting .I don't think my PMs are getting through to you.Even sending replies to PMs seems unpositive.I can't find a way to be sure they have been sent. I now can't upload any photos from my camera photocard.'upload fail' is what I get. I'm...
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    help! toolbox reeks of old wax polish(smells like vomit)

    Hi I bought a 35 yr old 'snap on ' top box recently,in really great condition.I have built a frame with wheels to move it around . Problem is the smell, when I open the lid.The box has probably been waxed to sell, but the smell of the wax has intensified and it is now like a vomit smell that...
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    Dust Extraction

    :confused:Hi I have a Makita compound mitre saw.It gets light hobby use.Very good tool. I only use a mask when I use it,but the garage.workshop gets very dusty,even with the small Makita dust collector bag attached to the exhaust pipe.I am now a bit concerned about the health issues in that...
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    Piano Hinge Pin removal on old snap on topbox,toolbox

    Hi All In my post under the heading of 'restoring old tool chests/boxes' I have photos of a restoration project I hope to be starting very soon.This involves taking out the long hinge pin and replacing the pin again on completion of the repairs required to the front steel cover. Has anyone any...
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    70's locks and keys req.for snap on tool boxes

    Hi I need to get hold of two locks and keys for my side locking snap on roll cab,and topbox.Both approx. 1970's. I do have a lock,but no key for the topbox. I did have a mishap with the lock for the roll cab.Just this afternoon. I am particularly sick about that,because the problem I have...
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    adjustment of old snap on lock

    Hi This is a'before' shot of the inside of my mid 70's snap on roll cab.I can't get the lock to unlock successfully,it keeps jamming.It works by gravity to lock,but raise the bar back up,no go. Anyone familiar with these type of old snap on locks.It so nearly works,(but you have to pull the...
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    The old toolcart possibly not snap on. photos

    Hi Got there in the end,but would like to post more than one at a time. What do you think about the tool cart?Trying to find out its history.May come from here in the UK. Be great to hear from you,and thanks for your help. Regards Rothko
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    How to post photos,correct size and all.

    Hi Folk New on this site.Got some gear to show,snap on stuff,but I can't do the photo thing.Just can't get it.Posted loads on other sites though.Need some advice on gear that may help out others. Could someone possibly post how to do it.I could then print it and then I'd know. Can't find the...
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    Tool cart .Possibly NOT snap on.???

    Hi folk Some pictures of my tool cart.Would you have any info on it.I'm trying to find out its history. Be great to hear from you regards AJC I can't get the uploading of the pictures to happen?
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    Hi from UK

    I have recently discovered this site,and it is great! I am upgrading the garage and making it into a workshop.I am getting rid of the old shelves etc and have bought several 'snap on ' toolboxes and roll cabs to have as the main storage.They are old items.I love 'em!!Going to improve some and...
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