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A new Pg 570 has been added to ‘The’ Guide. It defines the type of keys that MUST be used for Union Tool Chest Works and Co. if you’re searching and explains a couple problems users are dealing with trying to operate Sargent & Greenleaf cylinder locks. It also has a request for pictures from you...

Hi Teufelshund, Thanks for your message, I’d be glad to try to help with a 56-E-1 key. The -1 is one of the few keys that I don’t have the actual cutting dimensions for, yet. However, I do have a pretty good, logical, idea as to how it should be cut, with only 2 different possibilities. If we...

I agree with alinc100, it's a National Cabinet Co., 16"w, Model 60. Their name decal is on the bottom drawer face of the picture.

Hey R_C, I had never seen a 4/2 Peerless configuration before. Would you mind posting the w x h x d, outside of wood only, chest dimensions, +/- 1/16", for my records. Thanks much !

You’re doing a beautiful job, especially from what it used to look like. The 1st year I could find when they were listed in directories as manufacturers of tool chests was 1940. Take a look at this site for more info on Peerless. Have a good one......Ted...

The lock on your chest was made by Corbin. The key code number should be embossed on the outside of the housing, it may be 0Xxx. Post the number and I can help you get a key.......Ted

Hey garilla, Your 56-E-19 really helped define the whole series. It was a key key. Thanks again……Ted

You bet it does. Thanks very much........Ted

If you have a machinist tool chest with a National Lock Co. lock, key of 56-E-1 and on, would you please post an overhead picture of the key lying flat with its key number. I’m trying to develop the cutting patterns for this series for those that have lost their key. Thanks much…….Ted

Good job on your STAR. Those are good quality chests with no veneer being used. The Corbin clasp lid lock was a very appropriate choice. Nice job.

‘The’ Guide also says built in 1965. So, either the person who stenciled it or the person that wrote the note or ‘The’ Guide was wrong. This is the first time, that I know of, that the dating in ‘The’ Guide could be wrong, oh well……Ted 'The' Guide for Wooden Machinist Tool Chests - Pg 210 -...

I really doubt that SIPCO made your Case. Therefore, I researched it deeper. I am quite certain that your Case was manufactured by The Green-Case Co., Racine WI around the late 1920’s. They are not in ‘The’ Guide because they only offered plywood cases that were metal covered, no all hardwood...

I have an older oak F-20 front panel that is just flat, from the Company days. It doesn't have the rectangular relief nor the lock. If there's any trading interest, let me know.

Thanks much for reposting the link. I have no idea why mine doesn't work.

There have been many revisions and page changes made to ‘The’ Guide in the past. Here’s a new one. Original key blanks haven’t been produced for many years and are no longer available. Locksmiths probably don’t have the necessary blank, as you may have found out. So, an addition of Pg 272 –...

Your O42 has Lid restraint hinges. Using ‘The’ Guide, Pg 74, check to see if the hinges have a centerline or not. No centerline means your chest was manufactured in 1942 – 1948. If they have the centerline then it dates 1948 or later. Being that your front panel has the rectangular relief, the...

Here's the site everybody uses - https://sites.google.com/site/theguideforwoodmachinistchests/home

Great! If you have problems with their key, let me know before filing on it.

I am interested in any flat steel or grooved brass keys or blanks that you may have for the locks shown on my website Pg 260. I’m trying to determine alternative blanks, because those aren’t manufactured any more, except for ILCO’s 1013G & 1013GR. I’d appreciate your input…….Ted 'The' Guide for...

I believe your lock takes an Eagle A50M25 - 48 key. When you pick up the clasp, the key number will be on the right side of the mechanism housing. H. Gerstner & Sons sells these keys. Should they not have yours, I can cut you one. Have a good one.