The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

justinmc · Mar 5, 2015

pokey459 said:
de ja vu all over again, sort of.

mine are labeled mac.

Nice boxes Pokey... what model # is stamped on your top box? Pretty neat with the solid drawers all the way across.

justinmc · Mar 5, 2015

raylanr said:
I just join this forum last week after I got these two boxes. the bottom one is a craftsman probably mid 70's and the top is a Mactools. both of them have the locking mechanisms but no keys I wonder if I can get a locksmith to make me a copy for each.

IIRC mine was stamped on the side of the box (left hand if looking at it) not on the back.

justinmc · Mar 5, 2015

alinc100 said:
Hey All,
Just hit an Estate Sale. Had hoped to find a Pilliod machinist chest that was pictured but alas it was gone.I've never seen one in the wild and this particular estate sale company has had 2 in the past 3 weeks. Of course I've missed them both. But what I did find today was this vintage Craftsman wall hanging toolbox. It measures 31 1/2" h x 19 1/4" w x 5 1/4" d when the doors are closed.
The three screws that anchored it to the block wall were extremely tight,so much so I had to go home and grab an impact driver to budge the screws.
But I got it off the wall much to the dismay of some other customers that would have liked to have bought it. I made sure I had paid for it and took possession of the working key before leaving to get some tools to assist in removal.

Nice score... what'd you give for it if you don't mind me asking? I scored one at a local garage sale awhile back less key for $15.. but it's been painted over a nice turquoise color. Needs a good stripping and cleanup.

justinmc · Mar 5, 2015

My craftsman wall hanger box that someone sprayed.... picked this up for $15 at a yard sale. Needs a key (although I want to replace it with a single pivot handle instead) and obviously I'll probably strip it and respray it or something.

ichabod · Mar 6, 2015

Not a real toolbox, unless you consider fishing tackle tools. but it is vintage and I think its cool. it a leather sided tackle box they called a knickerbocker. it was my grandfathers and it has not been used for many years.

FJ 432 · Mar 6, 2015

ichabod said:
Not a real toolbox, unless you consider fishing tackle tools. but it is vintage and I think its cool. it a leather sided tackle box they called a knickerbocker. it was my grandfathers and it has not been used for may years.

Wow that is so cool. It looks like it's in great shape for the age.

rmalkow2 · Mar 6, 2015

The knickerbocker is one cool looking box. Thanks for sharing.

J.J. McG · Mar 7, 2015

Bought this old Craftsman storage box at a thrift store yesterday. I have not been able to identify it. I have no idea what is was used for.... Any help would be appreciated.

bluebolt · Mar 7, 2015

JustinMC, you **** for the $15 Craftsman wall cabinet!

J.J. McG. that is a box for a drill and accessories.

FJ 432 · Mar 7, 2015

Found today on CL. A pair of Proto Flying Ladies. Top box number 9997, bottom box 9967. Taken care of really well. Slide photo for you zkling.

zkling · Mar 7, 2015

Cool setup FJ432, looks to be real clean. The bottom reminds me of some of the 50's-50's snap on bottom boxes. It's been a long day, but I want to say those are Duplex made boxes. :headscrat

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lilcraigford · Mar 7, 2015

FJ 432 said:
Found... a pair of Proto Flying Ladies.

Holy ****... I think you just introduced me to my ideal box setup. That is one good looking pair of boxes! I can't believe the incredible shape they're in. They must have come from a very loving home.

hemifalcon · Mar 7, 2015

So... I got this awhile back, a small Park Machinist style box--looks almost eggsactly like a Kennedy.. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the small metal knobs or a replacement for all of them that are very similar that would attach with a machine screw (as opposed to the original riveted design).

Oh--and no, the lined drawers was my work..

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Outlawmws · Mar 7, 2015

Seriously? You lined those drawers?

rickhigginshtbr · Mar 8, 2015

wow, I think those drawers opened my eyes more than this cup of coffee next to me...

mdbeck1 · Mar 8, 2015

Outlawmws said:
Seriously? You lined those drawers?

I think he's messing with us.

At least I hope so.

...or we will have to request his mancard....

jeffmoss26 · Mar 8, 2015

Did you get those drawer liners from my grandma? lol

senlow · Mar 8, 2015

I recently acquired this Mac box. The photo is the as purchased condition.

taumac · Mar 8, 2015

mdbeck1 said:
I think he's messing with us.

At least I hope so.

...or we will have to request his mancard....

BAN HIM or at least suspension of his man card LOL

don long · Mar 9, 2015

I made a new discovery on blackhawk tool boxes
They made some odd shaped smaller tool boxes
They had their own distinction (their shape)
They also made their own tool set called the nugget set
It wasn't 3/8 or 1/2 drive it was 7/16

After seeing a box of tools in a buddys museum, I went to work searching out all the info I could both on the net and here on the Journal

Well the stars lined up for me and these two torpedos are on there way to my garage

jholder · Mar 9, 2015

@Don Long: Wow I'm loving the handle design of those ratchets. good find.

justinmc · Mar 9, 2015

Don Long... I love those old "bullet" boxes... the early blackhawk stuff was purty for sure!

justinmc · Mar 9, 2015

senlow... nice grab on that Mac upper... what's the date code on it? Is that the "full depth" box that is 18" deep or the 16" version? Love those MB910/920 setups.

zkling · Mar 9, 2015

senlow said:
I recently acquired this Mac box. The photo is the as purchased condition.

As much as I don't like twin drawer pulls, that is very nice. Hopefully the inside is as clean as the outside.

TheTinkerKing · Mar 9, 2015

Trying to decide what to do with this 1957 10 drawer. Prob gonna sell, but wonder if it's worth a restore. It was painted black once.

TheTinkerKing · Mar 9, 2015

Here is another I came across. I can't find this box anywhere on the net. I'm guessing it is late 60's by the Crown Logo. It is about 1/4" too wide to fit on the modern bottom boxes. Anybody have any ideas or model number?

zeet · Mar 9, 2015

TheTinkerKing said:
Trying to decide what to do with this 1957 10 drawer. Prob gonna sell, but wonder if it's worth a restore. It was painted black once.

Nah!... it ain't worth nuthin'.... Heck, just ship it to me, I'll take it of your hands just to save you the trouble of dealin' with it. ;^)

zeet · Mar 9, 2015

don long said:
I made a new discovery on blackhawk tool boxes
They made some odd shaped smaller tool boxes
They had their own distinction (their shape)
They also made their own tool set called the nugget set
It wasn't 3/8 or 1/2 drive it was 7/16

After seeing a box of tools in a buddys museum, I went to work searching out all the info I could both on the net and here on the Journal

Well the stars lined up for me and these two torpedos are on there way to my garage

What a score, Don! Those are a couple of the oddest/coolest kits I've ever laid eyes on! :beer:

taumac · Mar 9, 2015

TheTinkerKing said:
Here is another I came across. I can't find this box anywhere on the net. I'm guessing it is late 60's by the Crown Logo. It is about 1/4" too wide to fit on the modern bottom boxes. Anybody have any ideas or model number?

That's sure different. I'm guessing late early 60's cause the earliest box I have is 65 with this logo.

Plus the the drawer pull are located closer to the bottom of drawer front. I'm not sure where they stamped the intermediates. I'm sure there's a stamp somewhere.

zkling · Mar 9, 2015

TheTinkerKing said:
Here is another I came across. I can't find this box anywhere on the net. I'm guessing it is late 60's by the Crown Logo. It is about 1/4" too wide to fit on the modern bottom boxes. Anybody have any ideas or model number?

That's different. Where are you located? For some reason I have a feeling that was a Canada only model.

sonvolt · Mar 9, 2015

senlow said:
I recently acquired this Mac box. The photo is the as purchased condition.

Nice score, that looks mint ! Love those older Mac boxes.

Rusty Bones · Mar 9, 2015

Recently got this nice little Blackhawk tool box (that had a number of sockets still in it) from a machine tool showroom that was closing. Any idea on age?

Rusty Bones · Mar 9, 2015

That is by far the coolest Nugget set of Blackhawk I have ever seen. What a great find. Nice to know someone will give this awesome set a good home...

CRTDI · Mar 9, 2015

Rusty Bones said:
Recently got this nice little Blackhawk tool box (that had a number of sockets still in it) from a machine tool showroom that was closing. Any idea on age?

40s to 50s, a few others here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127364&highlight=blackhawk

TheTinkerKing · Mar 9, 2015

It's an Orange County California find. I will do some flipping around to see if I can find a model #.

senlow · Mar 9, 2015

justinmc said:
senlow... nice grab on that Mac upper... what's the date code on it? Is that the "full depth" box that is 18" deep or the 16" version? Love those MB910/920 setups.

I was afraid that one of you guys would ask about the build date. I'm afraid that I didn't look for a date, and now the box is in place and filled. I'm afraid that it will remain a mystery for now. Were these boxes even marked with build dates?

This is a 16" deep box. I've never seen an 18" deep Mac top box from this era.

senlow · Mar 9, 2015

zkling said:
As much as I don't like twin drawer pulls, that is very nice. Hopefully the inside is as clean as the outside.

The twin drawer pulls are not as practical as the long extruded pulls, but I prefer the old school style of the pulls on this box. I like these boxes so much that I have acquired six Mac boxes from this era.

Yes, it's as clean inside as it is outside. Although I had to remove a couple of crappy stick on calendars from inside the lid.

79schaefer · Mar 10, 2015

Hows this one. Im not sure how old this is, but it has been in my basement for at least 30 years. It has never had a tool in it.

Steve S.
To many to list.

twertsy · Mar 10, 2015

Rusty Bones said:
Recently got this nice little Blackhawk tool box (that had a number of sockets still in it) from a machine tool showroom that was closing. Any idea on age?

Nice. I recently snagged this one, date code 1959

taumac · Mar 10, 2015

79schaefer said:
Hows this one. Im not sure how old this is, but it has been in my basement for at least 30 years. It has never had a tool in it.

Steve S.

To many to list.

Wow that's clean and well taking care of.

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