The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

Outlawmws · Nov 3, 2017

Drives, RemLine made their own boxes, and boxes for many others... Before they were RemLine they were Advertising Metal Display (AMD, but not THAT AMD...)

A E Numan · Nov 3, 2017

I would buy it for mt Craftsman stack.

Hiatt1991 · Nov 4, 2017

A E Numan said:
I would buy it for mt Craftsman stack.

That's such an awesome box. I've been keeping an eye out for one but the ones I see are either spray painted horribly or really rough.

gregaz · Nov 5, 2017

Found this SK machinist box in GREAT condition yesterday. Weird thing is it was listed on OfferUp for like three weeks, sat unwanted through an entire garage sale all day yesterday, so the seller was happy to take $25 for it. I did a little poking around and my guess is that it's from the 70's?

Last photo is comparing it to a Kennedy of similar era. They weren't the manufacturer, were they?

uncwstudent · Nov 5, 2017

gregaz said:
Found this SK machinist box in GREAT condition yesterday. Weird thing is it was listed on OfferUp for like three weeks, sat unwanted through an entire garage sale all day yesterday, so the seller was happy to take $25 for it. I did a little poking around and my guess is that it's from the 70's?

Last photo is comparing it to a Kennedy of similar era. They weren't the manufacturer, were they?

OMG THAT THING IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Let me be the first to say....you ****! :rocker:

Outlawmws · Nov 5, 2017

That SK box needs posted in the SK thread for sure! A well done USUCK score!!

Rileysan · Nov 5, 2017

gregaz said:
Found this SK machinist box in GREAT condition yesterday. Weird thing is it was listed on OfferUp for like three weeks, sat unwanted through an entire garage sale all day yesterday, so the seller was happy to take $25 for it. I did a little poking around and my guess is that it's from the 70's?

Last photo is comparing it to a Kennedy of similar era. They weren't the manufacturer, were they?

I own that same box. I don't know when it was made, but I don't think it was 70s. Most likely 80s, imo.

I don't mean to take anything away from you or the others who like it (it really does look nice), but it is surprisingly light duty and not well made at all. As soon as I find a suitable S-K chest for my S-K collection, I will sell mine for what I paid - $30.

Brian

gregaz · Nov 5, 2017

Outlawmws said:
That SK box needs posted in the SK thread for sure! A well done USUCK score!!

Which one? I have found several.

Rileysan said:
I own that same box. I don't know when it was made, but I don't think it was 70s. Most likely 80s, imo.

I don't mean to take anything away from you or the others who like it (it really does look nice), but it is surprisingly light duty and not well made at all. As soon as I find a suitable S-K chest for my S-K collection, I will sell mine for what I paid - $30.

Brian

DAYUM, Brian - Sick burn (As the kids would say). But yeah - not as substantial feeling as my John Deer box, for sure! I am sure a line would form to pay you $30 for your box!

ConductorChris · Nov 5, 2017

Found a Snap-on Roller Cabinet in an Idaho auction if anyone is close or interested.

https://maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/7050/item/snap-on-rolling-tool-chest-c-665912

Oldtuleguy · Nov 5, 2017

Here is a pic of my old waterloo box

rangernation · Nov 7, 2017

Ran the taco wagon and side box for the last 10 years,just picked up top box off of CL for 150.

FJ 432 · Nov 7, 2017

Nice collection Ranger.

Oldtuleguy · Nov 7, 2017

Taco box is awesome! Work great in the shop when working between bays.

MrGrnJeans · Nov 8, 2017

Hiatt1991 said:
That's such an awesome box. I've been keeping an eye out for one but the ones I see are either spray painted horribly or really rough.

I got this one from my dad, excellent condition. They are out there

drivesitfar · Nov 8, 2017

AE: isn't it my turn to own the Craftsman heritage roller and top box? still has that COOL LOOK to me in case you are bored and want a change i might have something.

MrGrnJeans · Nov 8, 2017

I got this one also, it has a few drawers in it !

I'm not sure if I can keep this one in my garage tho, it takes up a lot of space. I would hate to sell it, something like this one is hard to find

drivesitfar · Nov 8, 2017

MR: i like the looks of the red one you just posted too and can't say i've seen that one before. any more pictures and information on who made it would be nice? dimensions?

MrGrnJeans · Nov 8, 2017

Don't know who made it, I'll have to check it out a little closer. Dimensions are about 40" x 24" deep

A E Numan · Nov 8, 2017

drivesitfar said:
AE: isn't it my turn to own the Craftsman heritage roller and top box? still has that COOL LOOK to me in case you are bored and want a change i might have something.

Drives; I'm still in love with the Craftsman stuff, so much so that I'm thinking about getting rid of my floor standing C Man drill press so that I can bring that stack closer to where I work?

marius_nortje · Nov 8, 2017

Got this today for $20
Anybody know what it could be
Thx

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Oldtuleguy · Nov 8, 2017

Looks like an old stack-on

rangernation · Nov 8, 2017

shoot, for 20 bucks I call that a score !!!!!

rangernation · Nov 8, 2017

MrGrnJeans, wish that I was in Ohio rather than California right now, that box is nice, nice, nice,

marius_nortje · Nov 8, 2017

rangernation said:
shoot, for 20 bucks I call that a score !!!!!

Thx

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mcmlvif100 · Nov 8, 2017

Not mine, no affiliation and too far away

Vintage Snap On Tool Chest - $175 (Ann Arbor)

https://annarbor.craigslist.org/tls/d/vintage-snap-on-tool-chest/6335105595.html

Vintage Snap On Tool Chest

36 1/2" high, 18 1/2" wide, 24 1/2" deep
The tool chest dates from the early 30's is quite rare.
It doesn't have it's casters

Oldtuleguy · Nov 8, 2017

Looks like nice night stand!

MrGrnJeans · Nov 9, 2017

Drivesitfar- I looked for a manufacturer of the box and couldn't find anything. I checked the drawer faces and inside them hoping to find something, nothing

drivesitfar · Nov 9, 2017

MR: if you can take a few more pictures of your cabinet over on the metal cabinets thread and here's the link:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305350

maybe some with the drawers open so we can see the slides maybe one of us might have an answer. or maybe not and more of us will say it just looks COOL.

thanks for looking for a name and it does have the look of pre 1950's and maybe pre WWII.

Private Lugnutz · Nov 10, 2017

Came home with this c. 1916-20's Kennedy Kits box from the Early Bird flea market this morning.

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I was originally interested in it as a donor box, fully intending to cannibalize the leather handle for re-installation on one of my various WWII boxes, several of which are missing or badly desiccated. The leather on this one is roughed-up, but still presents a nice appearance.

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But the more I look at this box, the more I like it. The exterior has darkened and looks brown, but the inside is olive. It's not heavy duty, but it's a nice lightweight box and now I'm thinking I may actually try to preserve it.

The decal is in fine condition...

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...and so is the rather ornate clasp, with a very strong marking, including the patent date ("9-16-16").

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It has a nice assortment of compartments in the removable tray, and two deeper compartments tucked in the back of the main compartment under that.

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I doubt that this bottom protector is original, but I may keep it on there.

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d42jeep · Nov 10, 2017

Proud Papa Lugz,
That is a really nice early useful box. Much too pristine to mess with. Throw some tools in it and carry it around. Great find!
-Don

Private Lugnutz · Nov 10, 2017

Haha. Thanks, Don.

DuroChrome · Nov 10, 2017

There are some great finds in this thread...and some beautiful restorations too. I recently picked up this Toolmobile (from some friends who had been storing it in California) I purchased several months back. It's great to get it home!! It is scratched and dented but the discoloration on the top looks like permatex to me, not rust, so it needs a careful cleaning.

The locking bar is there, but the lock mechanism is long gone. The sliding tray is in the top drawer too...pretty cool! It did not come with any dividers. Two of the four original casters are there too...someone replaced two with the same brand but a different style and made a pretty nice shim out of scrap steel. I'm looking for the correct casters.

It really looks better in person than in the pictures!

Oldtuleguy · Nov 10, 2017

Found this on cl recently

00fxd · Nov 10, 2017

KR300D ? Ever find them with the lamp?

thehorse13 · Nov 10, 2017

Oldtuleguy said:
Found this on cl recently

Wherever you are, the CL gold you've posted is outstanding. I've been after one of those for quite some time. They never come up for sale around here.

A E Numan · Nov 10, 2017

I picked up a nice Powr-Kraft roller today to go with a Powr-Kraft top box that I found awhile back. I don't know what I'm going to do with them, I'm out of room! I need to stop bringing this stuff home.

dkroth · Nov 10, 2017

That is a thing of beauty...

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Oldtuleguy · Nov 10, 2017

Krh300d. Has block off plate from factory no wiring or lamp. Ca.1958-60. Kid was using it on a used car lot. Nice kid. He was asking 150 so I gave 180 for it just cause he needed tool money.

00fxd · Nov 11, 2017

Oldtuleguy said:
Krh300d. Has block off plate from factory no wiring or lamp. Ca.1958-60. Kid was using it on a used car lot. Nice kid. He was asking 150 so I gave 180 for it just cause he needed tool money.

southy · Nov 11, 2017

First time poster
Im hoping this cabinet classes as a "tool box", it housed tools prior to my ownership and it houses my tools now.

Not sure on who made it but when i seen it in a closing maintenance shop i knew i had to have it, its missing a couple of draws (one had been removed and riveted to the top), it had been in the shop for 30+ years.

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