bmwrd0
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Much nicer that mine, and if you don't care about the price, you didn't overpay!
I payed too much for a 12-drawer RemLine, and I can't remember how much it was all these years later. So, I am good.
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Much nicer that mine, and if you don't care about the price, you didn't overpay!
I payed too much for a 12-drawer RemLine, and I can't remember how much it was all these years later. So, I am good.
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JoCoSawdust
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That's an impressive looking corner Brian!!
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You have a nice hoard of boxes going!
David Jackson
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I bought these KRs new in 1974. If they are vintage, then I guess that I am vintage as well. Somehow, over the years, I have managed to lose one of the clip things which go inside the lid of the top box, I think designed to hold your "I want this or that" list for the Snap On truck's next visit. Anyone have one of those?
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Rileysan
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I have a room in my basement that I'm making into a Heritage era shrine to hand tools. With 5 Heritage era stacks, it's already getting crowded, and I have 2 more I need to move in here. Once I get it organized, I'll take a family photo
Brian
bmwrd0
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Looking good Brian. I need to get up there and take a look in person!
drivesitfar
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SM: while I like your old Craftsman heritage boxes i think I like that blue file cabinet more. any chance you could post up a few more pictures of it on the metal cabinet thread and here's the link:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305350&highlight=metal+cabinets
maybe with dimensions and a few open drawer pics too cause I can't say I've ever seen one like that. also I couldn't see a maker so do you maybe know who made it?
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305350&highlight=metal+cabinets
maybe with dimensions and a few open drawer pics too cause I can't say I've ever seen one like that. also I couldn't see a maker so do you maybe know who made it?
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outofbounds
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I would have floated a $5 balloon for it and seen if it flew....or popped.
I would guess that box was made by Duplex which has been a recent topic of conversation on this thread.
Rileysan
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Ack!!!!
Is there any way you can go back?! I've been searching for a box like that badged Fleet or PENENS or both for my master PENENS set! That looks like it might be a little later than what I want, but I could live with that. Wanted thread linked here.
Now that I know that, I'll keep you in mind. Not that I've seen one of these but I'm always looking!
Private Lugnutz
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Thanks, Brian. I fixed the link in my post if you want to see the catalog pic and specs.
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Ack!!!!
Is there any way you can go back?! I've been searching for a box like that badged Fleet or PENENS or both for my master PENENS set! That looks like it might be a little later than what I want, but I could live with that. Wanted thread linked here.
I picked up one like that in the last year, though it may be slightly newer.
smschriefer
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Hi Drives, it's actually an oak card catalog. The PO painted it and I haven't stripped it yet. I can post it to the wood cabinets thread.
Private Lugnutz
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Please post photos. Unless it's not available for trade or purchase. In that case, please do not even think of posting photos!
DD T/A
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Guy is there regularly, I'll see him next weekend. I apologize but the swap cleans up by about 1-2pm and your post would have been too late anyways. I will absolutely check,
Just to be clear, at the bottom of my picture the box is bent up like something heavy fell on it, IT IS NOT COMPLETELY STRAIT. Let me know if that's a problem or not.
Just to be clear, at the bottom of my picture the box is bent up like something heavy fell on it, IT IS NOT COMPLETELY STRAIT. Let me know if that's a problem or not.
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Private Lugnutz
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No apologies needed. Thanks! And yes, I see the dent, understand it is not straight and missing tray. For $10 + shipping I will try to fix it. Did you see what I want to put in it? 37-pc combo set. 1/4-inch set in box. 1/2-inch set, speeder, 14 sockets, 2 extensions, breaker and rat. DOE wrench set. Couple adjustables and pliers. Should fit right? Hard to tell how big it is in photo, but I am assuming it's the small hip roof (about 20" x 5" x 6"). Link again to pics of my set and catalog figure of set and box is here. I think it's the right box. What do you think?
EDIT; I PM'd you my contact info.
EDIT; I PM'd you my contact info.
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DD T/A
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LOL man I don't think that's all gonna fit,
I'll keep ya posted.
EDIT: Hey lugz, did you notice something I missed all this time? The "Fleet" tag has some guys actual name and address on it.....man that's incredible!
I'll keep ya posted.
EDIT: Hey lugz, did you notice something I missed all this time? The "Fleet" tag has some guys actual name and address on it.....man that's incredible!
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Private Lugnutz
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I couldn't make out what it said, but I had a feeling it was an ID.
y'sguy
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I have that very box! Had it since my 16th birthday when my Dad gave it to me.
I have removed the tag (which has my name and bday on it !
Private Lugnutz
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What are the dimensions? And do you still have the original tools in it?
David Jackson
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Fix the handle on older style Kennedy box
I have a Kennedy box from most likely the 1960s and it is missing a handle. I ordered one from Kennedy but even though it looks like the old ones from the outside it mounts completely differently.
I am wondering if others have used the new style handles on older boxes and how you secured them.
I have a Kennedy box from most likely the 1960s and it is missing a handle. I ordered one from Kennedy but even though it looks like the old ones from the outside it mounts completely differently.
I am wondering if others have used the new style handles on older boxes and how you secured them.
David Jackson
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I have a couple of those vintage Kennedy Kits for machinists and one of those is missing a drawer pull. I ordered a new style one from Kennedy, (the lady I talked to was super nice and super helpful, especially for a less than $6 purchase!) and maybe can make it work or not, don't know. I am wondering if anyone on the Forum knows 1) is there a stash of the old style pulls anywhere and 2) if someone has made the new style work, how did you do it?
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d42jeep
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That’s a nice box. My brown roller is the same configuration. It’s in daily use in my garage. It is missing an original handle as well.
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bmwrd0
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I would love to have a Kennedy of that model and vintage. I have a Snap-on roller I would gladly trade for it!
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David Jackson
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Too bad we're not closer BMW rider! I spent some happy years with Beemers, back in the late '90s and early 2000s. Great bikes!
My missing handle is not from the roller but from one of the smaller machinist's boxes, the wide two drawer model. Someone put a piece of wire through the holes for the drawer pull and that's the way it's been for probably 40 + years.
My missing handle is not from the roller but from one of the smaller machinist's boxes, the wide two drawer model. Someone put a piece of wire through the holes for the drawer pull and that's the way it's been for probably 40 + years.
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outofbounds
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Doesn't happen to be an "RK-50" does it?
bmwrd0
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No, its a KRA 377.
Outlawmws
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I have two of the older rollers like Davids; one red and one brown.
The brown one has a mid and top styled like d42's (My old racing boxes) and I'd love to score one of those rollers for a "set"
I like these rollers; they take a lot of weigh without complaint...
The red one is full (overflowing) of striking tools, The brown stack has a large mix of mostly fabrication tools... Drills Saws, files, chisels, sheet metal tools (hammers punches and snips), welding clamps... and antique ford and monkey wrenches.
DD T/A
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Hey, if I may be so blunt, what's one of those worth in that condition?(looks damn near new)
d42jeep
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I bought it at a garage sale in Minden, NV in 2017. I think the asking price was $225 and I got it for $200 and thought that it was a really good deal. See post 7773 in this thread. It still works like new. I used clamps, squares and tape measures out of it yesterday for a redwood project I’m working on.
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Old Radar
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Mine was tagged at $250, but at the end of the third day of the sale I got it for $40--including all the tools in it. See post 11308.
DD T/A
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Don--Thanks for the reply. I just kinda want to know what I could offer if I ever saw one at the swap. Whats the redwood for?
Farmer--300 years? thats incredible!
Radar--MAn that completely shoots a hole in my offer strategy lol
Thats a crazy markdown...
Farmer--300 years? thats incredible!
Radar--MAn that completely shoots a hole in my offer strategy lol
Thats a crazy markdown...