Outlawmws
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Drives: "Door-Eze" and yes it works on wood or metal.
The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!
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thehorse13
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This Craftsman 3 drawer top box followed me home today. The box is a single original owner item and has been gently used in a temperature controlled shop its entire life. The original owner is in his 80s now and has been a life long wood worker.
This is the cleanest one I've ever found in the wild. All it needs is some graphite dry lube on the slides and it's ready for service in the shop.
This is the cleanest one I've ever found in the wild. All it needs is some graphite dry lube on the slides and it's ready for service in the shop.
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drivesitfar
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TH: that old heritage Craftsman box almost looks new and with a wrinkle finish too. WELL DONE!!
have you tried BEESWAX (or Doors ease that is maybe 95% beeswax) on your slides yet? does the graphite dry lube collect dust and dirt or seem to work pretty well and any particular brand you use?
have you tried BEESWAX (or Doors ease that is maybe 95% beeswax) on your slides yet? does the graphite dry lube collect dust and dirt or seem to work pretty well and any particular brand you use?
pharmerphil
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WOW looks new! Congrats to you.
txlonghorn1989
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Wow! That is a beauty! Am I out of place wondering what you had to pay for that?
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thehorse13
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I haven't tried beeswax only because I'm lazy. I use powdered graphite that I bought at the flea market one time. I forget the brand but I had to transfer the stuff to a new container.
The graphite works well. Grease, dry lube spray, etc. I've used just about everything. Grease is the worst in a high dust area though. You will have to clean and re-apply every so often.
Nope, not out of line and I don't mind telling you because of the circumstances. The seller has about 5 dogs and 2 cats. One of the dogs is sick and requires medication. The proceeds from the tool sales are going to buy medication for the dog. I paid 50 bucks.
The seller is going to have a bunch of additional items for sale. When I receive the pictures/items, I told the seller I would post them here in the classifieds. I know that we have wood working guys who would love the complete sets of late 40s Craftsman chisels and such.
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That it was going to a good cause is all the better but I'd pay $50 for THAT box all day long!
thehorse13
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Yea, the deal was certainly good and so was the cause. The seller was specific about finding these items a good home and was happy to see the shop where this box was headed. I can finally move my small heritage top box along and replace it with this gem.
Outlawmws
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Horse, that box is unbelievable! Great score, and good on you for helping him out!
Mr_P
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So after very little research from the inter-web, it looks like my newly acquired cabinet is made by Cole Steel, and apparently are pretty expensive. I thought at best I could get my money back if my wife hated me bringing it home, and now I know why three people offered to buy it off of me while purchasing it at an estate sale earlier today. One lady wanted to double my money, and I thought that was pretty generous. Good thing I didn't give it up. I like it a lot!
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drivesitfar
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P: yep those Cole file cabinet have good size drawers. i think i've got 3 or 4 of them. i'm guessing you might want to brush the rust off and maybe paint it or just leave it as is and start using it.
i put a couple underneath a 8 foot butcherblock bench that worked out pretty well. then i found another spot for the 2 of them and put this letterpress cabinet and another Cole under my bench that is white.
you did good cause those are popular!!
i put a couple underneath a 8 foot butcherblock bench that worked out pretty well. then i found another spot for the 2 of them and put this letterpress cabinet and another Cole under my bench that is white.
you did good cause those are popular!!
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Outlawmws
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Mr. P, about 3 weeks ago I picked up a vertical 10 drawer card file cab, for $10. last night I saw one on CL for $450... I don't think that is happening but some things do go for stupid $$
Mr_P
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Wow Drives, yours look great!
Yeah Outlaw, this one here is priced at 525 BIN....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-In...503012?hash=item2a9fe972a4:g:7vQAAOSwndZaggZc
Yeah Outlaw, this one here is priced at 525 BIN....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-In...503012?hash=item2a9fe972a4:g:7vQAAOSwndZaggZc
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tombell572
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Went to a tag sale in SE Portland this morning to check out a MAC tool box--seven drawer top box on a 10 drawer bottom roller, probably 70's-80's vintage, extremely clean. I got there about a half hour after the sale began but the box was one of the first items sold for $150.
Wondering if any GJ members in the PDX area grabbed it. Nice one--well worth the money in my opinion.
Tom B.
Wondering if any GJ members in the PDX area grabbed it. Nice one--well worth the money in my opinion.
Tom B.
DD T/A
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Here's an old Duplex tool box that I believe I bought from the swap meet, just needed some oil and it works great. I will use it for my electrical tools and stuff. To be honest I initially couldn't even see the name and didn't know it would end up being a neat box that has a following. I also didn't know it might be 80 years old!
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Now this one I need some help with. Can anyone here help me find anything on this box to ID a number, model, vintage,....anything? It measures about 14" high and 24" long. The drawer handles have a very neat pattern and match so I think they're original. It was painted red and then black over the entire box including the emblem, so that's how I know it was painted red later in life. What might be the original color?
The inside is surprising clean and rust free, the drawers move silky smooth, but the top hatch is missing the "catcher" for the hoop as the picture shows. Someone appears to have also screwed/welded a reinforcement around it that is ugly but functional. The inside/functionality of the box is in far better condition than the outside/aesthetics. Cost at swap meed was $20.
Thanks everyone.
The inside is surprising clean and rust free, the drawers move silky smooth, but the top hatch is missing the "catcher" for the hoop as the picture shows. Someone appears to have also screwed/welded a reinforcement around it that is ugly but functional. The inside/functionality of the box is in far better condition than the outside/aesthetics. Cost at swap meed was $20.
Thanks everyone.
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Outlawmws
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Open/remove the drawers, and see if they painted the bottoms, or the inside of the box. Most never do...
I'd say early 50's at a guess based on the 24" dimension.
I'd say early 50's at a guess based on the 24" dimension.
DD T/A
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only one single drawer was not bare steel, and it is the top middle, with a faint amount of light green-ish....mist green paint.
Thank you for the help.
How do you remove the drawers?
Thank you for the help.
How do you remove the drawers?
Outlawmws
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And the inside of the box?
DD T/A
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Outlawmws
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Not the interior of the drawers, you said those were bare; Take a drawer out. The inside of the box itself. (They did paint the interiors, if not very well...)
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Outlaw, would DD/TA's Heritage chest been made by Waterloo, or their precursor, as well?
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twertsy
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That's an oddball Blackhawk rat you have there. Old style "Blackhawk" handle with a NB style Pear Head........?
DD T/A
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OK, that pulled up some more answers. Thank you very much Shaw, really appreciate it. Your box is in fantastic condition.
Other relevant posts:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/01/before-and-after-on-remline-which-was.html
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6489426#post6489426
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161689
Other relevant posts:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/01/before-and-after-on-remline-which-was.html
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6489426#post6489426
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161689
winchman
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Nice I like the cork draw liners
twertsy
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There should be a date stamp inside the drawer behind the Craftsman Logo.
DD T/A
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No, but I was able to confirm that it says "Advertising Metal Display Co". There didn't appear to be any number stamp. I will take a picture later on when it warms up.
If anyone's near Milpitas CA you may want to check this out for $100:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/d/snap-on-box-1960s/6510249356.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/d/snap-on-box-1960s/6510249356.html
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TheCraneGuy
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I have always wanted one of those!
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Looks like it's gone already.
twertsy
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Ah. That drawer pic sure made it look like a Blackhawk handle.......
ckadams00
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So after very little research from the inter-web, it looks like my newly acquired cabinet is made by Cole Steel, and apparently are pretty expensive. I thought at best I could get my money back if my wife hated me bringing it home, and now I know why three people offered to buy it off of me while purchasing it at an estate sale earlier today. One lady wanted to double my money, and I thought that was pretty generous. Good thing I didn't give it up. I like it a lot!
I have two of those in my shop I love them! I think I paid $40 each.
Anyone know about this box? Got it for free today. I'm thinking military as its really heavy and under the silver paint its army green.
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Yes, it is Korean War vintage. Someone here posted a pic on them and had the info. I have one from my FIL. Mine is in very good condition with the original green paint.
Outlawmws
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I'd take that for free in a heartbeat!