CL find, Sears machinist tool box

[Slip_Kid]

Like most of us I look at the local Craig Lists just for the hell of it, never knowing what will show up. I saw this add for a Sears machinist tool box, it looked in great shape. I was looking for a tool box for my basement and this one fit the bill. The nice lady said it was here Dad's old toolbox. It works fine, all the drawers slide nice and smooth, It came with three keys, I really like this box. I spent $40.00 for the box, a good price I think. I don't know what year it was made, I guess around the 1950's.

 

[dabirdguy]

I think that is a Kennedy with Sears name on it.
SK and others also did them.
Nice box for the price!

 

[Stuart in MN]

Looks real clean. I have a slightly smaller version, they were made by Kennedy as far as I know. Mine came with the same chart inside the top lid.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I found it's Kennedy brother at Amazon.........

http://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Drawer-Machinists-Chest-Brown/dp/B003XWC302

 

[whelenfan]

Cool box, it looks to be in great shape. Nice find!

 

[DocsMachine]

I got a score like that a few weeks ago myself. Local secondhand store had this:

No markings except for "JCPenney" silkscreened on the lid, but I suspected it was a "made by X for Y" kind of thing, and couldn't pass it up for $23.99.

Excellent condition except for some minor dents that I was able to push out by hand.

Doc.

 

[fast one]

I work in a machine shop and we have that same box as a shop box with thread gauges and misc. tools in it. It is a super nice box

 

[sscustom]

nice find i need to get me one of those so i dont have to grab a bunch of tool on the run

 

[Slip_Kid]

My main reason for getting this box is that it is not too deep. It does not take up much room on my bench. There are many of these around but most are made be Kennedy.

 

[Borrego]

I think the time frame on that logo is late 60s - early 70s.........Just my .02 worth.

 

[mikeceli]

I have the exact same box...........with a brown "krinkle" paint finish. I bought it in 1971 (I was a teenager)

 

[GreyOwl]

Is there any chance of finding a replacement drawer for one of these? I have one in the crinkle brown color with no logo and it is missing the second from bottom drawer. Also missing the front cover now that I think about it.

Charles

 

[franzdom]

Kennedy will sell you the missing drawers.

 

[bczygan]

Sweet! That deserves a You ****!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That's a great buy...a vintage box in great shape for a good price. You ****!

 

[justanengineer]

I would say $40 is rather heavy for a Kennedy, even in Cman disguise. I regularly see that box with its matching bottom for $50 on Craigs. Im currently trying to save its lil brother bc Im a rather cheap SOB and have no money in it, but honestly wouldnt spend money on it bc of Kennedy "quality."

Contrary to what Ive said, if its in nice shape and its what you want, its only $40. Who cares? At least you didnt pay the new sticker price.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I would say $40 is rather heavy for a Kennedy, even in Cman disguise. I regularly see that box with its matching bottom for $50 on Craigs. Im currently trying to save its lil brother bc Im a rather cheap SOB and have no money in it, but honestly wouldnt spend money on it bc of Kennedy "quality."

Contrary to what Ive said, if its in nice shape and its what you want, its only $40. Who cares? At least you didnt pay the new sticker price.

I was fine with the $40.00 price tag. I have seen the top and bottom's but not in my area. It fits just right on my bench in my basement. It is not a heavy duty box but the drawers are small and are meant for small tools. I have my small screw drivers, watch tools and parts and small hardware in the drawers. There are better bargains out there I agree, but this box filled a need I had.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I got a score like that a few weeks ago myself. Local secondhand store had this:

No markings except for "JCPenney" silkscreened on the lid, but I suspected it was a "made by X for Y" kind of thing, and couldn't pass it up for $23.99.

Excellent condition except for some minor dents that I was able to push out by hand.

Doc.

$23.99 was a sweet deal...........well done

 

[bluebolt]

I would pay $40 for that in a heartbeat. Rarely see Kennedys around here.

 

[larryq]

I have a Craftsman with the same sort of paint job (not as nice as yours, three drawer) and I was wondering if anyone could recommend how you would go about repainting one of these, the paint type and technique?

 

[ZRX61]

I got a score like that a few weeks ago myself. Local secondhand store had this:

No markings except for "JCPenney" silkscreened on the lid, but I suspected it was a "made by X for Y" kind of thing, and couldn't pass it up for $23.99.

Excellent condition except for some minor dents that I was able to push out by hand.

Doc.

That's a Kennedy, I have the (almost identical) 10 drawer version sat in the garage.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

OP I just came across this, how wide is that?
Is it the 26" one?

 

[Machobuck]

I have that same box. It was my grandfathers old box with the cman name plate. Good box! Yours is in much better shape. nice score!

 

[Slip_Kid]

OP I just came across this, how wide is that?
Is it the 26" one?

Yes. it's 26" wide.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Yes. it's 26" wide.

thanks, Yeah, well worth $40.00
Those are pretty high on e bay IIRC