Craftsman topbox restore :)

[jagleaso]

Hey guys,
Just joined and this site inspired me to restore an old craftsman topbox I picked up for $20 to match my kawi zx10. Now I need to find a cheap lower cabinet to repaint the same color to hold all my motorcycle tools. Kediler ve Köpekler

The original:

A little rustoleum grabber green enamel:

And a little clear:

It's amazing want 35 dollars in paint can do for the hobby mechanic on a budget. Let me know what you guys think! Theres alot of orange peel on the drawer faces, definately not worth the time to fix IMO.

Even moved a few tools into the box.

The rest of my stuff is in a griplatch lower and intermediate box.

Forgot to snap pics of sockets, junk drawer and hammers.

Loving this forum so far

 

[LSU]

Very nice.

What did you use for your drawer liners?

 

[jagleaso]

This guy is the best. http://www.ebay.com/sch/Tools-/631/i.html?item=230752054097&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_ssn=mtryan33

 

[Fedwrench]

Nice Job!!!

I like the drawer liners too

Are the Green handled Pratt- Reed screwdrivers from McMaster carr? Do you like them? Are the blades tougher than regular Pratt-Reed screwdrivers?

 

[bhalv]

It's nice to see a box that's actually full for once

 

[itsvegas]

looks awesome! love that you did the black draws! you should do the middle and bottom cabinet too!

 

[d.mcfarland]

Good job on the restoration. I'm a big supporter of people who take the time and effort to fix/restore something that needs it. You'll be glad you have that box when you're older I'm sure.

 

[jeffmoss26]

That's an awesome restoration!

 

[SantaAna12]

Rawr!

 

[jagleaso]

Good job on the restoration. I'm a big supporter of people who take the time and effort to fix/restore something that needs it. You'll be glad you have that box when you're older I'm sure.

Youre absolutely right. Its a pretty cheap box but it does the job and now it has some character so I'll keep it around

 

[Chadwilliam1]

nicely done! drawers liners are a nice a touch. makes me want to restore my craftsman red toolbox with paint chipping off.

 

[Link-Belt]

Now just spray the rest of the boxes green, add the green drawer liners to the top box you just painted and lets see how it turns out. I bet badazz.!

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[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Grabber Green? I didn't even know they had that color.

Great job. Usually I'm not a big fan of custom jobs, but I think that looks much better than the original.

 

[jagleaso]

Now just spray the rest of the boxes green, add the green drawer liners to the top box you just painted and lets see how it turns out. I bet badazz.!

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Thanks, I'm actually looking for a used cabinet to paint and put it on, brand doesnt matter if I can find a super deal.

 

[Link-Belt]

Thanks, I'm actually looking for a used cabinet to paint and put it on, brand doesnt matter if I can find a super deal.

I am fixing to redo a Snap-On that I already customized once. This time I am doing it up for my son. His favorite color is blue and I am thinking of a Chevy tri five theam for him. The first time I did this box was plumb crazy purple with a green early fifty's Chevy I think it's. A 53 or 54. Not fringe to hijack but here is a pic keep in mind when I painted it up the first time was like 6 years ago so it has a few miles on it now.

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[Flatintoone]

Really cool!
And good taste in color choices!

 

[jagleaso]

Nice Job!!!

I like the drawer liners too

Are the Green handled Pratt- Reed screwdrivers from McMaster carr? Do you like them? Are the blades tougher than regular Pratt-Reed screwdrivers?

Yes they are. They are great. I have only had them a few months but they are more durable then there regular line without a doubt. I definately recommend them at there current price.

 

[jagleaso]

Forgot this picture. Showing a little rust :/

 

[2Tailfins]

Awesome Job! I like the green.

 

[maddawg308]

Great job with the restoration! I gotta get me a project like that and repaint a cool color like yours...

 

[7th Kahuna]

Great color choices.

 

[jagleaso]

Thanks guys!

 

[nine4gmc]

good job, like the contrast!

 

[stepsideclyde]

Congrats, you have taken a tired run of the mill box, and made something that really stands out...made it yours

tc

 

[ChevyZ71]

That thing is sweet!

 

[cgv69]

I'm not crazy about the colors but I appreciate the work and effort!

Who makes the black locking pliers and the blue handle adjustable wrenches?

 

[LGSCHMIDTJR]

Looks great, and I like the color combination!

Laurence

 

[jagleaso]

I'm not crazy about the colors but I appreciate the work and effort!

Who makes the black locking pliers and the blue handle adjustable wrenches?

Proto and armstrong, respectively.

 

[J.J. McG]

Nice!