Disston Tool Boxes

[nglauer]

I was curious. Who made Disston tool boxes, or if they made their own? What vintage wood their boxes be? As I have no idea how old mine is. I inherited my grandfathers Disston tool box, and i would love to find a matching lower cabinet for it. The pictures below are the only two i could find of the boxes. Neither of which are mine, but the upper box is identical to mine. Not that I would ever get rid of it, but I am curious if these are collectible or have any value to them. If I cannot find another box to match perhaps I can find a decent lower cabinets that will look similar. Thanks again for reading. I look forward to everyone's response.

Kind regards,
Nick

 

[Bdgjr215]

I know Hk Porter bought disston saw works in the 50's.so that might help you in your search?also they probably outsourced the tool boxes to someone like rem line or
Something and slapped their name on it.

 

[nglauer]

Appreciate it. I'd love to locate a matching lower cabinet, perhaps someone on here has one they'd like to sell I actuallt have a bunch of old disston saws too

 

[Bdgjr215]

Theres a site . I dont know if its still up called the disstonian institute to help you date your saws.most are pretty common but you never know.i have a few with a little value but i still
Use mine from time to time.

 

[nglauer]

I will see what i can find. I've never thought to look them up. I know a few have aluminum and wooden handles. I've used all of them too.