Drawer replacement on Craftsman top chest?

[wahoowad]

One of my Craftsman chests has a drawer with a hinged clear lid. I don’t like this drawer as I find it cumbersome to fully remove the drawer and then open the lid to access whatever I store in it. I’d prefer a normal sliding drawer. Is there a replacement drawer I can put in it’s place? Currently there is some special plastic drawer slider there but have to think it is removable.

 

[wahoowad]

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[yatg]

Can't believe that monstrosity is standard issue. You might start by taking all your drawers out to figure out how its attached and how to remove it.

 

[engineer2]

I've owned a few Craftsman boxes and have never seen that.
Sears still sells some replacement drawer slides. Check for your model
I doubt they sell replacement drawers. Can you fab one up from sheetmetal?

 

[gleman]

I think I just bought that exact box from habitat. Mine has a regular drawer. Here's the tag on mine Maybe that can help.

 

[wahoowad]

Yeah, they look exactly the same! Mine has a different part number though. Curious what you paid for yours? I am sure i
bought this new about 18 years ago give it take a few

 

[PelicanPines]

For the record... That top box was sold that way. I remember looking at it in my local Sears years ago. It was not a modification...

 

[gleman]

For the record... That top box was sold that way. I remember looking at it in my local Sears years ago. It was not a modification...

I think you're right. That would explain the different pn's between wahoos and mine.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Sell it and get another toolbox without the gimmicky drawer.

 

[wahoowad]

I've been a member here awhile and don't recall so much jealousy as you guys have shown here. For the last time, it's not for sale.

 

[rsanter]

Send me the dimensions for the drawer you need, I may have one

 

[PassnThru]

You could just permanently remove the lid. And then it will function as a normal drawer albeit with compartments.

 

[MAD]

You may be able to get what you need to switch it to a standard drawer from the division of Stanley/Black and Decker which acquired Waterloo Industries (the manufacturer of the toolbox). Try calling the Sedalia, MO # 660-826-0960. I was able to get replacement slides from them and it was very reasonable. It's worth a shot to see if what you need is available.

 

[NUTTSGT]

For the record... That top box was sold that way. I remember looking at it in my local Sears years ago. It was not a modification...

I remember them being sold that way. Great idea on paper but I'd bet it was designed by someone that never had a tool box.

 

[PelicanPines]

I remember them being sold that way. Great idea on paper but I'd bet it was designed by someone that never had a tool box.

It was the single design failure that doomed Sears into bankruptcy. That and dismantling their Home Delivery infrastructure... just in time for Amazon to fill the void.

 

[NUTTSGT]

It was the single design failure that doomed Sears into bankruptcy. That and dismantling their Home Delivery infrastructure... just in time for Amazon to fill the void.

Quite possibly it was designed by Bob Villa himself.

 

[PelicanPines]

Quite possibly it was designed by Bob Villa himself.

I met Bob at a Home Improvement Convention... along with "Norm"... I'm gonna say something some will be offended to... He's a hack... there I said it.

 

[The Cobbler]

^^^ the new crew on TOS are even more so IMO

I met Bob at a Home Improvement Convention... along with "Norm"... I'm gonna say something some will be offended to... He's a hack... there I said it.

 

[PelicanPines]

^^^ the new crew on TOS are even more so IMO

I'm spoiled. Uncle master cabinet maker, Dad high voltage electrician with OCD, FIL serious machinist/welder. All were perfectionists. Do it right once.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I met Bob at a Home Improvement Convention... along with "Norm"... I'm gonna say something some will be offended to... He's a hack... there I said it.

Bob is a hack or Norm ?

Bob I would believe.

I remember seeing an episode where I swore the dude was color blind. I can't remember exactly but it was something like, tan pants, yellow socks, black shoes, red shirt and green sweater vest. I thought of his mother would smack him upside the head if she saw him leave the house like that.

 

[kshaub103]

I have one of those in black that my brother and I got for my father one year now it’s in my shop. I would be interested in if you are able to replace the plastic tray as well. Hoping Stanley/ Waterloo can come up with a part. Keep us in the loop.

 

[PelicanPines]

Bob is a hack or Norm ?

Bob I would believe.

I remember seeing an episode where I swore the dude was color blind. I can't remember exactly but it was something like, tan pants, yellow socks, black shoes, red shirt and green sweater vest. I thought of his mother would smack him upside the head if she saw him leave the house like that.

Bob = Hack
Norm = kinda a newbie... carpenter YES... furniture maker no... cabinet maker hell no... picnic table maker sure I guess so.

The ability to dress in a color coordinated fashion is not possible from that area of the country.