EK'S TOOL FINDS AND I.D. HELP!!! (an ongoing sub-forum)

[ekegelmann]

Check out this box I picked up. I've looked online for a brand similar but can't find anything right now, 2 sick kids here. Here are some photos. No markings but it's kinda cool


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[ekegelmann]

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[ekegelmann]

Curious, picked this up today for $10 along with another. I'm curious, if I try to get the blue paint off u still it going to take the Kennedy color as well? What does anyone suggest? I want to blue x off. Also what color felt is the best replacement?

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[ekegelmann]

I know this is also a Kennedy, but does anyone know the model #? I want to repaint and restore this....anyone have a Kennedy decal for the top? Also does anyone know what color paint to use to match? Although this box appears to have been black? Has Kennedy ever had a black box?

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[countryroad82]

Curious, picked this up today for $10 along with another. I'm curious, if I try to get the blue paint off u still it going to take the Kennedy color as well? What does anyone suggest? I want to blue x off. Also what color felt is the best replacement?

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You MIGHT be able to gently remove the blue paint with fine grit sandpaper and plenty of buffing. Maybe test some thinner on it. It's always a crapshoot with old paint.

 

[ekegelmann]

This was in the toolbox, a Bonney wrench, 1 1/16...has the number 7 engraved. I can't find it on alloy artifacts. Can anyone give any specifics? Seems like an engineers wrench etc. I also can't figure out the production year based on the logo. Thank you.

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[ekegelmann]

Here's another, I figure it was part of a tool kit. .Vlchek 36 it measures 5/8" & 3/4"...but I didn't know Vlchek used the forged in usa as a raised panel. ..thought drop forged is what they used? Is this early 50s?

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[ekegelmann]

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[ekegelmann]

Picked this craftsman 315.27830 6 1/2" electric hand saw up today, its very heavy. Anyone know when they made these as i cannot find a date code etc.

 

[twertsy]

This was in the toolbox, a Bonney wrench, 1 1/16...has the number 7 engraved. I can't find it on alloy artifacts. Can anyone give any specifics? Seems like an engineers wrench etc. I also can't figure out the production year based on the logo. Thank you.

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This will get you close: http://toolarchives.com/node/230

There should be a date code at the opposite end of the shank from the head.

 

[LB-1911]

Picked this craftsman 315.27830 6 1/2" electric hand saw up today, its very heavy. Anyone know when they made these as i cannot find a date code etc.

Look in the catalogs from the 60's.

http://www.blackburntools.com/articles/rose-tools-catalog-archives/sears/index.html

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I know this is also a Kennedy, but does anyone know the model #? I want to repaint and restore this....anyone have a Kennedy decal for the top? Also does anyone know what color paint to use to match? Although this box appears to have been black? Has Kennedy ever had a black box?

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Appears to be a 520 Kennedy, color probably was brown wrinkle. Kennedy has parts available for these boxes, not sure about paint though.

 

[ekegelmann]

Hope everyone is well

 

[gamescastspencer]

Picked this craftsman 315.27830 6 1/2" electric hand saw up today, its very heavy. Anyone know when they made these as i cannot find a date code etc.

I agree it's either a 59 or early sixties. 315.*** prefix tells us that it was built by makita.

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[ekegelmann]

Anyone know the date code on this is it a 44? Confused. Thanks

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[Sam'sAutoParts]

I'm no snap on expert but I agree that looks like an "E" for Emergency, which I suppose is 1944

 

[larry_g]

Check out this box I picked up. I've looked online for a brand similar but can't find anything right now, 2 sick kids here. Here are some photos. No markings but it's kinda cool


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I have that box and was told it was military issue. It was part of a standard kit. There is information in another thread here somewhere.

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no neat sig line

 

[crankshaftdan II]

I know this is also a Kennedy, but does anyone know the model #? I want to repaint and restore this....anyone have a Kennedy decal for the top? Also does anyone know what color paint to use to match? Although this box appears to have been black? Has Kennedy ever had a black box?

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Just a few words of wisdom from my previous bout with Kennedy Tool boxes--yours looks to have possibly been smoke/fire damaged? Handle looks in fine shape considering the looks of the box--I don't know the model #! I have had several Kennedy's with foreign paint residue--I tried thinner, mineral spirits, goop, hand cleaner, simple green +++ and most of the time the paint would come off and the brown would also! Sort of leaves a flat finish on the brown which usually does not set well with the un-affected area. I purchased several 12 oz spray bombs from a Industrial dealer who sold Knnedy's(Pricy $14.50 ea can) these bombs will give close color to the factory finish, however I never could blend in a cleaned area on a damaged box. They more than likely have a special set-up at the factory which gives the special "wrinkle fimish" which you don't get with a bomb??? To r-store to like new condition will take considerable time & $$$-but gives one nice satisfaction of doing same! I did have one regular Kennedy that was in the "Black Wrinkle Finish"-one and only!!
Hope this is of some help and good luck with the projects......Cranky

 

[ekegelmann]

Just a few words of wisdom from my previous bout with Kennedy Tool boxes--yours looks to have possibly been smoke/fire damaged? Handle looks in fine shape considering the looks of the box--I don't know the model #! I have had several Kennedy's with foreign paint residue--I tried thinner, mineral spirits, goop, hand cleaner, simple green +++ and most of the time the paint would come off and the brown would also! Sort of leaves a flat finish on the brown which usually does not set well with the un-affected area. I purchased several 12 oz spray bombs from a Industrial dealer who sold Knnedy's(Pricy $14.50 ea can) these bombs will give close color to the factory finish, however I never could blend in a cleaned area on a damaged box. They more than likely have a special set-up at the factory which gives the special "wrinkle fimish" which you don't get with a bomb??? To r-store to like new condition will take considerable time & $$$-but gives one nice satisfaction of doing same! I did have one regular Kennedy that was in the "Black Wrinkle Finish"-one and only!!
Hope this is of some help and good luck with the projects......Cranky

thanks, these were actually just rusted, no smoke or fire damage. Im still working on them. Very nice boxes, just taking time.

 

[ekegelmann]

Heres an interesting Dreis & Krump wrench. I think they were for bikes or buggys, not sure on age either. for a $1, couldnt pass it up. Anyone seen these?

 

[Plombob]

Wrenching News can help with the Dreis & Krump. Looks like a farm implement tool.