Finally found a Craftsman wall mount cabinet

[Jim C.]

The title says it all. I’ve been looking for one of these cabinets for a while now.

Jim C.

 

[d42jeep]

Nice one, Jim! Here is a picture of Honza’s cabinet and Thorsen board. I was pleased to be able to help him out with filling them up. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. I doubt that you will need any help with ratchets.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

Here's mine, still sitting in the garage, waiting for a place to mount it:


I have gotten the misc. tools out of it though

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That's a clean one! Mines been hanging around accumulating tools for a while.

 

[southalabama]

Nice one, Jim! Here is a picture of Honza’s cabinet and Thorsen board. I was pleased to be able to help him out with filling them up. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. I doubt that you will need any help with ratchets.
-Don

What you know about the giant craftsman wrench above the cabinet??

 

[d42jeep]

You would have to ask Honza about that wrench.
-Don

 

[alinc100]

Hmmm...you should probably get this one to go with it:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/736839507530038 sorry ,shameless plug for Items I have for sale. I loved Don's comment that you probably have the ratchets covered.

 

[Ledman_70]

If that's the woodworking cabinet, I gave $25 for mine a few years ago, but it's the only one I have seen that doesn't have the bottom drawers.

 

[Jim C.]

Many thanks for the “Likes” and other responses. I‘m still trying to figure out what I have and what I need to complete the set as advertised in the 1954 Craftsman tool catalog. Hey Don, believe it or not, I think I might need a 3/8” ratchet and the 3/8” extensions. I have them but they’re already dedicated to other complete sets. I definitely need the correct hack saw and the punch and chisel set. The cabinet also came with what looks to be the original lock……but no key. I was able to remove the lock but I can’t find any numbers on it indicating a key code. I’m hoping a locksmith can make me a key. I’ll post some updates as I find tools to complete the set.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

I’m making progress…….

 

[RTM]

Check out my Craftsman hacksaw here. If it works for your set, it can go very cheap.

hacksaws?

A new Bonney pickup i got compared to a Klein saw that I got from my dad!

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Lookin good!

 

[Jim C.]

Check out my Craftsman hacksaw here. If it works for your set, it can go very cheap.

hacksaws?

A new Bonney pickup i got compared to a Klein saw that I got from my dad!

www.garagejournal.com

PM sent. That’s EXACTLY the one I’m looking for.

 

[Maui]

I had a chance to buy one of those cabinets in great shape at an auction years ago. It only sold for $10 too. Still kicking myself...

 

[Jim C.]

RTM,

Do you want to sell it?

 

[Jim C.]

Big thanks to d42jeep for recently hooking me up with the 3/8” ratchet, a couple 10” extensions, and the 1/4” drive tools and correct box. I’m still looking for the 8” screwdriver, both breaker bar cross handles and the hacksaw.

Jim C.

 

[d42jeep]

Big thanks to d42jeep for recently hooking me up with the 3/8” ratchet, a couple 10” extensions, and the 1/4” drive tools and correct box. I’m still looking for the 8” screwdriver, both breaker bar cross handles and the hacksaw.

Jim C.

It was my pleasure to be able to help.
-Don

 

[leg17]

...... I’m still looking for the 8” screwdriver, both breaker bar cross handles and the hacksaw.

Jim C.

What is the correct screwdriver?

 

[Jim C.]

What is the correct screwdriver?

I’ll post a photo of the two others. Stand by.

 

[Jim C.]

I think these are correct, or pretty close. The one I’m looking for will have an 8” shank. The letter “A” in the word Craftsman is pointed, and there is no model / part number on the handle.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Don,

Thanks for following through on your offer to help me complete the set. I hope I can return the favor.

Jim C.

 

[MAD]

I think these are correct, or pretty close. The one I’m looking for will have an 8” shank. The letter “A” in the word Craftsman is pointed, and there is no model / part number on the handle.

Jim C.

Those may be a little later than the screwdrivers that would have come with your wall cabinet (if it matters to you). Great looking collection though. Thanks for posting it!

 

[Jim C.]

MAD,

I think you’re right. My guess is that they’re the next generation probably from the early to mid 1960s. I’m keeping an eye out for an earlier version of each, putting them closer to the early to mid 1950s…..I think.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

BIG thanks to RTM for hooking me up with the vintage correct model of the hacksaw that came with this set of tools. He made me an offer that I couldn’t refuse. Again, many thanks for making it happen. I really hope I can return the favor in the future. I think all I’m really looking for now is a more vintage correct set of screwdrivers and a 3/8” breaker bar cross handle. The 1/2” cross handle is on its way here.

Jim C.

 

[leg17]

Those may be a little later than the screwdrivers that would have come with your wall cabinet ..... Thanks for posting it!

How do you identify the correct screwdrivers?
WF?
Pointed A?
Or??

 

[Jim C.]

How do you identify the correct screwdrivers?
WF?
Pointed A?
Or??

That’s a good question. I’m not really sure. My guess would be pointed “A” and no part/model number on the handle. Maybe the shape of the handle is different than those that are currently in the cabinet.

Jim C.

 

[MAD]

That’s a good question. I’m not really sure. My guess would be pointed “A” and no part/model number on the handle. Maybe the shape of the handle is different than those that are currently in the cabinet.

Jim C.

I think any marked WF would be later since Western Forge was founded in 1965 and didn't make screwdrivers until after '66 or so.

A 1952 Craftsman catalog lists "amber handled screwdrivers" in the wall cabinet description. The same catalog also introduces the "Super-Tuff" screwdrivers which seem to be what was current for most of the years the wall cabinets were available.

 

[Jim C.]

Hey MAD,

Thanks for the clarification and pictures. Now I know what I’m looking for.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

The set is close to being completed! I’m only missing the 4” screwdriver and the 3/8” breaker bar cross handle.

Jim C.

 

[d42jeep]

Here are three Super-Tuff screwdrivers that will be coming your way.
-Don

 

[Jim C.]

Don,

That‘s EXTREMELY generous and VERY MUCH appreciated! PM sent.

Jim .

 

[bmwrd0]

What are the dimensions of the breaker bar cross handle? I might have a spare.

 

[Jim C.]

I’ll check.

 

[bubinga]

It was my pleasure to be able to help.
-Don

l have a 1/2 inch drive like that in nice shape, $10.00 at a flea market.

 

[Jim C.]

I’ll check.

The 3/8” breaker bar cross handle is 6” long and 5/16” in diameter.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Well, I’m almost there! I just need one screwdriver to complete this set. The screwdriver I’m looking for has a 4” long shank/shaft for slotted head screws. It has a clear plastic handle with red panels. One panel says CRAFTSMAN and the panel immediately below says Super-Tuff in script lettering. See the attached photos below. There’s no part/model number and no WF manufacturers mark.

Jim C.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Looks great Jim! I hope to find one of those one of these days.

 

[Jim C.]

Thanks JoCo. But I gotta say that I’m surprised to read you don’t have this box. I would have guessed that you’d have a few at least.

Jim C.

 

[alinc100]

Looks great Jim! I hope to find one of those one of these days.

Thanks JoCo. But I gotta say that I’m surprised to read you don’t have this box. I would have guessed that you’d have a few at least.

Jim C.

Well I know a guy in Michigan who could box and ship.......wink,wink...if someone wanted the woodworking version of this cabinet.

 

[Jim C.]

Maybe you‘ll get some interest by advertising your toolbox in the CLASSIFIED forum.

Jim C.