First Garage Project. Tool Cleanup and Organization

[R-Savage]

Hey thanks Bill for your comment. I'm going to pull the box out sometime and get a nice pic of it once it is all polished up and free of junk

 

[R-Savage]

For mine I just used an electric drill with a fine steel buffing wheel. While being very gentle. I'll post pics of the tools used.

 

[R-Savage]

I used a fine wire cup brush. Here are some pics. Now that's an old drill.

 

[R-Savage]

And another pic.

 

[Bill Anderson]

R-Savage how did you clean them up?
My sons got a set of inexpensive Stanley wrenches that he had in storage that all have rust on them. I would like to clean them up for him.
I was thinking of eclectrolysis or just wiping them down with motor oil?

Hey Smalltowm, try this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0TLQ66/?tag=atomicindus08-20

And you're welcome R. Enjoyed all the pics. Thanks for posting all of those.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Those boxes are nice!

 

[R-Savage]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=iBdcT03DwsQ

Just found these beauties. Wow. What a pleasant surprise. I will be cleaning these bad boys today.

 

[R-Savage]

Those boxes are nice!

Nice Toolbox Bud. Looks very familiar.

 

[R-Savage]

I got some pics here of the sockets for those who may have a problem viewing the video.

 

[R-Savage]

And Here she is in all its glory. I spent an addition three hours on it today.

Fully polished

Cheers GJ!

 

[bob from indiana]

Wow it cleaned up GREAT! I had a bottom like that back in the 80s but I never got the matching top. That is a set to be very proud of.

 

[Rickster55]

Looks great! Good job!

 

[R-Savage]

thanks bob for your comment. Cheers Bud. I see I missed a few spots. lol. I do agree it did turn out great. a lot of elbow grease went into it.

 

[R-Savage]

Thanks Rickster I'm pretty pleased in how it turned out.

 

[R-Savage]

Ill post pics of the top chest tomorrow.

Yay!!! 100 Posts and a new toolbox!

 

[R-Savage]

Now I need to upgrade some tools and complete some tool sets. And add an additional toolbox.

 

[Russ G]

Nice box, and great that it was your Dad's. My dad didn't have much in the way of tools when he passed, but every time I use one of them, I'm reminded of him.

This is cool, guys. I still have a screwdriver that my Dad bought when I was 12. I remember walking down to the hardware store...you know, one of the old ones that aren't around anymore..and talking with him. A good memory.

 

[R-Savage]

Here is a Toolbox Tour Video Im Just publishing on Youtube. Should be up in a couple of minutes. Enjoy, and Cheers GJ

 

[Bonnyday]

Re: First Home Machine Shop Project. Tool Organization

Well My First Project is Toolbox cleanup and organization. For my Home Machine Shop. I found another toolbox for a good price, I will need it. The toolbox I have is overloaded and needs to be cleaned out and organized.

The toolbox was my Fathers, he has passed away over 16 years ago. I have done a little here and there to it, nothing real serious. It's time to get it organized.

My Father bought a Snap-on Rick Mears Chest and Cabinet back in 83, He got Laid off as a Heavy Duty Mechanic in 1990, The Tool Box has been hibernating in a garage since then. It is in Beautiful Condition. Just overloaded with tools. I'm going to need some help in identifying what some of the tools are, as there are some that I have NO IDEA in what they are. I will post some pics when I can get them in an upload location.

Cheers GJ. I'll get some pics up soon. I promise.

If you don't mind me asking what was your dad's name and who did he work for. I may have met him. I was a HET working for the Cat dealership at the time.

 

[R-Savage]

Re: First Home Machine Shop Project. Tool Organization

If you don't mind me asking what was your dad's name and who did he work for. I may have met him. I was a HET working for the Cat dealership at the time.

He worked at PCL in Nisku

His name was Bob Savage he was there till about 91 if I remember correctly.

 

[R-Savage]

Finally, drills, taps and Allen keys are all cleaned up and organized. This project is now complete.