Grandpas Toolbox Resto

[tfreer85]

I know another toolbox restoration thread. This is my first restoration so try to be kind . So I sanded the entire thing down with 60 grit, wiped it down. Did two spray can of satin black primer then waited 48 hrs. This is the current photo of the first "brush-on" application of Safety Red Rustoleum. I'll let this cure until next weekend, sand it with 420 grit and then HVLP it with my Black Friday air compressor I'm actually kind of digging the black top might keep it that way. Opinions?

What is started as...

I will be adding new casters shortly as well.

 

[Lost Road]

I have/had that toolbox.

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[tfreer85]

I have/had that toolbox.

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I did see!! its where I went to get some info on my grandfathers. Any idea how to get the big "space" cover off?

 

[jim m]

I have the same box with a 2 drawer top that belonged to my great grand dad


Jim

 

[Lost Road]

I did see!! its where I went to get some info on my grandfathers. Any idea how to get the big "space" cover off?

I'll check tomorrow. Can't wait to see how your box comes out. Mine is heading off to Texas this week.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have that roller also: it is my welding bench base with a 1/2" steep plate top, and a side cabinet that has my Lincoln Mig welder on top, and a fold up tray/top extender, braced up permanently, and holds a small vise (the reason for the brace) and a small 5" mini grinder.

I also have the 5 drawer "premium" roller (Restored) and the three drawer top (un-restored as yet), that all show in the '54 catalog, so I have all the "drawer units" from that year.

 

[jabberwoki]

Nice! and don`t worry about "another tool box resto thread" i could look at these all day

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Looks like it's coming along well. I dig the black top too. Don't forget to keep updating this thread with pics.

 

[tfreer85]

Thanks everyone, it wasn't in terrible condition, but it is something I wanted to keep in the family. After I get done with this one I will be doing my Dad's hand me down OTC box, which is even more difficult to find information on. Thanks AGAIN, if it weren't for your guys resto's I wouldn't of taken this on myself.

 

[ZRX61]

I have/had that toolbox.

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Me too...

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[ZRX61]

Any idea how to get the big "space" cover off?

Yes, with the drawers removed look inside & you will see a tab on either side that operates the drawer lock mechanism. Slide the cover in so that it passes over the top of those tab thingies. Then it will come out of the opening where the drawers go.

 

[HarrisonTX]

Those would look really good with a wood top, maybe 1 inch thick or so.

 

[tfreer85]

Yes, with the drawers removed look inside & you will see a tab on either side that operates the drawer lock mechanism. Slide the cover in so that it passes over the top of those tab thingies. Then it will come out of the opening where the drawers go.

SWEET!! Was scratching my head on that one for a bit...

 

[tfreer85]

Ok so I'm on need of some serious help. I've put 2 of the drawers back in were they are supposed to go, and now they are stuck... Any ideas as to why and how to get them unstuck? Thanks!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Are you sure they're in properly? Doesn't sound like it.

 

[tfreer85]

Ok false alarm I feel like a complete idiot... The bottom slide cover has to be in the up position for the drawers to work... Major doh! On my part.

 

[HolladayMTM]

I have an old Cornwell toolbox chest and cabinet combo that needs to be repainted new locks regressed the bottom slides n fix lower cabinet door. I Google's a little information their quality is compared to Snap on™ and Matco™…it was my great grandfatherss.