Help me ID this Craftsman too box

[pioneer1]

Is it worth restoring?

 

[piehammer]

Looks like a model 6512 from about 1957 or so to me. Up to you on the restoring - does it have the top tray? The lock ring would be hard to source I'd think.

 

[bonneyman]

I was gonna say 50's. The aluminum handle gives those away to me.

I'd restore it. But then again, I restore Craftsman boxes like this just because - even if they are a bit too far gone.

 

[Ed in Virginia]

Very similar to this one that I bought new around 1969 and still use today.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

They are not hard to find

 

[pioneer1]

Looks like a model 6512 from about 1957 or so to me. Up to you on the restoring - does it have the top tray? The lock ring would be hard to source I'd think.

Yes it has the top tray.

I was gonna say 50's. The aluminum handle gives those away to me.

I'd restore it. But then again, I restore Craftsman boxes like this just because - even if they are a bit too far gone.

I may be in touch for some pointers if i decide to restore it.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a similar one I found a few years back. It’s now holding my vintage Craftsman sets.
-Don

 

[bonneyman]

Nice job, Don!

Is there any restoration job you don't do well?

 

[pioneer1]

Well, I have decided to try and restore it. Had the tray sand blasted , but the box wouldn’t fit in the sandblasting box. So I am searching for another sandblasting option that won’t break the bank.
Can the hardware be bought to replace?
If so where?
I used steel wool on on piece. It doesn’t look too bad, but if they could be replaced at a reasonable amount, I would consider it.
I don’t have a spray gun to paint. Not opposed to buying one, but I’m pretty good with rattle can spray paint. What do you guys do?


Does anyone know the original color?

 

[Silverhair]

Any idea when this was built? I don't see any date stamps in the metal but there is a label in the top drawer...

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I'd guess 1990s