Huot box

[Rando]

Picked these up on craigslist today for 40 bucks. My first box so im need you guys help with the clean up but its not to bad let me know what ya think

How do i take the draws out and whats best to clean it up with for paint

How do i get the draws slides off

SK Farmer you where right Craftsman

 

[DewittMotorsports]

Nice score, whats the date on the craftsman?

 

[Rando]

didnt see any date the only marking i seen was the 6500 by the right latch

 

[Stuart in MN]

I have a Craftsman box just like that one that I bought new in about 1977 or so.

 

[Vinko]

I've got a Crafty like that one too.
As to Huot, I've got one of their drill indexes, and it's about 15-20 years old and is a great time saver/organizer.

 

[Rando]

any idea how old it is vinko

 

[hoopty388]

Holy cow!!

I have an old, very rough roll around and top that are completely ugly condition, but I love em.

I was going to put up a post this week asking what it was. my question is answered, thank you. that's great news I knew I liked it but didn't know why but I have a small hout box, and always liked it too.

not trying to jack this thread but, if anyone has one of these that is rough and would like to sell parts let me know.

 

[Vinko]

any idea how old it is vinko

No, afraid not. It was my father's. I'm not sure if he bought it new (in which case maybe in the late 60's) or at at auction.

 

[lwram]

Nice Huot box, not bad for 40 bucks

 

[flathead74]

That is a great deal on the Huot box, looks to be in pretty good condition too. I have a Huot top box myself. I think you'll be really happy with it when its all cleaned up.

 

[hcs1947]

I took an old screwdriver and bent the tip in an arc to get inside the sliders and depress the spring. I'll try to get a pic up here in a few minutes if you need it.

 

[Mickey O]

That's a cool vintage box at a great price, looks like it's in nice shape, you did well.

 

[arkangel06]

I dont know what these guys are telling you that stuffs ****!


Now send it all to me!!!!!!!

 

[hcs1947]

Pics of the screwdriver I made into a tool to get the drawers out. Use it inside the slider to depress the spring. You may need to move the drawer in and out a little to get past the detent.

 

[Rando]

Nice bend i think i could make something like that to the man cave bwahahah