Kennedy CS-19

[lakeview2628]

Picked up this Kennedy cs-19 toolbox at an auction for $8.50 yesterday. I've seen these tool boxes before online but never thought much of them until I got this one in my hands. I love it. Just look at how the sheet metal is folded on the sides. I could stand on this thing and not crush it. I really like the thoughtful design of the upper tray and lid. The "cantilever swing" (hence CS) allows great access to the lower compartment when open and acts as a tight lid for the tray when closed. And who doesn't like corner irons on the bottom of a toolbox?
Funny thing is, this wasn't the main thing I was after in the auction. I'm getting ready to restore a Green-Case Company machinist tool box and I needed the excelsior latch off of an old steamer trunk in the auction. I got that trunk loaded with cool brass hardware and the latch I needed for only $10. Anyway, needed to share with someone who would understand my excitement. Thanks for reading!

 

[d42jeep]

I’m a big fan of Kennedy boxes. I have a hard time passing them by at sales even if I don’t need them.
-Don

 

[lakeview2628]

Don, I really like them too, especially the older ones that are built like tanks. I have an older Kennedy machinist chest that weighs a ton.

 

[d42jeep]

Here are a few of mine.
-Don

 

[lakeview2628]

Nice boxes, Don! Really like the USN box.

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks. It’s been a fun project filling it with WW2 tools that could have been used by the Navy. It didn’t look that great when I found it at a yard sale.
-Don

 

[twertsy]

Thanks. It’s been a fun project filling it with WW2 tools that could have been used by the Navy. It didn’t look that great when I found it at a yard sale.

-Don

I have that same USN box of anyone is interested. Otherwise, it's going in the garage sale next weekend. I've GOTTA make some room!

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[d42jeep]

Todd,
I saw one listed on eBay some time back for quite a bit of money, if you want to go that route. Shipping is kind of a pain though. You might want to check sold listings.
-Don

 

[twertsy]

Todd,

I saw one listed on eBay some time back for quite a bit of money, if you want to go that route. Shipping is kind of a pain though. You might want to check sold listings.

-Don

Can't find one. But I did see 2 cantilever EJs that sold for $300!? Have one of those in garage sale as well...

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[d42jeep]

This one was listed for $350.00 in 11/17. I have no idea if it sold.
-Don