Kennedy Tool Boxes

[designvdo]

I just started buying Kennedy Tool boxes. I haven’t paid more than $25.00. I bought the one without a bottom for $10.00 . I figured for spare parts. I just can’t believe someone would do that to a Kennedy. The rest of the box works perfectly. What a shame. Enjoy the day

 

[d42jeep]

You will find many Kennedy toolboxes posted on this thread. You could post yours there.

The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

Post em' up guys. Lets say anything over 20 yrs. and older only. The newer boxes are cool, but I LOVE the lines of the older ones. Here are my humble contributions: I have a KRA54 too: I know there are some great boxes, so lets see em. And the obligatory: :needpics:

www.garagejournal.com

Some of mine.
-Don

 

[n8n]

I have quite a few top boxes, although I tend to have to pay ~$50 apiece. I also have bought a lot of the Craftsman and similar style handyman's hand boxes. I clean them up and then sort tools etc. into them by job. e.g. I have one for batteries, one for soldering, one for air tools, etc. One of the Kennedy boxes holds stereo/turntable related stuff, the rest are mostly handyman tools that I need to sort better. I was never very good at organization and going through this has made my life infinitely better.

I also have two 26" Craftsman roll cabinets in my storage locker, one is mechanic's tools, one is again homeowner type stuff. Bought those new when they were blowing them out, I'd order them for store pickup because I still had local stores then.

 

[cgrutt]

I have a couple of Kennedy boxes but they are the cantilevered style. Why did they cut bottom off that box? Assuming to make it fit somewhere but that's pretty unusual. Boxes look like they are in pretty good shape overall good luck with them.

 

[designvdo]

I have a couple of Kennedy boxes but they are the cantilevered style. Why did they cut bottom off that box? Assuming to make it fit somewhere but that's pretty unusual. Boxes look like they are in pretty good shape overall good luck with them.

I am not sure why they did that. The rest of the box works perfectly. I bought it for $10.00 so I can use it for spare parts

 

[Beerhippie]

WARNING: KENNEDY TOOL CHESTS AND BOXES ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO BE ADDICTIVE.

 

[cleveivy]

Kennedy toolboxes are pretty solid, even with that cutout. Honestly, for $10, it's a great deal, especially if you’re just using it for spare parts or a backup.

 

[bmwrd0]

This is my main toolbox

I have a bunch more, but I am in the (constant) reorganization of my shop, and nothing else is in a place to get photo'd quick. But I have hand boxes, machinist chests, mid-chests, another, smaller roller, etc.

 

[Beerhippie]

^ Sweetness from top to bottom!

 

[driftpin]

I have a cantilever Kennedy box, I think it was < $10. It's just holding some misc. stuff at the moment, I have a couple of machinist's chests doing storage of tools and parts.

 

[INSP380]

Picked up this No. 260 awhile back… Dig the Red!

 

[BuffettFan]

This was my grandfather's (1910- 2005) apprentice box.
He became a General Foreman in Caterpillar's gear shop.
The Starrett catalog is from 1938.

The 3 mics are still as smooth as when new.

 

[BuffettFan]

This is my mess.
I tried selling some of my mics and such after I retired, with minimal interest.
The only thing that sold was the 2 drawer middle box.

I guess it'll be the kid's problem when I go!

 

[southalabama]

 

[Beerhippie]

Funny--I watched that just last night.

 

[Zrxrunner]

My guess on the cutoff bottom on the OP's box would be rust or such. I've found plenty of these boxes that are in excellent condition like that other than the Swiss cheesy bottom. I assume it's from damp basement or shop where condensation takes over if it doesn't get moved. Lots of good ones still out there to find! I'll try n update with some pics of mine when I get a chance too