Kennedy toolboxes - smoking deal or ho hum?

[aaronrkelly]

Set of four Kennedy machinist toolboxs. All drawers in working order.

$400

 

[CoopVA]

Get it. If you don't want it, I do...


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[aaronrkelly]

Shipping to Virginia would be a *****.

 

[drivesitfar]

Aaron: i agree its a good deal. i can't tell what is on the top of the bottom roller, but if it is cork or some other surface that just has some dirt or junk on it and not rusty then i'd say go for it.

hard to find all those in one spot as you might already know and I've seen some top and bottom boxes in worse condition go for $200-300 on Craigslist around here. the middle box and the side box are less common so to get that combo you'd probably have to buy one of those new or go without. you figure out the pricing for your area and i'll just say that those are nice boxes and you would be happy owning them.

 

[aaronrkelly]

I really shouldnt be spending $400 this close to Xmas......but Im probably going to just LOOK at them.

 

[7echo]

I really shouldnt be spending $400 this close to Xmas......but Im probably going to just LOOK at them.

Make them a Christmas gift to yourself.

 

[Youngguns]

I would buy them.

 

[sonvolt]

I would be all over them see if they come with keys too

 

[Lbcwanabe]

Buy. If u don't like resell

 

[Syntax_Error]

I literally just read this post, closed garage journal, opened Craigslist and seen these box's posted under the tittle "tollbox". LOL. My guess at his lack of spelling capabilities would say he might be willing to take less than 400.


Edit I see he has two decent tool stands for a decent price of 15 each you should pic up while you are there.

 

[zkling]

It's an OK deal. Depending on in person condition and what style slides they have (new vs old). Those should be 29x20 boxes. They could be a little rough, hard to tell from pics. The top chests are pretty small and nothing special IMHO. Would be more enticing if it had either the full width top chest or a mechanics top box. I'm not a huge fan of those middle and top boxes, not very efficient storage, but to each their own. The most value in that is in the bottom and side box.

Grab the tool stands if you need them.

 

[91bronc300]

I literally just read this post, closed garage journal, opened Craigslist and seen these box's posted under the tittle "tollbox". LOL. My guess at his lack of spelling capabilities would say he might be willing to take less than 400.

You jot a tittle, Syntax

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Ho hum.

 

[Boiler]

High side. I'd say 200 for the bottom set would be a good deal but not screaming

 

[CoopVA]

Shipping to Virginia would be a *****.

True...


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[davethorik]

It''s every penny they are worth, but being all together in one so I adds value if you need them. If there isn't an immediate need it's not a deal.

True, although the bottom roller is the slightly more uncommon 7 drawer variety, much more efficient use of the space than the more common arrangement with 5 drawers and the open storage space at the bottom.

The side cab might have ball bearing slides. I wish I was closer I would buy them.

edit: here is my setup which i got for $250. I would rather have your roller and side cab than what I have, however it works for now.

 

[devoncoolman]

$400 is top dollar in my opinion. I would shoot him and offer of $250 and work from there.

 

[espyking83]

They're worth it but you can get them easily for under $300

 

[jakemac]

In my area, the 7-drawer roller goes for $150-$300 (depending on condition and delusions)
The side cabinet never shows up for sale, so I don't know a price. I'd guess $100 -$125
The 29" mid box can be hard to find. They go for $50-$100.
And the 20" top is common, they go for $20-$75. (see comment on the roller)

So, at $400 you're somewhere around the top of average for pricing. I'm cheap, so I wouldn't go over $125 for all of it, but for a normal buyer $250-$300 would still be a good buy.

Ignore the ball bearing -vs- friction slide debate. Properly cleaned and lubed Kennedys will slide like butter, even fully loaded.

 

[zkling]

edit: here is my setup which i got for $250. I would rather have your roller and side cab than what I have, however it works for now.

Nice stack, what is behind the door on the side box? I have the 3 drawer bottom box with snap in slides and open compartment. Sometimes I wish it was the 5 or 7 drawer, other times I think the 3 deep + the open compartment is nice. :

In my area, the 7-drawer roller goes for $150-$300 (depending on condition and delusions)
The side cabinet never shows up for sale, so I don't know a price. I'd guess $100 -$125
The 29" mid box can be hard to find. They go for $50-$100.
And the 26" top is common (somewhat), but still goes for $50-$125. (see comment on the roller)

So, at $400 you're somewhere around the top of average for pricing. I'm cheap, so I wouldn't go over $125 for all of it, but for a normal buyer $250-$300 would still be a good buy.

Ignore the ball bearing -vs- friction slide debate. Properly cleaned and lubed Kennedys will slide like butter, even fully loaded.

Jake, did you notice that top box is a "common" 20" 520?. Looks like the locks are missing? When I brought up the slide question, it was comparing the old style (welded on) friction slides to the new style (clip in) friction slides. IMHO, and yes I own both the clip in are a bit better.

 

[jakemac]

Jake, did you notice that top box is a "common" 20" 520?. ...............

Oops, you're right ! I was too busy drooling over the 7-drawer (I need another one, in red) to take a good look at the top of the photo. I've edited my post. Thanks.

 

[aaronrkelly]

I literally just read this post, closed garage journal, opened Craigslist and seen these box's posted under the tittle "tollbox". LOL. My guess at his lack of spelling capabilities would say he might be willing to take less than 400.


Edit I see he has two decent tool stands for a decent price of 15 each you should pic up while you are there.

Those tool stands are bitching.....Im going to be in town tomorrow (Im usually an hour away so I dont want to make a special trip). If hes available Im going to grab those stands - even if I dont use them, I have buddies that will.

It's an OK deal. Depending on in person condition and what style slides they have (new vs old). Those should be 29x20 boxes. They could be a little rough, hard to tell from pics. The top chests are pretty small and nothing special IMHO. Would be more enticing if it had either the full width top chest or a mechanics top box. I'm not a huge fan of those middle and top boxes, not very efficient storage, but to each their own. The most value in that is in the bottom and side box.

Grab the tool stands if you need them.

I called and talked to the guy.....and at this time, he talked me out of buying them.

Hes owned them since new....according to him they are very clean and in good shape. The reason hes selling?......hes not a machinest anymore and he said these boxes do NOT work well for storing tools in due to the height of the drawers.

Since thats exactly what I want to do with them.....thats kinda no bueno.

Yeah.....the bottom set looks "mostly" useable, with only the top most 3 drawers being tiny.

.....but do I want to hassle with buying them all, dragging em home just to keep the bottoms and sell off the rest. I could grab a good rolling tool cart to augment my current setup from HF for $150sih......and probably have more effective storage for my needs.

Im currently running two Masterforce 36" top and bottom chests. I was thinking if it was a great deal Id buy, split up and have some more rolling storage.......maybe put a wood top on one and use it for a little rolling workbench, as I usually dont work on large things.

 

[zkling]

Those tool stands are bitching.....Im going to be in town tomorrow (Im usually an hour away so I dont want to make a special trip). If hes available Im going to grab those stands - even if I dont use them, I have buddies that will.



I called and talked to the guy.....and at this time, he talked me out of buying them.

Hes owned them since new....according to him they are very clean and in good shape. The reason hes selling?......hes not a machinest anymore and he said these boxes do NOT work well for storing tools in due to the height of the drawers.

Since thats exactly what I want to do with them.....thats kinda no bueno.

Yeah.....the bottom set looks "mostly" useable, with only the top most 3 drawers being tiny.

.....but do I want to hassle with buying them all, dragging em home just to keep the bottoms and sell off the rest. I could grab a good rolling tool cart to augment my current setup from HF for $150sih......and probably have more effective storage for my needs.

Im currently running two Masterforce 36" top and bottom chests. I was thinking if it was a great deal Id buy, split up and have some more rolling storage.......maybe put a wood top on one and use it for a little rolling workbench, as I usually dont work on large things.

Problem solved. The bottom and side would not be a problem with mechanics tools, but the middle and especially top wouln't be very good. Patience will probably show more opportunities.

 

[davethorik]

Nice stack, what is behind the door on the side box? I have the 3 drawer bottom box with snap in slides and open compartment. Sometimes I wish it was the 5 or 7 drawer, other times I think the 3 deep + the open compartment is nice. :

The side cab has 2 ball bearing sliding shelves you can put where you want in holes on the inner part of the cab. I originally had it set up so I could put my motorcycle helmet inside, just barely fit, now I have a wooden Mitutoyo 0-6" micrometer set box in the same place, works very nice. Although IMO the door is flimsy.

id rather have 2 more drawers than what is in my box... the black hole of junk i never use in the bottom compartment. plus my heavy tool drawer is getting overloaded and i already thinned it considerably. i need a bigger box.