My first Snap On Box

[Tony Zottola]

Can anyone tell me anything about this box ?
Thank you

 

[65ranchero]

Here is a starter.
There are many discussions on here , I don't' know if you can use the search function yet ( since you are new here) ( welcome by the way)
One is a sampling from a quick search here!

Help identify the model of a "Snap On" toolbox...

Help identify the model of a "Snap On" toolbox... *Post #9 has answer* So I found a deal that I could not pass up and picked up this "Snap On" toolbox. Both the rolling chest and the top section for the low low price of "come get it." Problem is, I cannot find any plates or markings to...

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How to Identify Snap-on Tool Boxes

Snap-on is an American company that has been producing quality tools since 1920. Originally dismissed by mainstream tool distributors, the company began using independent salespeople, a tradition that continued. The company also re-labeled Blue Point tools to supplement its line of available...

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[Renegade1LI]

It's old & dirty, sorry couldn't help it, It doesn't look too dented hopefully you can clean it up to be serviceable.

 

[msharley]

Can anyone tell me anything about this box ?
Thank you

Welcome to GJ!

Fine old box.....

Am sure you will have it fixed up and in good working order.

 

[techkelly]

KR-56. First made in 1948. Collecting Snap-on has a lot of info. Right now the site is being rebuilt.
So the info is not all there.

 

[nadogail]

1, Welcome to the Forum from the beach of San Diego.

@. May you receive many years od service annd enjoyment from your, new to you, tool box as you enjoy good health.

 

[Tony Zottola]

Thank you everyone. I cleaned the corners with a wire brush and was able to expose the stamping. It is a KR-56A from 1958.

 

[bluwolf]

Same box I bought my dad for Christmas many, many... many years ago. Got passed on to my nephew after my dad passed. My nephew is the only one with good hands and a smart head so I was pleased when he got it. Still makes me smile.

 

[Vwpower]

Take the bottom drawer out and see what goodies are in there.

 

[Tony Zottola]

Take the bottom drawer out and see what goodies are in there.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Nifty. Looks like my first SnapOff box. Mine had a lot less rust. That poor thing has led a hard life. Enjoy restoring it.
My first box is long gone. When Crapsman started making reasonably priced bigger boxes, I traded it for cash and bought a stack from Sears, with money left over. Still have those.

 

[Tony Zottola]

Nifty. Looks like my first SnapOff box. Mine had a lot less rust. That poor thing has led a hard life. Enjoy restoring it.
My first box is long gone. When Crapsman started making reasonably priced bigger boxes, I traded it for cash and bought a stack from Sears, with money left over. Still have those.

It actually isn’t as bad as the pictures look. It was already dropped off at my friends place for powder coating.

 

[Tony Zottola]

Finally back from powder coating

 

[Tony Zottola]

More pics

 

[FJ 432]

Tony,

Excellent job! I know how much work is needed to get it to that point so congratulations.

 

[65ranchero]

Very nice

 

[m6z]

NICE

 

[Tony Zottola]

Thank you , far from perfect, but I’m very happy, especially where it started.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Thank you , far from perfect, but I’m very happy, especially where it started.

Very nice. What did the powder coating run, or was it a freebie?

 

[Tony Zottola]

Was cheap . Had a bunch of bends and dents that I apparently did not pound out as good as I thought. But they are not distracting.

 

[Jeff Ivers]

Very nice! Love to see old tools brought back to life with a great appearance.

 

[brownbagg]

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[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

that what they call a road box, you usually see them on mechanic trucks for service calls. There alot of boxes made that are identical or really close, that are not snap on brands. so its not really worth a lot because there are million of them. I got two, that was giving to me.

The appearance can be similar, but a true road box is reinforced so it will last longer constantly being tested in a vehicle environment. Snap On makes specific road boxes and they're not cheap.