My grandad's tool chest

[texchappy]

I have a chance to get my granddad's Williams roll cab that dates back at least to the late sixties. Unfortunately it will take another six hour each way trip and renting a trailer. I think it's worth it (just talking monetarily). Unfortunately the tools have just about all walked away since he died in 1984 and beenntrplace by mud dobbers.

Here it is:


Thoughts?

(Right now I have everything jammed into a hazet 190L and a rag tag fleet of cheap boxes)

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That's a very nice setup. Vintage boxes are the best!

I think I would see if you can find the original castors for that box, however, so you can take it off that platform.

 

[timbitca]

I'd drive 6 hours to get that even if it weren't my Grandfather's for that price

 

[RWPBR]

Nice set up! I would make the effort to pick it up.

 

[M6erfan]

I see a resto in your future Nice box!

 

[M_George]

Scary thought, It is similar to my old tool box... and I work with my grandson in the garage when he's over.

 

[Jaxwagen]

That is an awesome box and it looks like it is still in great shape. If all of the drawers slide properly and no major rust spots, I'd say don't restore it, just clean it up and wax it.

If you can find the manufacture's stamp it will tell you the exact age.

 

[GTO]

It's funny to see "Grandpa's" box being modern steel,my Grandfathers toolbox would probably be made out of wood.
Good luck,nice box

 

[gdocktor3]

It's funny to "Grandpa's" box being modern steel,my Grandfathers toolbox would probably be made out of wood.
Good luck,nice box

What were you born in 1865?

I like the little cart its mounted on. Much more versatile than the original casters. They're just too small to be used mobile. That current setup is a nice little roll around box.

My grandfather passed away when I was 2 or 3 years old. I vaguely remember bits and pieces of him, mostly because of pictures though. With that said, he was a machinist for Remington Arms and I have a machinist box with his name on it, a number of older machinist tools, two large 1/2" Snap On sets in metal boxes, a jumbo sae Snap On wrench set all with his name engraved, as well as some other random things. They are all nice momentoes. Oh yea, then there are the guns. Lots and lots of guns.

 

[Bob275]

I wish I had the opportunity to get my grandfather's tools and toolbox. Then I could think about him every time I used something... go get it before someone who doesn't know any better scraps it.

 

[2oolhound]

You can also rent a van or small truck pretty cheap these days. I'd take the scenic route. Stop at roadside attractions, take a few photos and maybe check out some junk stores along the way. Make an enjoyable trip out of it but definitely do it.

 

[JUNK-MAN]

Its always good to see old boxes like that, especially in that good of shape. I personally would not restore it but clean it up and leave it as it is, that cart is really cool. Unless that is an old picture, there may still be some jems in there. I look forward to seeing more of it.

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[Technologyteacher]

My great granddads tool box is wood. Dad currently uses it to keep drill bits and taps in!

 

[texchappy]

We're going back in a couple of weeks to get it. I'll take some more pics and show some of the tools that are left.

 

[cthulu]

Look at those casters! That has to be an inflatable tire, beefy.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I'd go and get it. The box looks to be in good shape. If it was mine, I'd clean it up and use it

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

The original paint looks pretty decent. Another vote for cleaning up and using as-is.

 

[leg17]

That is an awesome box and it looks like it is still in great shape. If all of the drawers slide properly and no major rust spots, I'd say don't restore it, just clean it up and wax it. ......

I second that.
If all the 'good' tools are gone, you could always begin to gather some period tools (Williams?) along the lines of what grandpa probably would have used.
You're a fortunate guy.

 

[Parrothead]

It's funny to "Grandpa's" box being modern steel,my Grandfathers toolbox would probably be made out of wood.
Good luck,nice box

I have my great grandfathers homemade toolboxes (tools too), and yes they were made out of wood. He was a custom home builder and built my grandmothers house as a wedding present. I spent every Christmas there into my 20's...pretty awesome.

 

[disston]

Clean it up and wax it. It will look great. Don't paint it. The paint on it now is the paint your Grand Dad touched. It's the paint he looked at when he worked with his tools. The paint on it is part of it.

May not be an antique yet but have you heard the Love Joy definition of an antique? Thing that somebody has loved for a long time.

Good Luck with it.

 

[PJNJ]

Another vote for just clean it up and lube the slides. The paint has aged beautifully and that happy face/flag sticker adds just the right touch to it. Congratulations on getting it.