N-I-C-E Hardware Storage

[Craig Balzer]

Over the last several months I have acquired two storage systems for my screws, nuts, bolts, etc.

I picked up two old labrary card files with a stand (see first photo below)

And last month I scored a set of KAR cabinets (see photos 2 and 3 below0


Then, just today (08AUG13) I spotted this in the Colorado Springs CraigsList. It is totally awesome and I would LOVE to buy it! This thing is awesome!! It is listed as coming from a 1950's Hardware Store (see 4th photo below)

There is only one problem: the asking price is $2,400: http://cosprings.craigslist.org/atq/3987610069.html D@MN

Guess I'll just hafta settle for what I have.

Craig

 

[NUTTSGT]

Awesome KAR cabinets, you pick them up new or used ?

 

[Stuart in MN]

The old hardware store down the street from my house had one of those rotating parts bins, the place was in business from the 1920s up until a couple years ago when it finally closed.

 

[Craig Balzer]

NUTTSGT

I picked up the KAR cabinets used (probably paid too much -- $300) but they came with a bunch of hardware in the trays. I haven't had a chance to dig through them yet.

Craig

 

[NUTTSGT]

NUTTSGT

I picked up the KAR cabinets used (probably paid too much -- $300) but they came with a bunch of hardware in the trays. I haven't had a chance to dig through them yet.

Craig

I doubt you overpaid, if you did not by much. I believe the going rate for those is $20-25/drawer, which is even better if they came with hardware.

 

[Ron Fletcher]

Oh yeah!! Those are totally awesome, dude!! They should really dress up your shop. Nice find!!

 

[kbs2244]

I have a card cabinet for sale in NE IL.
60002 zip code.

8 Drawer Tool Chest or Parts Cabinet
Outside Dimensions are 52.5H x 15W x 28.5D
Drawer are divided front to back at center line
Dimensions of each half drawer are 4.75T x 6W x 27.5D

Made by Steelcase
Ball bearing slides
All drawers slide fine and unit is very clean.
It comes from an office.
$125.00

If you are intrested PM me.
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[Sureshot]

You ****

 

[rick carpenter]

I really like those card catalogs. I remember when they were actually used in libraries.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I am still trying to get one of the old card catalogs from the library my mom works at!