new snap on tool box

[snap88]

Im new to this forum, i thought ill stop bye and say hi.

i was looking for a new (used) tool box for a while now, and yesterday i came accros, what i believe is a snap on kr1000.
i got it from a guy on craigslist for 300$.its not the best looking tool box its got a few dents and small rust spots,Was hoping some one could tell me alitle bit about this typ of box.

is it a good tool box at all?

 

[Octarine]

That the one in chicago? You got a hell of a deal!

 

[yjWrangler]

Looks like it needs cleaned

 

[snap88]

Got it from craigslist seattle, the picture is from last night, the tool box looks alot better after i cleand it.

 

[JeremyManning]

nice score

 

[Flash21]

snap88 - If everything works as it should, you got a good deal.

Simply search KR1000* on the forum and you'll find a lot of material and commentary on this box model.

 

[snap88]

yes everything works fine i even got a set of new matching looks and like 8 keys.

 

[Camtwo69]

Post up a before and after picture

 

[Slip_Kid]

Looks like a great deal to me, show us some more pictures.

 

[Davefr]

The KR1000 is a great box and built like a brick *********. At $300 that's a "you ****" deal.

It should clean up pretty good.

 

[snap88]

Some more pictures, i swaped out the locks and got some new snap on locks and keys, all the box needs now is a new handle for the side. i talked to my snap on dealer and he said the handle is 90$.

 

[bobcatdan]

$300 for a KR 1000, that equals 300 *****.

 

[bassbone52]

Around here, KR1000=$1000. So, you stole it.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I would make a nice wooden top for that box.
Looks real nice

 

[csargents1546]

YOU ****!!! Nice score for 300 bucks.

 

[RobertMo1988]

i wish mine had two locks, but i have a kr1000 and only one lock, and yours is a 1000b with 2! darnit! i got mine for 1200, with top chest kr550b, 300 is a super steal

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

is it a good tool box at all?

Actually, I hate to be the bearer of bad news...but, no, that isn't a very good toolbox. I hate to see people get swindled, however, and if you'd like to PM me your address I can arrange to take that box off your hands for what you paid for it, so you can find a much better toolbox. What am I going to do with it? Probably scrap it out. Am I going to be taking a loss on it? Sure, I am...but that's okay....I would rather you find yourself a much better toolbox for that $300.

 

[dieselmike]

i have been watching seattle craigslist... i saw one of these for 1000 in portland... never saw this one.

 

[bgott]

You ****! Great deal!

 

[wornoutoldman]

KR1000 the first of the Monster Ball Bearing Boxes! The Box by which all others after and since have been judged..... Hell Yeah That Box Rocks! Snap ons Finest Hour! (can you tell I have one?) Oh for $300 that box is stolen and you really ****!

 

[fatfillup]

KR1000 is one of the best built tool boxes made. Even though yours is a little rough, you should be arrested for stealing

Well done, enjoy the box and you ****.

 

[snap88]

ya i love the tool box, its a litle rought but thats ok its a tool box right?.
i used to have a smaller craftsman tool box, but this tool box is a dream.

 

[Travis E.]

Nice Poster.

 

[snap88]

the guy i got it from wanted 600$ and i told him i only have 300$ with me and he said cool...i got it home and the back of my moms mini van lol.

 

[richfinn]

Love the tool box, not Keen on the Schumacher banner

 

[Octarine]

I love the hidden compartment on that box, I'd get the heavy ribbed rubber cover just so I could use that

 

[snap88]

Got the banner in Germany back when he was still with ferrari.

 

[snap88]

i didnt even know there was a hidden compartment until 2 days after i got the box lol because there was a big piece of wood on top of the box.

 

[LGMechanical]

Nice score!

 

[Carl B]

With only $300.00 into it - I'd strip it then have the whole thing Powder Coated. That rust under the existing paint should be taken care of NOW.

FWIW,
Carl B.

 

[snap88]

How much would it cost to get it striped and powder coated any ideas?

 

[Buckgnarly]

Nice freaking score! i paid 700 for mine in a little worse shape (two dents) and thought i scored. Mine's an 1989 also, welcome to the KR1000 club!

GREAT box, now start looking for the top or side!

 

[snap88]

Nice freaking score! i paid 700 for mine in a little worse shape (two dents) and thought i scored. Mine's an 1989 also, welcome to the KR1000 club!

GREAT box, now start looking for the top or side!

Thanks, i heard that the side box is hard to find, is that true?

 

[Buckgnarly]

Thanks, i heard that the side box is hard to find, is that true?

I still have not found a side to match the depth of the KR1000. Found a shallower KRA but at 200 bucks it was worth it.

Passed on a top locally for 600 a while back due to lack of funds, still kicking myself for that one.

 

[snap88]

ya i think it took a guy on here like 6 years to find one... crazy