New Tool Box Project!

[craftsmanman]

Heres my current project on a craftsman tool chest. I know its not vintage and it was actually in pretty good shape, but I thought it would be a good starter since im new at this. I bought it off craigslist for $40. Any tips and advice is greatly appreciated! thanks in advance!

 

[FJ 432]

Nice find for $40. What are your intentions? The last shot looks like you've primered the drawer. Are you going for a color change?

 

[formek]

There are a couple threds on here about re doing tool boxes ( sorry I dont remeber them) do a search there are some great photos.

Please let us know how it turns out

 

[heavychevy1]

Where on the box is that "made in usa" stamp?

 

[craftsmanman]

@FJ 432 yes im going for a color change but i have no what want to do with it yet..lol
@formek yes sir, I've actually seen some on here which inspired me to get in to this type of hobby. They have some amazing work!
@heavychevy1 the stamp is seen when you open the top lid and look where you would place a drawer liner.

 

[heavychevy1]

Thanks

 

[FJ 432]

You are finding right about now that it's a lot of work. I have done a few and I'm happy with the results but it did take some work.

I found that powdercoating made me the happiest.

Good luck on your project.

 

[craftsmanman]

Oh yessir definitly ALOT of work! I've been using nothing but wire brush attachments for my drill, which seem to be working pretty good but very messy and time consuming. Nothing a few beers cant fix though lol I must say, its alot of fun in the garage turning on the radio and grinding away.

 

[W650Mike]

Look'n good C-man-man! These old boxes are a lot of work but very rewarding when complete.

I did a little sanding/stripping/beer drinking over the weekend myself.

 

[craftsmanman]

awesome! I love the way those handles look when they are brushed away

 

[SweetD]

I've got one in progress. Got it for $20 on c-list. Still needs some work, including a spot weld on the bottom drawer:

No before pics...it was in horrible shape and spray painted black over the original red...here is a during:

And here is after prime and paint, but I'm still not sure how far I want to take the full restoration (i.e. - the holes from the half-assed latch job someone did on it):

Good luck and keep the pics coming!

Dave

 

[craftsmanman]

wow! good job man. the paint looks flawless. keep it going!

 

[craftsmanman]

Got some free time tonight and took the chance to primer the Outer box

 

[FJ 432]

Awesome. What color did you choose?

 

[craftsmanman]

I was thinking about of a way to put 3 different colors (Black,White, Red). Still not sure exactly how though. Oh! yea in other news, I found this cool little Penncraft box that someone is selling to me. Only $7 Bucks! I thought it looked pretty cool, Ill save it for my next project.