Jim Lanham is at it again... This time he's taken on a pretty rare Craftsman machinist box and as...
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Jim Lanham is at it again... This time he's taken on a pretty rare Craftsman machinist box and as...
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drivesitfar
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Ryan: thanks for sharing. i didn't know Craftsman made that one on the right. i just sold one that was not anywhere near as nice as the one with the leather handle and if it looked like Jim's i wouldn't have sold it. I think Union made them or at least they made the one i had.
marty_p
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That is unreal, Ryan!
Thank you for sharing this gentleman's amazing work; his Flickr gallery proves that he is a true artist -- with cute dogs!
Thank you for sharing this gentleman's amazing work; his Flickr gallery proves that he is a true artist -- with cute dogs!
OP
I'm not sure the box on the right is a craftsman actually...
You're absolutely correct.
The one on the right is a brand new Gerstner "kit box" which I came across in one of those "manly men" catalogs and had to try. The Craftsman box in this particular shot is still lacking some of it's hardware and hopefully you have enough time to wade in and see it completed.
In the background, I have to mention, is the 1947 vintage Black & Decker box and the reconstructed dental equipment box I call The 90, which are both in daily service.
RatchetMan
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I have been thinking about putting together one of those Gerstner kits. Do they have the Gerstner name imprinted anywhere on them? Once together, is there anything that indicates they were a Gerstner sourced kit vs. something that someone simply built in their basement? I know the factory built boxes have a tag and the Gerstner name imprinted on the inside of the case.
pendragon1998
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Very handsome work.
They include a label in the kit, which has pretty much everything you need: green felt, hardware (except a handle) and some sketchy instructions. One thing, tho', almost all of the wood supplied -- except for the drawer sides and bottoms is 1/2" thick. Makes for a very weighty box. And it's fairly small: 16" x 12" x 9"
safariknut
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I believe one of the reasons is that they are less susceptible to moisture when there is a wide variation in temperature. another is that some machinists' tools have magnetic bases which don't work well in a metal box. And the chances of damaging a fragile instrument are less in a wooden box. Just my opinion.
MagnumForce
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Nascar4401
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They don't, they use Kennedys [emoji13]
True!
True!
NC Homestead
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Fine craftsmen appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Bob-B
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Yup, machinists use Kennedys. Tool & Die Makers, especially old school guys, use Gerstners.
RedVise
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sonvolt
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sgtmac
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I have the same craftsman machinist boxes I have been thinking about letting go. We restored it some time ago and it's in really great shape. We replaced the original leather handle with a plastic one but I still have the original. I think I have the original key too.
My question is what's it worth?
My question is what's it worth?
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Probably about $250 on a good day. Better pictures would help.
dngrmse
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I think it's worth about $25- Where do I send the check? 
Joe Hulsey
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Are these pieces of art ever for sale?
Joe
Joe
You mean mine? Occasionally yes. The two pictured are already spoken for, the Craftsman was a commission by a customer. If you have one you might want to spiff up a bit, we can talk. You can contact me at [email protected]