Since I am on a roll as far as restorations go, I have decided my next project will be my 1960s Craftsman Tool Chest. It has been very neglected over the years, and it is high time for it to shine! The tools are in pretty sad shape as well. I noticed when I was looking it the top area, I found a stick on Calender I had put there and the date on it was April, 1985. Well, it's time for action!! I am going to strip it all the way down, sand it, and repaint the cabinets inside and out, and do the trim on it. I worked for Sears from around 1962 to 1975. I picked up this cabinet and tools which was a repossession.
I found it in the warehouse, went to the store manager and asked what they would take for it. He said "How about $150.00?" This was somewhere around 1968 or so.
So this is my "next" time filler project. I will keep you posted on progress.
The smaller cabinet to the left holds my 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch drive, so I plan to make the cabinet match that one.
ps: I would prefer not to have to hand polish and buff "each" of these wrenches, so I will take any advice given on a quicker tool clean method---LOL
for teaching me how to clean chrome tools, much appreciated.
