Snap-On + Stanley?

[Chipmunk]

Does anyone think it is possible that Snap-On Tools purchased the hasps for their K-23 (MechaniChest) 1935-1939 from “Stanley”?

I purchased a Snap-on Box some months ago but only picked it up today. By the photos on Collecting Snap-on and the exact measurements I have determined that the box is K-23.

While searching for a model and date stamp, which I never found, I looked on the back of the hasp and found this …Made in USA Stanley.

The hasp is secured with two spot welds which appear to be factory/professionally applied. So I don’t think someone added the hasp later.

What do you think?

 

[lbgradwell]

Does anyone think it is possible that Snap-On Tools purchased the hasps for their K-23 (MechaniChest) 1935-1939 from “Stanley”?

Yes I do.

One of my Canadian-made top boxes from the 1970s or 1980s also has Stanley hardware.

 

[Hootbro]

God, if that happened today, I can see all those idiots running around spreading rumors that Stanley bough Snap On.

 

[fordbroncodave]

very nice box. regardless of the stanley lock assembly that makes noting in the future for other toolbox restorer enthusiasts

 

[Hyster Gareth]

An old canadian KC515A of mine had the handles made by Stanley!! That box was dated 1982.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

For a long time Stanley was THE source of hardware. It is cool running around the different structures here and seeing how many places the Stanley name pops up.

 

[woody 73]

Some time ago I heard a rumor that anyone using the new stanley hand planes were cursing up a storm because the quality from china had fallen so deep they were worthless; rumor has it that they were going to bring back production to the States. Shame about stanley killing off a good old name; I like the old time tools and hardware like your hasp.

 

[lbgradwell]

An old canadian KC515A of mine had the handles made by Stanley!! That box was dated 1982.

Right.

Mine is either a KC516A from 1978 or a KC515A from 1983. I'd check, but they're covered in tarps right now during a garage-roof reno.

Probably the KC515A from 1983 judging from your reply!

IIRC, the other box does not have handles marked "Stanley"...

 

[lbgradwell]

For a long time Stanley was THE source of hardware.

Very true.

I was slightly surprised when I first noticed the Stanley hardware, but when you think about it, it really does make sense...