Some help with a tool box resto job.

[CrazyAirborne]

any advice on how to remove these sliding drawers or general advice on restoring this old toolbox?

it was an old one I found in my Dads shed and I want to get it out of its rusty state so I can use it. Cant figure out how to remove the drawers. Also anyone know what this thing is?

 

[mopwered]

Pop those little clips off at the end of the slides and they will come out , the red tool is a glass cutting tool that looks like it is missing the cutting wheel off the end ,

 

[930dreamer]

X2, gently pry out the clip end that's in the square and the drawer should come out.

 

[drivesitfar]

i have a Proto box with those same clips and they will come off if you put a screwdriver down in between the clip and the slide. they are suppose to pop off and then back on.

the Red Devil is a glass cutter and i think i see the little cutting wheel still on it. the Z shaped tool i have no idea.

good luck and looks like it will clean up nicely.

 

[bonneyman]

I think it's past the point of a simple clean/wax and leave the patina. Prolly could use a total disassemble, sand, and repaint. Straighten out the drawer lock at the top, too.
Definitely worth the effort and a keeper.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

You don't even have to take the clips off if you don't want to. Just pry them up with a thin head screwdriver when you're pulling the drawer off so they clear the stops on the sides of the drawers. Those slides do look like they could stand a good bath in Evaporust, though.

I wouldn't kill myself on restoring the box though. Not saying you shouldn't give it a sanding and repaint, but the quality of it isn't nearly the same as an old Craftsman or Snap On.

 

[southalabama]

Yep. Glass cutter. The design hasn't changed much.

We own a custom picture frame shop and art gallery. My brother spends several hours a day with cutter in hand. Lube it with mineral spirits I think. Could be kerosene.

 

[Packard V8]

That style clip is indicative of a Waterloo box. That one is on the lighter end of their line, more homeowner than commercial.

It's your time and money, do go however far you want in restoration. Just don't expect any return on your materials and labor if/when you ever go to sell it.

jack vines

 

[CrazyAirborne]

Thanks guys for all the advice and info! Thats why i love this forum!

I know its not a crazy cool old box, I just want to clean it up so I can use it! (not going to be a full resto jobber)