Toolbox ID help!!

[ekegelmann]

I picked this out of the trash today. Wondering if anyone can help id it or age it? No markings, no maker marks..... HELP!

 

[JUNK-MAN]

Craftsman, down there where the holes are in lower left corner of the bottom drawer is where the logo would have went. Probably an old logo with craftsman with a V below it. Great score by the way that deservers a big ol' YOU ****!!!! I have been looking for one of those gray/red C-man boxes for a while now.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Yes, it's a Craftsman. That style dates to the late 1960s-early 1970s.

 

[ekegelmann]

Not bad, I'll have to refurbish it and add a new lock. Try to find a time correct name plate to replace this missing one. Anyone know the best paint matches to old CM boxes?

 

[ekegelmann]

On top of this I picked a working 50 lb Mall Saw in metal box as well. Gotta post that later.

 

[zkling]

Yes, it's a Craftsman. That style dates to the late 1960s-early 1970s.

It should be stamped in the top compartment far left hand side. The missing badge went on the bottom drawer, left hand side, where the two holes are.

 

[notlob]

I believe the original badge looked like this one:

Here's a GJ restore of a similar vintage Cman box:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34014

 

[jakemac]

Yes, it's a Craftsman. That style dates to the late 1960s-early 1970s.

Made by Waterloo for Sears/Craftsman.

 

[Ponchoguy]

I picked this out of the trash today. Wondering if anyone can help id it or age it? No markings, no maker marks..... HELP!

Waterloo made Sears Craftsman, probably early 1970s based on the style of the carry handle on the side. The earlier ones were screwed in with three screws, later ones like you have there.

The date is stamped in the top floor of the chest, left side. It says something like "2-72, Made in USA" It's often very faint, so clean it very good and it should be there.

This was an excellent find. I too found the same cabinet in 2003 also thrown out. That one was from 1968, so I know yours is newer.

Early versions had an all metal Craftsman emblem, later ones, the plastic as shown in the other post. Search this forum for "Ponchoguy's Curbside Garage" and you'll see one of my sets.

 

[ekegelmann]

Waterloo made Sears Craftsman, probably early 1970s based on the style of the carry handle on the side. The earlier ones were screwed in with three screws, later ones like you have there.

The date is stamped in the top floor of the chest, left side. It says something like "2-72, Made in USA" It's often very faint, so clean it very good and it should be there.

This was an excellent find. I too found the same cabinet in 2003 also thrown out. That one was from 1968, so I know yours is newer.

Early versions had an all metal Craftsman emblem, later ones, the plastic as shown in the other post. Search this forum for "Ponchoguy's Curbside Garage" and you'll see one of my sets.

So you would have an emblem available to match this box?

 

[ekegelmann]

Did all this issue box have a removable tray for top shelf that sat in there? And if so does anyone have a photo of just the tray?

 

[Ponchoguy]

So you would have an emblem available to match this box?

No, you can find them on Ebay....I got mine there.

 

[Ponchoguy]

Did all this issue box have a removable tray for top shelf that sat in there? And if so does anyone have a photo of just the tray?

Had a tote tray.

 

[ekegelmann]

anyone have a picture of the tote tray it would have held?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I have one or two out in the garage somewhere.

 

[zkling]

I have one or two out in the garage somewhere.

That's when you know you have a problem. Not sure of quantity or location.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That's when you know you have a problem. Not sure of quantity or location.

Well, I do know where one is for sure, but it's too late to go out and snap a pic.

 

[bubinga]

Great score !!

 

[Ponchoguy]

anyone have a picture of the tote tray it would have held?

Yes, I'll try to remember to send a photo later on.

 

[Ponchoguy]

Here is what the tray looks like.