Very Old Kennedy Kit Machinist Tool Box

[Ariel1936]

Can anyone provide me with some information on this old Kennedy Kit machinist tool box? Most unusual drawer pulls. I would like to refurbish it (keep current patina) but I can't figure how to get the drawers out. No clip on guides like the newer boxes. Thanks, John

 

[Mintgrun]

Cool box.

This old thread shows a drawer removal tool that may work for you. It's easy to make one out of a thin strip of steel.

Tool Box Drawer Removal

Hello, I'm new to this forum and joined to get the answer to the following question: I have inherited my Father-in Law's Matco tool collection. One of the boxes is a 9 drawer chest sitting on top of a short 3 drawer box. The 2 bottom drawers of the short box do not close all of the way. I...

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[RTM]

That is from around 1934.

My notes say the oval under the handle was active 1930-46

The hoop pulls show up in this patent image, and a previous catalog from 1917

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/34/09/1c/afab0772e145e1/US1984345.pdf

Without seeing pix of your drawer side and slide, let’s hope mintgrun set you on the path.

 

[Beerhippie]

That's a beauty!

Seems the presence of the USS and SAE tables would help to date it.

Some pictures of the slides might help.

 

[toolboxted]

The lock on your chest was made by Corbin. The key code number should be embossed on the outside of the housing, it may be 0Xxx. Post the number and I can help you get a key.......Ted

 

[INSP380]

Been watching this one for sale locally. The hasp and dents has me soured a bit…Maybe? someday?… We’ll see if it’s ment to be….

Steve

 

[Mintgrun]

The hasp and dents has me soured a bit…

Those aren't dents. They're merely dings.

Fixing dings is one of the funnest things about sprucing up old boxes.
It's such a good excuse for owning/celebrating a variety of hammers.

I never carry my boxes like that, so the hasp is mostly decorative.

I'd love to have one with that style pulls.

I'm not a fan of the little rectangular plastic ones, or the sharp little round ones either.
That hasn't stopped me from owning them though!

These two are for sale on CL over in Seattle for $40 each. I like the green paint on this one.

 

[INSP380]

Those aren't dents. They're merely dings.

Fixing dings is one of the funnest things about sprucing up old boxes.
It's such a good excuse for owning/celebrating a variety of hammers.

I never carry my boxes like that, so the hasp is mostly decorative.

I'd love to have one with that style pulls.

I'm not a fan of the little rectangular plastic ones, or the sharp little round ones either.
That hasn't stopped me from owning them though!

These two are for sale on CL over in Seattle for $40 each. I like the green paint on this one.

I like those two much better. I love working with metal, I can knock them around no problem, but I’d rather not. Something tells me I’d go full bore on a resto. I’d much prefer unrestored…It’s still an option, but it’s going to have to drop in price for me to bite…

Steve.

 

[Beerhippie]

Those aren't dents. They're merely dings.

Fixing dings is one of the funnest things about sprucing up old boxes.
It's such a good excuse for owning/celebrating a variety of hammers.

I never carry my boxes like that, so the hasp is mostly decorative.

I'd love to have one with that style pulls.

I'm not a fan of the little rectangular plastic ones, or the sharp little round ones either.
That hasn't stopped me from owning them though!

These two are for sale on CL over in Seattle for $40 each. I like the green paint on this one.

Same two boxes I have on my benchtop--same color and approximate age, too. I paid $40 for one and traded for the other.

 

[INSP380]

Same two boxes I have on my benchtop--same color and approximate age, too. I paid $40 for one and traded for the other.

Nice! I have 3 across mine right now and a fourth a foot away…. The addiction is real!

Steve