waterloo ind.

[Reit38]

i have an older waterloo top and bottom tool box and have been looking for the middle box now. where would i find the model numbers on the boxes i have to try and get the box to match ?

 

[brownbagg]

sear craftmans are waterloo

 

[Reit38]

Guess I forgot about that. Thanks

 

[NUTTSGT]

sear craftmans are waterloo

Yep, That's what I was going to suggest.

 

[PT Doc]

Grainger sells Waterloo. Check ebay also.

 

[Reit38]

ive tried ebay nothing on there. was trying to find an older used one. i would guess mine is from the 80s but not sure. was hoping to get the middle chest to match

 

[iagsxr]

Where are you located?

Waterloo Industries used to actually build boxes in Waterloo Iowa until let's say late 80s early 90s. Sometimes they'd have an employee sale where they or their families could buy boxes super cheap.

My point is, I still see a lot of that vintage Waterloo boxes in shops in the area. Place an ad on the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Craigslist.

 

[Mmfh]

I'm surprised that you guys are saying Waterloo is the same as Craftsman. I have an older Waterloo top box, and its a lot heaver duty than any Craftsman box I've ever seen.

Do they make the Craftsman boxes for Sears, and then make a different line with their own Name on it?

Never seen a Craftsman built like this top box!

Mm

 

[iagsxr]

They build several brands, used to know for who, but I'm not current on it.

My brother has a Mac box he bought new in the early 80s that I'd bet is a Waterloo.

 

[RoarkIndustrialSolutions]

Waterloo builds for several brands, including the new Husky garage storage at Home Depot. Craftsman and Husky aren't as heavy duty, but will work in many cases for a homeowner.

Here's the latest catalog I have: http://roarkindustrialsolutions.indoff.com/media/RIS/WaterlooCatalog2008.pdf

 

[Reit38]

Where are you located?

Waterloo Industries used to actually build boxes in Waterloo Iowa until let's say late 80s early 90s. Sometimes they'd have an employee sale where they or their families could buy boxes super cheap.

My point is, I still see a lot of that vintage Waterloo boxes in shops in the area. Place an ad on the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Craigslist.

actually in the waterloo area
been watching CL lately but havent stumbled upon one. guess maybe ill have to post an ad

 

[mikec35]

Craftsman boxes had a sticker inside one of the drawers that had a model #, waterloo is probably the same. Most top, middle and bottom boxes are mix and match, don't think you would need a model # to find a compatible middle box, just the dimensions of your exisiting boxes.

 

[Reit38]

i was just trying to match the same time frame to get the paint to match on all the boxes so one isnt more red then another

 

[Falcon67]

IIRC, Northern Tool and Enco sell some Waterloo boxes.

I still have the three drawer Waterloo roller that my wife bought me for my birthday the month before we got married. Never match the color - I sprayed it metal flake purple LOL.

 

[Plombob]

They made Proto boxes too.