Vintage Craftsman Two Piece Rolling Tool Cabinet

by Bob
(Millbury, MA)

Vintage Craftsman Two Piece Rolling Tool Cabinet

Vintage Craftsman Two Piece Rolling Tool Cabinet

I purchased this tool chest from my father in-law before he passed. Although it shows its age, it is still very sturdy. My wife has a strong attachment to it, from making many trips to the basement to retrieve tools for her dad as a child. I'm not sure if I should have it restored or not. I have terminal cancer and would like to sell it. But of course my wife doesn't like that idea. Maybe someone could tell me the age. I like the green color.

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Sep 08, 2023
Tool Chest
by: Anonymous

I don’t know how long your Craftsmen box has been posted up. I would LOVE to own it! However, I am a firm believer in vintage tools just like this should follow the family bloodline. That’s exactly what I am going to do with my entire collection. My father worked for NASA. My grandfather was a salesman for Starrett Tool. I have tools that have been in my family for 150 years. If you decide to sell it, I will buy it straight up. If you keep it, take care of it.

Dec 12, 2020

by: Chris

Bob -- I'm sorry to hear about your medical condition. That's a great tool chest. Hoping to join the club. Found someone trying to let one of these go (just the bottom half), so going to take a a look at it soon. If anyone has tips on restoring these, it'd be great to throw up here. Cheers.

Feb 22, 2019
WWII era toolbox
by: Mike in GA

Hey Bob, I have a base just like yours except it's gray, not green. It was given to me by my next door neighbor, Joe Miles, before he passed 3 years ago at 91. He was a farm boy that enlisted and became an aviation mechanic and was assigned this toolbox. It still has his name stenciled on it in gold lettering. When the need for pilots grew, he was selected for pilot school and flew P-51s the duration of the war. He spent the rest of his life in aviation, retiring from Northrop Grumman. So the toolboxes represent an especially poignant time in our lives, that of the salad days of our great country. All the best to you. 8 years ago I thought I was terminal with liver cancer but through the miracle of modern medicine and the power of prayer, I'm here today, pain-free and watching my grandkids grow. May God bless you and give you peace.

Oct 28, 2015
hope this helps
by: Mark Turnbo

I have the exact cabinet. It was purchased by my father-in-law in Dallas,Tx. He worked for Bell Helicopter. Not sure if it was during WWII or right after. But somewhere during mid 40's. Would love to find the top box to match his cabinet. mturnbo38@gmail.com

Jan 13, 2015
beautiful
by: Anonymous

This tool chest is gorgeous. Just saw this on a google image search and it is beautiful.

Feb 04, 2014
Year
by: Manolo Cicero

I have purchased one like yours but grey. I made a reserch, they are about early 50's (1950-1954) aprox.

Apr 12, 2013
Craftsman toolbox
by: Anonymous

I have the same box. It was my great grandpas. I beileve it is from 1942 -1950. I restored mine, painted it baby blue and use it as a storage table in my living room. It's a great piece. Good luck!

Jul 08, 2012
Very Nice!!!
by: Del Villarreal

Not sure when you posted the photos of the tool cabinet, but I might be interested in buying if the price is right. If you've got a price, please email me ( del at motorbilly dot com),

thanks!

-Del

Jun 20, 2012
Craftsman toolbox
by: Nick

What are you asking for it?

email: debinky1@yahoo.com

Apr 12, 2012
Craftsman box
by: Chris

Thats a great looking box. I have the lower section and am refinishings it now. Only problem is mine is missing the side handles. The most info Ive been able to find it that its from the 1950s. If you or your wife ever change your mind and wish to sell shoot me an email rico5409@yahoo.com thanks.

Feb 20, 2012
Tool box
by: mariano

Bob
That chest is from the 50's early 60's. I restore Craftsman and it is a piece worth bringing back to life. By they way I survived cancer and a liver transplant, so believe me when I say I know where you are.
mariano
Austin, TX
925-525-2729

Dec 15, 2011
Model Number
by: Bob

Hello
If you have the model number you can look it up.
www.americanpicker.org is my web page. look in the tool page and there is a tool for looking stuff like this up.
Your wife should keep it and only restore it if she remembers it new and shiny.
God bless
Robert Elwell

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