Think I may have an addiction

[gambit814]

I may be addicted to machinist chests. This is my 4th one and I think the oldest. No Idea the make on it but theres a calandar from 1965 taped to the lid. Not much for goodies on the inside other then some old tap charts and a Morse taper chart.

 

[Bob Korves]

No Idea the make on it but theres a calandar from 1965 taped to the lid.

It looks like it is quite a bit older than that, guessing perhaps 1930s or 1940s.

 

[BGHansen]

You will run out of space in the chests before you lose your desire to fill them. You can never have too many places to place organized stuff.

Bruce

 

[ConValSam]

More tool boxes = space for more tools. What better situation exists?

 

[middle.road]

Addition? nah, Collector - yeah.

Pull out the drawers, look on the bottom, top, and sides for a makers mark, might be there.

 

[gambit814]

It looks like it is quite a bit older than that, guessing perhaps 1930s or 1940s.

I'm thinking so as well. I have a Union chest from the 50s(I think) and it definitely looks older then that

 

[gambit814]

Addition? nah, Collector - yeah.

Pull out the drawers, look on the bottom, top, and sides for a makers mark, might be there.

Thanks I didn't think to look there. Theres a spot on the side that looks like it had a tag that's long sense been lost.

 

[middle.road]

Thanks I didn't think to look there. Theres a spot on the side that looks like it had a tag that's long sense been lost.

Actually in all reality it doesn't matter. It's a cool tool chest and that is all that matters.

Also check the lock for makers marks...

 

[gambit814]

Actually in all reality it doesn't matter. It's a cool tool chest and that is all that matters.

Also check the lock for makers marks...

That's true. I saved it from the scrap yard so thats all that matters. Only mark I could find was on the lock. It was stamped yale.

 

[projectnut]

I don't think you're an addict. At one time we had well over a dozen. Most were purchased back in the 70's and 80's and refinished for jewelry boxes for relatives. At that time there were dozens available at antique stores. Most sold for around $25.00 We still have 6 around the house used in various capacities. Some are in the shop full of assorted tools while others are on shelves as decorations. A couple have sentimental value. One was from my wife's grandfather and the other belonged to her father.