I hope you enjoy this little video on KENNEDY machinist chests. Please like and subscribe. #gerstnerbox#craftsmantoolbox#remline#kennedybox#machinist
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@christophersteidel43906 ай бұрын
I always keep an eye out for used Kennedy boxes since, in addition to being useful for tool storage, the previous owners have usually left evidence of their own careers and lifetimes. The stickers and decals of names, of unions, and of places of work remind me that I'm just one guy (even if I'm just a hobby machinist with far nicer tools than he deserves) who is inheriting the tools and techniques of countless people that have come before. Thanks for the great video!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@mikeking74706 ай бұрын
Yeah. I found some mail hidden under the front panel on one.
@beckymash126 ай бұрын
I inherited my Daddy's, the kindergarten pictures of my two older sisters (from the early 60s) are still taped to one.
@nottoday626 ай бұрын
Brian from Ma Great video love them darling little Bridgeport and lathe any hoo off to work on a ranch then I will be shop bound which I’ve been planing a lot more shop time love what I have truly Blessed Besafe
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@user-rk4zm3nb5f3 ай бұрын
Today, 04/13/2024, I purchased a Kennedy roll around and upper chest for $160. Not bragging, just excited beyond belief. I'll be 73 on my next birthday so I figure it's just on loan to me for a few years until the next youngster gets it after I've reached room temperature. Tomorrow, I'll clean it up, transfer my tools into it, and sell my Horror Freight box for about $160. Life is good, Mr. Pete. Thanks to God.
@mrpete2223 ай бұрын
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@oldhick90476 ай бұрын
My first high quality machinist box. My beautiful wife bought it for me in Alaska in 1977. It has a few dings now but I am sure my son, who has it now, will undoubtedly pass it on to my grandson. Thanks Pete
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@jmegown523026 ай бұрын
I found the half box in the 1978-1979 Sears tool catalog for $39.99. They called it the 5-drawer Porta-Box.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for that information
@strongandco6 ай бұрын
Those wooden machinists tool boxes are quite lovely. Also very popular with pocket knife collectors (men’s jewellery 😅).
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@btruj25076 ай бұрын
"They don't need them anymore because they are taking a dirt nap." 😂😂😂😂😂
@keithschwartz73186 ай бұрын
Many years ago, the school I taught in was remodeled. The industrial arts department got all new shops. My machine shop had all new machines, each with a Kennedy box on a roller box. The first day of school, my supervisor came in and took three for “other” teachers. They probably went straight to his basement. Nice video. Brings back memories.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Wow, they must’ve had quite a budget. I think you were wrong about your supervisor. Those three boxes went straight into his basement. Although most supervisors have no interest whatsoever in items like that. They are only interested in advancing themselves to the highest level. When you are 80 years old you become very skeptical.
@mrc15396 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that you clean your drawers occasionally 😉 ! 😂🤣😂 !
@duron700r6 ай бұрын
I bet a couple 60's? Craftsman mechanics tool boxes are actually built by Kennedy. Overstuffed with tools, both drawers have been out to re-oil the slides. Couldn't handle sticky slides. Another learning/history day! Thank you!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@ericchase54216 ай бұрын
Those Craftsman boxes convinced me manufactures can match the style and finish of other manufacturers. Once you can bend metal, you can bend metal just like the other guy. I believe the drawer pulls are made by a third party supplier, so they aren’t reliable indicators of the manufacturer. There are even Waterloo boxes with the ttwo squeaky spring pins used to lock the front cover that I previously thought was Kennedy only. Apparently, Sears could insist on being able to “own” the rights to a design and have another manufacturer make it. One thing that seems to be uniquely Waterloo is the two divots around the lock like on the first Craftsman you showed. If you look at the number on the lock, you can also call Waterloo, and they will tell you if they made it. The same is sometimes true with Kennedy as well. Locks can be changed of course. It seems Remline and Beach might also have made boxes for Sears. I wonder how deep the box needs to be before the sandwich drawer transitions into a whisky drawer?
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Great observationS. Somethings I never thought of. Your cracked me up with the whiskey drawer.
@ellieprice33966 ай бұрын
Oh, but if they caught you it was goodbye Joe, me gotta go.....
@geezer9396 ай бұрын
Well, mrpete, I'm a lot closer to your number of $40 for the wooden tool chest than $180! Beauty is, in deed, in the eyes of the beholder. Cheers,
@geckoproductions41286 ай бұрын
Kennedy IS the best. Got my first one as a tech on the Apollo Command Module at NASA in Houston in the early 70s. Have acquired a few more since. Tried the cheap imitation a couple of times of the years to my regret. Save your money and buy the good stuff, you'll only have to buy it once.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
So true
@kevinkoepke83116 ай бұрын
My dad had a Kennedy box with riser. The top box does have the cam lock in the lid. We would be working on a project together, with tools all over. At 5:00 it was time to go into the house, wash up and sit down for the news. We would always clean and put the tools back, even though we would be using the same ones the next day. That was a good lesson for me. Thanks, Mr Pete!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@herbholmberg44744 ай бұрын
Seven drawer boxes used, and often on the crustier side can even now be found for well less than $50, occasionally even less than $20! Oddly, the wider boxes i rarely ever find cheap used. Both 7 drawer top box Kennedy boxes i have i bought for less than $20 used and needed repainting, which i did. I later added a small narrow Kennedy roll cab i bought new and a two drawer riser. Also along the way i acquired a 7 drawer Gerstner and a less known and rougher shape 7 drawer Star box (i think) that is a black leather wrap. Someday I hope to restore both of the latter boxes. Until that time comes though both are filled and in use in my shop. I loved the tour Mr. Pete!
@mrpete2224 ай бұрын
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@martineastburn36796 ай бұрын
G Box makers make jewelry boxes. And fishing boxes. All sorts of boxes. The Green looks like some sears - maybe where sears had some made one year or two. Looks like my two Sears boxes from the 60's were Kennedy manufactured. Pins and handles but all metal - my handle is steel shell and is great.
@DJPLAST26 ай бұрын
Of all the features you commented about, I did not hear you say anything about the unique “spring squeak” from the lid, common on all “KENNEDY BOXES”! Thanks for the video!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I either never notice the squeak, or it is too subtle for these old worn out ears
@RickWinter6 ай бұрын
Great video! Please keep them coming. While watching your "extra credit" section I recognized the wooden box immediately as a Star which had the round mirror. I inherited a Star wooden machinist box from my grandfather. It was in very bad shape when a friend gave it to him over 60 years ago and was missing the round mirror. Due to it's condition, my grandfather primarily used the Star as a small parts storage box. I have completely refurbished it (repair, stain, finish, felt, etc.) and use it for my machinist tooling. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a Star specific round mirror and frame. It now sits on an older Kennedy Riser (#22) in my shop. Both the Star wooden machinist box and the Kennedy Riser are used almost daily. I think of my grandfather every time I open the Star machinist box. It provides a meaningful connection to the past and a man that taught me so much.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Wow, I love that story. I bet that box men’s an awful lot to you. I remember seeing a tiny ad in an old popular mechanics magazine from the 40s. The ad was for star toolboxes.
@stevebosun74106 ай бұрын
Hi Mr Pete, I always thought you could never have too many tools. Well, maybe you can't have too many tool boxes either? Seasons greetings for the new year from the UK.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year
@disturbedmaynard38736 ай бұрын
My Kennedy boxes are over 35 years old, and one of them is probably closer to 50 years old. All in great shape. Looked at new ones recently, and the jaw hit the floor. Have always wanted to build a wooden set, and may if I ever get to retire.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@Hank_Snow6 ай бұрын
I feel only a little less bad about my 18 Kennedy boxes. Pop had one when I was a kid. Got their hooks in me early. I actually made the Kennedy Outfitters (?) club, on their website. Kinda far down, outta StL. When you see "Kennedy corner", a mini mill, possibly a small Atlas lathe and / or an old Craftsman bandsaw, that's me. That half box is the neatest thing I've seen in a long while. Thanks for sharing Sir, please disregard the mess in my "shop" if'n ya do come across my pics. Keep up the good work!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thanks, I will check that out
@mfrtech38576 ай бұрын
I'm been in the business For 40 years I still enjoy watching your machinist videos keep them coming 👍
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@christurley3916 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@edl50746 ай бұрын
Happy new year Mr pete .always love a good Kennedy box !!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year!
@100yojimbo6 ай бұрын
What a wonderful collection of tool chest's 👍👍
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@RRINTHESHOP6 ай бұрын
You have a awesome collection of Kennedy boxes, almost a museum for them. Thank you for sharing your boxes.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johnjohn-ed9qt6 ай бұрын
Happy new year. Nice collection. I do think that the first Craftsman is a Waterloo, though. Both Kennedy and Waterloo supplied to Sears. I actually prefer the Waterloo in cases where the top needs to generally stay closed, since the pins cover lock interfere with the top drawers on Kenedy boxes.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I am sure you are right. These big companies often change the vendors.
@doingstufforatleasttrying48436 ай бұрын
They definitely don’t make them like this anymore. Funny story, I just recently picked up a craftsman box at a flea market (I did a video on it) and found some amazing tools. But the best part was, it had old photos and other sentimental items, I was able to find the original owner on the Nextdoor app and was able to get his items back to him. His sister accidentally gave it to a junk company 🤣 But I got it for 40 bucks with everything in it. Love the tool box. And also Met a new friend. Thanks for sharing…….
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Great story
@angelramos-20056 ай бұрын
Nice tool boxes,mrpete.Thank you.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@1320pass6 ай бұрын
Enjoy show-and-tells from my favorite KZbin shop teacher anyday, anytime. 👍
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@57WillysCJ6 ай бұрын
I have the long Kennedy with two risers. I need a different stand because it sits really high now. I have a Sears that I keep wood carving tools in and other expensive woodworking tools. No sandwich in mine, just the machinist hand book. I worked with a guy that had a Gerstner and another that was skinned in black leather.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Yes, I had one box that was mounted so high that I had to stand on my tiptoes. That was no good.
@m9ovich7856 ай бұрын
Great Video Lyle. Never seen a Half Box either.. Got a good chuckle hearing the Noise in the background and the Christmas tree coming down the Stairs. Yup !! I'm Snooping again HAHAHHAAHA... Thanks Much. Mike M.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
It was total Mayham that day
@m9ovich7856 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 HAAHAHAHAA...
@marcpeters22116 ай бұрын
That is a lovely collection of toolboxes, just great. The woorden ones are stunning. Sadly I never see these type of boxes in Europe, I would love to have some. Thank you for showing them.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I wonder why they do not have them in Europe. I thought it was a worldwide thing for machinist.
@pfadiva6 ай бұрын
My Craftsman toolbox looks just that one. Got it in 1978 and still use it. I was an electronic tech for 40+ years. It's full of tools, of course. I enjoy your vids very, very much.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@floridaflywheelersantiquee75786 ай бұрын
Hi Mr Pete Thanks for sharing enjoyed
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@timeflysintheshop6 ай бұрын
The slides with the clips are EXACTLY the same on my old vintage Craftsman tool boxes! I never knew they were made by Kennedy! Sweet! 👍👍👍
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@ellieprice3636 ай бұрын
Good morning Lyle. Love those old Kennedy boxes. I have three full of tools and a Craftsman roll around. I wonder if you’ve ever considered introducing “Coming Attractions” to your loyal viewers? After Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Loonie Tunes, and Wiley Coyote in the old movie theaters they always flashed “Coming Attractions” in big letters on the screen to “Pique”our interest. I can almost hear your booming voice announcing at the start of a new video, “And now for some exciting new attractions, coming soon to this channel for your viewing pleasure!” followed by brief views of products and projects that we would never see anywhere else. By the way, congratulations on reaching the magic number of 300K subscribers.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Actually, I have done that a few times, but usually near the end of the video, which means no one actually saw it. Perhaps I will try to do that, but most often I do not know what the next video will be at that time, L O L. Glad you like the toolbox video. And of course I remember those coming attractions. They always suckered me to come the next week, but of course I was going to go anyway. Thanks for the ideas.
@ellieprice33966 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 One of those coming attractions was "Showboat" with Howard Keel and Katherine Grayson in 1951. After a few scenes these words were flashed on the screen, "See this movie with someone you love!" I did and her name was Annette. She passed away last November at 87 after two marriages, three fine sons and lots of grands and great grands. What wonderful times those were when we sat and watched the silver screen in a darkened theater with not a care in the world.
@lagunafishing6 ай бұрын
Hoarding is an illness best left untreated! Happy new year!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
lol
@dannyl25986 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr Pete. Happy New Year to you and your family.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year!
@be0076 ай бұрын
happy new year mrpete and hopefully many new years to go ! cheers ben.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
happy new year
@edmarquez75146 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing , 😊
@greattools6 ай бұрын
I hope I live to be 80 or more like you because I have so many tools and I don't get to use them enough. That was a very informative video. I would have paid about $150 for the wooden one since it was empty. I have paid about $500 for old Gerstner boxes full of tools several times and I know they were good deals each time I got them. The ones I got were in excellent condition. Have a great new year and hope to see more videos. I used to watch your videos all the time but got busy and lost track for about 2 years. Your story videos got me watching again and I can't wait to see more.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thank you for returning. Yes, $500 is very fair if there are a lot of good tools in a box. It could even be worth 1000.
@Duckfarmer276 ай бұрын
Lyle - Another good video to start the day. My best box is a Gerstner that my Dad got in 1941 that is in pristine condition and I keep my nicest tools in that - including several that were his. I also have an old square Kennedy box from the 40s, a darker green paint, still has the decals inside the lid and brass loop pulls that are original. I got that with all the tools - including unused indicators, very nice. Add in the 3 other wooden boxes and a Kennedy with riser in primo shape my one late brother in law gave me when they moved to Florida. Can never have too many tool boxes for those valuable tools. I've been lucky - don't think I've ever paid over $150 for a decent wooden box with all the tools in it (or that old Kennedy). Around here just nobody knows how to use anything in the box and no 'jewelry box' buyers there. LOL. Have a good day.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Very interesting thank you. Sounds like you have some nice boxes.
@Randysshop495486 ай бұрын
I have 4 Kennedy boxes in my shop and 2 boxes marked waterloo, that look just like the Kennedy boxes. Happy New Year
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@johnquinn38996 ай бұрын
Nice collection Mr Pete. John
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@jameslezak78826 ай бұрын
I've never seen one of those half width boxes before. However, as a kid in the 50's going to the country dentist, I did notice a similar type set of boxes in the "chair" room. I now know these were medical grade but at the time I was really stricken with tool box envy! Lol! Great video Mr Pete! Great comments also! 👍😎✌️
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Lol
@filobeto16916 ай бұрын
Kennedy boxes were made in Van Wert, Ohio. They offered mechanic chests too painted red with the same crinkle finish. Never knew why brown was the ‘official’ color for metal machinist boxes. Later they made some very large mechanic chests painted black. Waterloo boxes were made Sedalia, Missouri.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thank you, good to know
@garychaiken8086 ай бұрын
Great job. Thank you 😊
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@Dancer1486 ай бұрын
Happy new year to you too mr. Pete. I will spoil my tools like yours soon by archiving them in Kennedy boxes ;-)
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@peteengard99666 ай бұрын
Waterloo used to make all the mechanics boxes for Mac, Snap on, and Matco. My dad was a tool grinder and he had a nice wood box but it wasn't a Gerstner. Not sure who made it but it was very nice.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@marcogallazzi90496 ай бұрын
Happy new year! I just found your channel and enjoying every minute so far. Great content, I have a lot of catching up to do.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining me. I have 1500 videos.
@marcogallazzi90496 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 the more, the better 👍🏼👍🏼
@bearsrodshop70676 ай бұрын
Morning Lyle, maybe your son-in-law when restoring the old green Kennedy, mite watch the video i made back in November on the two 520's installing new felt in the early box with square lid. I think you too missed thoes videos, are didn't comment. I only have one 526 & one 520, since the 520 later model goes to my grandson Hunter. Was to give to hime on Christmas, but the auto accident sure throw a "Wench it to that Plan"! It wiill happen, but got to get back on my feet and stock it with tools. I do have a roller around craftsman lthat sets by your mill. Thanks for sharing.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I will go back and watch the video, I think I must have missed it. I hope you are OK after the accident. Happy new year.
@bearsrodshop70676 ай бұрын
Yes, but put on hold filling the 520 Kennedy I gave to my grandson Hunter with tools for Christmas. Now dw with the flu bug, but will shoot that event soon!
@DDB1686 ай бұрын
I'd never heard of Remline. That's a great (fun) collection of Kennedy's. 👍
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@garthbutton6996 ай бұрын
My collection comprises of hand me downs and lucky buys,I don't go to auctions cause people get lost in the moment and drive the bidding to high,some flea markets,thanks for the tour🤗😎🤗😎
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@dougvanallen22126 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Mr Pete we always watch the extra credit i would have passed on that box
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year
@jerryshafer4746 ай бұрын
Ahhh, something decent to watch this morning
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thanks
@thomasgiles55906 ай бұрын
Mr. Pete after seeing these it reminded of my carry around snap on tool box from the 60's. It was my grandfather's. If you would like to see it I wouldn't mind sending pictures. Thanks for taking the time to show us your collection. Hope you have a happy new year
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Yes, send picture
@thomasgiles55906 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 will do when I get home from work
@thomasgiles55906 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWnVpX6apbqHf6Msi=RSnw9DJHAxlienMv couldn't figure out how to send a picture. So I made a short video. I also have his matching tool box that goes with it. It's pretty good size box for being from 1969
@haroldschultz58646 ай бұрын
Happy new year Mr. Pete . Wonderful collection sir . I was lucky to buy an 8 drawer machinist box WITH the 2 drawer riser for $80 from an electrical engineer and have filled it with most of my layout tools for woodworking . Love your videos .
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@darynradcliffe29096 ай бұрын
I just restored an old wooden one for my daughter to keep her art supplies in 😊
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@MrJruta6 ай бұрын
You’re a bad influence, now I really want a Kennedy box !
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@truthreigns76 ай бұрын
Mr. Pete, you are the type of person (I think), that would light up a room as you enter into that room.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thank you, but most people leave when I enter the room
@truthreigns76 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 ha!hahaha well, we are here for u
@randyshoquist77266 ай бұрын
You have several 520s. I got my first 520 fifty years ago, for $35 new as I recall. Thirty years ago I bought another for $40 second hand. $525 today.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Wow
@mikes13456 ай бұрын
That half box would be quite handy to have for small specialty tools. Never even heard of one.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Yes
@bocody6 ай бұрын
I have A Waterloo machinist box that I’ve had for over forty years. I don’t know if they’re still made or not. It’s similar to a Kennedy but is much better built. There’s a stiffener spot welded onto the lid and the sides are much wider than a Kennedy. I’ve seen Kennedy’s actually shift from side to side and my Waterloo will not. I’ve never in my forty plus years in the trade seen another and I’m glad I have it.
@grntitan16 ай бұрын
I actually have 2 Waterloo machinist boxes at my home shop. Have had them both longer than I can remember. They are indeed well built. My box I had at my day job was actually a Power Kraft from Montgomery Wards. Not sure who actually made it, but it is also well built.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
My boxes have held up very well. I think it’s because I do not move them around. I suppose if you carry them from place to place and bang them around, it causes wear
@steveparker87236 ай бұрын
I have a Waterloo box. I always figured that Kennedy made them and used Waterloo's specs. It's a long box.
@P61guy616 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@charliechmelar97886 ай бұрын
Great as always. Just a thought video on making a new pull for drawers.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@robert5745 ай бұрын
I was at a pawn shop in Daytona Beach some years ago, and they had just set a new kennedy box out that was filled with machinist tools (new also) most still in their little boxes. I bargained and struck a deal with the guy for $150. Then, another guy came out and asked if I was planning to buy it. He said if you are, there's more to it upstairs and brought out a large cardboard box full of machinist stuff still in the boxes. I was already biting my lip even before he said that. I knew both the guys pretty well, they said it all went together and they didn't raise the price. I was concerned about where the tools came from, but it was a large well known pawn shop and they told me about the guy that bought it all new and showed them the receipts for lot of it. He inherited a large sum of money and changed his whole career plans. I was in the right place at exactly the right time that day.
@mrpete2225 ай бұрын
Wow, you struck gold. Wish that would happen to me.
@robert5745 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 I'm retired now, but the company I worked for had furnished Kennedy rollaways as toolboxes and they decided to get rid of them and set a couple of dozen in an area and numbered them to take bids. I picked a couple with all thin drawers for $35 each in about 80% condition with some wear. Still really nice boxes though. I now have 4 Kennedy roll aways, 3 top boxes and 1 center box. Plus a large red Craftsman set and a really nice heavy Mack set. At least 2 of the Kennedy roll aways are the wide ones. That sandwich drawer also works for a pistol though they frown on it now. I also bought 6 sets of parts drawers with the pull out metal divided boxes like at an auto parts store. A company sold off a bunch of them new on ebay for $50 a set (for the 4 metal boxes and the frame). I'm reorganizing the garage. I also have about (20), 30cal ammo cans to store stuff in (keeps it dry) Write a number on each can and take a picture of whats inside. Then just look thru the pictures to find stuff. Its a good cheap system.
@nomercadies6 ай бұрын
Good morning Lyle. Thank you.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Good morning!
@richardbrobeck23846 ай бұрын
In my Shop I have both the Kennedy Branded ones and Craftmens ones and I thank that small craftsmen half box was made by Waterloo who was the company that made the mechanic tool boxes and benches for Sears !I have in my Collection A Kennedy box which was handmade by Kennedy When he first started .
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@sky4you2b6 ай бұрын
Happy New Year to you and yours
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year
@jenniferwhite60896 ай бұрын
wooden box could be a collage woodworking project box here in our trade college 2 years students had to build a box to get a passing mark too
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@mikeking74706 ай бұрын
I bought a Kennedy, nice box, and addicting, I now have 4 and I'm not a machinist, just a duffer with a small wood shop.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I know understand that many people are buying these that are not machinists. Maybe that’s why they bring such a high price at auctions. And they are addicting.
@ianhamilton60926 ай бұрын
I have a Kennedy no signature but has the decal that I picked at an auction. I also have a green Kennedy style box but has button pulls. It has no maker marks but I have owned since the 1960s and I have used and abused it on the farm. It made many trips to the field and back and is still in very good condition and retired to a position near the lathe and mill. The slides still work perfectly but I did put speed decals on it as a teen but left it that way because most of those companies are no more. Thanks for the video.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment that was interesting. I really do not like it when people put stickers on their toolboxes. However, the magnetize ones are great.
@ianhamilton60926 ай бұрын
I was a teenager and impressionable , that is the sticker excuse.
@williampalchak75746 ай бұрын
I've got the box and base on the left in my garage. Bought it in '85. Even has the included, engraved, name placard, my tools and some "souvenirs" from various shops. It still smells from high speed coolant, too.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@user-oe8gj7fz6v6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr Pete 🖖
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@MyLilMule6 ай бұрын
I have a bunch of Kennedy chests and risers (4 chests and 4 risers), but no bottom rollers. I also have a Craftsman and a Stack-On (looks nearly identical to a Kennedy with black pulls) that was issued to my wife when she was an illustrator in the USAF. And I finally snagged a Gerstner O42 for next to nothing AND it was full of tooling! I love the shallow drawers on them all.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Awesome,. I would still like to have a gerstner.
@MyLilMule6 ай бұрын
@@mrpete222 I got really lucky with this one. It was a mess and the front cover was broken. I replaced the top handle and all of the felt and used some finish restorer. But I have no room for it in the shop, so it sits on a shelf in my office, largely unused.
@feathers3526 ай бұрын
Never saw the half box either. Interesting. Dad had an original Kennedy and I looked at it a few times. The added advantage of the rounded corners on the Craftsman box is it did not dig into your side as you carried. Though most machinists did not move them around a lot.
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@Bargle56 ай бұрын
I have a couple of Kennedy toolboxes, one a Craftsman and the other marked Kennedy. The Craftsman one looks like it's been through the wars, but it soldiers on. The other was some sort of specialty box for what I don't remember.
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@boondocker79646 ай бұрын
That wooden tool box is too nice to put in a shop.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I totally agree. In fact, I keep it covered. It belongs in a ladies boudoir.
@boondocker79646 ай бұрын
Nice box Jewelry case.
@user-rk4zm3nb5f6 ай бұрын
Very nice collection. I'm still looking for my first Kennedy, no luck so far. My four toolboxes consist of one for my mill, one for my lathe, one automotive, and one for woodworking. It would be nice to consolidate to two to save space.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
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@richardrogers5676 ай бұрын
Happy New Year
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Happy new year
@the56bear6 ай бұрын
Nice boxes, I only have one Kennedy box in which I keep my gtd tap wrenches. Just having it makes me feel like a real machinist. I wish it had the sandwich drawer.
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@PeterWMeek6 ай бұрын
Happy New Year!
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Hello Peter Happy new year
@leeroyholloway42776 ай бұрын
I've managed to acquire a few Kennedy pieces over the years. Fortunately I stumbled across some fair deals or was able to combine them with a machine tool negotiation... "Well, ya know I'm going to need the tooling and this box that goes with it..." 🤠
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@kawonnowak6 ай бұрын
I would really like to see an updated toolbox tour!
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@frankwaters21336 ай бұрын
Grandpa's Kennedy is dark green and has metal handpulls. Surely made in first half of the 20th, but no more precise ideas when???.
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@toddlfrank6 ай бұрын
I have 6 kennedy’s between home and work. My brother retired from Kennedy 2 years ago.
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@componenx6 ай бұрын
Along with the boxes I use, I have three rusty caresses I got from a hoarder's estate that I've used for a few parts. I should get rid of them, but I haven't been able to do so yet.
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@paulhunt5986 ай бұрын
Like you, I have long favored Kennedy boxes. I think that I have 21 or 22. I have a Kennedy that is similar to your very small box, also the only one that I have ever seen. I long preferred the very thin machinist chest drawers over traditional mechanic chest drawer design. I "misapplied" my machinist boxes for industrial mechanic application. Eventually I began upgrading to Snap-On mechanic chests. Kennedy employs friction slides more often than ball bearing slides. This is fine for the small drawers, but I prefer the ball bearing drawer glides and locking drawers of the mechanic chest designs. Kennedy never embraced full extension drawer glides on any of my chests. This would have been a significant upgrade, and still frustrates me about my Kennedys. The Kennedy chests aren't as rugged as premium mechanic chests and have limited drawer width and depth options compared to mechanic chests. Kennedy is far less costly than Snap-On and other premium chest brands making them still a favourite to me. I own one Lyle tooling cabinet, and they and Stanley Vidmar are a very viable option if you want an upgrade from Kennedy and would benefit from vastly stronger and heavier drawer capacity. The used market frequently has these industrial grade cabinets at very affordable prices. My employment required me to move my chest daily over a 140,000 SF shop, so portability was important. Kennedy Versa cart was too small and I didn't care for the outboard large wheels and the common end cabinet. I like that all my drawers open towards the front. I only own one versa cart that has grown to a 7 cabinet stack. I bought the three chest starter setup used for $100. My current shop setup no longer requires moving chests. I solved my work chest setup by fabricating a zero turning radius cart with under chest casters suitable for the 2000lb payload. I was long, tall and narrow, using 27" and 29" chest stack ups plus an outboard work surface including a large Wilton Tradesman vise. Kennedy makes full depth riser cabinets and mechanic top chests. This work setup sported one Snap-On base with Kennedy full depth 5 drawer riser and Kennedy mechanic top chest. The next stack was all the same in Kennedy, but sported the machinist top chest. This gave me a wee bit of deck space for job site staging. The biggest disadvantage was the non locking chest drawers. I could generate serious travel speeds and cornering could allow drawers to open. This chest setup was a career long functional setup and was affordable when I was younger and had less deep pockets than my retirement years. I used high quality 6" casters. A ton of tool chest mass could generate significant inertia and would drag me to a stop on smooth factory floors. Our shop was very confined and the zero turning radius was very valuable. I now have many chest stack ups, but the work chest arrangement remains a favorite. I think that I may be done buying my chest armada (I think that it is up to 30), but I still covet the very large mechanic chests. I only have 4 Snap-On chests and none of them are the extremely large chests. I think that my largest stack is only 36" wide. My longer mechanic tools won't fit in the drawers. I don't own any Gerstner chests. They are lovely, but are too pricey for my spendage.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Awesome comment, I hope lots of people read it. That is amazing, I never knew a man that had that many machinist boxes. Very good logic on what you told me about the different boxes.
@voodoochild19546 ай бұрын
I have one of those Craftsman/Kennedy tool boxes I bought in 1975. I built a 3/4” plywood road case on wheels that the tool box fit into. That tool box traveled with me to 49 of the 50 States several times. Never made it to Alaska but it did get to Hawaii. It also made it to Europe a couple of times. I still own it today and other than the felt liners being a little tattered it still works perfectly. I never realized till your video that it was made by Kennedy. Do you know if you can buy new liners for the drawers?
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@robert5745 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried to find replacements for the Kennedy or Craftsman draw pulls? That little piece of plastic will run you about $6 a piece plus shipping. AND, it's sort of snapped in to the face of the drawer, not even held by a fastener. I need a few for a box I bought years ago. Couldn't bring myself to just stick something in the holes.
@mrpete2225 ай бұрын
Yes, I wouldn’t buy one either at that price
@danermer29556 ай бұрын
2 years ago, I picked up a green Kennedy box, when someone was selling their father's tools. A lot of older precision measuring tools for a good price. I went looking for video 890 and can't find it using either you tube or google. Strange? Have a good day!
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@madflatlander6 ай бұрын
My first Kennedy was one that somebody had thrown in the trash. Their loss, my gain.
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@TheUlrikkaul6 ай бұрын
Happy New Year to you Mr. Pete. A question - The clips you mention at 17:46, are they possible to buy? My toolbox is missing one of those.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I never tried to buy one and never thought about it. I would doubt very much if you could find one of those clips. Buy a donor box someday when you can find one cheap.
@hughgilbert3906 ай бұрын
Kennedy lists replacement parts on their web site.
@mikemoore97576 ай бұрын
I had a riser box that was made by Lumidor. I think they were made in California. It's a dead ringer for a Kennedy and of equal quality.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Interesting, I have never heard of them
@myronmarcotte70726 ай бұрын
In mining there is a company called Kennedy stoppings. They make metal walls to put up and block off sections of the mine. they help course and control airflow. I have offend wondered if it might be the same company.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Could be
@E-Glide6 ай бұрын
I believe at one time, Enco sold Gerstner style boxes in oak and walnut
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@davidkroth6 ай бұрын
Mr. Pete: Do you think that half-wide box is a Rem Line? The drawer pulls look similar to your branded Rem Line as does the shape and contour of the covers.
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
I think you are right
@superpapascott6 ай бұрын
I still have the wooden box. Full of tools, right next to my Kennedy boxes full of tools.
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@superpapascott6 ай бұрын
It wasn't Sears and Roebuck. Gene Sears Supply is what I was told, back in the 70's.
@ablelock6 ай бұрын
I was thinking in the condition of that wooden one that you showed last the maximum I would’ve given for it. It was about 50 bucks because it looked like it was highly worn or abused
@mrpete2226 ай бұрын
Yes, it almost looks like water damage from the looks of the finish