Amazing Restoration of Craftsman Tool Box....Bonus Content!
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- This week's video I restore one and preserve one! 1980's vintage Craftsman tool box, fixed up and looks brand new. In addition is a 1950's/1960's? Duplex tool box, cleaned and preserved. Had fun with these two projects and I hope you enjoy the process and outcomes. Thanks for watching.
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The boxes look really nice but how did you reattach the latches and handle? Rivets, screws??
Thank you! I used small machine screws with nuts. Didn't like doing it that way, but like the look of the hollow rivet less. I've been researching the best way to make this work with a solid rivet, as I have a lot more boxes I want to restore.
@@westhighlandsshop I believe the rivets on the original tool box are called tubular rivets with a brazier head. There are fairly inexpensive hand rivets squeezers online for this style of rivets. Don't know how you would do the center because the yoke is to short. Maybe a peen rivet used with a hammer would work. I plan on doing this myself as well.
@@hangten1904 Thanks for watching and the comment. I still need to look into those tubular rivets and the gun. In a video coming out in the future I used some split rivets to attach a name plate and those work pretty good just don't think they are strong enough for a latch. take it easy.
Very nice job. Thank you for sharing. What type of rivets did you use to reattach the latches? I could not discern if they were pop rivets or semi-tubular rivets.
Well I actually used small bolts and nuts. Since then I have discovered several methods with rivets that I will attempt next time I need to. Really appreciate the view and the question.
Very nice job on both boxes. I was surprised the pin went back in so easily on the piano hinge. I'm curious how a mat clear would have toned down the glossy red. Very nice shop, I will get there some day. Goals😂
HAHA the magic of editing. It took quite awhile to get it in, but it did finally go!
Nice job on both boxes. I would have liked to have seen what you did with the catches/latches on the Craftsman. Were they the old ones cleaned up or new ones? I have a similar box in my workshop gathering dust that needs a revamp like you did. I'm thinking the catches on mine are too far gone to bring back. New subscriber here, I too love your extractor set up.
First thanks for the view, the comment and the sub! I drilled them out to get them off, cleaned them up and reinstalled with small bolts and nuts. I would do it differently today with rivets.
Nice job. Very thorough. 👌 Edit: Love that overspray fan.
Appreciate it, I try to be a thorough as possible! That fan was a game changer!
Great video. I'm fix'n to buy a vintage craftsman toolbox off of Craigslist ($20). I'll follow your process on the smaller toolbox. You mentioned that you were going to wax it. What do you wax it with?
Good luck on yours! I usually use McGuire's Carnauba Gold. Really, any good car wax will work. Thanks for watching!
Nice job on both. I like the older patina box. You did a nice job on the Craftsman box too.
Thank you very much. I kinda like the Duplex better as well, just as that old cool factor.
I more than appreciate the work you put into the restoration. excellent job! I am curious about the liners for the flat surfaces inside the drawers and the upper compartment. Perhaps that is something you might consider for the next restoration.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback. I have a rolling tool chest cleanup coming out in the near future, I will include that for sure!
15:58 It was only a week or so ago that I realized Craftsman made such stampings on their tool boxes. I was going through a top chest of my dad's. It's the only tool box I've ever known him to have in all the years we farmed. Needless to say it is beat up and rusty. Went to knock the rust off on the top tray with a wire wheel. Full four date stamp from back in '79.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story. It's always fun to find the dates on anything old.
Always interested in the brand and colors of paint used in these restorations...
Hey, thanks for watching. I agree I have done a lot of research over the years on what color to paint things through TH-cam. In case you missed it in the video, the red was spray enamel form Rustoleum color is Regal Red, black I believe was a satin black. Appreciate the comment!
How did you put the handle and latches back on? Rivet gun?
I used small bolts and nuts. I don't have the type rivet gun that I needed to put them on with rivets. I have since found some rivets that would have worked with a gun and used them on other projects. I'd like to find the proper gun for future projects. Thanks for watching!
Very nice restoration and clean up sir! I like how you are so diligent to the details to the point of redoing a step to make it how you want. Impressive!
Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
Those came out nice. Good ole' made in the USA. sad now
Agree. Just don’t make them like they used too! Appreciate it.
Nice. My brother had one of those Craftsman tool boxes that bought in the early 1970’s. I have an old toolbox I’m restoring that my wife’s grandfather obtained when he worked at a defense plant during WW2. So rusted that part of the bottom as just rust. Thank goodness for Bondo!
That's awesome, always great to have a family history on something you are working on. Good luck with the restoration! Thanks for watching.
Thanks I'm actually working on a old kennedy toolbox and was half wondering on best approach to cleaning un the hasps/etc. Saw your technique....simple and effective. I'm going to steal....um I mean borrow that technique :) Thanks for the video ... helpful
Thanks and good luck on yours!
You did a good job. Looks nice.
I have the exact same craftsman tool box that I bought new in the mid 80s.
How were you able to peal the craftsman logo sticker off so easy?
Thanks John, appreciate you watching. When I started pulling the sticker off, I assumed it was going to tear and I'd be replacing. I just got lucky that it all came off in piece and I was able to stick it back on. Sorry, nothing magical on that one! I have video coming out down the road where I'm restoring at least one, maybe two rolling chest from the same era.
I did some labels for a buddy of mine. they go across each drawer, with photos of screws, sockets, etc. That is in each drawer. I printed them out and put plastic over the fronts do they don't wear out. It ended up being a good idea.
Thanks like a great idea! Thanks
I used Rust-Oleum Gloss Toolbox Red Spray Paint farm & implement
I'm going to check that out. Appreciate you watching.
Sweet restoration/ preservation!! The detail on the Craftsman box is fantastic. The black and red on the drawers nice! Good call. I like the preservation on the Duplex you hit it right on the mark. With your over complicating and my over engineering we could rule the world.🤣🤣
Thanks brother. Glad you enjoyed it.
I paid $5 for an old Craftsman at a thrift store, the outside bottom was kind of rusty so I sanded it down, masked off the top two or three inches from the bottom. I used black Rustoleum appliance paint to paint the bottom,and two or three inches up so it looks like a black “base”. It had some scratches near the bottom on one of the sides. It looks pretty good, it’s protected from further rust, and keeps the rusty scratchy base from damaging surfaces. Wish I could find a replacement handle that I could bolt on without too much fiddling, it’s got a sturdy replacement handle but it looks a little weird.
Now to go look for a a date on the box…
Look inside the top or in a drawer. Maybe on the bottom as well. Love the old tool boxes. Congrats
Nice! The Craftsman looks great! Tool boxes are quite the chore and that Duplex is sweet! Good Stuff Sir!
Thanks Vic! For what ever reason I just love the old tool boxes, have many more to work on and I'm sure a few more will make it to the channel! Thanks for watching.
Take a tip from the auto painting world and use wax and grease remover. It works very well. Apply before any spray materials go on.
Thanks Mitch! Really appreciate the comment. Since this I filmed this video I started using Mowhawk's wax remover as a prep to painting. You'll see in an upcoming video where I was using denatured alcohol and was taking paint off, when really all I wanted to do was clean. The wax remover is doing a much better job. I started using it for woodworking projects but will use on metal as well. What brand do you use? Thanks a lot for the tip!
Nice work sir , enjoyed the bonus Duplex. Maybe fit some drawer lining material to protect your nice paint ?
Thanks! For sure these will get lined before I store anything in them!
Great video. Ive been doing research on toolbox restoration and yours was very helpful. My Grandfather was a Ford Dealer Mechanic in the 40s and 50s and I want to restore his roll away that he made himself.
Thanks and I'm glad it helped! Good luck on your restoration, pretty impressive he made it himself!
What were you spraying when using the steel wool on the duplex? I saw some foam so was curious what that was. Did you also use any coating or a polish at the end of the job?
The foaming product is ZEP degreaser. I like the foaming version because it stays put. On that tool box I put a clear coat of satin Rustoleum 2X . Thanks for watching!
Nice resto on the Craftsman. Duplex turned out beautiful also. Great video!👍🏻
thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
Good job on the tool box. Good looking box under all that dirt, I have one covered in rust I will do a video on soon, Its gonna be a challenge.
Thanks! Yeah, I love these old tool boxes. I have several more to do! good luck with yours and I'll check it out. I just scribed to your channel.
May I ask what kind of rivet did you use on those two latches?
I could not find the type rivets that I wanted to use and I'm still investigating the correct ones and how to use them. (that tool is it?) So, I just used small machine screws and nuts to secure the handle and latches. If you have a method for this I would love to hear about it!
Good job got me inspired to restore my old craftsman box
That's great, good luck on the restoration.
Super nice work, they both came up really well.
Thank you very much
You didn’t show how to put the hinges back on. Or the handle! Damn nice job. You earned a subscriber. Sorry I went after you so hard in the beginning. 😂
It's all good, I need feedback to improve. I could not find the type rivets that I wanted to use and I'm still investigating the correct ones and how to use them. (what tool is it?) So, I just used small machine screws and nuts to secure the handle and latches. If you have a method for this I would love to hear about it!
@@westhighlandsshop I don’t! That’s one of the things I would love to figure out.
Nice job. The box looks great.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed watching the video.
Black definitely looks better!
I agree. Thanks for watching
Great job thanks for sharing
Appreciate it!
Love old toolboxes!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! I have tons more and will do more cleanup video's in the future. Thanks
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Was the Black paint a 22 Black?
Just plain ole Rustoleum
Nice video mate.
Thank you very much!
Awesome :)
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
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Nice job!
Thank you!
good stuff...
Thank you!
That fan set up is very nice. I liked the raw edge to the drawers before you painted them I thought it gave a good look to a "vintage" box.
Thank you!