This could also explain why, as many people get older, they like to fix things and also tend to turn more to gardening, DIY, creative hobbies, etc. It's a way of showing that, just because our bodies are falling apart, we can make other things work, look nicer and be more productive.
It looks amazing. What a unique box. Note the holder on the inside door for all the paperwork. Would make a great kitchen island with a butcher block top.
I have 2 of these KR-562A boxes. I looked for one for 2 years, and then suddenly found 2 at the same time-bought them both. I use them in a very large pole barn to bring the tools to the work. I used a salvaged piced of bowling alley for the top and bolted a nice vice to it. Many of these came with a foot brake and a 'hitch' in front- they were designed to be pulled with a tug around the airport. I only wish they came with ball bearing drawer slides...
An old boss of mine back in the 90’s worked for when I was turning wrenches had a box like yours with big brakes and hitch. His drawers were worn too and he wanted to upgrade to the roller slides but snap on didn’t make since they weren’t standard size drawers like there regular boxes. He ended up buying a new Mac tool box and gave his old box to his son he had it a short time later traded in for a new Mac toolbox.
I bought my Snap On box in 1968- it is still full of tools and special items many of which haven't been used in decades. All my drawers still work like new and I still have the pair of spring release tools to remove them. Watching this video got me thinking about emptying the drawers and cleaning out the box and re-organizing things, but I thought naah I know exactly which drawer to open for whatever I need, so just leave well enough alone.
Well I bought my KRA680 in about 1988 and I had a 1” thick black granite top made for it and it too is full of tools some that I also have not used in years however I’ve been through many sets of drawer slides(that you can’t get any longer!) and they do not open like new! The good thing is I don’t have to or want to buy Snap On tools anymore!
Tool salesmen are terrible. If you don't owe them money, they push very hard to sell you something. If you do owe the money, they push very hard to collect the money. After many years I figured out if I owe the guy a dollar or two it would be too small of amount for him to bother me about paying him and enough on the books that he didn't try to sell me anymore . 😊😊😊
Now that I'm not the first person here, i feel okay checking in on you Darren, because you usually let us know if there won't be a video. My Sunday morning routine has been to watch your video for a long time, hope you are okay. G-d bless.
I've seen others restore Snap on boxes, but mustie approach is " I will make this work with 0 to minimal cash and I will like it!",😂 that's why I love your channel
Glad to see you finally get some use out of my old vise that I donated to the channel along with a bunch of other tools. And you said you didn't think you could use it at the time. Haha!
@@dddevildoggactually it's from the mid 1990's.....a replacement for one that I broke that was from the 50's. Definitely before Chinese made ones though. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices when clearing out your parents home...... I knew Mustie would get some use out of it.....
not sure if it was a subtle nod to AVE with the camera focus problem but this is why i watch certain channels to learn and have them teach us things. Thanks for all your hard work and time you put into showing us videos. Hope you are doing Great!
I restored mine and put a 3-4” finished poly plywood top with half routered down 1/4” and used a piece of 1/4” cold rolled steel plate there under the vise. I can literally beat the heck out of it and no damage whatsoever. That is a sweet find and you did a bang up job of bringing it back! My current project is a modified 5 drawer cart from harbor freight adding two additional 5 drawer pods AND a side box totaling a 21 drawer rolling box! Good luck with yours, I’m sure you’ll get good use out of it!
My boss’s old work bench was actually covered with thin carpet. We cleaned it with a dust buster. However , rarely did a screw or nut bounce to the ground. Nice surface to work on.
Nice box and nice job cleaning it up. Ya know the older box with the flat sided wheels? You could lift it up and change the wheels, could use some cast wheels. That would make a cool video.
When I started watching this channel it got me inspired to restore/revive old stuff and I started with a small, old aircompressor and I was delighted how much better it looked with some paint and new hardware on it. Five years later its still serves a purpose and working great. Really nice to see this drawer getting the treatment it deserves. The strips on the drawers make all the difference and I really like it a lot.
I picked up a KR562B tool box a few weeks back, I had intentions of just cleaning it up so I could get it to working condition, well I found your video on your restoration, it motivated me to do a restoration of the box. My luck was that the owner I purchased the box from had brand new slides in the box which he ordered back in 2018 so I was able to replace the damaged slides, the drawers open and move like they're new. Thanks for the video, you explained in great detail the locking mechanism and how to replace them. I learned a lot from your video. My Snap On KR562B has new life and is back in the game.
Nice find! For concrete floors, I gave up plastic and rubber wheels 20 years ago. I use only cast iron and steel wheels, and everything rolls like it's on ball bearings. They're not too expensive. A two-inch wheel is as small as you should go. No more flat spots and no crumbled tires.
I had that same box in my wrenching days. It had a laminate top on it so you could drop tools and parts on it without hurting the box. That was around 1984.
Wasn't too keen on the floor mat instead of wood at first but I've gotta admit, she looks good and functional. I too have learned the hard way about garage overspray! Great job Mustie!
I have using floor mats for years without issue. They clean up nicely. Only down side is that they can melt if you aren't paying attention to your heat gun or similar. They do Add a soft surface for working on starters and alternators.
Heavy equipment mechanic here i have 2 big Industrie boxes like you very heavy but awesome i storage all my tools in them almost all besides a few things hard to move around but awesome for storage stuff 👍👍
Nice box,perfect for what you want to use it for. Just an FYI for the future, they make cam locks with thumb turns, you wont have to mess with keys to keep the drawers and door closed. A retired locksmith.
Funny about the "memory lane" bit at the end; the little 4 1/2" Craftsman vice was exactly like Dad's on the wooden shop bench in my day; seeing it brought back many memories.
Not to many people can shell out the money for Snap On unless you do it for a living. Awesome job restoring a quality, vintage box. Thanks for a great video.
I think every boy and girl should watch this and visualize themselves doing all these skills. Maybe in school. Even decades later I use the printing shop (by hand) metal and wood crafts. Comes in handy when learning surgery later as well.
Hey Mustie... I'm only 22 min in and I foresee a HUGE problem..... now that you're washing THIS toolbox... all the other toolboxes are getting extremely jealous.. LOL.. CHEERS!!!
Great job on the resto! That was a good buy too. I would put an one foot square piece of 3/8" thick aluminum plate under that vise. The 16 gage sheet metal top is not nearly strong enough for when you put something in the vise and crank down on it. Also I'd put the biggest fender washers you can fit on the underside behind the nuts, to spread the load.
Great thanks!!! That makes feel so old now.. I clearly remember buying a snap on anniversary key ring from the snap on van...that was 44 years ago ???. It felt like a year ago.. I'm off to the old folks home.. cheers mustie..
Another awesome series by Mustie1 I really enjoyed watching. He's always a pleasure to watch as he figurees out what needs to be done and how to do it on pretty much any neglected piece of equipment he gets his hands on.
Congrats Mustie1, on showing us the experimentally way of rebuilding the 1979 Airport big Snap-on Toolbox. I would paint the wheels black, give-it some perigee..
A friend got sprayed in bed liner paint/coating for the inside of his draws. Came out great and holds up against scratching. He’s really meticulous with his tools.
You read my mind. I was going to recommend the Lock Picking Lawyer or one of his followers until I saw your comment. Maybe Mustie1 should consider taking up lock picking as a hobby? 😁
I was surprised Darren couldn't figure anything out other than a feeler gauge. A hose clamp would have worked. Maybe some banding iron if you have any lying around. I skin old 9V batteries too because they're always 0.01" thickness. So I use that as shim packing stock.
Life Time WarrantySnap On have just taken a very deep breath a sigh of relief. But wishful thinking. Life Life Time Warranty! REALLY AWH! WHAT A LET DOWN. BUT NEARLY THERE. Man that turned out really well. You done a great job with what you set out to do. Great effort there. Looking new. Ask the Snap On Guy for his input.
Nice find, and nice restoration. I like the old toolboxes much better than the new ones. I have a small Snap On set and a larger Mac set. I've left them as "patina" pieces, however. Just cleaned them, lubed the drawers, and put them to use. Incidentally, I also have a Kennedy set, which used to be all the rage with machinists. Inferior, in my opinion. The drawers aren't nearly as smooth.
Bought one of those comparable boxes in 1979 right after graduating High School.
3 more payments and it's mine.......
I’m sure you have another 10 years to pay off the tools in the box
$100 for the tool box, $300 worth of rattle cans.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Snap-on dealer in a nursing home?
😂😂😂✅💀
The older I get, the more I like to see ageing relics getting restored. Maybe it's an empathy thing 😁
This could also explain why, as many people get older, they like to fix things and also tend to turn more to gardening, DIY, creative hobbies, etc. It's a way of showing that, just because our bodies are falling apart, we can make other things work, look nicer and be more productive.
I resemble that remark!
@@tmscheum...THAT'S TOUGH-(!)
@@tmscheum me too, and I'm only 37.
Likely because we could use some restoration ourselves. Maybe even some new parts.
For Crusty's tune up
$70.00 For Crusty's tune up, $30.00 for Google's pocket. Why would you give Google $30?
wow thanks richard, crusty needs a trans swap, thank you again Darren
It looks amazing. What a unique box. Note the holder on the inside door for all the paperwork. Would make a great kitchen island with a butcher block top.
To help with the cost of repairs on anything Musti1 decides to use it for. As always, thanks for the great videos.
thank you very much leonard, l will do my best to put it to good use,
Should be able to get a couple dozen eggs, a gallon of milk, 3lbs of butter 😂
@@toddbashem1430just not at Walmart😉
@@toddbashem1430 maybe even a Christmas goose🤣🤣
@mustie1 got a pointer or too for you about the box. Have another email?
I have 2 of these KR-562A boxes. I looked for one for 2 years, and then suddenly found 2 at the same time-bought them both. I use them in a very large pole barn to bring the tools to the work. I used a salvaged piced of bowling alley for the top and bolted a nice vice to it. Many of these came with a foot brake and a 'hitch' in front- they were designed to be pulled with a tug around the airport. I only wish they came with ball bearing drawer slides...
An old boss of mine back in the 90’s worked for when I was turning wrenches had a box like yours with big brakes and hitch. His drawers were worn too and he wanted to upgrade to the roller slides but snap on didn’t make since they weren’t standard size drawers like there regular boxes. He ended up buying a new Mac tool box and gave his old box to his son he had it a short time later traded in for a new Mac toolbox.
I bought my Snap On box in 1968- it is still full of tools and special items many of which haven't been used in decades. All my drawers still work like new and I still have the pair of spring release tools to remove them. Watching this video got me thinking about emptying the drawers and cleaning out the box and re-organizing things, but I thought naah I know exactly which drawer to open for whatever I need, so just leave well enough alone.
Well I bought my KRA680 in about 1988 and I had a 1” thick black granite top made for it and it too is full of tools some that I also have not used in years however I’ve been through many sets of drawer slides(that you can’t get any longer!) and they do not open like new! The good thing is I don’t have to or want to buy Snap On tools anymore!
So, how much longer until it’s paid off?😂
@@jlloyd2004mcs HaHa- yeah I knew a lot of guys who owed their souls to the Snap On truck, but I paid cash for everything as I had the money.
@@jlloyd2004mcs :D
Tool salesmen are terrible. If you don't owe them money, they push very hard to sell you something. If you do owe the money, they push very hard to collect the money. After many years I figured out if I owe the guy a dollar or two it would be too small of amount for him to bother me about paying him and enough on the books that he didn't try to sell me anymore . 😊😊😊
Now that I'm not the first person here, i feel okay checking in on you Darren, because you usually let us know if there won't be a video. My Sunday morning routine has been to watch your video for a long time, hope you are okay. G-d bless.
my thoughts exactly!!! Praying everything’s ok!!
Yea mate, been hanging out for my monday morning with my favourite genuis, Hope everything is ok with you guys!!
We had an ice storm here in NH Saturday night so I'm guessing either his power is out or his internet is down due to the storm.
Yeah, my wife and I are a little worried as our Sunday regular routine changed to exactly that… worry. I hope he’s okay.
@@tallboyyyy hopefully thats what it is. thanks for the heads up!
I've seen others restore Snap on boxes, but mustie approach is " I will make this work with 0 to minimal cash and I will like it!",😂 that's why I love your channel
He even delayed it by six months trying to get free drawer runners. Playing the long (cheap) game
That box is a winner for $100 bucks!! Wow. I remember when those were new.
Glad to see you finally get some use out of my old vise that I donated to the channel along with a bunch of other tools. And you said you didn't think you could use it at the time. Haha!
Nice, that’s cool he ended up using it.
That was real nice of you Paul. It looks great on the toolbox.
Ancient.Made in USA. Now you can get parts from China.Why is that ? The one you donated was in new condition ! And it's gotta be 50 years old...
@@dddevildoggactually it's from the mid 1990's.....a replacement for one that I broke that was from the 50's. Definitely before Chinese made ones though. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices when clearing out your parents home...... I knew Mustie would get some use out of it.....
Olbox should have
e lifetime guarantee also . At least send you the drawer slides .
Mustie one o kind person who can make video of restoring toolbox interesting 😊
not sure if it was a subtle nod to AVE with the camera focus problem but this is why i watch certain channels to learn and have them teach us things. Thanks for all your hard work and time you put into showing us videos. Hope you are doing Great!
I noticed that to..."Focus you f*ck" hahahaha! AvE's war cry!
Most certainly an AVE reference.
Same here. IYKYK.
I restored mine and put a 3-4” finished poly plywood top with half routered down 1/4” and used a piece of 1/4” cold rolled steel plate there under the vise. I can literally beat the heck out of it and no damage whatsoever. That is a sweet find and you did a bang up job of bringing it back! My current project is a modified 5 drawer cart from harbor freight adding two additional 5 drawer pods AND a side box totaling a 21 drawer rolling box! Good luck with yours, I’m sure you’ll get good use out of it!
I need to see that
i have an old snapon box .it was worn out all the rails were bad .i called snapon and they sent me all new rails for free..thx for a good waranty..
What model, and variant?
Hay Mustie, hope all is ok your side of the pond. Sunday morning coffee is not the same without a Mustie fix.
My boss’s old work bench was actually covered with thin carpet. We cleaned it with a dust buster. However , rarely did a screw or nut bounce to the ground. Nice surface to work on.
The rug looks great on top!
I fought with replacement lock cylinders 12 years ago when I got a free Craftsman tool chest set. They are definitely a pain in the butt to replace!
Nice box and nice job cleaning it up. Ya know the older box with the flat sided wheels? You could lift it up and change the wheels, could use some cast wheels. That would make a cool video.
When I started watching this channel it got me inspired to restore/revive old stuff and I started with a small, old aircompressor and I was delighted how much better it looked with some paint and new hardware on it. Five years later its still serves a purpose and working great. Really nice to see this drawer getting the treatment it deserves. The strips on the drawers make all the difference and I really like it a lot.
Yea. That chrome makes it go faster!!!
I picked up a KR562B tool box a few weeks back, I had intentions of just cleaning it up so I could get it to working condition, well I found your video on your restoration, it motivated me to do a restoration of the box. My luck was that the owner I purchased the box from had brand new slides in the box which he ordered back in 2018 so I was able to replace the damaged slides, the drawers open and move like they're new. Thanks for the video, you explained in great detail the locking mechanism and how to replace them. I learned a lot from your video. My Snap On KR562B has new life and is back in the game.
Nice find! For concrete floors, I gave up plastic and rubber wheels 20 years ago. I use only cast iron and steel wheels, and everything rolls like it's on ball bearings. They're not too expensive. A two-inch wheel is as small as you should go. No more flat spots and no crumbled tires.
Very nice Mustie, now you have to blacken those wheel supports. Keep up the good work.
Nice to see a tool, which really, a tool cart is, saved from the scrapper and restored somewhat to its former glory, and then put into use.
Omg it turned out great Darren looks like my box I paid 5K for on the truck great job
What an amazing restoration. Brilliant! Want to see this again, when it’s all filled with tools
I had that same box in my wrenching days. It had a laminate top on it so you could drop tools and parts on it without hurting the box. That was around 1984.
Its great to see Mustie out hitting the yard sales again . My father was a yard sale nut lol
It’s definitely an addiction
Hey Mustie - you should do a shop tour. Be interested in seeing your setup and collections!
Good morning Mustie crew 👍👌🇮🇲
Morning mate
Morning brother!
Top of the morning! Happy St. Paddy's day! 🍀
Good morning sunshine!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Morning Brother
Thanks for the shop time Mustie1! Awesome show today, thanks for all the tips!
"FOCUS YOU F***"
The spirit of AvE is alive and well in New Hampshire 🔧⚙
Always told those are called “taco carts” I had one 20 years ago. Was my first snap on box.
Wasn't too keen on the floor mat instead of wood at first but I've gotta admit, she looks good and functional. I too have learned the hard way about garage overspray! Great job Mustie!
I have using floor mats for years without issue. They clean up nicely. Only down side is that they can melt if you aren't paying attention to your heat gun or similar. They do Add a soft surface for working on starters and alternators.
Yeah I like the idea of the workpiece not sliding all over the place and would probably catch runaway screws. @@woozleboy
Dedication and down-to-earth approach make you a favorite. Congrats!
Brother that box turned out fantastic. It will be working long after you're gone. That I hope is many many years from now.
Heavy equipment mechanic here i have 2 big Industrie boxes like you very heavy but awesome i storage all my tools in them almost all besides a few things hard to move around but awesome for storage stuff 👍👍
Better than new. Can you imagine what a new one would cost? Great job Mustie.
Hi Mustie, those things retail at around $ 3500+ Great deal for you, wonderful vlog for us. Well done again and again and again ................
I always love watching you make a silk purse out of a sow's ear as my old uncle used to say!
A tool box you can role closer to your work is seriously convenient. I'm surprised all buisness don't implement such genius.
Harbor Freight has portable “take to your area” rollers!
Should have painted the vise red also. Looks good
I concur!
Nice box,perfect for what you want to use it for. Just an FYI for the future, they make cam locks with thumb turns, you wont have to mess with keys to keep the drawers and door closed. A retired locksmith.
Funny about the "memory lane" bit at the end; the little 4 1/2" Craftsman vice was exactly like Dad's on the wooden shop bench in my day; seeing it brought back many memories.
That brings back memories, my late uncle was a mechanic and had that same box with two more on top, I miss it and him.
I had the same Snap-On tool box envy when I was younger for roughly the same tool box you have here. Well done!
Not to many people can shell out the money for Snap On unless you do it for a living. Awesome job restoring a quality, vintage box. Thanks for a great video.
This would be a good box to roll to whatever your working on. Good job👍👍👍👍
I think every boy and girl should watch this and visualize themselves doing all these skills. Maybe in school. Even decades later I use the printing shop (by hand) metal and wood crafts. Comes in handy when learning surgery later as well.
I have that exact Craftsman vise, I bought new in 1988. It’s my only vise and it’s still in new condition even though I’ve used it a ton.
Love the restoration! I'm a little surprised that you didn't give the casters a little love as well. I know, if it's not broke...
I bought that same Craftsman Vise in 1998. Still have it and works great.
Hey Mustie... I'm only 22 min in and I foresee a HUGE problem..... now that you're washing THIS toolbox... all the other toolboxes are getting extremely jealous.. LOL.. CHEERS!!!
Hope all is well, very unusual, even when COVID-19 visited he let his viewers know, God Bless, Hoping for the best!
Maybe he's on holiday
@@nickstamp8065 Maybe, if he is, he sure as hell deserves it!
One can never have enough tool boxes. Great job on the restoration. I enjoy watching you bring all your projects back to life. 👍
That's generally why a garage/shop can never be too big.
I own the identical box! And I did purchase this box in 1978!
Great job on the resto! That was a good buy too. I would put an one foot square piece of 3/8" thick aluminum plate under that vise. The 16 gage sheet metal top is not nearly strong enough for when you put something in the vise and crank down on it. Also I'd put the biggest fender washers you can fit on the underside behind the nuts, to spread the load.
Looks great! 👍 Don't forget to clean up that vise. 😉
Great thanks!!! That makes feel so old now.. I clearly remember buying a snap on anniversary key ring from the snap on van...that was 44 years ago ???. It felt like a year ago.. I'm off to the old folks home.. cheers mustie..
I had one of those years ago,traded it in about 25 years ago. They are a good toolbox.
Yes please to a vise restoration! Keep up the good work!!
You should buy a couple more of those carpets and cut them up as drawer liners. Project turned out great!
Interesting to see how stuff like that is put together. Thanks!
Another awesome series by Mustie1 I really enjoyed watching.
He's always a pleasure to watch as he figurees out what needs to be done and how to do it on pretty much any neglected piece of equipment he gets his hands on.
Hey Mustie. I use mud flaps from semi trailers as benchtop covers. Works great. I have been using them for years.
It looks great Mustie! 👌Now the fun part comes up... choosing which tools to put in it! 🤣🤣🤣
End result looks fantastic!
Nice find! The old stuff is always better, kinda like us… 😊
Loved the resto vid. Would love to watch the vise resto.
Chain Lube works great on drawers slides as well... and the ones with ball bearing bearings too.
Nice toolbox!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Wax works. Like candle paraffin wax.
Can’t say I’ve ever seen a tool box renovation before, but damn, looks brand new!! Excellent job!!
Really love this episode. We all remember our first toolbox. Mine was the snap on road chest with the small side drawers.
I think a piece of clock spring from an old pull start would have been a good fix for that last track.
it's wild that snap on used compound drawer slides - great video - thanks for sharing !
Too bad they’re not ball bearing slides. I didn’t think snap on was so “bendy”.
Good job, the box looks good.
What a masterpiece. Great find and restoration.
Love to see a vice restoration 😍 especially one with a broken shelf under the jaw like my Wilton I swear I’m gonna fix one day 😅
I concur
Congrats Mustie1, on showing us the experimentally way of rebuilding the 1979 Airport big Snap-on Toolbox.
I would paint the wheels black, give-it some perigee..
Great video man and great job looks brand new
Good Morning Mustie! Thanks for starting off my Sunday morning on a good note!
A friend got sprayed in bed liner paint/coating for the inside of his draws. Came out great and holds up against scratching. He’s really meticulous with his tools.
I recently found a similar vintage cabinet, and the metal rails of a hanging file folder worked great to get the drawers out.
Great find! Even in the condition it was in when you got it, I'd say it was still worth $600 all day. Definitely a keeper now! 🤘
LockPickingLawyer collaboration is indicated. 😂
I was thinking the same exact thing.
Me too
Me three. 🤔
You read my mind. I was going to recommend the Lock Picking Lawyer or one of his followers until I saw your comment. Maybe Mustie1 should consider taking up lock picking as a hobby? 😁
Probably easier to pick those wafer locks than to break-in the way Mustie did.
Good heavens, man! There's no carb to teardown and reconstruct! LOL. Great video. Appreciate the change of pace.
Nice to see a bit of kit revitalised like that, and well worth the time and effort.
More love shown to a toolbox than my car gets. Also, The Late Brake Show - TH-cam could've done with Mustie1 on the latest barn find
Nice job Mustie1. As my dad used to say if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well.
I love this type of content! Making old new and useful again- even stuff that isn't an engine!
NICE JOB! Got me motivated to renovate up my tool box
Hope you’re doing okay. Missed you this past Sunday. Take care!
Beautiful restoration. Just a thought, I see other toolboxes that have aluminum tops with the diamond pattern on them.
Hope everything is ok Mustie1 I’m worried about you.
Great video! I use an old hacksaw blade to get my drawers opened. Works like a charm.
I was surprised Darren couldn't figure anything out other than a feeler gauge. A hose clamp would have worked. Maybe some banding iron if you have any lying around. I skin old 9V batteries too because they're always 0.01" thickness. So I use that as shim packing stock.
Mustie1??? Hope everything is ok brother!!! Can we get an update from you man!!!
Life Time WarrantySnap On have just taken a very deep breath a sigh of relief. But wishful thinking. Life Life Time Warranty! REALLY AWH! WHAT A LET DOWN. BUT NEARLY THERE. Man that turned out really well. You done a great job with what you set out to do. Great effort there. Looking new. Ask the Snap On Guy for his input.
Nice find, and nice restoration. I like the old toolboxes much better than the new ones. I have a small Snap On set and a larger Mac set. I've left them as "patina" pieces, however. Just cleaned them, lubed the drawers, and put them to use. Incidentally, I also have a Kennedy set, which used to be all the rage with machinists. Inferior, in my opinion. The drawers aren't nearly as smooth.
Those drawer slides are guaranteed for life through Snap On 👍
Only if they can source replacements though, as Darren found out .............
Looks great