![]() ![]() The only history I have on it is it was purchased at auction from a closed watch repair shop approximately 25 years ago. I would love to get your input on an old style chest that I recently picked up. and only go to the tool box when I need something not normally used. Along with the Mics in the boxes I have a number of 1, 2 and 3" mics in the shop, probably a set at each machine. I can't find a base so I think I can place the one Grizzly on another 26" long tool box that I modify by removing the top but I can't find a cheap 26" X 11" Oak Tool box! Simply put I have 4 tool boxes full and don't want to put money in a quality high end box, I'm retired and only one in my shop so the tool boxes are not locked and do nothing more than provide High end tool storage. Needless to say all are filled and I need more space. ![]() Grizzly now is also no longer available, they were cheap, look great but not good. Wasn't long and they were full and Green Mountain no longer available so I got 2 more Grizzly 11 draw 26" long however at the time they didn't have the base to fit so I got one to go under my Gerstner. In a short time my Gerstner was full! Needing more space I got some online Catalog that had Green Mountain 11 draw (I think) 26" long Oak Tool box so I ordered one plus 2 bases. Actually it would be easier to list what I don't have in the Starrett Catalog. Larger interchangeable anvil mics to 26" but they are in Starrett wooden boxes. I do have a set to 7" of the 226 series and 238/239 to 6" along with 436 to 12". I do have for example all the Starrett tap wrenches but they are in my Kennedy Box. Filled it up with mostly Starrett measuring tools. 723, will soon be issued by the company and will be sent upon request to anyone who is interested in portable tool cases.ĭon't want to pirate the OP thread but does anyone know where I can buy cheap look alike? Let me explain why. The tool case is manufactured by the Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. This feature makes it an invaluable asset to the machinist. The tools can be distributed so that they can easily be picked out without handling over a number of other tools. The drawers are so arranged that every available inch of space can be utilized. The eight drawers are of various lengths and heights, as shown in the view. The case is 15 5/8 inches long, 8 inches deep and 10 3/4 inches high. A comfortable leather handle is attached for convenience in carrying. The case is carefully and handsomely polished and finished, the corners being dovetailed and the workmanship being of the best. The tool case, shown in the illustration, is made of kiln-dried solid (not veneered) oak, which will neither warp nor twist. 'The' Guide for Wooden Machinist Tool Chests, pre-1960 ‘The’ Guide will be updated in the future…….Ted Also in 1915 they offered a 20” wide version of the same 15 5/8” wide case. In 1915 and later they changed to a fabric on the bottom only, no felt on the drawer sides. ![]() I have realized that in 1907 HS&Co.’s felt in the drawer bottoms and sides, was sprayed on, not a fabric. However, HS&Co.’s can be seen penetrating thru the top surface of the case joints. They only offered the 5/3 drawer case with these manufacturing differences – Finger jointed drawer corners The fronts of the drawers are double board thick Both companies used Dove-tail case joints. 5/3), 5/5 and 6/4 drawer versions of the case. However, I have found that that unknown company also made 3/2, 5/4 (same outside dimensions as HS&Co. ![]() I still have not been able to determine what company actually manufactured their cases, we know that HS&Co. This is an advanced notice for Practical Machinist folks that I’ve been doing more research and study on HS&Co.’s cases. Go to ‘The’ Guide, Pg 10b, for more definitive dating. (#3 doesn’t apply to leatherette covered chests) If it has the flat relieved area, then it’s 1954 or later. If it’s stopped by the hinges, then 1943 or later.ģ – If your front panel has the rectangular shaped radius relief, then it’s 1954 or earlier. If both of these lines are straight, then the date is 1960 or later.Ģ – When you open the lid and it’s stopped by a chain, its date is 1942 or earlier. If it has the Stencil and the top line “Built by” is arched up at its center and the bottom line “Dayton Ohio” is arched down at its center, its date is 1940 to 1959. If there isn’t a Gerstner Stencil stamped on the inside of the very bottom board, it was manufactured in 1940 or earlier. Hey guys, maybe this will help with manufacturing date ranges.īased on my historical research, here’s some basic guidelines you can follow to give you a quick date range between 19 that your Gerstner machinist tool chest was manufactured.ġ – Pull out the bottom drawer. ![]()
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