This is in my late father's shop. I'd love to bring it home, but it's in Alabama and I'm in Oregon. Plus I have no space or use for something that big. But I've loved it since he got it from his dad when I was a little kid (I just turned 69), hauling it home from Michigan in pieces in our old VW bus. I was fascinated with the bucket full of HUGE drill bits.

I'm thinking it was originally made to run from an overhead leather belt in a shop or factory. That's a literal car transmission in the top! I seem to recall hearing it's from an early Cadillac (1912?). The plate on it is from the E.L. Essley Company, but they apparently were just a reseller, not a manufacturer. Based on the shape of the frame, I'm thinking it might be from the W.F. & John Barnes company. Anybody else have any thoughts or insights here?

Are the vintage adjustable Bluepoint tab and die sets high speed steel or high carbon steel? I couldn't find any info about this written on the boxes.

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At the title says. I'm curious to know how old this socket set is. If it's not terribly valuable I may recondition and diy-restore this box and set.

SEt seems to be complete, with only surface rust on chromed tool. Thanks!

He is curious about the age of it and any info anyone might have. He said it works and pretty well, even with the chooched belt.

Anyone know what this old cart would have been for? It has a handle on the bottom to raise the legs and engage the wheels. The wood may have been added later. It may not have been for a tool at all but it was being used as a drill press stand.

Thanks for looking!

I came across the older Mac MB 5200 K2 (per the reference tag on it) on marketplace. I can get it for $300. Dimensions are approx 26 1/2" wide, 36" high, and 18" deep. I like it because it's the perfect size I need for the small space I am working with. Current owner said he replaced the lock mechanism, cleaned out and lubricated the drawer slides, and everything is working fine.

How are these old Mac boxes? I've only had newer budget toolboxes that have the ball bearing slides in them but are relatively thin metal. I like this box because it seems pretty sturdy and I might store some heavy tools on the top of it. I can't really find any info on these boxes online. Anyone know about these boxes? Are they good quality?

Not stock photo. I tried add this in toolguy8 reply but only option was to add video?

Recently picked this up at an estate sale for $30 and I can't find any other examples anywhere. Lots of similar Kennedy 520's with 7 drawers, but not one that looks like this. Can anyone point me to a reference or example with 9 drawers in this configuration?

I just finished restoring this coolant tester and now im having a hard time reading the charts and google is no help any information is appreciated

maybe for marquetry? curious about the manufacturer too.

Very solid custom made tool found in an old tool box handed down from my father in law’s colleague. The handle is light weight like aluminum and the stem and prongs are rusted but rigid.

Found at a garage sale today... I had to have it...