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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lptools on January 19, 2019, 09:06:43 AM

Title: Craigslist Ad
Post by: lptools on January 19, 2019, 09:06:43 AM
Hello, I also found this on Craigslist. I have bought and sold a few of these, usually full of tools, and usually pretty beat up. This one is brand new, with front panel,  key, & dividers, never seen a tool, no rust!!!! This is a keeper, had to have a place to store my Machinist Made Hammer!!! Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: Papaw on January 19, 2019, 10:04:50 AM
Very nice box !
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: coolford on January 19, 2019, 01:06:35 PM
Interesting that you just put this on, at the auction on New Year's Day I bought one that looks just like that one but dirty etc. etc.  It weighted about 70 pounds, full of stuff, a lot of junk, but some good stuff.  I would include a picture, but it all over the shop in pieces and I'm in the process of restoring it.  All there, drawers all work fine, front section pulls up and latches are good, only thing missing is the key, will look near new when I'm finished.  Oh yes, paid $7.50 for it. 
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: lptools on January 19, 2019, 04:49:21 PM
Hello, Coolford. Nice way to start the New Year!! Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: papadan on January 19, 2019, 09:39:04 PM
I got an empty box exactly like that one with keys at auction for $5. I'll get a pic tomorrow.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: EVILDR235 on January 19, 2019, 10:09:16 PM
You should go buy some lottery tickets.

EvilDr235
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: Yadda on January 20, 2019, 10:28:51 AM
We appear to have several deserving candidates for "You suck" awards. Great way to start the new year.  We should await the judges' decision.  :grin:
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: coolford on January 20, 2019, 02:48:49 PM
Among the various tools mine had a Nash key and a Studebaker truck data plate. :grin:
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: p_toad on January 20, 2019, 05:10:29 PM
That is definitely sweet.   :embarrassed: 

I have seen the Kennedy boxes also marked Craftsman; so apparently they made a line for Sears at some point.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: lptools on January 20, 2019, 06:07:01 PM
Hello, Peter. Thanks!! I have seen other manufacturer's boxes in that brown pebble finish, never gave it a thought that they may have been made by Kennedy. Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: lptools on January 20, 2019, 06:11:30 PM
Hello, Yadda. I may have to bow out on the "you suck" award regarding the Kennedy box. I aid $100.00 for the box, lowest retail, or wholesale I could  find for the same box was $285.00, plus tax, plus shipping. There may be a lower price out there, but I had to move quickly to buy this one. Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: Yadda on January 20, 2019, 09:47:27 PM
Hello, Yadda. I may have to bow out on the "you suck" award regarding the Kennedy box. I aid $100.00 for the box, lowest retail, or wholesale I could  find for the same box was $285.00, plus tax, plus shipping. There may be a lower price out there, but I had to move quickly to buy this one. Regards, Lou

Your recusal is noted Lou. Still a great buy, but probably not suck worthy.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: papadan on January 20, 2019, 11:30:49 PM
OK, here is pics of my box. Don't pay any attention to my junk in it. And this one is a Waterloo brand, but just like the Kennedy boxes. Drawer pulls are black instead of brown.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: Shearro on January 22, 2019, 09:32:53 AM
Are Waterloo boxes comparable with the Kennedy boxes when it comes to the manufacturing quality too btw?
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: coolford on January 22, 2019, 11:20:30 AM
While cleaning my box I found the Kennedy name on the lock.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: lptools on January 22, 2019, 02:11:15 PM
Hello, Shearro. Welcome to Tool Talk. I know that the Kennedy boxes are Made right here in the U.S.A. Not sure where the Waterloo boxes are made, but I doubt they are made in U.S.A. Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: gibsontool on January 22, 2019, 02:37:24 PM
I agree with Lou in regards to where Waterloo box's are made. I have a top and bottom Waterloo tool box that I bought in 2002 or 2003 and I think the quality is not all that good.I moved it a couple of times and the drawer slides have given me quite a bit of trouble. I'm still using it so it's not bad enough to throw out but I will not buy that brand again. It smells like China to me.
Title: Re: Craigslist Ad
Post by: papadan on January 22, 2019, 03:03:08 PM
Are Waterloo boxes comparable with the Kennedy boxes when it comes to the manufacturing quality too btw?
Hello and Welcome Shearro, Waterloo used to be made here, but I think they went Chinese like most companies. With my experience, the Kennedy boxes are a little heavier than this Waterloo, but for the price, I good.