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Offline B17E1943

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Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« on: February 17, 2012, 10:06:06 PM »
Great forum you have here!

I thought I'd introduce myself, finally. I'm fairly new to tool collecting; really gotten serious about it in the last year or so. I worked at a couple Central California auto dealers for 5 years in the mid to late 80s, which is when I started my modest Snap-on collection.

A couple years ago, I found a bunch of old wrenches for cheap at a thrift store, so I did some research online and found it interesting. I love history, so researching these tools is fun for me. I didn't really do much for another year, until last April when I bought an early 50s Craftsman top and bottom roller box at a yard sale for $50. It is full of Plvmb, Craftsman, Snap-on and several other brands of vintage tools - a heck of a sweet deal. It was at that point that the hook was set. I guess there's no going back now.

Anyway, I hope I can contribute something useful to your forum at some point. 

Thanks!

Dave
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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 10:43:07 PM »
Welcome, Dave (from South Arkansas)!  I'm new here myself.  I'm certain you'll find it as addictive as I have.  Lots of good folks here just ready to help.
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Offline Neals

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 02:29:00 AM »
Hi and Welcome from Alberta.
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Offline fliffy42

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 06:43:57 AM »
Welcome from New England! Glad to have ya!
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Offline Nolatoolguy

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2012, 07:54:43 AM »
Welcome from the windy city.

Your top an botom boxes sound cool. We at tooltalk love pictures.
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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2012, 08:35:18 AM »
Welcome from British Columbia.Your tool boxs sound like a once in a lifetime find,congadulations
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Offline johnsironsanctuary

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2012, 10:34:32 AM »
Welcome from Cedarburg WI. Old Craftsman toolboxes are GREAT!

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Offline Dakota Woodworker

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2012, 07:38:19 PM »
Welcome from North Dakota. I'm new to this board myself.
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Offline B17E1943

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2012, 11:46:41 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. As suggested, here's a pic of the Craftsman boxes that started me on the road to bankruptcy and homelessness. ;)

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2012, 07:41:58 AM »
Howdy ad Welcome from Phoenix....
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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2012, 10:45:20 AM »
welcome from nys  . the boxes are realy nice. are you going to refinish them ? if you are we need step by step pictures if you do not we will not accept pictures of the finished project.
JUST KIDDING OF COURSE  bob w.
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Offline B17E1943

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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2012, 04:02:16 PM »
Quote from: amertrac on February 19, 2012, 10:45:20 AM
welcome from nys  . the boxes are realy nice. are you going to refinish them ? if you are we need step by step pictures if you do not we will not accept pictures of the finished project.
JUST KIDDING OF COURSE  bob w.

Thanks! I don't know if I will restore them or not - if I do, it will be later. I cleaned them up as best I could after I took photos; they don't look too bad. I like the idea of original patina, but I also like nicely restored old stuff, too. Maybe when I've done a couple of smaller toolboxes, I'll have the confidence to tackle something bigger.
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Re: Hello from far Northern Kommifornia
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 07:42:05 PM »
Welcome from Gun Barrel City, Texas,,,where we shoot straight with you,,,
A great forum and you will enjoy it.
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