Think I may have an addiction

[gambit814]

I don't think you're an addict. At one time we had well over a dozen. Most were purchased back in the 70's and 80's and refinished for jewelry boxes for relatives. At that time there were dozens available at antique stores. Most sold for around $25.00 We still have 6 around the house used in various capacities. Some are in the shop full of assorted tools while others are on shelves as decorations. A couple have sentimental value. One was from my wife's grandfather and the other belonged to her father.

My union chest is like that. It was my great uncles and I believe he got it from my Great Great grandfather

 

[Janderso]

Compare the quality of those tool chests vs. what we are offered today.
Granted, there are still some good quality boxes, Snap-on, Mack, Marco, but those old Kennedy’s were something special.
I was given one by a Gentleman’s group

 

[gambit814]

Compare the quality of those tool chests vs. what we are offered today.
Granted, there are still some good quality boxes, Snap-on, Mack, Marco, but those old Kennedy’s were something special.
I was given one by a Gentleman’s group

I know what you mean. A week or so ago I ended up getting a kennedy top and bottom off of facebook. The lid on the top box is gone so I think I'm gonna put a board in there and use it as a really big riser.

 

[pstemari]

New Kennedys are still made in Van Wert and are quite nice, ditto² for Gerstner chests made in Dayton.

Gerstner has a pretty active forum on their site for chest collectors: https://www.gerstnerforum.com/


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