I just pulled the same tool box out of the dump! With the lower roller box! All it needs is a wash, a little paint and I need to tighten the sliders like this! Thanks for sharing! Just got another good box for my shop for the cost of elbow grease!
I got one of these in an auction lot. I bought it for the Starrett measuring tools it was filled with. The box itself was junk. Bending the tabs is a temporary repair, (they'll just deform again) so I just pulled those panels completely out of the box. In their place, I glued in some plywood panels in the sides and back of the box, and stiffened up the bottom rail underneath the drawers. I'm going to replace the friction sliders with ball bearing drawer slides. I'm about halfway through building up the inside of the box to accept the ball bearing slides, I'll weld in some strips of sheet metal on the inside of the drawers to strengthen them, too. The friction slides would be ok, if the tabs where they mount to the box weren't so flimsy.
Yeah I know what you're saying about bending the tabs. It probably is a temporary fix. I think a lot of it has to do with how much you put in the tray and if you like to try hang open all the time. For what I'm using it for, it seems to be working well. Thanks for watching
This video seems to have help many people. I did it wrong at first and I should have used the hacksaw blade trick to remove the drawers. Thank you for watching.
I know this is an old video but... My hammers are in the drawer I can't open, due to the one above catching on it. Also, you pound in on the catch, which is fixed metal. At least it is on mine. So, then do you have to pry it up again so it works as a catch? It's not something that will depress without damaging it.
Thanks for showing how you could tighten the rails with Channellocks.👍I’m looking on buying a used box and if I run into this problem now I got an idea how to remedy
Slide a small flathead screwdriver into the triangle shaped inlet right before the slot on those slides. Jiggle it a bit, and the drawers slide right out. No need for a hammer and punch.
Good tip with the channellocks to bend the tabs more precisely. The sliders on these boxes are so cheap if you bend them back they always deform. I ended up just using the box for rags and light brushes they are usable if you dont overload them.
The repair seems to have held up pretty well for me. Others have commented that they will probably eventually just bend back to where they were. That's probably true. If you leave your drawers hanging open all the time. Time will tell. Thanks for watching.
I've got to give this repair a whirl when my unheated garage warms up enough this spring. Hard to work on my cheapo Craftsman box when it's -5 degrees Fahrenheit inside. One drawer's apparently off the rail so it doesn't pull out all the way out and interferes with the drawer below it. I take it the hacksaw blade slides between the rail and the tool box wall and over that little lug to slide the drawer all the way off like a ramp? I gave this video a thumbs-up for showing just how the drawers can come out.
Yes I believe sliding the hacksaw blade right where you describe should work well. I'd say it's too cold to take it outside and wash it with CLR and pressure wash it. Thanks for watching and the thumbs up is really appreciated.
I am looking for another lower roller box to match the other one. I will likely have to do some repairs on it as well. Watch tor more toolbox videos coming soon.
@@harleyroadster9502 You can also use a narrow screw driver. Anything slim that will fit between the two catches and let you pry them away from each other.
@@leavingitblank9363 I tried doing that on a drawer that had been apparently pulled open very hard so the bump on the drawer catches the rail because it has a small indentation, prying messed up the rail and I only realized why it wasn't releasing too late
one of my crapsman top boxes looks like that one.. I bought it at sears, drawers were screwed at that time, so it was 30% off. It's still screwed and never gets used. I found out they only sold those for a very short time in the 90's.
That's interesting information about this "crapsman" toolbox. That is why this one is on basement duty. I use it much less then my other toolboxes. Thanks for watching.
Use cycle chain lube for the drawer slides - dirt doesnt stick and it stays in place longer. PTFE specialist sray (from WD40) works well but dont know how long it will stay in place or if dirt will stick yet
I have found that you shouldn't leave the drawers open on these cheap boxes and cabinets. The weight of the tools with the drawers extended tends to cause this damage
5 kg Max is that like 1 pound? That seems about right. Just kidding, I think my dad had over loaded them by way more and then let the drawer hang open.
I learned 30 years ago from my father a zip tie through that thin slot on both sides and the drawer pulls right out do that of my craftsman tool box all the time
I want to try that. The problem is they are so pricey. Well if it ain't broke..... I have another toolbox I want to refurbish this fall. Thanks for watching.
I bought one a few days ago. It came as part of a rolling 2 drawer cart. I agree. It definitely feels cheap but I thought that since it was manufactured by Waterloo, it would be quality. I bought a usa made circa 1981 box also by Craftsman and it is definitely better built than this.
unfortunately, that is not a fix. It's buying a little bit of time. And, it gets worse and worse each time you punch them back. You could buy yourself one drawer opening or 100. All depends on whether you remember when opening to lift a little and keep it centered. It's a shame they used such a weak rail retainer system to what is otherwise a very good set of chests. I'm going to come up with something that either replaces the panel housing the retainers or reinforces them. A piece of 3/16 steel at 3/4" fits perfectly between the bottom of one drawer and the top of the other. That would stop the tabs bending down causing the sag... If I get it done I'll share because if ours are shot, so are thousands of others.
I think you have some really Good ideas on how someone could improve this box. You can buy roller bearing glides and upgrade the the box. But then it becomes a matter of how much do you want to spend? How much time do you want to spend doing it? Maybe it would make a good UA-cam video? The other thing to consider is how often do I use it ? I don't make my living with these tools and I don't have to open the drawers 20 times a day. If I could weld adding reinforcements would be a good idea. I would love to see how it turns out for you. Thanks for watching!
I just pulled the same tool box out of the dump! With the lower roller box! All it needs is a wash, a little paint and I need to tighten the sliders like this! Thanks for sharing! Just got another good box for my shop for the cost of elbow grease!
I got one of these in an auction lot. I bought it for the Starrett measuring tools it was filled with. The box itself was junk. Bending the tabs is a temporary repair, (they'll just deform again) so I just pulled those panels completely out of the box. In their place, I glued in some plywood panels in the sides and back of the box, and stiffened up the bottom rail underneath the drawers. I'm going to replace the friction sliders with ball bearing drawer slides. I'm about halfway through building up the inside of the box to accept the ball bearing slides, I'll weld in some strips of sheet metal on the inside of the drawers to strengthen them, too. The friction slides would be ok, if the tabs where they mount to the box weren't so flimsy.
Yeah I know what you're saying about bending the tabs. It probably is a temporary fix. I think a lot of it has to do with how much you put in the tray and if you like to try hang open all the time. For what I'm using it for, it seems to be working well. Thanks for watching
This was exactly what I needed for my Craftsmen! Hitting it hard in the am! Have a great thanksgiving!!
This video seems to have help many people. I did it wrong at first and I should have used the hacksaw blade trick to remove the drawers. Thank you for watching.
I know this is an old video but... My hammers are in the drawer I can't open, due to the one above catching on it. Also, you pound in on the catch, which is fixed metal. At least it is on mine. So, then do you have to pry it up again so it works as a catch? It's not something that will depress without damaging it.
Thanks for showing how you could tighten the rails with Channellocks.👍I’m looking on buying a used box and if I run into this problem now I got an idea how to remedy
Remember to use a hacksaw blade to remove the drawers.
Thanks for watching. Come back and check out up coming toolbox videos.
I bought craftsman used, from 1990
Shipped to UK from alabama
Much heavier than my new box
I would have riveted in some ball bearing slides and be done with it but nice quick fix on your part.
Slide a small flathead screwdriver into the triangle shaped inlet right before the slot on those slides. Jiggle it a bit, and the drawers slide right out. No need for a hammer and punch.
Punch worked well. Thank you. I could not get the hacksaw blade to work.
That's awesome. It's completely the wrong way to do it, but I'm glad it worked for us
Thank you. Your video HELPED A LOT!!!!!!! 😀Fixed mine.
Glad it helped!
Good tip with the channellocks to bend the tabs more precisely. The sliders on these boxes are so cheap if you bend them back they always deform. I ended up just using the box for rags and light brushes they are usable if you dont overload them.
The repair seems to have held up pretty well for me. Others have commented that they will probably eventually just bend back to where they were. That's probably true. If you leave your drawers hanging open all the time. Time will tell. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Just fixed my POS Craftsman toolbox too. Couldn't get the saw blade in there right so I just bent the tabs like you did.
I love it because I had some trouble with the Miller toolbox doing the saw blade method. Thanks for watching
Thanks , I Just Bought This . I Have The Same Problems . I Concluded The Same Answer. Thanks For Showing Us.
I love it when people tell me I was helpful.
More toolbox videos to come.
Thank for watching
I've got to give this repair a whirl when my unheated garage warms up enough this spring. Hard to work on my cheapo Craftsman box when it's -5 degrees Fahrenheit inside. One drawer's apparently off the rail so it doesn't pull out all the way out and interferes with the drawer below it.
I take it the hacksaw blade slides between the rail and the tool box wall and over that little lug to slide the drawer all the way off like a ramp? I gave this video a thumbs-up for showing just how the drawers can come out.
Yes I believe sliding the hacksaw blade right where you describe should work well. I'd say it's too cold to take it outside and wash it with CLR and pressure wash it.
Thanks for watching and the thumbs up is really appreciated.
txs for sharing...wish you would've shown how to use the hacksaw blade to release the drawer mechanisms, oh well
I am looking for another lower roller box to match the other one. I will likely have to do some repairs on it as well. Watch tor more toolbox videos coming soon.
Thanks for the video, I went looking for a video to figure out how to remove these drawers as well. I’ll figure out how to do it with a hacksaw thanks
@@harleyroadster9502 You can also use a narrow screw driver. Anything slim that will fit between the two catches and let you pry them away from each other.
@@leavingitblank9363 I tried doing that on a drawer that had been apparently pulled open very hard so the bump on the drawer catches the rail because it has a small indentation, prying messed up the rail and I only realized why it wasn't releasing too late
Thanks for the helpful video and the humor 😄
Glad you enjoyed it!
Use garage door track lube for those slides.
Very helpful and saved my 20 yr old roller box
I am glad I could Help. Thank you for watching.
one of my crapsman top boxes looks like that one.. I bought it at sears, drawers were screwed at that time, so it was 30% off. It's still screwed and never gets used. I found out they only sold those for a very short time in the 90's.
That's interesting information about this "crapsman" toolbox. That is why this one is on basement duty. I use it much less then my other toolboxes. Thanks for watching.
I watched some of those other videos and I think they have a different type of latch than you and I do on the drawers.
I hope you were able to get them apart. Thanks for watching
Use cycle chain lube for the drawer slides - dirt doesnt stick and it stays in place longer. PTFE specialist sray (from WD40) works well but dont know how long it will stay in place or if dirt will stick yet
Thanks, I just picked up some chain lube for a bike. Ill give it a try.
Thanks for watching.
Hey you did the "tighten up" just like your theme music suggests!
Yeah I'm still trying to organize my tools. May as well make a video right
I have found that you shouldn't leave the drawers open on these cheap boxes and cabinets. The weight of the tools with the drawers extended tends to
cause this damage
I would agree with that. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the tip.
Makes a lot of sense mine are the same way I got pissed off I almost took a 5 lb Hammer to it but I didn't straighten it out later when I fucool down
I am glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Where can I find the lock bar that goes in front of the drawers?
Good question. I have no idea. I would just get some scrap steel and make my own. Thanks for watching.
Think these toolboxes are made for about 5 kg max spread out weight in the drawers only
5 kg Max is that like 1 pound? That seems about right. Just kidding, I think my dad had over loaded them by way more and then let the drawer hang open.
I learned 30 years ago from my father a zip tie through that thin slot on both sides and the drawer pulls right out do that of my craftsman tool box all the time
Great tip! Thanks for watching.
this helped thank you!
Thank you for watching. I appreciate it and I'm glad I could help
My issue is my son left my drawer open and put to much weight on it and bent the bracket
has anyone REPPLACED these slides with new ball bearing type slides?
I want to try that. The problem is they are so pricey. Well if it ain't broke.....
I have another toolbox I want to refurbish this fall.
Thanks for watching.
you like punches alot
I do. Thank you for watching
Spray some white lithium grease in the slides
Very good idea. As a matter of fact, I just bought a can of spray lithium grease. Thanks for watching
Good stuff.
I'm glad I could talk thanks for watching
That is one of the cheapest boxes they made. I know as I used to have one.
I totally agree but the price was good for me.
I bought one a few days ago. It came as part of a rolling 2 drawer cart. I agree. It definitely feels cheap but I thought that since it was manufactured by Waterloo, it would be quality. I bought a usa made circa 1981 box also by Craftsman and it is definitely better built than this.
unfortunately, that is not a fix. It's buying a little bit of time. And, it gets worse and worse each time you punch them back. You could buy yourself one drawer opening or 100. All depends on whether you remember when opening to lift a little and keep it centered. It's a shame they used such a weak rail retainer system to what is otherwise a very good set of chests. I'm going to come up with something that either replaces the panel housing the retainers or reinforces them. A piece of 3/16 steel at 3/4" fits perfectly between the bottom of one drawer and the top of the other. That would stop the tabs bending down causing the sag... If I get it done I'll share because if ours are shot, so are thousands of others.
I think you have some really Good ideas on how someone could improve this box. You can buy roller bearing glides and upgrade the the box. But then it becomes a matter of how much do you want to spend? How much time do you want to spend doing it? Maybe it would make a good UA-cam video? The other thing to consider is how often do I use it ? I don't make my living with these tools and I don't have to open the drawers 20 times a day. If I could weld adding reinforcements would be a good idea. I would love to see how it turns out for you. Thanks for watching!
Good job, I'ma try that tomorrow
Awesome! I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching. I have another toolbox I'm going to be rebuilding soon. Like and subscribe to catch that one!
@@JamitinThereRepair it worked like a charm!!!