Popular Mechanics published a plan in 1925 for a similar style toolbox and they called for "3 ply birch panel veneer," 3/8" thick. Delta also published a plan for a similar toolbox but I can't remember the year but I believe it was 30s-40's. I love these old style tool boxes. Thanks for the video.
rob maloney you don't have to be 75-90 years old. You could of read about them last year. You remember parts of the bible don't you? Does that make you thousands of years old?
My grandfather had a box like the first that was his fishing box. He was a machinist and a mechanic in World War1 born 1887. I have all his machinist tools he had in another box.
Plywood would have been used building John Kennedys PT. Boat... Navy needed hundreds of them... probably why his box was made of plywood... a new building product that he used a lot. The square would be against the back wall, with the draws against it. The drawers may have scratches on the back that will show that.
If that green box was 16 inches tall on the inside, a framing or rafter square would fit behind the till and drawer, and be accessible by opening the top only. My dad was also a carpenter and born in 1909.
I would put the date for the first box at the late '30s to '41 before the war. I reason this based off of all the metal in it. Not so much the nails, but the hinges and that metal handle. During the war, where metal was scarce, I would imagine some sort of leather or rope handle to save money. Anyways, just my two cents. Great video by the way!
I love these old boxes. You're father's story with them and Hee Haw makes them even better! Thanks daddy.
Popular Mechanics published a plan in 1925 for a similar style toolbox and they called for "3 ply birch panel veneer," 3/8" thick. Delta also published a plan for a similar toolbox but I can't remember the year but I believe it was 30s-40's. I love these old style tool boxes. Thanks for the video.
thx for watching...
Rick----------Nobody on my block remembered reference publications 75-90 years old!
rob maloney you don't have to be 75-90 years old. You could of read about them last year. You remember parts of the bible don't you? Does that make you thousands of years old?
great story, thanks for sharing. really enjoyed it.
Great boxes. I think they made WW2 PT boats and landing craft from plywood. Just found your channel thanks for the videos they are great
My grandfather had a box like the first that was his fishing box. He was a machinist and a mechanic in World War1 born 1887. I have all his machinist tools he had in another box.
Plywood would have been used building John Kennedys PT. Boat... Navy needed hundreds of them... probably why his box was made of plywood... a new building product that he used a lot. The square would be against the back wall, with the draws against it. The drawers may have scratches on the back that will show that.
Great video, cool tool chest
If that green box was 16 inches tall on the inside, a framing or rafter square would fit behind the till and drawer, and be accessible by opening the top only. My dad was also a carpenter and born in 1909.
Nice. Thank you for sharing.
I would put the date for the first box at the late '30s to '41 before the war. I reason this based off of all the metal in it. Not so much the nails, but the hinges and that metal handle. During the war, where metal was scarce, I would imagine some sort of leather or rope handle to save money. Anyways, just my two cents. Great video by the way!
bet they could have made a square and or angle finder pretty easy at on the job site...
Hey bro, me puts my squares infront of or behind the drawers eh... Ü
Nice interesting video. Suggest you take care to frame the video so you don't cut off your head.