Thanks! It looks very much like one my father had back in the 1970's so I felt it needed to be brought back.

Thanks! Now I need to add a matching middle box.

Thank you! So happy to hear that your granddaughters loved the books, too. If you got them from Amazon please leave a review. It's the only way they get noticed. :) My brother's channel is @whattherust and he does "Will It Run" videos for old cars and trucks. He's been at it for quite a few years. Coincidentally, my next video is actually an old drill which he sent me to restore.

Yes. It's kind of murky. Three prong became code on new construction in 1947 but that didn't mean it was implemented immediately. Three-prong was required for kitchens and laundry and basements first in 1959. Retrofitting became common in the 1960's but even then it wasn't until the 1970's that the two prong outlets really disappeared. My parent's house was built in 1964 and had three prong outlets. A commercial garage or manufacturing plant likely had grounded outlets in the 1950's. I would bet this was not originally a homeowner tool.

Thanks! That sounds like a great idea. I had tinted bedliner in my 1976 Silverado and that stuff was tough as nails. I'll need to look into what colors it comes in now. I could just do black.

Thanks! There were some gems in this set for sure.

Thanks! It's the color that really makes it.

That's a great idea! I could still paint over it if I really wanted too. Thanks!

Thanks! I figured I'd never be able to replace that meter which is why I put so much time into restoring it. It looks like replacements are available. Great info.

Thanks! When I saw this rusting away under a bench at an estate sale I figured it deserved a chance.

We used one similar to these when I was a kid in the 1970's without any problems. The transformers are getting on in years but hey, if they're still good, let them work.

Thanks! This one had a variety of interesting challenges, like how to get the gauge cleaned up. The paint color is what really made this one a success though.

You know, that would make a lot of sense! After reading your question I had to go back and check it but no. It's only a 6v or 12v selector. There is no middle position.

Thanks! The teal paint really makes it cool. I'm just north west of Tampa inland. Zephyrhills is not far from me. Only 30 minutes. I don't think they had much damage but there was enough rain to flood lower areas and enough wind to down trees so it will depend on each home.

I would think looking at the old paper in the transformers, that these have a shelf life. I was surprised this one put out enough power.

It's a two prong cord so it would work either way but if you trace the wire back it goes to the hot (smaller) of the two prongs.

Great tip! Thanks.

Thanks! It always struck me as odd that most battery chargers lack a simple power strip.

Thanks! That's what I was thinking. I beautiful retro color.

Thank you. The hurricane was not too bad. I'm on a hill so flooding isn't an issue. The wind took a lot of branches down but nothing major for me. Flea Biscuit and the characters in the book are all pets which i had 25 years ago. Sadly, they are all passed. I wrote the books to keep their memories alive.

Yes. She is the neighbor's cat but ever since I moved in 5 years ago she's been spending most of her time on my front porch.

@@floridarusticrepairs I have a neighbors cat like that too, she has a home on the next street over but, she can see if I am outside and comes running.

@@michaelsurratt9593 Some cats choose their owners. sounds like your neighbor's cat chose you. :)

He is my boy. My wife tells me how upset he gets when I work late because he won't go to bed until I'm there. He's a great cat.

I think it's because the other two tool box sets were in better shape and not nearly as heavy. Also, pricing this mismatched set at $175 was high for an estate sale. That being said, for $50 I wasn't going to say no. :)

Thanks for the info!

Sorry to hear that. Two things to remember: They will only work when the truck is in gear and in the daylight. Even under a carport mine would not come on. Other than that, check your lighting relay and check the fuse again. If you've got a short, the fuse will blow immediately.

Thanks for the info! I've been gathering some Williams pieces to hopefully build a set. Now I know where Vulcan comes from.

@@floridarusticrepairs great tools started in 1882 J H Williams is on Vulcan St in Buffalo NY were the name comes from😊

Thanks! I'm thinking of matching the lower box with my upper SK and making a set. Maybe even go green...paint, I mean.

I would go green because I think it would look really good on it

Also at a estate sale I bought a snap on tool box full of tools for 25$ with craftsmen top box

@@Jcdrums6781 Wow! That's an awesome deal! you never know what you'll find out there.

@@Jcdrums6781 Thanks for the input. I want to see how it'll look.

Yes. Something I haven't got but maybe someday I'll come across one. One thing I like about restoring these boxes with Hammered Paint though is that it seals over rust and doesn't require primer. It makes restoring a rusted box like this mostly a matter of sanding and painting as opposed to trying to strip it to bare metal. Several of these that I've done had actual rot holes in the chassis. I guess when you consider that they're 50+ years old it's understandable.

Thanks for the tip! I've used Mystery Oil but never brake fluid. Interesting.

@@floridarusticrepairs Back in the early 80s I had the rear brake drums on a 74 Duster that would not release from the hubs because of rust. A neighbor told me that if I put some brake fluid on the hub around the joint that the brake fluid would loosen the rust and let it be removed, and it worked.

@@jonpeters2700 Thanks for the tip. I spent 38 years in MA dealing with rusty cars. I even had aluminum brake drums stuck on a 1961 Buick. I wish I had known that trick.

You weren't supposed to read that! 🤣

Thank you! I hope they enjoy the books! All of the characters in the books were real pets that I had. I had finished the battery charger before I even unloaded the Suburban so that video is coming up next. One my workshop is officially finished I'll be getting to all of the other tool rebuilds. I'm thinking of doing the B&D polisher first. I've never done one of those.

My friend Tyron does a lot of projects with me. If I don't keep it, I'll donate it to his shop since he's close by. I'll check out the New Yankee Workshop. As a former Massachusetts yankee myself I bet I'll enjoy it.

@@floridarusticrepairs The host Norm Abram used the Porter-Cable plate joiner on nearly every project.

I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for letting me know.

Good point. That screw sure gave me a lot of trouble.

That's interesting! I often use Marvel Mystery Oil to un-sieze ratchets. Very similar. thanks for the info!

It's still a tool box so I wouldn't say that I ruined it but I understand some people are purists.

Hi Mark, I guess part of my success is that i live in somewhat rural FL so there's a lot of older tools here and FL is also where people are retiring/dying/downsizing more. i look on Marketplace and Craigslist twice a day. We also have two excellent flea markets nearby. For estate sales go to estatesales.net and enter in your zip code. Sometimes you get lucky at those. If you happen to be in Florida, I've got a few older tool boxes around I'm willing to part with.

Auto swap meets are a good place. NC has lots of them, and there is a big one coming up soon in Moultrie, GA.

Hey Mark - I have learned to appreciate many listings types that I used to be annoyed by. -My recent favorite - The bad lazy blurry photo listings and stuff like that… these people likely are not getting allot of inquiries thus available to you & they likely take less than retail cause its a low effort/ no pride in it / just want gone thing. -The way way way over priced listing. This sometimes is a unreasonable seller… BUT sometimes is just a very uninformed seller or just marked high to negotiate. You never really know… but again.. their not getting much action due to crazy price. You can often just reach out to them anyways and be like - hey thats a cool box - my hobby is collecting them and fixing em up (or whatever). I generally pay x for something like that one and describe that one with its good and bad - would that work for you? Just make it lower and bump it to what you would pay if they say no. Don’t be embarrassed to ask. Way overpriced listings are coin flip in my experience which are not bad odds. -The above two together is an absolute waste of time as expected THEN the biggest haul ever the next. -Search for estate in vehicle listings and sometimes there is a car listed and it says ‘part of an estate’. Just ping em - nice car an you noticed its part of an estate. Mention that you live nearby and your looking for x - maybe with photo of types of toolboxes/tools your looking for in your hobby. Wish em a nice day and best luck selling the car. -FB Marketplace is a stinker for searching and seeing most recent listings. Watch some yt videos on hacking marketplace searches. I have learned to not trust sorting closest and recent etc. The date listed filter of last 24 hr s is best to see everything and just scroll through search results occasionally. -Definitely setup FB marketplace search alerts.

@@patricksquires77 I agree that Facebook search is a waste of time. Another thing about facebook is that if you see an ad and then five minutes later want to find it again, good luck. Unless you've saved it as a favorite it's nearly impossible to find. Another lousy "feature" is if you are in a category like vehicles and you enter a vehicle name, half of what it gives you isn't even vehicle related. Your description of the burry photo ads is great. There's been an add for a toolbox with tools listed near me for months and it's got a blurry video that is supposed to show what's in the draws but somehow doesn't because the camera moves too fast and isn't aimed well. I've never heard of "Search alerts". Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the info. I've tried that but have not had much luck with it. I guess I'll try it again. Removing these drawers is a skill for sure.

Thanks! That seems to be the most popular choice. Now to figure out what color. Hammered is a lot easier to work with but doesn't come in red.

Thanks for the info! I'll check it.

Interesting. I thought it was for motorcycles but next oil change I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

Yes. You just have to be willing to risk the drive. I've been to some duds but when you find one like this it's well worth it.

That's a great idea! When i restore the box I'll need to take the drawers out so I should be able to see it. Thanks!

Could be. I kept it on the odd chance i figure it out and have a need for it. Thanks!

Thanks! Did Mac make their own boxes or were those re-badged MBC? It looks a lot like the older MBC tool boxes I've come across. I've never seen a Mac box. Sounds like you had quite a haul at that sale. It's tough to beat the crowds around here but every now and then I get lucky.

lol! You're not wrong in a lot of cases. I've been thinking though that this is a limited window because soon it will all be Pittsburg, Kobalt and Chinese junk. The old USA tools will become more and more rare as the geezers die off. I do spread most of this back out to people who can use it at least.

You've got sharper eyes than me. I'll file it with my other Craftsman set pieces. Thanks!

@floridarusticrepairs No problem, I'm glad to help you find another Craftsman tool to add to your collection!