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Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - deeno - 12-08-2015
A little off topic but its made out of wood. I have bought a tool chest from a garage sale and its needing some parts to get it back to shape. It is missing the upper push pin and the bottom pin at the side of the lid. I have attached a picture with red arrows to better explain what I am talking about. I was hoping you folks could help point me to a site where I can purchase these parts. Thanks!
Re: Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - MarkSingleton - 12-08-2015
Brass rod perhaps? Do you know anything about the manufacturer?
Does not look like a Gerstner.
Re: Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - Ray Newman - 12-08-2015
As the above post stated, definitely does not look a Gerstner tool chest.
Gerstner sells replacement hardware, which might fit-- Part #107, 3" plunger pin:
http://gerstnerusa.com/replacement-hardware/part-1037-3inch-plunger-pin
Rockler also has a spring loaded tool box locking pin,Item #: 79236:
http://www.rockler.com/tool-box-lock
PDF tech sheet for Rockler part:
http://go.rockler.com/tech/79236.pdf
Re: Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - Boatman53 - 12-08-2015
This site might help.
http://machinistchest.com/site2/
Jim
Re: Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - oakey - 12-09-2015
deeno
as stated that is a machinist tool chest try that in your internet parts search
I have bought some tool chest parts from the web sight that boatman linked to seems like a good place to get tool chest parts to restore or build
make sure you post finished pic's after you get it restored I like those old wooden tool chests
Re: Help with restoring a mechanics tool chest - deeno - 12-09-2015
Thanks for the tips everyone. Now I know what the lid tip looks like and feel like I might be able to make one.