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My grandfather was a machinist for Ford Motor Co. sometime in the late 1920's, he left them and went to work for Union Tool Co. The tool box was not in great shape when it was given to me. I did some restoral and I'm having the lock on the front repaired.
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Very cool. One of the prettiest tool boxes I've ever seen. lol
Tikiray, Thanks for the comment.
Thanks officialfuel
A nice keepsake of your grandfathers. Love those wooden tool boxes!
FRSGUMP, Thanks for the information, very interesting site.
He is mass-posting that link on the pages of everyone who has trunks posted.
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My father-in-law was a tool and die maker for Lufin Rule in Saginaw Michigan for over 35 years.We have 3 of his boxes along with many Lufkin rulers.I have one metal rule that he made for Joann to use in doing her homework.To the best of my knowledge it is the only one ever made.Thanks for sharing with us and for the walk down memory lane.
Thanks MichinistChest and Lee Sayer
I have on like this I bought it from a radio collector that passed away I paid 6o with all the tools and hammers.It has saved me a few times on repairs
Thanks blair and Toyman for your comment.
Thanks Bogie262
have to say this thing is cool would love to have it my self very nice
oh is there any more tools in the other draws
stonefan1, yes there are more tools along with a work apron, mechinist manual, rulers, and a pack of Chesterfields.
Thank you bossy