The *other* Ohio-made 520's

nuhobby · Post by **nuhobby** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:48 am

I just got an old used 520 for less than $50 !! Ohio-made, with excellent parts availability to this day!

Kennedy 520, that is...

http://www.alltimetools.com/p-651-kenne ... chest.aspx

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:05 am

I have used and abused mine for many years (over 20) and it still serves me well. I should really use it with more respect for what it is; a precision made tool box.

ss50th · Post by **ss50th** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:06 am

[quote="dusty"]I have used and abused mine for many years (over 20) and it still serves me well. I should really use it with more respect for what it is]

I've had an 8 drawer 26" model 526 that I bought and have used since 1978. Major good quality.

If you want to know how good of shape you're in try and pick it up when it's full.

ss50th · Post by **ss50th** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:38 am

nuhobby wrote:I just got an old used 520 for less than $50 !! Ohio-made, with excellent parts availability to this day!

Kennedy 520, that is...

http://www.alltimetools.com/p-651-kenne ... chest.aspx

Just checked out the local Craig's list. You didn't only "get it". Sounds like you "stole it".

MikeG · Post by **MikeG** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:56 pm

I have a 520 too. Mine was my grandfather's from the 1930's. I replaced the felt lining in the drawers as it had been in my parents' basement for too long. Good solid box. I think you will get good use from yours.

nuhobby · Post by **nuhobby** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:08 pm

While cleaning up the old tool-box, I looked for similar ones on the web; I think my price was good but not a total steal compared to similar-condition ones. Anyway.... couldn't help but see this hand-made BEAUTY:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0839793439

P.S. I hope he allowed for seasonal wood dimension changes.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:48 am

nuhobby wrote:I just got an old used 520 for less than $50 !! Ohio-made, with excellent parts availability to this day!

Kennedy 520, that is...

http://www.alltimetools.com/p-651-kennedy-20-7-drawer-apprentice-machinist-tool-chest.aspx

And still made in the USA! IMHO Kennedy makes the best darn tool boxes in the world. I have several.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:00 am

Hi Tim,

Nice to see you stopped in! And still spouting the Made in the USA flag!

I too have several of these boxes, that is where I keep my "good stuff".

Ed

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:41 am

a1gutterman wrote:And still made in the USA! IMHO Kennedy makes the best darn tool boxes in the world. I have several.

Yes Tim we been concerned by your absence.

Obviously no mental problems have altered your mind!;)

Come back soon!!!!

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