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The *other* Ohio-made 520's
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:48 am
by nuhobby
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
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:05 am
by 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; a precision made tool box.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:06 am
by ss50th
[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.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:38 am
by ss50th
Just checked out the local Craig's list. You didn't only "get it". Sounds like you "stole it".
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:56 pm
by MikeG
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.
Something I saw
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:08 pm
by nuhobby
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.
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:48 am
by a1gutterman
And still made in the USA! IMHO Kennedy makes the best darn tool boxes in the world. I have several.
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:00 am
by reible
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
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:41 am
by JPG
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!!!!
