All Kennedys are now onsite !

[mmcmdl]

Bought my ex-coworker's tools from his widow a while back and finally have the Kennedy boxes moved in . These were all filled and had to be emptied , hauled up basement steps , lifted into my much lifted truck , hauled home , moved in and reinstalled drawers . Long couple days of work .

 

[Dabbler]

I'm sure that was a LOT of work!
Nice boxes!! Let's see what's left after you build your daughter's tower!

 

[mmcmdl]

I'm sure that was a LOT of work!
Nice boxes!! Let's see what's left after you build your daughter's tower!

Only the big roll around and my Kennedy mechanics box that isn't shown . Or , she can have my 42" Vidmar . Or , we can get rid of everything and I can get a real life !

 

[ChazzC]

Bought my ex-coworker's tools from his widow a while back and finally have the Kennedy boxes moved in . These were all filled and had to be emptied , hauled up basement steps , lifted into my much lifted truck , hauled home , moved in and reinstalled drawers . Long couple days of work .

I was really excited until I re-read the title of the post: I guess they’re not “On Sale” (that’s what I get for reading New Posts list on my phone without glasses).

Reminds me of my first visit to Johannesburg: I asked my host why they had big signs saying where the bathrooms were - “TO LET,” and my mind filled in the missing letter.

 

[mmcmdl]

They will be for sale tomorrow !

 

[Dabbler]

Well, of course I'm in for a stack!

 

[Mcgyver]

The things we do for love.

 

[Susquatch]

Well, of course I'm in for a stack!

How do you know that when he hasn't even said what he wants for them........ LOL!

 

[ChazzC]

How do you know that when he hasn't even said what he wants for them........ LOL!

Wait, you look at the price before you buy??

 

[140mower]

Wait, you look at the price before you buy??

Exactly....... You can't put a price on love.....

 

[Susquatch]

Wait, you look at the price before you buy??

It's an all new process suggested by my 4 children after they discussed it with their mother.

Apparently it's a compound savings associated with their inheritance values and both legal and material costs associated with terms of spousal severance.

They made a very compelling argument.

 

[Dabbler]

You have to be careful or you'll get voted out at the next shareholder's meeting!

 

[Johnwa]

Ok, I have to ask. Where does Kennedy rank amongst boxes?

 

[Tom Kitta]

I think I saw the one on wheels for sale in Calgary area.

 

[ChazzC]

Ok, I have to ask. Where does Kennedy rank amongst boxes?

It depends on what you are looking for. Amongst the metal alternatives, if you need a lot of shallow drawers for small items, Kennedy will have them; if you need deep drawers for weighty items, you would be better off getting a chest that has ball bearing slides (traditional Kennedy boxes/chests/cabinets have metal-to-metal slides, much like many Craftsman boxes). The Kennedy Maintenance Pro™ line have ball bearing slides; Dave can confirm if the blue one he has is a Maintenance Pro™.

Kennedy:

Craftsman:

Kobalt:

As you can see, I have multiple of each style and use them for the different types of storage options they offer.

If you have a lot of dollars/Loonies and want to go for wood, Gerstner is considered by many to be the best; however, the smaller boxes & chests have wood-to-wood slides (Pro-Series Roller Cabinets have ball bearing slides):

 

[Dabbler]

Where does Kennedy rank amongst boxes?

@Johnwa Kennedy tool boxes are considered very well made - but they aren't for heavy loads in drawers. For heavy loads one should avoid all of the Kennedy boxes. Their mechanics' boxes aren't as robust as a Lista, but they are well made, perhaps a smidge below a Snap on.

The brown crinkle boxes are for dentists tools, watchmakers and metrology. The rolling boxes are heavier built, but not as heavy as a Snap On.

 

[Johnwa]

@ChazzC @Dabbler Thanks for the info. Now I have a better idea of what to look for.
i do have a brown/bare metal Kennedy box and yes it is filled with various measuring stuff.

 

[gerritv]

I consider Kennedy part of the mythology of machining. Before I had one I thought, hey, I really need one those. Now that I have one I don't care for it. Thankfully it was only $100 at auction with a load of measuring tools so not a loss.
The roller cabinets might be another story, haven't seen one of those in person.

gerrit

 

[DavidR8]

I consider Kennedy part of the mythology of machining. Before I had one I thought, hey, I really need one those. Now that I have one I don't care for it. Thankfully it was only $100 at auction with a load of measuring tools so not a loss.
The roller cabinets might be another story, haven't seen one of those in person.

gerrit

I had two Kennedy 520 boxes and didn't care for them.
Now if a Vidmar showed up locally I'd be interested in that!

 

[mmcmdl]

In my eyes and trade , Kennedy is junk , although great for machinists . #1 box for them and expensive . That's why I sell them when I run across them . I'm into Vidmars and Listas with my heavy tools . The only Kennedy I'll keep is my mechanics box with the rollers . I'm not a machinist any longer and need quality heavy duty boxes now .