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Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Got my first cantilever
« on: September 04, 2019, 06:34:58 PM »
Got this from ebay. I was a little concerned because it had some bending, but i got it straight lickidy split. $50 shipped
















Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Re: Got my first cantilever
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2019, 07:04:52 PM »
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Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2019, 07:08:22 PM »
Yeah, now i dont know what to do with it. I guess ill have to buy some really nice vintage usa tools to fill it.


The wife oughta love that. Lol

Offline Davethorik

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2019, 07:30:38 PM »
I have one like that but newer. It is painted red. Great heavy duty box, although it's gotta weigh 15 lbs empty which is probably the only downside.

Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2019, 07:57:05 PM »
I bet it would be easy to hit close to 100 lbs full of tools.

Offline slip knot

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2019, 09:17:04 PM »
I tried mine with tools and quickly changed that plan. Way too heavy to carry around. I keep my tractor tune up parts in it. the compartments work really well to organize smaller items and big stuff goes in the bottom.

That's a really nice one too.

Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2019, 10:02:44 PM »
Sweet looking box. I have an older not as good looking one myself. Those will hold a ton of stuff. They are about too much for portable use, but just too damned nice to not fill with stuff and keep in the shop to enjoy. At least that is how I justify keeping mine. 
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!

Offline oldnslo

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2019, 08:23:19 AM »
Those boxes are prime targets for storing your electrical repair gizmos. Load it up with your soldering irons, shrink tubing, crimp connectors, spare DVOM, wire stripper, wire loom sheathing and you are set to drag that out to the repair project with no return trips to the garage needed.

I have a second version holding the pop rivet collection/wire ties and an assortment of hose clamps.

Your mileage may vary.

<edit> I guess I was missing the key word "lightweight" in describing the box contents. But I guess you knew that already.  ;)
« Last Edit: September 07, 2019, 12:47:18 PM by oldnslo »

Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2019, 10:10:47 AM »
^+1^ on what OnS said. I bought a long Kennedy cantilever box and thought it was perfect for plumbing tools and supplies. I about pulled my arm out after picking it up once it was loaded.

Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Re: Got my first cantilever
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2019, 05:16:08 PM »
Filled it today. 85 lbs.  Not exactly light, but it is neat!