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Offline eborcim

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International Harvester Toolbox
« on: November 11, 2023, 09:13:49 PM »
Saw this IH toolbox on an auction site recently.


Offline eborcim

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2023, 09:15:40 PM »
More pics

Offline john k

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2023, 10:12:02 PM »
Handy small size box, won't need a fork lift when filled up.  Looks to have been well cared for.  Dull finish says Kennedy mfg. maybe?  Remember these on display in the 70s?

Offline goodfellow

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2023, 11:28:45 AM »
OK -- judging by the drawer handles and the rolling cabinet side handles; anyone want to guess who actually manufactured that set?

I'm guessing Kennedy?

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2023, 01:18:56 PM »
We had an IH buff here awhile ago can't remember his name?
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline Elroy

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2023, 02:14:22 PM »
OK -- judging by the drawer handles........?

I'm guessing Kennedy?

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That wrinkle texture paint says Kennedy as well

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2023, 02:50:20 PM »
Another vote for rebranded Kennedy.  Drawer handles are a dead giveaway.
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Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2023, 09:43:59 PM »
Another vote for Kennedy here. Especially the side handle on the roller. Identical to the one on my small brown wrinkle finish Kennedy roller I bought in 88
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!

Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: International Harvester Toolbox
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2023, 09:48:46 PM »
Handy small size box, won't need a fork lift when filled up.  Looks to have been well cared for.  Dull finish says Kennedy mfg. maybe?  Remember these on display in the 70s?

You might be surprised at how much heavy tooling a small box like that can easily handle. I have extra lathe chucks, milling attachment etc. in my box of that size.
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!