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'The' Guide for 20th Century Wooden Machinist Tool Chests

This site was originally a Google Old Style, launched in Sept. of 2014. It used to be for the Pre-1960 Machinist Tool Chests and Cases. Google Sites had stipulated that it be converted to their New Site format prior to 9/1/2021. On July 18th of 2021 this New Site was published. It has been rearranged by listing all manufacturers chronologically, oldest to newest and, with the addition of 1959 – 1999 H. Gerstner & Sons Inc., it now covers the 20th Century. 

I hope this meets your needs and good luck……toolboxted

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Nov. 11, 2025

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Additions to the Forum

 12/23/25 - I COULD USE PICTURES OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE KEYS

 1/5/2026 – O42 Knockoff mfr. and DoAll 0/3 chest similar features