I have some experience selling equipment to Snap-On for their toolboxes (and to Beach).

The REAL difference (aside from paint and finish quality) between the upper class and the working class is the drawer slides. A Snap-On drawer, even fully loaded, will open with one or two fingers pulling from either side of the drawer.

A cheap box needs two hands and a balanced pull. I got my toolboxes at cost, but I ever bought a Snap-On, I live with the first world problem of using one string hand (in the middle) or two hands to open the drawers.

I do have an estate/yard sale strategy. I head straight for the garage as soon as I walk in. There always seems to be a "Man's Corner" of stuff. Old tools, cameras, books, etc. Also at an estate sale there'a always a spare bedroom that can have some good stuff in it. And look behind the house/garage for the stash of old stuff that no one knew about. If I see something that I can use tomorrow I'll make an offer on it.

I think you misinterpreted my post. I'm not calling your inquiry silly, I'm calling the top end toolbox industry silly. I'm shocked there is such a market for them still, that's all.

I appreciate the finer things in life just as much as the next guy but there is so little bang for the buck here.

I did. Thank you for the clarification. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...s/beerchug.gif

Years ago after having my tools in various portable boxes (and cabinet drawers and cardboard boxes), I broke down and bought stainless steel bottom and top units at Costco. They are HEAVY. Empty, they certainly weight at least 300 lbs. As mentioned above, drawers slide easily with one finger anywhere on the drawer handle. I'm pretty happy.

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Not a very good picture, but I am very happy. For well under $1K.

Black and Decker Workmate 79-001 Type 8
 

Scored this the other day from Craigslist for only $30. This model was discontinued Oct. 1, 1981 according to Black and Decker's parts list which I found online.

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Workmates were pretty much the originator of that style of portable work bench . I have the blue one which was the heaviest duty model they made if I remember correctly . They work great , only complaint I have is it's quite heavy . But that's why it is strong . Nice score there !

That looks just like the one I have. And I know I did not get it back before 81. More like 91. Maybe there is some small model change that I can't see, but I have one just like it. Maybe mine is black. I would have to go to the storage building to be sure. As I remember I have orange handles. Maybe that is the model difference.

Anyway, it is handy and does fold up to be pretty small.

I have my grandfather's workmate from the early 80'. Love it. Super handy to have around and it is indeed heavy!

Another Workmater here. Tis a handy item.

After purchasing the Workmate, I found some interesting information.

Ron Hickman was the inventor and also developed the Lotus Elan.

It appears that the earliest ones had an aluminum lift structure and metal base.

Workmate Type Study

Yes Glen, it appears Black & Decker made minor changes and either changed the model and or type number for minor changes of parts.

Back & Decker ServiceNet seems to be a good source for information on our Workmates.

Not as good as Graig's chainsaw.

But I got this from the dumpshop for $20. It's quite well made and heavy. I feel it makes the house look more Italian LOL

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The Dumpshop appears to have expensive wine. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...leys/freak.gif

Nice table.

Thanks Harold. the wine inspired me to take the pic and add to the thread.

The Scottish in me made me drive for an hour to get my favorite wine at a minor discount (fuel/time/wear and tear :rolleyes: ) so I guess that qualifies for the thread as well.

Confession time: I do love the dumpshop.

Recently cast iron Griswald dutch oven no 9 $16.
Hobart Kitchen Aid 5 qt stand mixer $16..like new. A tool bench that assembles like an erector set..16

This week pair of new Ballys slip on 5, Bruno magli oxfords 6, Bostonian Crown Windsors american vtg longwings 9, Cole haan vtg American saddle shoes 12, David Eden croc and lizard slip on 4, lorenzo banfi oxford 6, executive imperial vtg American long wings like new 9.

A few weeks ago 14 pairs of shoes for 190..gucci, ferragamo, magnanni, banfi, zelli, bragano.quite a few were croc or lizard including a pair of full croc ferragamo oxfords. They go for 3k new.

Today Gravati suede Chuka boots new 10...695 at the store.

Also recently..a set of Titleist 755 golf clubs, titleist wedge, 2 mizuno wedges and 3 odyssey putters..are like new..40.

A set of macgregor tourney golf clubs all original 1962, a set of wilson dynapower staffs 1962, a set of Hogan power thrusts all original 1962.each .excellent condition 20 each.

A set of Mizuno mp30s $7.50 and a set of wilson staff dynapower all original..1956..14.

Tabs, are you still buying guns? Ted has another one of those auctions although things have changed a bit around here.

Yep.. deals are real tough to come by.

Recently a gew 98 matching.

I had one of those that my grandmother had bought my dad back in the 70s or early 80s. It didn't have a built in step on the front and the wood was a nice plywood. It was pretty much all a heavy grade steel or wood with little to no plastic (just the hard plastic feet and the orange clamp feet that went into the holes). I bought one back in the late 90s, but it was much thinner metal, particle board and plenty of plastic, but it did have a step in the front. When my dad passed and I got the old one, I got ride of the new one because it couldn't hold a candle to the original. When we sold our house about 5 years ago, I let it go in a garage sale, probably for $10 or 15.

this is just like the one that I had. Apparently, it's a B&D Workmate Model 79-009 if the Internet is to be believed

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