Help needed on my Machinist Chest Cleanup

Jim, I just read through this tonight. I was when I thought you were going to strip it. It sure looks like a million bucks now! Man that is sweet. My maternal grandfather had one on his workbench that came up missing after his death. That brings back many memories. I have looked at plans and have a couple different sets and someday may build one for each of my son in laws. Time, I need more time!! That is one great chest, excellent execution on the cleaning it will bring years of enjoyment and tool protection for you.

Very nice Jim,

That's a great little tool chest that now has been restored well enough to serve many more generations!

Jim Your box came out great, top notch job! That box will be the talk of the shop for many years.

Looks wonderful Jim

It's always nice to see things given a new lease on life, that turned out really nice looking Jim.

Gerstner & Sons

Jim,

Your machinist chest was manufactured by Gerstner & Sons and sold under the National Cabinet Company name.

Great job on the restoration!

Hello John:

Thank you for your nice comment on my cleaned up machinist chest and welcome to the Family!

I'm very happy with the results and I am slowly filling it with "worthy" tools. It had a mix on some fine tools and some cheap junk in it when I got it.

I had read that National was Gerstner's "value" line of machinist chests - possibly on our website (machinistchest.com).

The drawer felt and 3 replacement knobs were ordered from your site.

Cheers

Jim Mattheiss